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Penn Wharton China Center

A vibrant hub for cutting-edge knowledge and innovation in the Greater China area.

Sharing scholarship and innovative ideas

Located in the Central Business District of Beijing, the Penn Wharton China Center builds on Penn’s long history of collaboration with China in research and education. 

What We Do

The Penn Wharton China Center opened its doors in 2015 and builds on Penn’s 200-year history of collaboration with China in research and education. 

PWCC provides on-the-ground support for programs and collaborations between Penn’s 12 schools and many academic, government, and business partners throughout China. The Center supports:

  • Penn-based programming, like Penn Global Seminars and China Education Initiative courses;
  • Key stakeholder events, such as Forerunner China, an award-winning Penn pre-orientation program for incoming Chinese international students and their families;
  • Non-degree “Executive Education” programming; and
  • Communications outreach to alumni and stakeholders in China.

The Center also provides critical logistical (e.g., visa, travel, and event planning) support to members of the University traveling to China.

Who We Are

Our team, with a presence in both Philadelphia and Beijing, is responsible for leading the PWCC and fostering collaboration and opportunity across the University and its stakeholders.

Engage With Us

PWCC provides on-the-ground support for programs and collaborations between Penn and many academic, government, and business partners throughout China. 

Event Space & Support

The Penn Wharton China Center offers event space and support. Members of the Penn community are invited to partner with the PWCC on their next event in Beijing.

Research & Teaching Support

The PWCC also offers opportunities for the University’s Philadelphia-based campus community to advance their China-focused research and teaching initiatives.

Programs for Executives

Wharton’s executive programs combine business fundamentals with the innovative tools and competitive strategies you need to deliver immediate results.

Penn in the World

Penn & East Asia

The University of Pennsylvania’s engagement with China and East Asia is marked by a proud tradition of ‘firsts’ and a long history of two-way exchange of talent and ideas in research, education, and service.