Facebook | Twitter | Instagram: @PKU1898 Founded in 1898, Peking University (PKU) is the first national university in Chinese modern history, and it is ranked one of the top research universities in the world. Since its establishment, it has played an integral role in the advancement of knowledge and betterment of society. Over time, the University’s core values have been defined by the traditions of "patriotism, progress, democracy, and science," and governed by the academic standards of "diligence, equality, truth-seeking, and innovation."