Chinese Version: 北京大学国际中文教育硕士（MTCSOL）（深圳项目）2027年来华留学生招生说明

I. Program Overview

Peking University has a long-standing history in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and ranks among China’s earliest universities offering postgraduate education in this field. In 2007, it became one of the first national institutions authorized to deliver the professional master’s degree programme for Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, enjoying leading disciplinary advantages in international Chinese-language education across China.

Located in Shenzhen, the frontier city of China’s reform and opening-up, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School (PKUSZ) is Peking University’s only off-site campus in mainland China, featuring a pleasant campus environment and distinctive international atmosphere.

Jointly offered by the School of Chinese as a Second Language and Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, MTCSOL(Shenzhen) adopts an integrated training system consistent with PKU’s main campus. Drawing on high-quality academic resources, the program cultivates competent Chinese-language teachers for global Chinese-language education, as well as high-level Chinese-language professionals engaged in diverse Sino-foreign linguistic and cultural exchange activities.

II. Program Objectives

The program aims to cultivate professionals who understand China and Chinese culture, possess solid knowledge of Chinese language and culture and high Chinese proficiency, master practical Chinese-teaching skills and cross-cultural communication capabilities, and are qualified for Chinese-language teaching positions.

III. Program Structure

Duration: 2 years

Study Mode: Full-time

Language of Instruction: Chinese

Intake: August 2027

Study Venue: School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School

(Address: International Campus, University Town of Shenzhen, Changlingpi Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, P.R. China)

IV. Graduation and Degree Awarding

Upon completion of all required courses and successful defence of the master’s thesis, students will be awarded a master’s graduation certificate and a master’s degree certificate issued by Peking University according to the Charter of Peking University.

V. Application Eligibility

Applicants shall meet all the criteria below:

1. Be a non-Chinese citizen holding a valid foreign passport. For applicants who are former residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR or Taiwan Region and have obtained foreign nationality through immigration, they must hold valid foreign passports or nationality certificates on or before April 30, 2021 and submit supporting documents proving cancellation of their Chinese nationality.

Note: Concurrent possession of Chinese nationality by an applicant shall be subject to nationality verification results issued by exit-entry administrative authorities of Chinese public security organs. If an applicant is identified as holding Chinese nationality at any stage of application, admission or enrollment, their application qualification, admission offer, enrollment eligibility or student status will be revoked.

2. Be in good physical and mental health, of good conduct, with no criminal record, and agree to abide by laws and regulations of China as well as university rules.

3. Master’s applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree or above granted by higher-education institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

4. Applicants’ academic performance, scholarly competence and language proficiency shall satisfy the admission requirements of this program.

VI. Application Period

26 October 2026 – 25 December 2026

VII. Application Portal and Required Documents

Register an account on the Peking University International Student Online Service System (http://www.studyatpku.com/).

Program Category: Degree Programs – Master’s Program

Department: School of Chinese as a Second Language

Major: International Chinese Language Education

Program Name: MTCSOL Master’s Program (Shenzhen Campus)

Note: Applicants may apply for either MTCSOL (Yanyuan Main Campus) or MTCSOL (Shenzhen Campus). Simultaneous applications for both are not permitted.

Upload the documents listed below. All documents must be clear color-scanned copies obtained via scanner; photographs taken by mobile phones or cameras are not accepted.

1. Original degree certificate and degree-verification report in Chinese or English. For certificates issued in other languages, upload both the original document and notarized Chinese or English translations.

Applicants with overseas degrees shall submit an authentication report issued by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE).

Applicants with degrees from Chinese-mainland universities shall submit an authentication report issued by China Higher-Education Student Information Network (CHSI / Xuexin).

Note: Graduated applicants are required to submit the degree-verification report at the time of application. Prospective graduates shall submit enrollment certificates at application; admitted candidates must submit complete academic credential documents prior to enrollment.

2. Original or notarized official academic transcript issued by the previous university, in Chinese or English.

3. Apersonal statement (around 1,500 words) written in the program’s instructional language. Briefly introduce academic background and elaborate research plans for postgraduate study. Template download: https://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/down/brochures.php?cate=13

4. Curriculum vitae and a copy of signed application commitment letter. Template download: https://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/down/brochures.php?cate=13

5. Two recommendation letters from professors, associate professors or experts with equivalent professional titles in the relevant field (Chinese or English). After sending recommendation requests in the system, referees will receive system-generated emails and may complete recommendations online or upload scanned signed reference letters. Template download: https://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/down/brochures.php?cate=13

6. Original Chinese-proficiency test score report meeting the criteria below:

Table 1. Chinese-Proficiency (HSK) Requirements

Note: Qualified score reports for the new HSK Levels 7-9 are also acceptable.

