| Prices in this handbook are given in RenMinBi (RMB) and subsequently are accompanied by an equivalent in U.S. dollars for the convenience of students. For any changes in figures, please consult the newest university publication. |
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| Tuition |
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| Beginning on Jan. 1, 2004, Peking University changed tuition costs. The new tuition costs are applicable to students who entered the school after Jan. 1, 2004. Students who entered the school before that date are still held to the costs that were effective in 2003. |
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| Tuition for the 2003 Academic Year: |
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| Field |
Liberal Arts |
Economics, Law, Journalism |
Natural Sciences |
| Student Type |
RMB |
US Dollar |
RMB |
US Dollar |
RMB |
US Dollar |
| Under-graduates |
24,900 |
3,000 |
27,390 |
3,300 |
28,200 |
3,400 |
| General Visiting Students |
24,900 |
3,000 |
27,390 |
3,300 |
28,200 |
3,400 |
| Master's Students |
26,560 |
3,200 |
28,200 |
3,400 |
29,880 |
3,600 |
| Senior Visiting Students |
27,390 |
3,300 |
29,880 |
3,600 |
31,540 |
3,800 |
| Doctoral Students |
28,200 |
3,400 |
29,880 |
3,600 |
39,840 |
4,800 |
| Research Scholars: Monthly research fee of 3,320 RMB (or US $400), collected a total of 10 months each year. |
| MBA Students: Annual tuition: 41,500 RMB (or US $5,000). |
| IMBA Students: Annual tuition: 49,800 RMB (or US $6,000). |
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| Tuition after Jan. 1, 2004 |
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| Field |
Liberal Arts |
Natural Sciences |
| Student Type |
RMB |
US Dollar |
RMB |
US Dollar |
| Under-graduates |
26,000 |
3,200 |
30,000 |
3,700 |
| General Visiting Students |
26,000 |
3,200 |
30,000 |
3,700 |
| Master's Students |
29,000 |
3,600 |
33,000 |
4,000 |
| Senior Visiting Students |
30,000 |
3,700 |
34,000 |
4,100 |
| Doctoral Students |
32,000 |
3,900 |
40,000 |
4,900 |
| Research Scholars: Monthly research fee of 3,320 RMB (or US $400), collected a total of 10 months each year. |
| MBA Students: Annual tuition: 60,000 RMB (or US $7,300). |
| Pre-enrollment Students: Annual tuition: 21,600 RMB (or $2,600 US). |
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| Rules for Payment of Tuition |
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1. Those who study more than one an academic semester, but not a full year, should pay a year's full tuition. Those who study one academic semester or less should pay for half a year's tuition. |
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2. International students should pay tuition promptly and in full. Upon arrival, new students should pay a full year's tuition. Upperclassmen may choose to pay tuition individually per semester. |
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3. International students pursuing a degree who receive approval to graduate early must pay tuition according to the university's regulations. |
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4. The deadline for paying tuition is the last day of registration. |
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5. International students who are late in paying tuition must fill out an application at the Division for International Students office for approval. Once approved, students will have the following late fines: |
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| Days late |
Late Fine |
| Up to 10 days |
420 RMB (or $50 US) |
| 10-30 days |
830 RMB (or $100 US) |
| If tuition payment is more than 30 days late, the student will be expelled from the school. |
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| Rules for Tuition Refund |
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1. If permission is given for an international student to take a leave of absence, tuition for the period of absence will not be returned. It will be extended to the academic quarter in which the student returns to the school. |
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2. Students who receive permission to leave the school or change student status, should follow the guidelines for leaving the school and apply for the following refunds: |
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| Time of Departure |
Refund Percentage |
| Before the first day of registration |
100% |
| Within the first 30 days of the quarter |
50% |
| After the first 30 days of the quarter |
No refund (0%) |
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3. If new students desire to leave the school once they have registered, the tuition of the first semester will not be refunded. |
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4. 10% of refunds are allocated to administrative procedures. This fee should be paid in either RMB or US dollars. |
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| Other Related Expenses |
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Fee for Extending Study: Graduate Students |
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If graduate students are unable to graduate before the acceptable deadline, through approval they may extend their length of study. With permission, graduate students may receive a lower cost of tuition while they complete their studies. |
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1. The standard cost for periods of extension is half of regular tuition. |
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2. The procedure for applying to extend study: In the last month of the previous academic quarter, students must go to the Division for International Students office to apply for special extension period tuition. Only after acceptance of the application will the special extension period tuition be in effect. |
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3. Conditions for extension period tuition (without completion of these conditions, the student is ineligible to receive extension period tuition): |
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• Good registry record and leave of absence not exceeding 2 academic semesters. |
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• Completion of required units. |
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• Completion of required study terms |
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4. Limit for extension period tuition: 2 yrs for M.A., 3 yrs for Ph.D. |
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5. Students who pay extension period tuition are treated the same as other exchange students. |
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6. Students who pay extension period tuition should live off-campus. |
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Dissertation presentation Application Fee |
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Graduate students who do not pass their Dissertation presentation may apply to defend their thesis again within a certain time limit. A second presentation will cost 5,810 RMB (or $700 US). |
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Leave of Absence Registration Fee |
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Students with permission to take a leave of absence must pay a leave of absence registration fee of $200 US for every quarter missed. This registration fee should be paid before the day of registration for the quarter to be missed. |
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Fee for Extending Study: Undergraduates |
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Undergraduate programs for international students are 4 years and may be extended up to 6 years. During the period of extension, if the student re-takes more than two classes in one quarter, he or she must pay the full tuition price. If the student re-takes one or two classes in one quarter, he or she can pay the extended study tuition price, which is 4,150 RMB (or $500 US). |
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Fee for Re-Taking Undergraduate Classes |
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200 RMB per academic unit |
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Fee for Extended Study: Visiting and Research Students |
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250 RMB (or $30 US) |
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| Housing Expenses |
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| International students living in Shao Yuan building should promptly pay for housing according to Shao Yuan guidelines. Failure to pay for housing will result in a late fee of 5% of the price in addition to the original price. |
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Students living off-campus should also promptly pay rent in order to avoid unnecessary trouble with the law.
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