Yenching Academy opens its application system to International, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan candidates for the 2019 cohort on August 15, and will accept applications until December 7, 2018.

The Yenching Academy annually enrolls approximately 125 new students from both Mainland China and abroad, to study, live, and learn together. International students and students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan comprise roughly 80% of the student body.

Applicants should have:

• • • • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field, awarded no later than August 31 of the year in which they wish to enroll;
      • An outstanding academic record;
      • Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China;
      • A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement and social responsibility;
      • Leadership potential;
      • English proficiency.

Successful applicants will demonstrate how the Yenching Academy program is relevant and valuable for their career plans.

Preference is given to candidates age 25 or younger as of August 31 of the year they wish to enroll. For students from countries with mandatory military service, the age preference is 27 years old or younger.

Application Procedure

Candidates may apply through Yenching Academy’s online application portal. Please note that those from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan will also need to apply through the Peking University Graduate Admissions website by early December, 2018.

Each applicant will create an account on the Yenching Academy admissions portal and submit the following materials in English:

• • • • Completed online application form;
      • Personal statement (750 words or less);
      • Curriculum Vitae;
      • Official transcript(s);*
      • Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment;*
      • Two letters of recommendation;
      • International English proficiency test score (at least IELTS 7/TOEFL 100/Cambridge 180/CEFR C1).**