The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a research-oriented comprehensive
university whose scholarly output and contributions to the community achieve
the highest standards of excellence. Founded in 1963, CUHK has been guided by its
mission to assist in the preservation, creation, application and dissemination
of knowledge and a global vision to combine tradition with modernity and to
bring together China and the West. As a
civic university, CUHK aspires to serve the needs and enhance the well-being of
the citizens of Hong Kong, China, and the wider world community. CUHK’s new Strategic
Plan seeks to capitalise on its distinct advantages and navigate challenges with
a desire to pursue ‘Excellence with Purpose and Responsibility’.
Cultural Diversity
Home to over
70 distinct nationalities CUHK is a treasure trove of high-calibre students and
professionals. Talent attracted to study, teach, conduct research or pursue a
career have continuously won acclaims and respect in their respective fields with
remarkable achievements. CUHK adopts a whole-university approach to solicit the
active engagement of every individual on campus to foster a diverse and enabling environment for all.
CUHK connects
the world with the rapidly emerging Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area,
with the University the first to establish a campus in Shenzhen in 2014. CUHK hosts a range of
satellites including The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) , the CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute and the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (in partnership with the Chinese
Academy of Sciences and Shenzhen Municipal Government) across the Greater Bay
Area ensuring the world is connected to this exciting powerhouse of innovation
and technology.
Research
Excellence
A leading research university in Asia and
among the best in the world, CUHK is committed to creating a thriving ecosystem
to support research and innovation to improve lives globally. Research at CUHK
aims at contributing to global issues that truly matter. Among its most notable
research achievements are the advances made in liquid biopsy in prenatal
testing and early cancer detection, biotechnological improvements of soybean,
molecular analysis for cancer and metabolic disease detection and treatment,
drug development for rare neurodegenerative diseases, network coding theory
that has revolutionised data transmission and network applications, and
artificial intelligence and robotics for innovative technologies in biomedical
and smart city applications.
CUHK boasts a galaxy of distinguished scholars and
researchers who are highly regarded authorities in various specialities. It is
unique among Hong Kong universities in having faculty members who are
recipients of prestigious accolades, including the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal
and Turing Award.
Nobel laureates in close association with CUHK:
Prof. Sir Charles K. Kao, Nobel Laureate in
Physics (2009), former CUHK Vice-Chancellor and Distinguished
Professor-at-Large
Prof. Sir James A. Mirrlees, Nobel Laureate in
Economic Sciences (1996), former Master of CUHK Morningside College and CUHK
Distinguished Professor-at-Large
Prof. Robert A. Mundell, Nobel Laureate in
Economic Sciences (1999), CUHK Distinguished Professor-at-Large
Prof. Yang Chen-ning, Nobel Laureate in Physics
(1957), CUHK Distinguished Professor-at-Large
Research Priorities
CUHK has identified four unique, yet
complementary strategic areas of research which anchor the University’s research focus under its
Strategic Plan:
CUHK focuses on integrating research,
innovation and entrepreneurship into a dynamic and productive continuum, a
superhighway that enables the translation of research into tangible benefits
and the delivery of innovation to the world.
CUHK has seeded many start-ups and successful
spinout companies. CUHK faculty members and alumni have founded four unicorns*.
There are also successful collaborations on
professional, medical and social innovations with the government,
non-governmental organisations, academic institutions and private companies in
China and overseas to further the goals of maximising the impact of research
and innovation on the global community.
*including
SenseTime (founded by Prof. Tang Xiaoou, Sean), SmartMore (founded by Prof. Jia
Jiaya Leo), GeneHarbor (founded by Prof. Wang Jun) and Lalamove (founded by
alumnus Mr. Shing Chow)
Research Support
Dedicated teams have been set up to render
practical assistance to CUHK researchers in translating research output into
positive societal impact. The Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services (ORKTS) provides professional services
for patent filing, and recruits angel and venture capitalists for start-ups.
