On September 1, 2025, the incoming students of the School’s new cohort of international programs arrived on campus, officially beginning their academic journey at Peking University. A total of 86 students registered, including 10 in the PKU–Sciences Po Dual Master’s Program in International Relations, 31 in the PKU–LSE Dual Master’s Program in International Relations, 11 in the Master’s Program(English-taught) in International Relations, 7 in the Campus Asia Program, 14 in the PKU–Waseda Dual Bachelor’s Program, and 13 in departmental exchange programs.

This year’s international programs bring together outstanding students from 25 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. Many hold undergraduate degrees from world-renowned universities such as the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Sciences Po Paris, the National University of Singapore, and the University of Tokyo.

Entering Class of 2025, PKU–LSE Dual Master’s Program

Entering Class of 2025, PKU–SciencesPo Dual Master’s Program

Entering Class of 2025, MIR Program

Entering Class of 2025, 2025 Campus Asia Program

From September 5 to 8, Prof. Dong Zhaohua, Associate Dean in charge of international affairs, joined the program orientation meetings alongside the academic directors of all the international programs—Assoc. Prof. Liu Lianlian, Assoc. Prof. Chen Muyang, Asst. Prof. He Jiani, and Asst. Prof. Xu Qinyi—as well as Ms. Liu Huayin and Ms. Han He, representatives from Sciences Po Paris in China.

On behalf of the School, Prof. Dong warmly welcomed the new students and gave a brief introduction to the history and development of Peking University and the School of International Studies. She encouraged students not only to pursue academic excellence during their time at Yanyuan, but also to actively step outside the classroom, engaging in field experiences and immersive exchanges to gain a multidimensional and authentic understanding of contemporary China. She also presented each student with a welcome gift—The China Yearbook (English edition), published by Xinhua Publishing House—encouraging them to actively learn about and better understand China.

During the orientation sessions, the program academic directors introduced the School’s academic resources, curriculum structure, academic support, and degree requirements. Staff members Yan Yan and Xu Jianchun from the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office, together with Chen Fang, Wang Juan, and Tong Tianyu from the Office for International Programs, attended the meetings for each program. They addressed students’ questions regarding course registration, internships and thesis defense.

Written by: Chen Fang
Photos by: Wang Juan, Tong Tianyu, Xu Jianchun
Edited by: Dong Zhaohua