NUS-PKU Extended Exchange Undergraduate Programme
As part of the Belt and Road initiative, the programme was launched through Peking University’s Guanghua School of Management to cultivate future global leaders with an intimate understanding of China who can help promote inter-country cooperation in the next wave of globalisation.
4-Years Extended Exchange Programme with Peking University
What you will get
- 2 degrees from 2 leading universities at no extra cost
- Attractive scholarships from PKU for all successful applicants
- Study first 2 years in NUS; next 2 years in PKU
- Be part of PKU’s “Future Leaders” International Undergraduate Programme with students from 14 other top Asian and European universities
- Extended and structured immersion in Chinese environment through internships, China Immersion Project, business visits and networking events
- Classes conducted in English
We enthusiastically support the pioneering education philosophy and talent development model represented by this international undergraduate programme. China’s continued development has garnered the attention of the world; and the Belt and Road Initiative is playing an important role in promoting global interconnectivity, improving economic and cultural cooperation, and generating opportunities for shared, peaceful development. This new international undergraduate programme will give NUS students an ideal opportunity to improve their understanding of China. I am confident the programme will create the conditions necessary for broadening students’ international perspectives and deepening their personal growth.
Professor Bernard Yeung, Dean of NUS Business School (2008-2019)
Outstanding students selected from 14 top-notch partner universities across the world will receive their core education at their home universities in the first two years, before moving to Peking University (PKU) to study as a single cohort for various advanced courses related to Management and China for the remaining two years.
Besides PKU and NUS, other founding members include:
- Bocconi University (Italy)
- Erasmus University (Netherlands)
- ESSEC Business School (France)
- FGV University (Brazil)
- IE Business School (Spain)
- Keio University (Japan)
- Moscow State University (Russia)
- Queen’s University (Canada)
- Tel-Aviv University (Israel)
- University of Hong Kong (PRC)
- University of Mannheim (Germany)
- Warsaw School of Economics (Poland)
- York University (Canada)
| NUS | PKU | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| NUS tuition fees apply | PKU covers PKU tuition fees + accommodation + stipend | ||
| NUS miscellaneous student fees apply | |||
Curriculum Features
The programme equips students with strong academic fundamentals through a specially-designed curriculum, as well as provide a well-rounded China experience through the China Immersion Project (a compulsory project course), visits to Chinese institutions and corporates, and interactions with thought leaders from top academic institutions, government policy makers and industry leaders. Doing internships in China are also a possibility.
By studying and interacting with an international cohort of student that comes from diverse backgrounds, students will also learn to be sensitive to and accepting of one another’s cultural differences. Such an experience will provide them with a true international perspective and improve their capacity for solving complex global problems.
Fulfilment of BBA(H) Requirements
For cohorts AY2022 and onwards
| BBA(H) Degree Requirements | To be completed at NUS | To be completed at PKU* |
|---|---|---|
| University-level Requirements GEM – 6 Pillars (24 Units) |
24 Units | – |
| Programme Requirements (at least 60% needs to be done at NUS) | ||
| Core Courses (13 courses, 50 Units) | 11 courses (42 Units) | 2 courses (DAO2703 & BSP3701) |
| Specialisation Courses (5 courses, 20 Units) | 3 courses (12 Units) (either in Finance or Marketing) |
2 courses (either in Finance or Marketing) |
| Honours Dissertation (12 Units) | – | 12 Units |
| Field Service Project (8 Units) | Replace with 2 level 4000 Biz courses | – |
| Unrestricted Electives (46 Units) | NUS Coded Course (4 Units) | At least 42 Units of PKU courses |
| Non-credit Courses that are Graduation Requirements | BPM1701, BPM1702, BPM1703 STR1000, STR2000 |
– |
| Total | 90 Units | Equivalent to 70 Units (NUS) |
For cohorts AY2021
| BBA(H) Degree Requirements | To be completed at NUS | To be completed at PKU* |
|---|---|---|
| University-level Requirements GEM – 6 Pillars (24 Units) |
24 Units | – |
| Programme Requirements (at least 60% needs to be done at NUS) | ||
| Core Courses (13 courses, 50 Units) | 11 courses (42 Units) | 2 courses (DAO2703 & BSP3701) |
