LSE-PKU Double Degree in Environmental Policy, Technology and Health

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students and want to recruit students with the best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of background.

Apply via LSE

All applicants apply via LSE, including applicants from the People's Republic of China, and areas of Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and PKU students. All applications will be reviewed by a joint admissions panel.

Applicants from mainland China, upon meeting the eligibility of applying to this programme, will take the interviews and evaluation arranged by the College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, by a joint committee from both LSE and PKU. For international applicants and those from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, interviews (via phone or skype) will be arranged when necessary.

We carefully consider each application and take into account all the information included on your application form, such as your:

• academic achievement (including predicted and achieved grades)
• statement of academic purpose
• two academic references
• CV.

See further information on supporting documents.

You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. See our English language requirements.

1. All applicants from mainland People's Republic of China (Chinese citizen) must have the recommended eligibility (推荐免试) to the College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, PKU (保研). Applicants need to indicate this programme specifically in both online and hard copy versions of the application, as well as on the cover of the application package posted to Ms JIAO Yang. See further information for applicants from mainland China in the PKU website

2. Applicants holding identity cards from Macau, Hong Kong, or Taiwan, don't need to take the National Entrance Examination, but must pre-register online with the PKU Graduate School before the specified deadline — see further information. Applicants need to indicate this programme specifically (Environment Management: Environmental Policy, Technology and Health) “环境政策、技术与健康方向”) in both online and hard copy versions of the application, as well as on the cover of the application package posted to Ms JIAO Yang. Please send digital copies of documents required by the PKU Graduate School to pku-lse.dual.degree@pku.edu.cn.  See further application information for applicants from Macau, Hong Kong or Taiwan in PKU.

3. All non-PRC students* must meet the application eligibility of a PKU international graduate student. Find out more in the PKU website.

*Non-PRC students’ nationalities refer to those recognised by the Chinese government; the Chinese government doesn't accept the British overseas resident (BNO) passport; applicants with dual nationality, after admission, must enter mainland China using the same nationality under which they applied and go through the registration procedures.

Note: Residents of mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan who have emigrated to other countries and are applying for Peking University as international students must present valid passports or citizenship documents dating before 30 April 2020, along with proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality. Please note that the Exit and Entry Administration Authority of the Public Security Bureau of China reserves the right to determine whether an applicant still has Chinese nationality. If during the application process or even after the admission or registration the applicant is judged still to be holding Chinese nationality, their application, admission, registration or even enrolment will be nullified.

4. All non-PRC students, only upon receiving an offer from the LSE Admissions office, must go to the PKU online application/pre-registration system to fill in the application, upload the following documents (items ii-v and vii-viii) and pay the pre-registration fee online before 31 March 2026 (Beijing time). Project code: LSE-PKU 2026

Documents include：

i. Application form downloaded and printed from the registration portal.

ii. Graduation and degree certificates and degree authentication in Chinese or English. For degree certificates in other languages, applicants are required to upload both the original copy and a notarised copy in Chinese or English. Degree diplomas awarded by overseas universities must be authenticated by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange, Ministry of Education, PR China (CSCSE). Degree diplomas awarded by universities in mainland China must be authenticated by the Center for Student Services and Development, Ministry of Education, PR China (CSSD).

Note: Applicants who graduated before 2026 must upload their degree authentication report during the application period. Applicants expected to graduate in 2026 must provide an official letter from their current university stating their expected graduation date, submit their certificate of graduation upon being pre-admitted, and present their original degree diploma upon registration.

iii. Official transcripts of the applicant’s academic achievement, including courses taken and grades achieved. These must be original documents or notarised copies either in Chinese or English.

iv. A personal statement (including a research plan) — 1,500 words. Download the template for the personal statement.

v. Resume and a copy of the Application Commitment letter. Download the template for the Commitment letter.

vi. Two reference letters from professors or associate professors related to the applicant’s major (or equivalent professionals with relevant academic title), either in Chinese or English. Once applicants submit a request, the application system will send a link to the referees, and the referees should click the link and complete the reference either by filling out the form online or by uploading the scanned copy of the signed letter. Download the reference letters template.

vii. Original English language test scores*

viii. Applicants must upload the front page of all ordinary passport(s) they've used continuously since 30 April 2020, and the current passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of enrolment.

ix. Table of contents and abstracts of the applicant’s academic publications and any other original achievements in their field (if applicable).

Note: Applicants should scan the original or notarised application documents in colour using a scanner. Images captured by mobile phone or camera are NOT accepted.

