Admissions

• Application Requirements

  For your application to be considered as valid for admission, you must meet the following pre-requisites:

  1. A good undergraduate degree from a recognised university – typically at least a UK Second Class Honours (2:2) or the international equivalent. For more detailed information about the degree requirements, please refer to UCL's official website . for international students.

  2. Minimum 3 years' full-time working experience after completion of undergraduate degree and before starting MBA programme

  3. Take and submit results from GMAT, GRE, or equivalent standardized test set by NSD
  * A minimum GMAT score (or equivalent) is not specified. However, it is recommended that applicants apply with a GMAT score (or equivalent) of 600 or above.

  4. A ‘standard’ level of English

  English as native language or 

  Completed a minimum of twelve months academic education leading to an awarded qualification, in a country that UCL considers to be "majority English speaking", no more than three years prior to the proposed date of enrolment or

  Complete a minimum of eighteen months of work experience in country that UCL considers ot be "majority English speaking", no more than three years prior to the proposed date of enrolment or

  IELTS （Academic）overall grade of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each subtests or  

  TOEFL overall score of 92 with 24/30 in reading and writing and 20/30 in speaking and listening or

  PTE（Pearson Test of English）（Academic）overall grade of 62, with a minimum of 59 in each subtests or

  Duolingo English Test overall grade of 115 (We will introduce the new Duolingo subscores for entry to the 2021/22 academic year) or

  Achievement indicating a ‘standard’ level of English in any alternative English language qualification or test recognised by UCL. Please refer to UCL's official website to get more information.
• Application Process
  • STEP 1: Submit Online Application

    Candidates need to successfully submit the online application first. All the supporting documents need to be uploaded. You can access to our online application system here .

  • STEP 2: Attend Interview

    When online application has been approved, your interview will be arranged. The 40-minute interview consists of self-introduction and theory interpretation and it will be held by our admission committee members.

  • STEP 3: Take Tests

    Candidates can choose to submit GMAT/GRE test score or take PKU-UCL on-campus test.

  • STEP 4: Get Admission Result

    Candidates will receive admission decision within 6-8 weeks.
• Test & Interview
  • Admissions Test

    All candidates are required to choose one of two admissions tests. The details of the two options are:

  • Option 1 GMAT or GRE
    
    GMAT

    A minimum GMAT score (or equivalent) is not specified. However, it is recommended that applicants apply with a GMAT score (or equivalent) of 600 or above. You can provide us the official link of your score report or to have your score sheets sent directly to the BiMBA program by selecting “China-Peking University, BiMBA” at the beginning of test. (GMAT Code: Full-time SVH-36-11; Part-time SVH-36-62)

  • GRE

    We require a minimum scaled GRE score of 157 for the verbal part (61%) and 158 for the quantitative part (64%) (GRE Code：3705)

  • Option 2 Peking University-UCL On-campus Analytical Test

    The analytical test includes two parts:  Inductive Reasoning Ability Test and Numerical Reasoning Ability Test.

    Inductive Reasoning Ability Test measures the candidates' ability to draw inferences from, and understand relationships between, various concepts. Tasks include working out the pattern in a set of images and indentifying the correct next image from the given options. 

    Numerical Reasoning Test measures the candidates' ability to work with numbers and use appropriate mathematics in different situations. This test requires candidates to solve word problems, perform numerical calculations, and interpret data in tables and graphs. 

    The tests are multiple-choices questions, which contain 4-6 choices, but only one choice is correct.

    You can find testing examples here.

    *MBA candidates please select Abstract Reasoning for Middle and Senior Manager and Numerical Reasoning for Middle and Senior Managers, other test sample are irrelevant to formal testing.

  • Interview

    Applicants who have passed the application screening will be invited to a personal interview in English. The admission interview is both evaluative and informative: it is not only an opportunity for us to learn more about you, but also for you to learn more about BiMBA. The interview is 40 minutes and conducted by Deans & Directors, Alumni or Faculty Members. The interview will contain two parts: the first part will be a Q&A session and take 25 minutes; The second part will require you to give a 10-minute presentation and the topic will be emailed to you one week before the interview.

    The evaluation will be based on a comprehensive approach to assess the applicants' learning ability and career potential. The interview probes applicants’ motivation to attend the program of their choice, their background, their interest in management sciences, and their insights into their own personal strengths and weaknesses, their future career path, communication skills and also assesses their contributions to the group. The final decision on admission will be made by the admissions committee of BiMBA.

    For overseas applicants, telephone or video conference interviews can be organised. However, a face-to-face interview is preferred and highly recommended.
• Admissions Checklist
  • Checklist of Application Materials

    1. Application Form (The application form should be filled through our online application system only.)

    2. Curriculum vitae

    3. Two letters of recommendation (The recommendation letters must be submitted on line)

    4. A copy of your university degree/diploma

    5. An original copy of your official university transcript

    6. Company overview and organization chart

    * The overview of the company should include the overview of the company (public, private, or non-profit), the management, and the product(s) or service(s) and the market position in its sector. Please also provide the company's organizational structure as it relates to you (department specific).

