Peking University

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UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI GRADUATE SCHOOL
Course Title Organization and Management of
Educational Institutions Course No. Education
511 Faculty AMELIA PLOPENIO PAJE, Ed. D
REXON G ESTRELLA Reporter
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Peking University
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History
Founded in 1898, Peking University was
originally known as the Imperial University of
Peking. It was the first national university
covering comprehensive disciplines in China, and
has been a leading institution on higher
education in China since its establishment. It
also served as the highest administration for
education at the beginning of its founding.
Peking University has continually played the
essential role of pioneers in the course of
Chinas modernization. The university's
traditional emphasis on patriotism, progress,
democracy, and science, together with its
educational standards of diligence, precision,
factualism, and innovation, have been passed down
from generation to generation. Peking
University is a world-renowned institution of
higher learning. Our community of over 8,000
employees, including 2900 faculties and 5100
staff, combines to support the Universitys great
mission and reputation. The Office of Human
Resources, one of the most important departments
of the University, plans and manages the
Universitys human resources. It also offers
comprehensive Human Resource services to all
faculty and staff.  


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ADMISSION Undergraduate Course Listing School of
Mathematical Sciences School of Physics
Department of Computer Sciences and Technology
College of Chemistry School of Life Sciences
School of Earth and Space Sciences College of
Urban and Environmental Sciences Department of
Psychology School of Journalism Communication
Department of Chinese Language and Literature
Department of History School of Archaeology and
Museology Department of Philosophy School of
International Studies School of Economics
Guanghua School of Management Law School
Department of Information Management Department
of Sociology School of Government Department of
English Language and Literature School of
Foreign Languages School of Marxism Department
of Physical Education School of Arts Yuanpei
School School of Electronics Engineering and
Computer Science China Center for Economic
Research Graduate School of Education Academy
for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies College
of Engineering College of Environmental Sciences
and Engineering Health Science Center  
 ADMINISTRATION Office of the President Office
of Development and Planning Office of Student
Affairs Office of Security Office of
Educational Administration Office of Scientific
Research Office of Social Sciences Graduate
School Office of Continuing Education Office of
Human Resources Office of Financial Affairs
Office of International Relations Office of
Laboratory and Equipment Management Office of
Informatization Office of Logistics Service
Office of Real Estate Management Office of
Construction Office of Science and Technology
Development Office of University-invested
Enterprises Managing Committee Labor Union
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RESEARCH AND ACADEMICS

Human Resource PKU is proud of its outstanding
faculty. It includes 52 members of Chinese
Academy of Sciences and 7 members of Chinese
Academy of Engineering. At Peking University,
about 60 of the educators hold Ph.D. degrees.    
Human resource in Natural, Engineering and
Medical Sciences of PKU in 2005
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Projects Peking University attaches great
importance to research in both basic and applied
sciences. It tries to make the most use out of
the advantages of basic research on the other
hand, it monitors over applied scientific
research and technological developments. From
2001 to 2005, Peking University took on about
4000 research projects supported by Natural
Science Foundation Committee (NSFC), Ministry of
Science and Technology (MOST), Ministry of
Education (MOE), corporations, international
organizations and other. 
Source of projects in Natural, Engineering and
Medical Sciences of PKU 2001-2005 
Funds in Natural, Engineering and Medical
Sciences of PKU 2001-2005 
Source of funds in Natural, Engineering and
Medical Sciences of PKU 2001-2005
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Funds Peking University received about 594
million RMB for scientific research in 2005. Both
MOST and NSFC are important sources of funds for
scientific research at Peking University. 
Important Prizes Peking University won 22
National Prizes in Science Technology from 2001
to 2005, including 1 National Top ST Prize, 11
National Natural Science Prizes and 10 National
ST Development Prizes.
Papers and Patents The quality of PKUs papers
has improved in recent years as well as their
quantity, so PKUs influence in science is
becoming increasingly felt. From 2001 to 2005,
PKUs scientists have published almost 8,000 SCI
papers with PKU as the primary institution,
including 2 in SCIENCE, 3 in NATURE, 7 in PNAS,
26 in JACS, 11 in PRL and 1 in Lancet. In terms
of cited times of papers, PKU has led all other
universities in China in the recent 10 years.
Average Impact Factor of papers in 2005 was 2.03.
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ABOUT LIBRARY
Peking University Library is one of the leading
research libraries in China, combining a long and
distinguished history with a vibrant mission of
service to the University and the nation. Here
you will find scholarly materials to support
every learning endeavor. Zhu
QiangUniversity Librarian
University Library Peking University Library,
founded in 1902, is one of the leading research
libraries in China, combining a long and
distinguished history with a vibrant mission of
service to the University and the nation. The new
library building, opened at the end of 1998, is
located on the bank of the beautiful Weiming
Lake. The total building area amounts to 51,000
square meters, with 4,000 seats. The collection
capacity has reached 6,500,000 items, making it
the biggest university library in Asia.
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School Library The library of School of
Government is middle-sized, collecting the
document resources with the specialized features.
The school library provides service mainly to
teachers, undergraduates and postgraduates in our
school, but also to the domestic and foreign
visiting scholars and researchers in related
fields.       
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Study period and Academic Schedule The normal
period of study for each program is as follows 4
years for undergraduate degrees, 3 years (or in
some cases, 2 years) for master's degrees, and 4
years for doctoral degrees. Students may, in
particular cases, reduce or extend the duration
of study upon application.   Peking University
divides every academic year into spring and
autumn semesters, with the latter marking the
commencement of the academic year. The autumn
semester starts in September and ends in January
of the following year while the spring semester
begins in February and ends in June. There will
be a winter and summer vacation every year. The
summer vacation usually lasts 2 months and there
are various summer vacation courses available for
students. The winter vacation lasts 4 weeks and
normally follows the schedule of Chinese New Year.
Programs International students have the
following options of study at Peking
University (1) Undergraduate or graduate
degree-granting programs (2) Visiting students
program (non-degree granting) (3) Pre-university
program (4) Short-term language courses or
Chinese studies programs. Applicants must be
non-Chinese citizens in good health, with valid
passport, above the age of 18, and should abide
by Chinese law and the regulations of Peking
University. They should also respect Chinese
social customs.  
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Undergraduate program Students are required to
complete the curriculum between 4 to 6 years and
fulfill the designated number of credits.
Successful graduates will receive a graduation
certificate along with the bachelor's degree,
according to the regulation of the Degree
Committee.
Master's Program Students are required to
complete the curriculum between 2-3 years,
fulfill the designated number of credits,
complete the master's thesis and defend of it in
front of a panel of experts. Successful graduates
will receive a graduation certificate along with
the Master's degree, according to the regulation
of the Degree Committee.  
Doctorate Program Students are required to
complete the curriculum between 4-6 years (in
normal circumstances), fulfill the designated
number of credits, conduct research, complete the
doctoral thesis and defend it in front of a panel
of experts. Successful graduates will receive a
graduation certificate with the doctoral degree,
according to the regulation of the Degree
Committee.  
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