Peking University
Peking University (PKU; Beijing University) is a prestigious university in Beijing, China. It was created in 1898. The university is also known as Beida and is associated with C9 League. Peking University ranked as the 22nd best university in the 2020 QS World University Rankings.[1]
History
It was founded during the late Qing Dynasty in 1898. At that time, it was known as the Imperial University of Peking (京师大学堂). Its English name retains the use of "Beijing" which is widely used in other contexts as well.[2]
Peking University Media
Peking University students protesting the Treaty of Versailles in the May Fourth Movement.
One of the administrative buildings with the huabiao
A performance of Kunqu at Peking University
The Langrun Garden, located in the north-eastern area of the university, is the home of the Beijing International MBA at Peking University
References
- ↑ QS World University Rankings 2020 - Top Global Universities
- ↑ Hao Ping (郝平) (1998). Beijing da xue chuang ban shi shi kao yuan (Di 1 ban ed.). Beijing: Beijing da xue chu ban she. ISBN 9787301036617. OCLC 40906464.