7. A copy of the passport photo page. Upload the photo page of passport that has been in continuous use since April 30, 2021 and will remain valid for at least three months after enrollment.

8. Personal research outputs (optional): Bibliography and abstracts of published academic papers or other original research works.

After submission of the online application, passport-related personal information (name, nationality, gender, date of birth) and uploaded photographs cannot be modified before enrollment.

Applicants shall check completeness and validity of all documents including two recommendation letters before submission. Applicants bear full responsibility for failed review caused by incomplete or non-compliant materials.

VIII. Application Fee

Application fee: RMB 800. Applicants shall complete online RMB-only payment before the application deadline via the International Student Online Service System. No other currencies or traveller’s cheques are accepted. The application fee is non-refundable. Applications with incomplete documents or unpaid application fees will not be accepted for review.

IX. Preliminary Review

The International Student Division will conduct an initial review of applicant eligibility. Application materials of those who pass the initial review will be forwarded to the School of Chinese as a Second Language. The School’s Admission Group will organize experts to review the applicant’s past academic performance, academic foundation, and potential. A shortlist of candidates for the re-examination will be drawn up for the next step of examination.

X. Re-examination

The re-examination is scheduled from January to March 2027. The formats, requirements, and schedules will be notified later in the school website. The School of Chinese as a Second Language will organize an expert panel to conduct a comprehensive assessment of candidates’ academic competence, research capability, language proficiency, innovative spirit, and overall quality. Panel members will score independently on-site.

XI. Admission

1. The university will determine the preliminary admission list based on the initial review of application materials, re-examination results, and the school’s proposed admission list.

2. The preliminary admission list will be posted by the school before the end of May. Applicants should pay close attention to the latest related notice of the school.

3. The pre-admitted candidates should download, print, and send (or mail) the original application form and original copies of other application materials (except the degree certificate and recommendation letters) to the International Student Division of Peking University by May 31, 2027. Address: Room 330, International Student Division, New Sun Student Center, Peking University. Please note on the envelope: “Graduate student application materials”.

4. The International Student Division will confirm and notify students of the admission results, and admission documents will be issued starting from late June 2027.

XII. enrollment

Admitted students are expected to register in August 2026 (specific date as per the Admission Notice) at the Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Campus, with their passport, valid student visa for China, and the Admission Notice. Upon enrollment, admitted students must present their original degree certificate for verification of enrollment eligibility. Applicants who obtained their degree from an overseas institution must also submit the original degree certification report from the Chinese Ministry of Education’s Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. Those who fail to meet the enrollment requirements will have their admission nullified.

XIII. Tuition and Scholarships

1. Tuition Fee: Total RMB 78,000 for the two-year program.

2. Five types of scholarship are available for new international students:

Table 2. Scholarship Categories for New International Students

Note: All study activities take place in Shenzhen. Scholarship assessment and disbursement comply with relevant national and university regulations. For further information: visit the International Student Office website (https://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/cn/) for International Chinese-Language Teachers Scholarship and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences website (https://shss.pkusz.edu.cn/) for other scholarships.

XIV. Visa, Medical Insurance and Accommodation

Admitted students shall apply for a student visa at the  Chinese embassy or consulate in their home country by presenting the admission notice and Confirmation Form for International Students Studying in China (Form JW201/202). Students studying for more than six months must apply for an X1 visa. Within 30 calendar days after entering China, X1-visa holders must apply to convert their visa to a student residence permit.

As required by the Ministry of Education of China, all international students must purchase medical insurance within mainland China. Students without compliant insurance will not be allowed for university registration.

On-campus accommodation is coordinated by Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School. Accommodation fees for non-scholarship holders vary by room type (e.g., on-campus single room: RMB 15,840 per year; double room: RMB 7,920 per year). Students living off-campus must complete residence registration with local public security authorities within 24 hours of moving in.

XV. Contact Information

School of Chinese as a Second Language, Peking University

Tel: +86-10-62753291

E-mail: hyzs@pku.edu.cn

Website: http://hanyu.pku.edu.cn

Postal Address: Room 219, School of Chinese as a Second Language, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P.R.China

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-11:00, 13:30-16:30 (Beijing Time)

Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School

Tel: +86-755-26032263

E-mail: gaos@pku.edu.cn

Website: https://admission.pkusz.edu.cn/index.html

Postal Address: Room H-103, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, P.R.China

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30

School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School

Tel: +86-755-26037515

E-mail: mtcsolsz@pku.edu.cn

Website: https://shss.pkusz.edu.cn/

Postal Addresses:

Room B-303, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055

Room 501, Building 6E, International Campus, University Town of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518055, P.R.China

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30

For matters not covered in this notice, please refer to 2027 General Admission Brochure for International Postgraduate Students (Main Campus), Peking University.