The Office of Innovation and Enterprise
(OIE) connects CUHK researchers with appropriate partners, industry and
government to bring research to the market for the benefit of society. The
Office for Greater Bay Area Developments works in collaboration with
governments of the GBA node cities to fuel innovation development and promote
collaborations between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Apart from generous funding and support
schemes to facilitate research and knowledge transfer, CUHK faculty members can
tap into grants offered by mainland China through CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute in
Shenzhen wholly-owned by the University, which serves as a pivotal base for
conducting research, training and technology transfer to complement national
development plans for the Greater Bay Area.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a research-oriented comprehensive
university whose scholarly output and contributions to the community achieve
the highest standards of excellence. Founded in 1963, CUHK has been guided by its
mission to assist in the preservation, creation, application and dissemination
of knowledge and a global vision to combine tradition with modernity and to
bring together China and the West. As a
civic university, CUHK aspires to serve the needs and enhance the well-being of
the citizens of Hong Kong, China, and the wider world community. CUHK’s new Strategic
Plan seeks to capitalise on its distinct advantages and navigate challenges with
a desire to pursue ‘Excellence with Purpose and Responsibility’.
Cultural Diversity
Home to over
70 distinct nationalities CUHK is a treasure trove of high-calibre students and
professionals. Talent attracted to study, teach, conduct research or pursue a
career have continuously won acclaims and respect in their respective fields with
remarkable achievements. CUHK adopts a whole-university approach to solicit the
active engagement of every individual on campus to foster a diverse and enabling environment for all.
CUHK connects
the world with the rapidly emerging Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area,
with the University the first to establish a campus in Shenzhen in 2014. CUHK hosts a range of
satellites including The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) , the CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute and the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (in partnership with the Chinese
Academy of Sciences and Shenzhen Municipal Government) across the Greater Bay
Area ensuring the world is connected to this exciting powerhouse of innovation
and technology.
Research
Excellence
A leading research university in Asia and
among the best in the world, CUHK is committed to creating a thriving ecosystem
to support research and innovation to improve lives globally. Research at CUHK
aims at contributing to global issues that truly matter. Among its most notable
research achievements are the advances made in liquid biopsy in prenatal
testing and early cancer detection, biotechnological improvements of soybean,
molecular analysis for cancer and metabolic disease detection and treatment,
drug development for rare neurodegenerative diseases, network coding theory
that has revolutionised data transmission and network applications, and
artificial intelligence and robotics for innovative technologies in biomedical
and smart city applications.
CUHK boasts a galaxy of distinguished scholars and
researchers who are highly regarded authorities in various specialities. It is
unique among Hong Kong universities in having faculty members who are
recipients of prestigious accolades, including the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal
and Turing Award.
Nobel laureates in close association with CUHK:
Prof. Sir Charles K. Kao, Nobel Laureate in
Physics (2009), former CUHK Vice-Chancellor and Distinguished
Professor-at-Large
Prof. Sir James A. Mirrlees, Nobel Laureate in
Economic Sciences (1996), former Master of CUHK Morningside College and CUHK
Distinguished Professor-at-Large
Prof. Robert A. Mundell, Nobel Laureate in
Economic Sciences (1999), CUHK Distinguished Professor-at-Large
Prof. Yang Chen-ning, Nobel Laureate in Physics
(1957), CUHK Distinguished Professor-at-Large
Research Priorities
CUHK has identified four unique, yet
complementary strategic areas of research which anchor the University’s research focus under its
Strategic Plan:
CUHK focuses on integrating research,
innovation and entrepreneurship into a dynamic and productive continuum, a
superhighway that enables the translation of research into tangible benefits
and the delivery of innovation to the world.
CUHK has seeded many start-ups and successful
spinout companies. CUHK faculty members and alumni have founded four unicorns*.
There are also successful collaborations on
professional, medical and social innovations with the government,
non-governmental organisations, academic institutions and private companies in
China and overseas to further the goals of maximising the impact of research
and innovation on the global community.
*including
SenseTime (founded by Prof. Tang Xiaoou, Sean), SmartMore (founded by Prof. Jia
Jiaya Leo), GeneHarbor (founded by Prof. Wang Jun) and Lalamove (founded by
alumnus Mr. Shing Chow)
Research Support
Dedicated teams have been set up to render
practical assistance to CUHK researchers in translating research output into
positive societal impact. The Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services (ORKTS) provides professional services
for patent filing, and recruits angel and venture capitalists for start-ups.
