Begin your
application

Timeline

2.Submit Online Application
3.Upload Supporting Document
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 should be authenticated by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange, Ministry of Education, P. R. China (CSCSE) prior to registration.


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

Optional: scholarship application form

Download template

Application Deadline

Early Admissions Open in October 2025 – Register your Interest to join the application waitlist.

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.


Round

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 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 be notified of the application outcome via email within 15 working days after your interview. In some cases, the decision may take longer if additional consultation is required. 

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.


Contact

Leonie Liu

Student Recruitment and Engagement Manager

Tel: +44 1865 957600 - Ext.214

Email: LLiu@pku.org.uk