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Peking University

Ranked
Haidian District, China
13th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Peking University

Basic information and contact details for Peking University

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Founded in 1898 and originally known as the Imperial University of Peking, Peking University (PKU) was the first national university in Chinese history and has been a leading institution of higher education and research in China since its establishment. The University’s core values are defined as “Freedom of thought, Embrace of diversity”.

Throughout its history, Peking University has played an integral role in the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society. Generations of preeminent scholars, politicians, entrepreneurs, and innovators educated at Peking University have profoundly shaped China’s modernization and will continue to pioneer the nation’s developments.

Peking University celebrated the 120th anniversary of its founding in 2018. In 2019, Peking University launched its Global Excellence Strategy, characterized by CLOUDS (an acronym for its goals of Creativity, Leadership, Openness, Uniqueness, Diversity and Shaping), which has ushered in a new era of international development for Peking University.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080100
Overall 92
Teaching 94.9
Research Environment 97.7
Research Quality 88.2
Industry 99.9
International Outlook 70.1
70758085909520162017201820192020202120222023202420257277.279.279.382.383.987.588.191.892

Breakdown via year: Overall

Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Peking University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
46 F : 54 M (2)
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International student percentage
15% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
11.5 (1)
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Student total
34981 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025, (2) World University Rankings 2022

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Subjects Taught at Peking University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Peking University

Physical Sciences11th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science12th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences16th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences11th

  • Biological Sciences

Clinical and Health25th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Law14th

  • Law

Business and Economics4th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities38th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Education8th

  • Education

Engineering11th

  • General Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Psychology18th

  • Psychology