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Ever since its establishment, The Chinese University of Hong Kong has been devoting much attention to postgraduate studies. The Graduate School was founded in 1966 to undertake research training of postgraduate studies. Since then, the Graduate School has been developing rapidly. By 2006, 21,865 graduates had been conferred with higher degrees. In 2006-07, the Graduate School offered through 62 Graduate Divisions a total of 247 (13 overseas) programmes leading to higher degrees (Master's and Doctoral) or postgraduate diploma.

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff	Headcount: 2,133 FTE: 1,756
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Number of International Faculty Staff	Headcount: 888 FTE: 738
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 10,632 FTE: 10,515
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 1,646 FTE: 1,416
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Average International Undergraduate Fees	$ USD 10,265
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees	$ USD 5,402
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 3,221 FTE: 3,175
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students	Headcount: 1,438 FTE: 1,436
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	$ USD 5,402
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	$ USD 5,402
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 13,853 FTE: 13,690
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 3,084 FTE: 2,852
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average International Student Fees	$ USD 7,803
Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees	$ USD 5,402
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate Output

Proportion of Graduates Employed	98%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation

Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

Teaching Excellence
The CUHK education aims to nurture students with both specialized knowledge and wisdom for life. Our general education courses broaden students' interests, widen their perspectives, and develop their ability to face the challenges of contemporary life.

Accommodation

The Postgraduate Halls (PGH) consist of six buildings, Jockey Club Postgraduate Hall (PGH 1), Chiang’s -PGH 2, Inter-University Hall (IUH) - PGH 3 and Halls No. 4 to No. 6, offering 1,040 hostel spaces. Around 60% of hostel places are allotted to existing residents and the remaining 40% to new applicants. Postgraduate students taking full-time Research programmes or full-time UGC-funded Taught programmes are eligible to apply for residence at the Postgraduate Halls. Check out: http://www.pgh.cuhk.edu.hk/home/ for more information.