Begin your
application

How to Apply:

1.Express your Interest
2.Submit Application
3.Upload Documents
4.Interview

Documents required:

Copy of Passport

Copy of Passport

A recent photograph on white or blue background

A recent photograph on white or blue background

Personal Statement in English

Personal Statement in English (template)

CV

CV

Academic transcript (translated if not in English)

All transcripts (from all degrees, completed and in progress) should be provided for assessment. Applicant who is expected to graduate should provide an interim transcript from current school and submit the final transcript once obtained.

Degree certificate (translated if not in English)

Applicant who is expected to graduate should provide a student status letter, stating their expected award, major and expected graduation date. The original degree certificate should be presented upon registration. For degree certificates in other languages, applicants are required to upload both the original copy and a notarized copy in Chinese or English. Degree diplomas awarded by overseas universities ...

English proficiency certificate

Applicant are required to submit their English proficiency certificate, unless they are from a majority English speaking country or hold a degree taught in English.A minimum score of 90 for TOEFL (90 and above) or 6.5 for IELTS is required for admission to Peking University HSBC Business School.Due to the visa regulation in the UK, applicants are required to take a SELT (UKVI IELTS).

Two Recommendation Letters

Confidential Recommendation Letters from two referees; Submit in the application system

Commitment for Application

Download template here

Optional: scholarship application form

(download here)

Application Deadline :

You are advised to apply as early as possible once the application opens, as places are limited each year and you are more likely to receive scholarship if apply early.

Register your interests and you will be notified when the application is open and the relevant deadlines.


 

Application Deadline

Early Round

November 30, 2025

Second Round

December 31, 2025

Third Round

February 28, 2026

Fourth Round

March 31, 2026


After your application

Your online application will first be reviewed by the International Office and the academic faculty.

If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an online interview as the second stage of assessment. During the interview, the Admissions Committee will evaluate your academic ability, communication skills, understanding of the programme, and future plans. If you have applied for a scholarship, you will also be assessed for scholarship eligibility.

You will normally be notified of the outcome by email within 15 working days of your interview. In some cases, the decision may take longer if additional consultation is required.

If your application is successful

You will be notified of the outcome of your application via email. An offer is subject to admission clearance by PKU Graduate School, degree verification by CSCSE, and obtaining a CAS to apply for your UK student visa. To accept the offer, you must return the acceptance form and pay the deposit by the stated deadline.

If your application is unsuccessful

The reason for rejection will be explained in the decision letter. You cannot appeal the application outcome, but you can reapply if you think the reason is not justified. 


Contact:

Leonie Liu (staff photo)

Student Recruitment and Engagement Manager

Tel: +44 1865 957600 - Ext.214

Email: LLiu@pku.org.uk


Fees and Scholarships:

Tuition fee (2026/27)

Year

Location

Fees

1

Oxfordshire, UK

£21,000

2

Shenzhen, China

RMB 60,000 (~£6,500)

 

*Fees may be subject to revision, and increment may be added based on but not limited to UK inflation, changes to the delivery costs and school financial planning. The accurate tuition fee will be listed on your offer letter. 


Scholarships :

PHBS Excellence Scholarship

Value: £3,000 - £10,000

Each year, Peking University HSBC Business School allocates a substantial grant to support outstanding international candidates. Recipients are chosen based on a variety of factors, the most significant being the applicant's academic performance.  

Scholarship application is required alongside the programme application.  (Scholarship PDF)

PHBS Dean’s Scholarship for Global Leader

Value: £21,000 (full tuition fee for the first year)

The school awards ambitious candidates who are committed to make a positive impact to the world, and contributions to the school in the future. Each year, we carefully select 1-2 candidates to award the Dean’s scholarship for Global Leader.

Scholarship application is required alongside the programme application.  (Scholarship PDF)

Continuous Scholarship

Value: RMB 60,000 (approx. £6,500, subject to exchange rate)

Students who make remarkable academic progress for the first year will be awarded continuous scholarship to cover the full tuition fee for the second year in Shenzhen. Scholarship is automatically considered and will be published at the end of the first year.

 

Additional Cost

Living cost varies depending on the lifestyle, and the table below illustrates the typical living cost you are to expect when planning the cost of your study. You should also consider additional costs such as insurance, clothes, books and entertainment.

Living cost in the UK

£1,035 /month (recommended by UKVI)

Travel and flight

£1500 - £2500

Visa

£1200 - £1800

Living cost in China

RMB 3000 /month


Inquiries :