Peking University (Beijing University), colloquially known in Chinese as Beida (北大, Běidà), was established in 1898, and is one of the oldest universities in China. Recent press reports suggest that in 2006 the university will begin to use University of Beijing as the English text in its new logo instead of Peking University. In past years the university policy has mandated the use of Peking University in English rather than Beijing University due to tradition and the desire to avoid confusion with Beijing Normal University and other similarly named institutions.
Website: www.pku.edu.cn