The School of Mechanics and Engineering Science at Peking University (PKU), Beijing, China, invites applications from outstanding international students for its 2027 English-taught Ph.D. programs.
We welcome motivated students with strong academic backgrounds and research interests in theoretical, computational, and experimental mechanics, as well as interdisciplinary engineering science.
Research areas include:
- Solid Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Mechanics
- Biomechanics and Medical Engineering
- Energy and Resources Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
Program highlights:
- Ph.D. programs taught in English, with a standard duration of four years.
- Opportunities to conduct research with internationally recognized faculty.
- Access to advanced research facilities and an interdisciplinary academic environment.
- Scholarship opportunities, including the Chinese Government Scholarship, Beijing Government Scholarship, and Peking University Scholarship, which may provide tuition support, accommodation, and living allowances, subject to eligibility and selection.
Eligibility: Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and hold a master's degree (or be expected to obtain one before enrollment), along with meeting the university's admission requirements.
Application period: October 26 – December 25, 2026.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact potential Ph.D. supervisors before applying to discuss research interests and opportunities.
Application portal: https://www.studyatpku.com
Detailed admission information: https://isd.pku.edu.cn/en/detail.php?id=841
School website: https://mech.pku.edu.cn/index.htm (Note: The English version of the School's website will be available soon)
Contact: international-students [at] coe.pku.edu.cn (international-students[at]coe[dot]pku[dot]edu[dot]cn)
We warmly welcome talented young researchers from around the world to join our academic community at Peking University and contribute to advancing the frontiers of mechanics and engineering science.