The Office of Innovation and Enterprise
(OIE) connects CUHK researchers with appropriate partners, industry and
government to bring research to the market for the benefit of society. The
Office for Greater Bay Area Developments works in collaboration with
governments of the GBA node cities to fuel innovation development and promote
collaborations between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Apart from generous funding and support
schemes to facilitate research and knowledge transfer, CUHK faculty members can
tap into grants offered by mainland China through CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute in
Shenzhen wholly-owned by the University, which serves as a pivotal base for
conducting research, training and technology transfer to complement national
development plans for the Greater Bay Area.
The
137.3-hectare CUHK main campus overlooking the beautiful Tolo Harbour is the
largest, greenest and most sustainably designed in Hong Kong. It houses a
comprehensive range of learning facilities as well as cultural, sports, and
social amenities essential for an all-round campus experience. Conveniently
located next to the University MTR station, CUHK is easily accessible
to visitors from all parts of the city. The University is home to an extensive
portfolio of on-campus accommodation, providing eligible students with the choice of a residential
university experience.
Research Institutes and Centres
CUHK has
established multiple research institutes and centres to support interdisciplinary
research on a local, national and international level. There are more than 300 research institutes
to date. CUHK has recently founded six InnoHK Centres specialising in health,
biomedicine, robotics and artificial intelligence at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, the territory’s research
incubator, under the Hong Kong Government's InnoHK initiative, combining
expertise from CUHK and partners from prestigious global universities, to help
position Hong Kong as a global powerhouse of innovation connecting the world
with the rapidly emerging research and innovation ecosystem of the Greater Bay
Area.
CUHK’s research quality can be further
demonstrated by the establishment of five State Key Laboratories entrusted by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. The University has also been
collaborating closely with eminent institutions for higher education and research
that are helping to advance knowledge in a variety of subject areas and
addressing some of the world’s challenges.
Total students
18,300
UG students
85%
PG students
15%
International students
6,062
UG students
70%
PG students
30%
Total faculty staff
2,217
Domestic staff
46%
Int'l staff
54%
Student life
Education
CUHK aims to
nurture students with both specialised knowledge and wisdom for life. Its
bilingual and multicultural curriculum is characterised by a flexible credit
unit system. Academic programmes in an array of disciplines are offered by eight Faculties, including Arts,
Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science
and Social Science, and the Graduate School. CUHK future proofs its educational offerings by listening to industry
and government and introducing innovative new programmes such as Biotechnology,
Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Management, Computational Data Science, and
Learning Design and Technology. CUHK’s robust programmes are supplemented by
the provision of state-of-the-art facilities and resources to ensure students
have a world-class experience.
Over the past decades, continual enhancement has resulted in a balanced
curriculum of both breadth and depth . With the support of the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research (CLEAR), CUHK has consistently been
recognised by bodies such as Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee for achieving the highest standards
of teaching and learning.
The College System
CUHK is the
only university in Hong Kong that offers a college system. All full-time undergraduates are
affiliated with one of the nine Colleges. College programmes and activities
complement the formal curriculum by offering a wide range of non-formal learning
opportunities and delivering pastoral care to students, helping them build
their interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity, as well as boost their
confidence and sense of social responsibility. Each College is distinctive, but
together, they shape the character of the University.
Graduates
and Alumni
CUHK is
marked by a successful and supportive alumni family with over 240,000 members
reaching into all professions and sectors around the world. CUHK graduates, in
great demand among local employers and multinational companies, are highly
rated in government and private employer surveys. Almost 90% of respondents to the University’s annual Graduate Employment Survey secure employment within the first year of their graduation. Graduates who opt for pursuing further studies are welcomed by
prestigious institutions worldwide.
Alumni
proudly support current students with a range of mentorship opportunities and
career guidance ensuring that students benefit from the experience of hundreds
of thousands of alumni with diverse careers located around the world. CUHK’s alumni have collectively formed more
than 130 alumni associations ensuring a strong sense of community and
connection to their alma mater continues throughout their careers.
CUHK aims to
nurture students with both specialised knowledge and wisdom for life. Its
bilingual and multicultural curriculum is characterised by a flexible credit
unit system. Academic programmes in an array of disciplines are offered by eight Faculties, including Arts,
Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science
and Social Science. CUHK future proofs its educational
offerings by listening to industry and government and introducing innovative
new programmes such as Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Healthcare
Management, Computational Data Science, and Learning Design and Technology.
