
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Overview
Founded in 1963, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West.
Unique College System
CUHK is the only university in Hong Kong that offers a collegiate system. The nine Colleges of CUHK offer a plethora of non-formal learning opportunities to complement the formal curricula.
Academic Programmes
At CUHK, a wide range of academic programmes leading to the bachelor’s degree are organized in its eight Faculties, including Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Science.
Given its geographical location, traditions, and ties, CUHK enjoys special advantages in the study of Chinese language, culture, economics, among others. Different specialties in engineering (electronic, information, automation, among others.) command world-leading positions. Its Business School, Law School, and Medical School are reputable training grounds for professionals in their respective fields as well as centres of seminal research.
Research Excellence
CUHK promotes interdisciplinary research excellence on a local, national and international scale. It has four research priorities, which are China Studies, Translational Biomedicine, Information and Automation Technology and Environment and Sustainability. The University is a world leader in non-invasive prenatal testing theory and method, genomic studies on plants for sustainable agriculture and food security, and network coding theory that revolutionized data transmission and network applications.
The prowess, variety and impact of research at CUHK can be further demonstrated from its establishment of five state key laboratories, past and ongoing Areas of Excellence research projects, and the many research institutes and collaborations with eminent overseas research institutions. CUHK is a member of the Worldwide Universities Network and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities.
Great Campus in a Great City
CUHK has the largest, most scenic and sustainably designed and maintained campus in Hong Kong, complete with modern learning facilities and cultural, sport, social and other amenities. Located in Shatin, the campus is conveniently connected with the MTR system to all parts of the city.
Programs available
Undergraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Business Administration
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence: Systems & Technologies
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy & Environmental Engineering
- Financial Technology
- Information Engineering
- Mathematics & Information Engineering
- Mechanical & Automation Engineering
- Systems Engineering & Engineering Management
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Cell & Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth System Science
- Enrichment Mathematics
- Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics
- Environmental Science
- Food & Nutritional Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics & Information Engineering
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Quantitative Finance & Risk Management Science
- Risk Management Science
- Statistics
Faculty of Social Science
Postgraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs
Faculty of Arts
- Anthropology
- Buddhist Studies
- Chinese Language & Literature
- Chinese Linguistics & Language Acquisition
- Chinese Studies
- Christian Studies
- Comparative & Public History
- Cultural Management
- Cultural Studies
- Divinity
- English (Applied English Linguistics)
- English (Literary Studies)
- Fine Arts
- History
- History of Chinese Art
- Intercultural Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Linguistics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Translation
Faculty of Business Administration
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Medicine
- Anaesthesia & Intensive Care
- Anatomical & Cellular Pathology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Cardiology
- Chemical Pathology
- Chinese Medicine
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Epidemiology & Biostatistics
- Gastroenterology
- Genomics & Bioinformatics
- Health Services Management
- Imaging & Interventional Radiology
- Medical Genetics
- Medical Sciences
- Microbiology
- Musculoskeletal Medicine, Rehabilitation & Geriatric Orthopaedics
- Nursing
- Obstetric & Midwifery Care
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
- Orthopaedics & Traumatology
- Pharmacy
- Prehospital & Emergency Care
- Public Health
- Reproductive Medicine & Clinical Embryology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Sports Medicine & Health Science
- Stroke & Clinical Neurosciences
- Surgery
Faculty of Science
- Accreditation Chemistry
- Biochemical & Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Cell & Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Data Science & Business Statistics
- Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Food & Nutritional Sciences
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mathematics
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Nutrition, Food Science & Technology
- Physics
- Risk Management Science
- Statistics
Faculty of Social Science
- Advertising
- Architecture
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication
- Corporate Communication
- Economics
- Family Counselling & Family Education
- Geo-survey & Public Management
- Geography & Resource Management
- Geoinformation Science
- Global Communication
- Global Political Economy
- Government & Politics (Greater China)
- Government & Public Administration
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Journalism
- New Media
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Social Policy
- Social Service Management
- Social Welfare
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainable Tourism
- Urban Design
University Highlights
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is one of the top Public universities in , . It is ranked #43 in QS Global World University Rankings 2021.