| Specialisation Courses (5 courses, 20 Units) | 3 courses (12 Units) (either in Finance or Marketing) |
2 courses (either in Finance or Marketing) |
| Honours Dissertation (12 Units) | – | 12 Units |
| Field Service Project (8 Units) | Replace with 2 level 4000 Biz courses | – |
| Unrestricted Electives (46 UnitCs) | ACC2706 | At least 42 Units of PKU courses |
| Non-credit Courses that are Graduation Requirements | BPM1701, BPM1702, BPM1703 STR1000, STR2000 |
– |
| Total | 90 Units | Equivalent to 70 Units (NUS) |
For cohorts AY2019 and AY2020
| BBA(H) Degree Requirements | To be completed at NUS | To be completed at PKU* |
|---|---|---|
| University-level Requirements GEM – 5 Pillars (20 Units) |
20 Units | – |
| Programme Requirements (at least 60% needs to be done at NUS) | ||
| Core Courses (13 courses, 50 Units) | 11 courses (42 Units) | 2 courses (DAO2703 & BSP3701) |
| Specialisation Courses (5 courses, 20 Units) | 4 courses (12 Units) (either in Finance or Marketing) |
1 course (either in Finance or Marketing) |
| Honours Dissertation (12 Units) | – | 12 Units |
| Field Service Project (8 Units) | Replace with 2 level 4000 Biz courses | – |
| Unrestricted Electives (50 Units) | ACC2706 | At least 46 Units of PKU courses |
| Non-credit Courses that are Graduation Requirements | BPM1701, BPM1702, BPM1703 STR1000, STR2000 |
– |
| Total | 90 Units | Equivalent to 70 Units (NUS) |
For cohort AY2018
| BBA(H) Degree Requirements | To be completed at NUS | To be completed at PKU* |
|---|---|---|
| University-level Requirements GEM (24 Units) |
20 Units | – |
| Programme Requirements (at least 60% needs to be done at NUS) | ||
| Core Courses (13 courses, 50 Units) | 11 courses (42 Units) | 2 courses (DAO2703 & BSP3701) |
| Specialisation Courses (5 courses, 20 Units) | 4 courses (16 Units) (either in Finance or Marketing) |
2 courses (either in Finance or Marketing) |
| Honours Dissertation (12 Units) | – | 12 Units |
| Field Service Project (8 Units) | Replace with 2 level 4000 Biz courses | – |
| Unrestricted Electives (50 Units) | ACC2706 | At least 42 Units of PKU courses |
| Non-credit Courses that are Graduation Requirements | BPM1701, BPM1702, BPM1703 STR1000, STR2000 |
– |
| Total | 90 Units | Equivalent to 70 Units (NUS) |
The above is subject to change.
* The grades for courses taken at PKU (that are to be mapped back to NUS courses) will be counted towards NUS GPA.
BBA students who are within the top 15% of their class at the time of application will be eligible, though exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis if candidates are otherwise still outstanding.
- Minimum GPA must not be less than 3.75 (after S/U).
- Being conversant in Mandarin may be an added advantage, but not a requirement.
- PRC citizens are not eligible for this programme.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the NUS Business School. Students nominated by NUS will go through another round of interview by PKU.
Note:
Students from the Business Administration (Accountancy) programme are not eligible as they would not be able to map back any accountancy courses.
For the NUS degree, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.75 before departure to PKU. Thereafter, a minimum GPA is 2 out of 5 is required.
For the PKU degree, the minimum GPA is 2 out of 4.
Tuition and Fees
Students will pay NUS tuition fees for the first 2 years of study. Through the benefit of a scholarship package*, students’ PKU tuition will be covered by PKU during their Year 3 and 4. However, students will be responsible for additional tuition and fees if they extend beyond the standard four-year candidature to clear any incomplete degree requirements or read additional courses.
Accommodation
PKU will provide accommodation free-of-charge at Guanghua, but students are responsible for the cost of water, electricity and gas.
Stipend
To offset part of the costs of living, PKU will provide a monthly stipend of RMB2,500 to each student for their period of study at PKU. Part of the stipend must be used to purchase mandatory health and travel insurance. The stipend will be disbursed during the academic year (September to June) in Year 3 and 4, up to a total of 24 months.
* Terms and conditions apply.
More information on applying will be disseminated via NUS email to Year 1 students during their second semester.
Up to 5 students will receive preliminary Offers of Admission by the first semester of their Year 2.
ADVISORY
Interested candidates should try to read only the required courses at NUS (refer to the Sample Study Plan in NUS under Programme Structure) even before they apply to the programme, to avoid unnecessary overloading in the later semesters, should they eventually be accepted into the programme.
For any queries on the programme, please email: specialprogrammes@nus.edu.sg.