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Peking University
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Haidian District, China
13th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Peking University
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Founded in 1898 and originally known as the Imperial University of Peking, Peking University (PKU) was the first national university in Chinese history and has been a leading institution of higher education and research in China since its establishment. The University’s core values are defined as “Freedom of thought, Embrace of diversity”.
Throughout its history, Peking University has played an integral role in the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society. Generations of preeminent scholars, politicians, entrepreneurs, and innovators educated at Peking University have profoundly shaped China’s modernization and will continue to pioneer the nation’s developments.
Peking University celebrated the 120th anniversary of its founding in 2018. In 2019, Peking University launched its Global Excellence Strategy, characterized by CLOUDS (an acronym for its goals of Creativity, Leadership, Openness, Uniqueness, Diversity and Shaping), which has ushered in a new era of international development for Peking University.
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World University Rankings 2026
13th
Arts and Humanities 202634th
Business and Economics 20267th
Medical and Health 202624th
Computer Science 202610th
Education Studies 20268th
Engineering 20268th
Law 202612th
Life Sciences 202612th
Physical Sciences 2026=12th
Psychology 202621st
Social Sciences 202615th
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Peking University
Student gender ratio
46 F : 54 M (2)
International student percentage15% (1)
Students per staff11.3 (1)
Student total35659 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026, (2) World University Rankings 2022
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Subjects Taught at Peking University
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Arts and Humanities
Archaeology
Art, Performing Art and Design
History, Philosophy and Theology
Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
Accounting and Finance
Business and Management
Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
Computer Science
Education Studies
Education
Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
General Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
Law
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences
Medical and Health
Medicine and Dentistry
Other Health
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Communication and Media Studies
Geography
Politics and International Studies
Sociology
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