CUHK’s robust programmes are supplemented by the provision of state-of-the-art
facilities and resources to ensure students have a world-class experience.
Over the past decades, continual enhancement has resulted in a balanced
curriculum of both breadth and depth. With the support of the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research (CLEAR), CUHK has consistently been
recognised by bodies such as Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee for achieving the highest standards
of teaching and learning.
Academic Programmes
At CUHK, a
wide scope of academic programmes organised in a four-year
undergraduate curriculum structure are offered by its eight Faculties. Currently, the University provides
more than 150 major and minor programmes.
General Education
General Education forms a key component of
undergraduate studies at CUHK. University and College General Education courses
are tailored to nurture whole-person development, foster soft-skills and
cultivate a strong sense of social responsibility. The University’s General
Education programme received the Exemplary Programme Award for Improving
General Education from the Association for General and Liberal Studies in 2015
and the Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee Teaching Award in 2016.
Physical
Education
As the only
publicly-funded university in Hong Kong that offers a required Physical Education programme for undergraduates, CUHK
is dedicated to promoting sports to enhance students’ whole-person development.
Co-operative
education and mentorship programmes
The university-wide
credit-bearing co-operative education programme, [email protected], is designed to bridge the gap between tertiary education and the
workplace by providing undergraduate students with experiential work-integrated
learning opportunities at an extensive network of partner employers. Mentorship
programmes at college, faculty, school, departmental or programme levels serve
to expand students’ horizons and widen their networks.
Global
exchange and internship
CUHK
encourages students to participate in global exchange and internship programmes to broaden
their horizons and equip students with academic, intercultural, and
professional skills which will serve them throughout their professional lives. It
also welcomes visiting students from partner institutions around
the world, which enriches the diversity of the campus experience and offers
international students a unique opportunity to experience Hong Kong.
The CUHK Graduate School offers over 210 taught and research
postgraduate programmes awarding more than 6,000
postgraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates every year. The wide spectrum
of programmes aims to prepare students for careers that would allow them to become
world leaders in their specialised fields.
CUHK provides
cutting-edge learning resources and hostel facilities on a green campus,
offering the perfect backdrop for scholars from around the globe to immerse
themselves in a culturally diverse and intellectually stimulating environment.
A rich array of scholarships and grants are available to enable the world’s
best talent to receive exemplary education at the University.
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Mission and Vision
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a research-oriented comprehensive university whose scholarly output and contributions to the community achieve the highest standards of excellence. Founded in 1963, CUHK has been guided by its mission to assist in the preservation, creation, application and dissemination of knowledge and a global vision to combine tradition with modernity and to bring together China and the West. As a civic university, CUHK aspires to serve the needs and enhance the well-being of the citizens of Hong Kong, China, and the wider world community. CUHK’s new Strategic Plan seeks to capitalise on its distinct advantages and navigate challenges with a desire to pursue ‘Excellence with Purpose and Responsibility’.
Cultural Diversity
Home to over 70 distinct nationalities CUHK is a treasure trove of high-calibre students and professionals. Talent attracted to study, teach, conduct research or pursue a career have continuously won acclaims and respect in their respective fields with remarkable achievements. CUHK adopts a whole-university approach to solicit the active engagement of every individual on campus to foster a diverse and enabling environment for all.
Global Engagement
CUHK plays an active part in international academic networks and alliances, including the Worldwide Universities Network, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, the International Universities Climate Alliance, the Alliance of International Science Organizations in the Belt & Road Region, the UK-China Humanities Alliance for Higher Education, among others. Strong links have been forged with over 460 universities and strategic partners in some 40 countries and regions around the world.
Gateway to the Greater Bay Area
CUHK connects the world with the rapidly emerging Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with the University the first to establish a campus in Shenzhen in 2014. CUHK hosts a range of satellites including The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) , the CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute and the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (in partnership with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shenzhen Municipal Government) across the Greater Bay Area ensuring the world is connected to this exciting powerhouse of innovation and technology.
