Peking University (Beijing)


Founded in 1898, Peking University was originally known as the Imperial University of Peking. It was the first national university covering comprehensive disciplines in China, and has been a leading institution of higher education in China since its establishment.

 

PKU Campus 800x450LSE and Peking University are two of the world's leading institutions for teaching and research. We have been working together successfully to deliver a range of collaborative activities for over a decade. This includes the LSE-PKU Summer School which attracts students and professionals from around the world and a number of double degrees.

NEW LSE-PKU Double Master's in Environmental Policy, Technology and Health

From 2023 this programme will offer an outstanding opportunity for graduate students and professionals to get the state-of-the-art knowledge and skills required to address the great environmental and health challenges of our time.

The programme comprises the Master of Environmental Management at PKU in Year 1, while in Year 2 at LSE students can choose one of the following MSc programmes:

Find more detailed information here.

LSE-PKU Double Master's Degree in Public Administration and Government

The LSE–PKU Double Degree in Public Administration and Government started in 2011/12.  It offers an outstanding opportunity for graduate students and young professionals to gain a degree from both universities in a period of two years. The first year is spent at the School of International Studies at Peking University, studying the international relations of China and the Asia Pacific region. The second year is spent at the LSE, studying the theory and history of global international relations.

LSE-PKU Double Master's Degree in International Affairs


The LSE-Peking University Double MSc in International Affairs was launched in 2006/07. It offers an outstanding opportunity for graduate students and young professionals to gain a degree from both universities in a period of two years. The first year is spent at the School of International Studies at Peking University, studying the international relations of China and the Asia Pacific region. The second year is spent at the LSE, studying the theory and history of global international relations.

LSE-PKU Summer School

The LSE-Peking University Summer School was launched in 2004. Taking place over two weeks in Beijing, it provides a unique opportunity for students to study in English a range of courses with a Chinese and/or Asian dimension. Despite restrictions recently lifting in China, due to planning considerations, the LSE-PKU Summer School will remain cancelled for 2023.  We are currently reviewing whether there will be a joint programme in 2024.  Our team will update the LSE-PKU website as soon as a decision has been made. 

Read what our alumni thought of the programme here.