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Paleontology and Stratigraphy(Global change)

Peking UniversityBeijing

Tuition Fee
¥ 40,000 CNY/yr
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Degree Level
PhD / Doctorate
Peking UniversityBeijingLast updated: November 2026View University

Application deadline (per the university's page):Feb 28, 2027 · 105 days left

Costs

Tuition per year¥ 40,000 CNY
Application Fee (total, includes service fee)USD 1032.50
Living costs per year in Beijing (estimate)
≈ ¥ 67,800 CNY
Total per year
¥ 107,800 CNY

Whole programme (4 years)

Tuition
¥ 160,000 CNY
Living costs
≈ ¥ 271,200 CNY
Total
¥ 431,200 CNY

Living costs are an estimate and vary by lifestyle. Prices can change, and the university confirms the final amounts. Visa, insurance and travel are not included.

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Paleontology and Stratigraphy(Global change) is a 4 Years PhD / Doctorate program offered by Peking University in Beijing, China. Teaching language: English. Published tuition: 40000 CNY.

Program Overview

Paleontology and Stratigraphy(Global change) is a PhD program offered at Peking University for international students.

How applying works

Five steps from application to enrolment. We prepare the paperwork with you.

  1. Apply

    Start your application, about 5 minutes

  2. Offer letter

    The university sets the decision timing

  3. Confirm your place

    Accept your offer and reserve your seat

  4. Visa support

    We guide you through the student visa application

  5. Arrival and enrolment

    We help you settle in

Career paths

Roles this field of study prepares you for. Your own path depends on your specialisation and experience.

  • Research Scientist
  • Laboratory Analyst
  • Quality Control Specialist
  • Science Teacher

Admission Requirements

  • 1) Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport.
  • Residents of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan who have emigrated to another country and are applying to Peking University as international students must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2019, along with proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality.
  • Note: The exit and entry administration authority of the public security organ of China reserves the right to judge whether an applicant still has Chinese nationality.
  • If during the application period or even after the admission or registration the applicant is judged to be still holding Chinese nationality, his/her application, admission, registration or even enrollment will be nullified.
  • 2) Applicants should be healthy, both physically and psychologically, with no criminal record, and must abide by the laws and decrees of China and the regulations of Peking University.
  • 3) Applicants for doctoral programs must have attained a master's degree from an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education of China.
  • Applicants with bachelor's degrees may apply for admission to doctoral programs in subjects of sciences and engineering.
  • 4) The applicant's academic performance, academic level and language ability should meet the admission requirements of the major he/she is applying for.
  • 5) For English-taught programs, applicants whose mother tongue is not English are required to submit TOEFL, iBT (100 points or above) or GRE (315 points or above) scores or other certificates to prove their English language proficiency.
  • For specific requirements, please refer to the application information of the respective English-taught programs.
TOEFL: 100

Entry scores

The minimums published for this programme. The university confirms its own requirements.

RequirementRequired
TOEFL iBT100
Maximum Age35

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Required Documents

Prepare these documents before submitting your application

  • Photocopy of valid passport identification page
  • Passport photo
  • Postgraduate school transcript
  • English proficiency test certificate
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Commitment for Application
  • Résumé
  • Personal statement
  • Master's degree diploma

Frequently Asked Questions

The PhD program in Paleontology and Stratigraphy (Global Change) at Peking University has a duration of four years. During this time, students will engage in a combination of coursework, research, and fieldwork that focuses on understanding the historical changes in Earth's systems and the implications for global change. The program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to this dynamic field.

Accommodation Options

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Application deadline: Feb 27, 2027

Annual tuition

¥ 40,000 CNY/yr

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Program Highlights

Duration: 4 Years

Language: English

Degree Level: PhD / Doctorate

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