    7. A copy of your ID card/passport

    8. An original copy of your GMAT/GRE score certificate (If you choose to take On-Campus Test, this document is optional)

    9. A copy of your TOEFL (or other substitute English language test) score certificate

    Any questions please email us at admissions@bimba.pku.edu.cn .
• Dates & Deadlines
  • Dates & Deadlines

    Application rounds and test dates for 2020 recruitment:
    
    
• Tuition & Scholarships
  • 2020 Full-time MBA fees are below:
    Tuition Fee: RMB 368,000 (It includes fees of textbooks and handouts. Students can pay the total tuition in 2 installments within due time.)
    2020 Part-time MBA fees are below:
    Tuition Fee: RMB 368,000 (It includes fees of textbooks and handouts. Students can pay the total tuition in 2 installments within due time.)
    
    Scholarship
    BiMBA is committed to offering a wide range of scholarships to support and encourage talented MBA students from China and all over the world. All MBA applicants (Full Time and Part Time) are considered, and no additional materials are required. 2020 BiMBA Scholarships are below for reference.

   

  

   

   
• International Applicants
  • Visa Application
    
    Who needs a student visa (X visa)?

    According to China's law, foreign students are required to obtain Student Visa (X visa) during their study at Peking University. Students from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau do not need student visa.

  • What type of visa is offered by BiMBA?

    Peking university international students’ office only issued student visa to full-time international students. Part-time students should consult with their employers for working visa.

  • How to obtain a Student Visa?

    Fill in the Student Visa Application Form of Peking University (download here) and submit it together with your application package. When you receive admissions offer from BiMBA and confirm your enrollment, we would help you get the “original copy of the university’s admission notification” and a “Visa Application Form for Foreign Students Studying in China (also known as JW202 form)”. Use these documents to apply for a Student Visa (X visa) at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your home country.

    The following are the required documents that need to be submitted to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the applicant's country of residence:

    1. Your passport with at least one and a half years’ validity period, and a photocopy of passport

    2. An original copy of the JW 202 Form

    3. An original copy of health certificates

    4. An original copy of the Admissions Notice from Peking University

    5. Relevant fees

    * Some Chinese Embassy or Consulate General will require a medical check report for visa application. Please contact local Chinese Embassy or Consulate General for details.

     

    Do make sure that your letter of admissions and your JW202 form is handed back to you together with your passport after obtaining your Chinese visa. You’ll need these documents to apply for your Residence Permit after your arrival in Beijing.

  • What’s the deadline for visa application?

    The deadline is June 30th, 2020. We suggest earlier applications.

  • How long does the visa allow students to stay in China?

    Full-time MBA program could be finished within 16 months. Therefore, the visa period is 16 months.

  • How to renew your student visa?

    The first entry student visa will be valid for 30 days. You must extend your student visa within one month after arrival, the following documents are needed to prepare before renewal your visa:

    1. Registration form of temporary residence

    2. Medical check report from Beijing International travel Healthcare center

    3. Life Insurance covered the studying period

    4. Approval from Peking University International Students Office

    Please come to China ten or fifteen days before the class starts, you'd better to prepare the above documents before the class begins so that you could finish the renewal procedure within one month.

    
    Housing & Living in Beijing
     

    1. Housing

    Peking University is located in the Haidian District near to the North West 4th Ring Road. It can easily be reached by subway line 4 at Beidadongmen Station or line 13 at Wudaokou Station. Therefore, it is good to find an apartment near to the subway line.

    A 2-bedroom apartment may cost you USD 900-1200 per month. All BiMBA students live off campus and most of them share a two-bedroom or three-bedroom apartment, taking into consideration of the lower cost, better housing conditions and easier access to community facilities, such as bars, book stores, restaurants, shopping malls and places of interests. Besides, most of them think it is exciting to experience life in Beijing as local people do. International students can apply to live in the PKU's international students' apartment (USD 500 per month for one bedroom of a two-room apartment).

    BiMBA staff will help students get information on housing. However, students themselves need to look at possible places of residence and sign contracts with real estate agents.

     

    2. Eating

    Students eat on campus using their food card mostly; the cost of three meals a day is about US$ 3.5-4. There are many choices of food in Beijing, both Eastern and Western. Eating in restaurants may cost US$ 7.5-10 per person – or more.

     

    3. Public Transportation

    Taxis are widely available in Beijing and they are extremely cheap compared to most cities in the world. Most rides vary from US$ 2 to 5. From the airport to the Peking University Campus (about 40 km) you might expect to pay around US$ 19.

    Currently, Beijing runs 18 subway lines and the closest station to Peking University being “Beidadongmen” (East Gate of Peking University) which is on Line 4. There’s also an upground railway line in the city - Line 13; the closest station to Peking University on this line is “Wudaokou”. The price for subway transportation varies from US$ 0.45 to a higher price depends on where to start. (Beijing subway official website: http://www.bjsubway.com/en/)

    Bike is a cheap and healthy way of moving around, and sometimes it is the most convenient transportation method around Beijing due to bad traffic and crowds in the subway. Sharing bikes are available at anywhere of Beijing now, just download apps like Mobile and OFO and registered then could enjoy the beneficial of riding bikes.

    
    Language Learning

    BiMBA partnering with Sinology Institute provides enrolled students with quality language learning courses of all levels to make your life and study much easier here in Beijing.

    

    www.sinologyinstitute.com

    
    Useful Online Guides

    For more information about Beijing, you can access the following websites:

    http://www.beijingtraveltips.com/

    http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/beijing/

     

    For tourism information about China, you can access the following website:

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