Research Excellence
A leading research university in Asia and among the best in the world, CUHK is committed to creating a thriving ecosystem to support research and innovation to improve lives globally. Research at CUHK aims at contributing to global issues that truly matter. Among its most notable research achievements are the advances made in liquid biopsy in prenatal testing and early cancer detection, biotechnological improvements of soybean, molecular analysis for cancer and metabolic disease detection and treatment, drug development for rare neurodegenerative diseases, network coding theory that has revolutionised data transmission and network applications, and artificial intelligence and robotics for innovative technologies in biomedical and smart city applications.
CUHK boasts a galaxy of distinguished scholars and researchers who are highly regarded authorities in various specialities. It is unique among Hong Kong universities in having faculty members who are recipients of prestigious accolades, including the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal and Turing Award.
Nobel laureates in close association with CUHK:
Research Priorities
CUHK has identified four unique, yet complementary strategic areas of research which anchor the University’s research focus under its Strategic Plan:
CUHK is also the leader of several research projects under selected Areas of Excellence being allocated preferential funding by the University Grants Committee of Hong Kong.
Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
CUHK focuses on integrating research, innovation and entrepreneurship into a dynamic and productive continuum, a superhighway that enables the translation of research into tangible benefits and the delivery of innovation to the world.
CUHK has seeded many start-ups and successful spinout companies. CUHK faculty members and alumni have founded four unicorns*.
There are also successful collaborations on professional, medical and social innovations with the government, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions and private companies in China and overseas to further the goals of maximising the impact of research and innovation on the global community.
*including SenseTime (founded by Prof. Tang Xiaoou, Sean), SmartMore (founded by Prof. Jia Jiaya Leo), GeneHarbor (founded by Prof. Wang Jun) and Lalamove (founded by alumnus Mr. Shing Chow)
Research Support
Dedicated teams have been set up to render practical assistance to CUHK researchers in translating research output into positive societal impact. The Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services (ORKTS) provides professional services for patent filing, and recruits angel and venture capitalists for start-ups. The Office of Innovation and Enterprise (OIE) connects CUHK researchers with appropriate partners, industry and government to bring research to the market for the benefit of society. The Office for Greater Bay Area Developments works in collaboration with governments of the GBA node cities to fuel innovation development and promote collaborations between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Apart from generous funding and support schemes to facilitate research and knowledge transfer, CUHK faculty members can tap into grants offered by mainland China through CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute in Shenzhen wholly-owned by the University, which serves as a pivotal base for conducting research, training and technology transfer to complement national development plans for the Greater Bay Area.
Mission and Vision
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a research-oriented comprehensive university whose scholarly output and contributions to the community achieve the highest standards of excellence. Founded in 1963, CUHK has been guided by its mission to assist in the preservation, creation, application and dissemination of knowledge and a global vision to combine tradition with modernity and to bring together China and the West. As a civic university, CUHK aspires to serve the needs and enhance the well-being of the citizens of Hong Kong, China, and the wider world community. CUHK’s new Strategic Plan seeks to capitalise on its distinct advantages and navigate challenges with a desire to pursue ‘Excellence with Purpose and Responsibility’.
Cultural Diversity
Home to over 70 distinct nationalities CUHK is a treasure trove of high-calibre students and professionals. Talent attracted to study, teach, conduct research or pursue a career have continuously won acclaims and respect in their respective fields with remarkable achievements. CUHK adopts a whole-university approach to solicit the active engagement of every individual on campus to foster a diverse and enabling environment for all.
Global Engagement
CUHK plays an active part in international academic networks and alliances, including the Worldwide Universities Network, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, the International Universities Climate Alliance, the Alliance of International Science Organizations in the Belt & Road Region, the UK-China Humanities Alliance for Higher Education, among others. Strong links have been forged with over 460 universities and strategic partners in some 40 countries and regions around the world.
Gateway to the Greater Bay Area
CUHK connects the world with the rapidly emerging Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with the University the first to establish a campus in Shenzhen in 2014. CUHK hosts a range of satellites including The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) , the CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute and the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (in partnership with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shenzhen Municipal Government) across the Greater Bay Area ensuring the world is connected to this exciting powerhouse of innovation and technology.
