Established in 1898, Peking University (PKU) is a comprehensive and national key university which effectively combines research on important scientific subjects with the training of personnel with a high level of specialized knowledge and professional skill. By drawing upon PKU’s vast resources in fundamental and extensive research studies, the College of Engineering has successfully created programs that promote interdisciplinary research and training. It is our hope that the students are able to take different approaches in the pursuit of progress and development if provided with a broad spectrum of knowledge. We encourage students to be innovative in future engineering and technology exploration for the prospect of national socio-economic development. It is our greatest hope that our students will become future engineering leaders and entrepreneurs.

The PKU Grand Challenge Scholars Program aims to cultivate scholars with broaden curriculum and innovative research experiences to address the Grand Challenges, and to educate future engineering leaders and entrepreneurs with global perspectives and social awareness. The College of Engineering at PKU offers strong opportunities and a variety of activities for pursuing and implementing the five major components of GCSP at PKU. In addition, the GCSP at PKU is the first program launched in mainland China. China is experiencing fast economic development with increasing population, which brings unprecedented challenges for engineering. To address the complex Grand Challenges in China will provide valuable experiences for other countries, and the GCSP at PKU will also provide example and experience for expanding it to more universities in China and other Asian countries.