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Peking University tops our list of 2 universities in Beijing at #14 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Tsinghua University (QS World #20).
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2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #14 (Peking University) to #20 (Tsinghua University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Tsinghua University is cited most (34,588,111 citations).
2 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Beijing (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Peking University, founded in 1898. Tsinghua University is the largest, with 50,000 students.
We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Peking University is the least expensive at USD 4,500 a year and Tsinghua University the most at USD 5,000; the middle of the range is about USD 5,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.
Peking University (QS World #14) and Tsinghua University (QS World #20) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, Peking University is the least expensive at about USD 4,500 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.
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