Research Excellence
A leading research university in Asia and among the best in the world, CUHK is committed to creating a thriving ecosystem to support research and innovation to improve lives globally. Research at CUHK aims at contributing to global issues that truly matter. Among its most notable research achievements are the advances made in liquid biopsy in prenatal testing and early cancer detection, biotechnological improvements of soybean, molecular analysis for cancer and metabolic disease detection and treatment, drug development for rare neurodegenerative diseases, network coding theory that has revolutionised data transmission and network applications, and artificial intelligence and robotics for innovative technologies in biomedical and smart city applications.
CUHK boasts a galaxy of distinguished scholars and researchers who are highly regarded authorities in various specialities. It is unique among Hong Kong universities in having faculty members who are recipients of prestigious accolades, including the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal and Turing Award.
Nobel laureates in close association with CUHK:
Research Priorities
CUHK has identified four unique, yet complementary strategic areas of research which anchor the University’s research focus under its Strategic Plan:
CUHK is also the leader of several research projects under selected Areas of Excellence being allocated preferential funding by the University Grants Committee of Hong Kong.
Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
CUHK focuses on integrating research, innovation and entrepreneurship into a dynamic and productive continuum, a superhighway that enables the translation of research into tangible benefits and the delivery of innovation to the world.
CUHK has seeded many start-ups and successful spinout companies. CUHK faculty members and alumni have founded four unicorns*.
There are also successful collaborations on professional, medical and social innovations with the government, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions and private companies in China and overseas to further the goals of maximising the impact of research and innovation on the global community.
*including SenseTime (founded by Prof. Tang Xiaoou, Sean), SmartMore (founded by Prof. Jia Jiaya Leo), GeneHarbor (founded by Prof. Wang Jun) and Lalamove (founded by alumnus Mr. Shing Chow)
Research Support
Dedicated teams have been set up to render practical assistance to CUHK researchers in translating research output into positive societal impact. The Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services (ORKTS) provides professional services for patent filing, and recruits angel and venture capitalists for start-ups. The Office of Innovation and Enterprise (OIE) connects CUHK researchers with appropriate partners, industry and government to bring research to the market for the benefit of society. The Office for Greater Bay Area Developments works in collaboration with governments of the GBA node cities to fuel innovation development and promote collaborations between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Apart from generous funding and support schemes to facilitate research and knowledge transfer, CUHK faculty members can tap into grants offered by mainland China through CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute in Shenzhen wholly-owned by the University, which serves as a pivotal base for conducting research, training and technology transfer to complement national development plans for the Greater Bay Area.
University information
Campus Environment
The 137.3-hectare CUHK main campus overlooking the beautiful Tolo Harbour is the largest, greenest and most sustainably designed in Hong Kong. It houses a comprehensive range of learning facilities as well as cultural, sports, and social amenities essential for an all-round campus experience. Conveniently located next to the University MTR station, CUHK is easily accessible to visitors from all parts of the city. The University is home to an extensive portfolio of on-campus accommodation, providing eligible students with the choice of a residential university experience.
Research Institutes and Centres
CUHK has established multiple research institutes and centres to support interdisciplinary research on a local, national and international level. There are more than 300 research institutes to date. CUHK has recently founded six InnoHK Centres specialising in health, biomedicine, robotics and artificial intelligence at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, the territory’s research incubator, under the Hong Kong Government's InnoHK initiative, combining expertise from CUHK and partners from prestigious global universities, to help position Hong Kong as a global powerhouse of innovation connecting the world with the rapidly emerging research and innovation ecosystem of the Greater Bay Area.
CUHK’s research quality can be further demonstrated by the establishment of five State Key Laboratories entrusted by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. The University has also been collaborating closely with eminent institutions for higher education and research that are helping to advance knowledge in a variety of subject areas and addressing some of the world’s challenges.
Total students
18,300
UG students
85%
PG students
15%
International students
6,062
UG students
70%
PG students
30%
Total faculty staff
2,217
Domestic staff
46%
Int'l staff
54%
Student life
Education
CUHK aims to nurture students with both specialised knowledge and wisdom for life. Its bilingual and multicultural curriculum is characterised by a flexible credit unit system. Academic programmes in an array of disciplines are offered by eight Faculties, including Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science and Social Science, and the Graduate School. CUHK future proofs its educational offerings by listening to industry and government and introducing innovative new programmes such as Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Management, Computational Data Science, and Learning Design and Technology. CUHK’s robust programmes are supplemented by the provision of state-of-the-art facilities and resources to ensure students have a world-class experience.
