Yenching Academy
Functioning as an independent college at Peking University in Beijing, the Yenching Academy offers students an interdisciplinary Master's of Arts in China Studies. Yenching seeks students with a talent for leadership and innovation who are eager to obtain a nuanced understanding of China. Academy courses will be available in both English and Chinese. Potential applicants are urged to watch the video presentations for prospective students led by Yenching Associate Dean Dr. Brent Haas. Each video focuses on one of Yenching's six research areas:
- Literature and Culture
- History and Archaeology
- Philosophy and Religion
- Politics and International Relations
- Economics and Management
- Law and Society
Fellowships for Yenching Scholars are for twelve months, during which students complete their coursework and may complete the thesis. A limited number of financial aid packages are available for those who wish to remain on campus for a second year. Degrees are granted upon the completion of all coursework and satisfactory defense of the thesis, and are awarded in January and July of each year.
Application Deadline for International applicants: December 3, 2023 (12:00 Noon, Beijing Time)
Applicants apply through either the International process or the process for applicants from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. If you are uncertain whether you must apply through the International or China process, please contact Yenching Academy's Admissions Team at yca-admissions@pku.edu.cn
Penn’s Application Process
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Applicants apply directly to the Yenching Academy and DO NOT require Penn nomination
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Yenching Academy has announced that Peking University will only accept recommendation letters written by full professors or associate professors. Please check each potential recommender's webpage to ascertain their academic rank. If you are uncertain about their rank, please email Dr. Genser at genser@upenn.edu.
Contact Information
Dr. Wallace Genser
Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships
3539 Locust Walk, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
genser@upenn.edu
You may schedule an appointment with Dr. Genser
Details:
Location
International (Not UK), Asia
Type
Graduate Study
Eligibility
Senior, Alumni, Graduate Student