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Pecking University

“Inspiring a new generation of leading designers through interdisciplinary teaching and research on the living environment, ecological civilization, and human-la”

5 Yi He Yuan Lu, Hai Dian Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100871

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Renowned public university founded in 1898 & offering many programs, museums & a picturesque campus. Peking University's College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (CALA) was formally established on May 25, 2010, under the leadership of Dean Dr. Yu Kongjian, integrating prior landscape planning and design, architecture, and landscape architecture research centers dating back to 1997. Drawing upon Peking University's profound natural science and humanities studies, CALA focuses its teaching and research on complex global issues related to the living environment and the human-land relationship. It employs interdisciplinary and cross-scale methodologies to inspire a new generation of leading designers. The college champions innovative practices in urban and rural planning, notably in constructing ecological infrastructure and exploring new aesthetics based on ecological civilization. CALA is dedicated to cultivating advanced talents for national urbanization and natural beauty restoration, striving to lead discipline development and contribute to Peking University's establishment as a world-class university. The main university is located at 5 Yi He Yuan Lu, Hai Dian Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100871.

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Master of Science of Architecture Design and Theory Master of Science A postgraduate program focusing on architecture design and theory. It aims to cultivate advanced talents capable of serving urbanization and recreation of natural beauty.	3 years Not specified in source, assumed Chinese Not available Deadline: Not available	Visit
Master of Science of Geography (Landscape Architecture) Master of Science A postgraduate program focusing on landscape architecture. The program focuses its teaching and research on the complex problem China and the whole world now facing, namely the living environment and the relationship between human and land.	2 years (currently) Not specified in source, assumed Chinese Not available Deadline: Not available	Visit
Professional Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) Professional Master A professional master's program in landscape architecture. It aims to cultivate advanced talents capable of serving urbanization and recreation of natural beauty.	3 years Not specified in source, assumed Chinese Not available Deadline: Not available	Visit
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Geography (Landscape Planning and Design Speciality) PhD A doctoral program focusing on human geography with a specialization in landscape planning and design. The goal is to cultivate talents urgently needed by the country in the fields of land ecological protection, territorial spatial planning, urban design, and landscape design.	4 or 5 years Not specified in source, assumed Chinese Not available Deadline: Not available	Visit
Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor An undergraduate program providing a comprehensive foundation in architecture. The curriculum is centered on design studios and confronts students with various scales of design.	4-5 years Not specified in source, assumed Chinese Not available Deadline: Not available	Visit

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English-taught Master Programs

March 31, 2026

English-taught Doctoral Programs

February 28, 2026

Graduate Programs (General PKU) - 1st Round

October 14, 2024 – January 10, 2025

Graduate Programs (General PKU) - 2nd Round

January 11 – January 31, 2025

Requirements

0: Non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport

1: Excellent academics (High School/previous degree transcripts, national exam of your country)

2: HSK 6 for Chinese-taught courses (180+ for undergraduate, 200+ for postgraduate science, 210+ for postgraduate humanities)

3: English proficiency (TOEFL: 100+ iBT for graduate programs, IELTS: 7.0+ for graduate programs)

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Pecking University is Inspiring a new generation of leading designers through interdisciplinary teaching and research on the living environment, ecological civilization, and human-la

Applicants are typically required to submit: Non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport, Excellent academics (High School/previous degree transcripts, national exam of your country), HSK 6 for Chinese-taught courses (180+ for undergraduate, 200+ ....

Pecking University provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Master of Science of Architecture Design and Theory, Master of Science of Geography (Landscape Architecture), Professional Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Geography (Landscape Planning and Design Speciality), Bachelor of Architecture.

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of Approximately 18.47:1 (277 master students to 15 faculty and staff), ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

Pecking University is situated in Hai Dian Qu, China, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

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