About the Program
The School of International Studies at Peking University (hereinafter referred to as SIS) is inviting applications for a two-year Master Program in International Relations (MIR). Students will receive intensive and rigorous trainings in various fields ranging from general politics, foreign affairs, to social development of contemporary China. Students are encouraged to study Mandarin in this program, but all MIR courses and theses are conducted in English. Students will be granted a master’s degree in International Relations by Peking University once all requirements are fulfilled.
Further information about the School, curricula, degree, and application procedures are accessible to our website www.sis.pku.edu.cn.
Qualifications
1. Eligibility. This program is designed for international applicants who hold valid passports issued by their countries. Residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan who have emigrated to another country and are applying to Peking University as international students must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2020, along with proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality.
Note: The exit and entry administration authority of the public security organ of China reserves the right to judge whether an applicant still has Chinese nationality. If during the application period or even after the admission or registration the applicant is judged to be still holding Chinese nationality, his/her application, admission, registration, or even enrollment will be nullified.
2. Prior Degree. Applicants must have attained a bachelor's degree from a university/college accredited by the Ministry of Education of China. Applicants who have not yet graduated upon application, must get the degree before September 2026.
3. Applicants should be healthy, both physically and psychologically, with no criminal record, and must abide by the laws and decrees of China and the regulations of Peking University.
4. Language Proficiency. Applicants from non-English speaking background or who did not receive their bachelor’s degree from an English speaking institution after September 1, 2021 are required to provide valid English test certificates.
Application Materials
Visit the application system (http://www.studyatpku.com), fill in the application and upload the following documents:
1. Graduation and degree certificates and degree authentication in Chinese or English. For degree certificates in other languages, applicants are required to upload both the original copy and a notarized copy in Chinese or English. Degree diplomas awarded by overseas universities must be authenticated by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange, Ministry of Education, P. R. China (CSCSE). Degree diplomas awarded by universities on the Chinese mainland must be authenticated by the Center for Student Services and Development, Ministry of Education, P. R. China (CSSD).
Note: Applicants who graduated before 2026 must upload their degree authentication report during the application period. Applicants expected to graduate in 2026 must provide an official letter from their current university stating their expected graduation date, submit their certificate of graduation upon being pre-admitted.
2. Official transc
3. A personal statement* of no more than 1500 words either in Chinese or English.
4. Resume and a copy of the Application Commitment* letter.
5. Two recommendation letters* from professor(s) or associate professor(s) related to the applicant’s major (or equivalent professionals with relevant academic title), either in Chinese or English. Once applicants submit a request, the application system will send a link to the recommenders, and the recommenders should click the link and complete the recommendation either by filling out the form online or by uploading the scanned copy of the signed letter.
6. Passport front page. Applicants must upload the front page of all ordinary passport(s) they have used continuously since April 30, 2020, and the current passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of enrollment.
7. English language proficiency certificate, and it should be taken after September 1, 2024. IELTS 7.0, or TOEFL IBT / TOEFL Home Edition 100, GRE 315 or Linguaskill 180.
8. Abstracts of publications and/or any original work in other forms in relevant fields (If relevant).
*Please click the link to download the template of materials 3-5: https://isd.pku.edu.cn/en/downloads.php?cate=13
Note: Applicants should scan the original or notarized application documents in color using a scanner. Images captured by mobile phone or camera are NOT acceptable.
Submission
Upon finishing the online application, download the application form, and send the soft copies of the required documents to sisoip@pku.edu.cn by the email of the applicant. The soft copies of the required documents shall be organized in nice order in one PDF (place the Application Form in the foremost, then proceed along the list of the Application Materials, except for 5. recommendation letters).
*The Application Form in soft and hard copies should be accurately and truthfully completed and signed.
Application Fee
Nonrefundable. The application fee for MIR program must be paid via online payment by Beijing time 25th February (for Round 1 applications) or 15th March (for Round 2 applications).
*Please note that incomplete application materials and application without successful payment will not be processed.
Timeline 2026 (Beijing Time)
Deadline for application:
Round 1: February 25 (Interviews/Assessment: early March)
Round 2: March 15 (Interviews/Assessment: early April)
Interviews will be conducted via zoom or, in rare cases, in person.
Note: As some scholarships have earlier application deadline, first-round applicants will have more opportunities to apply.
The pre-admitted candidates print the application form and, together with other required original Application Materials (except for degree diploma and recommendation letters), deliver or mail the materials to the office of international programs of School of International Studies.
The final admission list will be released and the official admission letter / visa application form shall be sent out: late June
Enrollment: early September 2026, the exact date is subject to PKU official admission letter. Admitted students must complete the registration procedures at Peking University with their valid passport, valid visa and admission letter and in accordance with the time specified in the admission notice. All students should present their original degree diplomas and submit their degree authentication as required upon registration for the enrollment qualification review. Students who fail the enrollment qualification review will be disqualified from enrollment at Peking University.
Tuition Fee
CNY75,000 (per year per person)
Scholarship
Applicants of MIR program are welcome to submit applications within the specified timeline for Chinese Government Scholarship (type B) through Peking University. For detailed information and application guidelines, please refer to the International Student Division’s website: http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn. MIR program also nominates 3-5 merit-based new enrolled students to the Scholarship Office of the International Student Division of Peking University as the candidates for this scholarship.
Applicants for the Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program (Type A) should visit https://www.campuschina.org/ and consult the Chinese Embassy in their home country.
Degree
Certified by the Degree Committee of Peking University, a two-year full-time Master’s Degree in law, majored in International Relations will be granted upon completion of required credits and successful defense of a Master’s thesis.
Contact Information
Program Officer: Veronica WANG Juan
Email: sisoip@pku.edu.cn
Post Address: B101 office of international programs, School of International Studies, Peking University, Haidian District, Beijing 100871, China.
Tel: +86(10) 6275 9615
For more detailed information including the visa issue and other matters, refer to: 2026 Application Information for International Students (Master's Degree and Ph.D. Degree)
Course Offering 2025-2027 (For reference only)
