English-Taught Doctoral Program in History and Theory of Art
Beijing, China
PhD
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CNY 50,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The English-taught Doctoral Program in History and Theory of Art at Peking University’s School of Arts began inviting international students in 2020 to apply for a doctoral degree. Peking University, founded as the Imperial University of Peking in 1898 and developed after 1949 into a comprehensive university, offers teaching and research across humanities and sciences. The description notes the program "meets the needs of students who want to pursue advanced studies and research" but gives no further details.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue career opportunities in academia, museums, cultural institutions, heritage management, arts administration, publishing and consultancy and research.
School of Arts, Peking University
Beginning in 2020, the School of Arts at Peking University invites international students who would like to study in China to submit applications to pursue a doctoral degree in the History and Theory of Art. Applicants will be evaluated according to several combined criteria. The details of the program are as follows:
Program Overview
The program meets the needs of students who want to pursue advanced studies and research in the History and Theory of Art, including the fields of art theory, art history, art criticism, and art management. For further details, please refer to the Peking University International Student Admissions Directory.
Admitted students can apply for the following scholarships:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B): includes full/partial tuition waiver, for-free accommodation, monthly living expenses and medical insurance provided in accordance with the regulations.
- Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students: tuition subsidy.
- Peking University Scholarship for International Students: includes full/partial tuition waiver, monthly living expenses and medical insurance.
Note: The evaluation of applicants for scholarships will be carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations of the government and the university.
Program Information
- Full-time registration required;
- Four-year program;
- Language of instruction: English.