The applicant's passport details (including name, nationality, gender, date of birth, and uploaded photo) submitted during the application phase, once confirmed, cannot be modified prior to enrolment.

Applicants must thoroughly review and ensure that all required documents (including two reference letters) are complete and meet the specified standards before submission. Consequences resulting from incomplete or non-compliant materials will be borne solely by the applicant.

*TOEFL or IELTS should be taken less than two years before 1 October in the year of entry. A student is exempt from providing TOEFL or IELTS scores if their first language is English or they've graduated from an English-taught programme in an English-speaking country.

The pre-admitted candidates should send all the above-mentioned original application documents (except for degree diploma and reference letters) to:

International Affairs Office (214) 
College of Environmental Sciences and Technology
Peking University
No.5 Yiheyuan Road
Haidian 100871
Beijing China 
Tel: 86-10-62758525.

Unless otherwise notified, PKU needs to receive this package by 30 April 2026.

All students who intend to take up their offer should contact LSE and PKU via email grad.dual.degree@lse.ac.uk and pku-lse.dual.degree@pku.edu.cn to confirm their acceptance of a place on the programme.

Then follow these steps:

• Post a signed hardcopy of the application form (which can be downloaded from the PKU application system); five copies of passport size photos and required documents to Ms JIAO Yang, Programme Coordinator, Room 214, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, No.5 Yiheyuan Road, 100871, Beijing China. Tel:+86 10 62758525.
• Send a PDF copy of the PKU application form, one passport size photo in white background and required documents to pku-lse.dual.degree@pku.edu.cn

All applicants need to keep their ID consistent during the whole process.

If you fail to complete the above-mentioned registration with PKU and post the required documents before the deadline, you'll not be able to enrol at PKU for 2026/2027.

If you're a non-EU, non-EEA or Swiss national, you'll need a student visa. In order to be able to apply for a visa, LSE will issue you with a "Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies" (CAS) number and statement after year one of the double degree. You won't be able to begin the visa application process until you receive this information. CAS numbers and statements will be issued by LSE and sent to you ONLY after Peking University has forwarded a Progression List to LSE, confirming names of students who have successfully completed year one of the course and have satisfied all progression requirements. The Progression List is forwarded to LSE around mid-July of year one of the programme. Further details on all aspects of the visa application process will accompany the CAS.

Double degrees and certain other degrees and scholarships require that LSE shares personal data with another university or partner. In our agreements we will use the School’s standard data sharing template for universities and partners in the EU and EEA and in an adequate country. Standard contract clauses will be used for any other country. If you have any questions about this or how your personal data will be treated by LSE, please contact the Data Protection Officer via glpd.info.rights@lse.ac.uk or check our Student Privacy Notice.

You can expect to receive approximately 120 hours of contact time excluding the dissertation. Teaching is mainly through lectures and graduate level seminars. Hours vary according to courses you can view indicative details in the Calendar within the Teaching section of each course guide.

You're also expected to complete independent study outside of class time. This varies depending on the programme, but requires you to manage the majority of your study time yourself, by engaging in activities such as reading, note-taking, thinking and research.

LSE is internationally recognised for its teaching and research and therefore employs a rich variety of teaching staff with a range of experience and status. Courses may be taught by individual members of faculty, such as lecturers, senior lecturers, readers, associate professors and professors. Many departments now also employ guest teachers and visiting members of staff, LSE teaching fellows and graduate teaching assistants who are usually doctoral research students and in the majority of cases, teach on undergraduate courses only. The teacher responsible for each course can be found in the relevant course guide.

Academic mentor: you’ll meet with your academic mentor regularly to discuss your work. Your mentor can provide advice and guidance on academic issues and, where appropriate, personal concerns.

Other academic support: at LSE, we offer lots of opportunities to extend your learning outside the classroom.

The Learning Lab is the place to discover and develop the skills you’ll need to reach your academic goals at LSE.

Through the Learning Lab, you can:

• attend practical workshops and one-to-one sessions on essay writing, conducting research, and on managing your reading lists, workloads, and deadlines
• develop your academic writing, reading, and critical-thinking skills to meet degree-level expectations
• work in study groups to strengthen collaboration, cross-cultural communication, and teamwork skills in a supportive environment.

Disability and Mental Health Service: we want all LSE students to achieve their full potential. Students can access free, confidential advice through our Disability and Mental Health Service. This is the first point of contact for students.