Beijing
University 
Founded
in 1898, Beijing University (often called/spelled Peking University,
or PKU, due to a different romanisation system) is probably the most
prestigious university in China. Often referred to as Peking University,
it boasts one of the largest of Asia's libraries with over 5.35 million
books, including more than 1.5 million volumes of ancient works. The
campus is one of the most beautiful in Beijing with a park-like setting
of ancient architecture, trees and Wei Ming Hu, the Lake Without a
Name. Many well-known Chinese and foreigners have obtained degrees
from Beijing University, and many Chinese undergraduates aspire to
attend Beida, knowing that the competition to gain enrolment is fierce.
The
drawback to Beijing University is the lack of cheaper convenient housing
options. Dormitories are rather expensive for foreign students as
are the closest off campus housing options. If students choose to
live about a 10 minute commute from campus then the accommodation
options become more numerous and more affordable. To view housing
options for Beida, please click HERE.
Bei
Da offers a limited number of short term Chinese courses. Please
see the description and chart below for dates and prices of all programmes.
We can also provide assistance for students applying to undergraduate
degree programmes at Beida. Please scroll down for more info or click
HERE.
All courses at Beijing University tend to fill up quickly, often before
the application deadline, so please apply early! You can view the
University's website by clicking HERE.
Please note that for all short term courses listed below the application
fee is 50 US dollars per person per course. Tuition for these short
term programmes includes class texts as well as several excursions,
typically to these places/events: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple
of Heaven, Peking Opera and Acrobatic Show.
Beijing
University also arranges a number of short trips (usually a weekend)
for the semester students. These are extra cost but usually priced
very reasonably. Past excursions have ventured to Datong, Tai Yuan,
Chengde, Mount Tai, Qufu and Inner Mongolia. In addition, extracurricular
courses are offered for students to sign up at extra cost (also very
minimal). These include subjects such as Tai Ji Quan, Wushu, Calligraphy,
and sometimes Chinese painting.
*Certificates
are awarded upon successful completion of all courses.
Short
Term Chinese Language Courses (not over one semester)
Short term courses are intensive and effective. They are offered at
all levels except for absolute beginners--incoming students should
at least know around 800 words for the beginning level. This is to
help students adapt more quickly to the teaching style as courses
are taught completely in Chinese. Courses focus on all aspects of
Mandarin Chinese: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Classes
are 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday (typically from 8AM to
12PM). Classes are limited to about 20 people, but typical class size
is from 8 to 15 students. Levels are decided based on the results
of a placement test taken after arrival in Beijing. Applicants for
short term courses should be between 18 and 60 years of age and have
completed a high school education or the equivalent. For exceptions,
please email admissions@accessmandarin.com.
|
Programme
Dates
|
Duration
|
Tuition
|
Application
Deadline
|
| February
12, 2005--June 29, 2005 |
1
Semester
|
1560
US Dollars
|
CLOSED
|
| June
30, 2005--July 25, 2005 |
4
Weeks
|
480
US Dollars
|
Dec. 30, 2004
|
| June
30, 2005--August 8, 2005 |
6
Weeks
|
620
US Dollars
|
Dec 30, 2004
|
| September
1, 2005--January 31, 2006 |
1
Semester
|
1560
US Dollars
|
April 1, 2005
|
Long
Term Chinese Language Courses (1 year or more)
Long term language programmes are paced for students who will spend
1 year or more studying at Beida. Programmes cover all aspects of
Chinese: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Classes are 20
hours per week of intensive language. They are offered for all levels
except absolute beginners--incoming students should know around 800
words of Chinese for the beginning level. Class size is again limited
to 20 students, but typically from 8 to 15. All students undergo a
placement test after arrival in Beijing. Tuition is non-inclusive
of textbooks. The application fee is 50 US dollars per person per
programme. Applicants should be under 45 and have completed a college/university
degree. For exceptions please email admissions@accessmandarin.com.
|
Programme
Dates
|
Duration
|
Tuition
|
Application
Deadline
|
| September
1, 2005-- |
1
Year
|
3000
US Dollars
|
April 1, 2005
|
To learn about
some of the facilities, venues, and accommodation options available
at Beijing University, click on either of the following links for
details:
To
view sample budgets of approximately how much it will cost you to
study at Beijing University, please click on either of the links below.
These budgets are only cost estimates for your convenience and do
not represent a programme price or package.
To
view our service fee and what is included as well as methods of payment,
please click on one of the links below.
Chinese Language 
