Yuanpei college, formerly known as the Yuanpei Program, established by Peking University in 2001, is an exemplary high-quality undergraduate teaching base. Born under the background of Peking University's actively undertaking the important task of China's higher education system reform, Yuanpei College pioneers the exploration of a new mode of undergraduate talent training education of China's comprehensive high-level research universities in the new era. 

Named after Mr. Cai Yuanpei, the former president of Peking University, Yuanpei College draws on the successes of former education reforms' successful experience and the teaching philosophies of excellent universities around the world, adheres to the policy of "strengthening the foundation, promoting intersection, respecting choice and teaching excellently", and has established a range set of liberal arts education programs with Chinese characteristics, as well as an undergraduate talent training paradigm mode unique to Peking University style. The college has modern teaching philosophies and top-notch teaching and research capabilities. With advanced training concepts and high-quality teaching and research strength, the college aims to cultivate high-quality leadership talents with patriotism, international vision, innovative spirit, and practical ability in all walks of life in the new era