The Yenching Academy of Peking University will host an Exclusive Information Session at University College London on October 8, 2025. The session will introduce our fully funded Master’s program in China Studies, a prestigious fellowship that brings together exceptional scholars from around the world, offering world-class training and immersive cultural experiences at one of China’s most distinguished institutions.

Info Session Details

• Date & Time: 2:15-4:15 pm, October 8, 2025 (GMT)

• Venue: IAS Common Ground (G11), South Wing, UCL, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT

• Registration: All on-site and online participants must complete registration using the provided link here: click to register

At Yenching, you'll find:

• Global Community: Learn and live with scholars from 30+ countries

• Future Opportunities: Full scholarships, exchanges with world top universities, and a global alumni network

• Interdisciplinary Academic Training: Design your own path across six research areas

• Personalized Guidance: Academic, thesis, and career mentors to support your growth

• Beyond the Classroom: Field study, forums, and dialogues with leaders worldwide

At the Session

• Dr. Brent Haas, Associate Dean, introduces Yenching Academy

• Hear first-hand experiences from alumni

Don't miss this chance to step inside the Yenching experience and gain a deeper understanding of what makes it unique.

* Application for September 2026 intake is now open for international applicants, and applicants from the Chinese regions of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

Meet Our Speakers

Dr. Brent Haas

Associate Dean

Director of Admission Affairs

Distinguished Associate Professor

Yenching Academy of Peking University

Song Tianyun, China (2019 Yenching Scholar)

Charlene Tianyun Song is a doctoral candidate at IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society. She was selected as a Yenching Scholar in 2019 and received her M.A. in China Studies (Politics and International Relations) from Peking University in 2021. During her time at YCA, she interned for Princeton University Press. She now researches the history and operationalization of Area Studies (such as China Studies) in British, American, and Chinese universities. Her work is shared at several events including the American Political Science Association (APSA) annual meeting; and she reviews proposals for the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) conference.