Over the past decades, continual enhancement has resulted in a balanced curriculum of both breadth and depth . With the support of the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research (CLEAR), CUHK has consistently been recognised by bodies such as Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee for achieving the highest standards of teaching and learning.
The College System
CUHK is the only university in Hong Kong that offers a college system. All full-time undergraduates are affiliated with one of the nine Colleges. College programmes and activities complement the formal curriculum by offering a wide range of non-formal learning opportunities and delivering pastoral care to students, helping them build their interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity, as well as boost their confidence and sense of social responsibility. Each College is distinctive, but together, they shape the character of the University.
Graduates and Alumni
CUHK is marked by a successful and supportive alumni family with over 240,000 members reaching into all professions and sectors around the world. CUHK graduates, in great demand among local employers and multinational companies, are highly rated in government and private employer surveys. Almost 90% of respondents to the University’s annual Graduate Employment Survey secure employment within the first year of their graduation. Graduates who opt for pursuing further studies are welcomed by prestigious institutions worldwide.
Alumni proudly support current students with a range of mentorship opportunities and career guidance ensuring that students benefit from the experience of hundreds of thousands of alumni with diverse careers located around the world. CUHK’s alumni have collectively formed more than 130 alumni associations ensuring a strong sense of community and connection to their alma mater continues throughout their careers.
CUHK Alumni Affairs Office
Rankings & ratings
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
Asian University Rankings
World University Rankings - Masters In Finance
QS World University Rankings
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Available programs
CUHK aims to nurture students with both specialised knowledge and wisdom for life. Its bilingual and multicultural curriculum is characterised by a flexible credit unit system. Academic programmes in an array of disciplines are offered by eight Faculties, including Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science and Social Science. CUHK future proofs its educational offerings by listening to industry and government and introducing innovative new programmes such as Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Management, Computational Data Science, and Learning Design and Technology. CUHK’s robust programmes are supplemented by the provision of state-of-the-art facilities and resources to ensure students have a world-class experience.
Over the past decades, continual enhancement has resulted in a balanced curriculum of both breadth and depth. With the support of the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research (CLEAR), CUHK has consistently been recognised by bodies such as Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee for achieving the highest standards of teaching and learning.
Academic Programmes
At CUHK, a wide scope of academic programmes organised in a four-year undergraduate curriculum structure are offered by its eight Faculties. Currently, the University provides more than 150 major and minor programmes.
General Education
General Education forms a key component of undergraduate studies at CUHK. University and College General Education courses are tailored to nurture whole-person development, foster soft-skills and cultivate a strong sense of social responsibility. The University’s General Education programme received the Exemplary Programme Award for Improving General Education from the Association for General and Liberal Studies in 2015 and the Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee Teaching Award in 2016.
Physical Education
As the only publicly-funded university in Hong Kong that offers a required Physical Education programme for undergraduates, CUHK is dedicated to promoting sports to enhance students’ whole-person development.
Co-operative education and mentorship programmes
The university-wide credit-bearing co-operative education programme, [email protected], is designed to bridge the gap between tertiary education and the workplace by providing undergraduate students with experiential work-integrated learning opportunities at an extensive network of partner employers. Mentorship programmes at college, faculty, school, departmental or programme levels serve to expand students’ horizons and widen their networks.
Global exchange and internship
CUHK encourages students to participate in global exchange and internship programmes to broaden their horizons and equip students with academic, intercultural, and professional skills which will serve them throughout their professional lives. It also welcomes visiting students from partner institutions around the world, which enriches the diversity of the campus experience and offers international students a unique opportunity to experience Hong Kong.
Useful links:
CUHK Undergraduate Admissions
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The CUHK Graduate School offers over 210 taught and research postgraduate programmes awarding more than 6,000 postgraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates every year. The wide spectrum of programmes aims to prepare students for careers that would allow them to become world leaders in their specialised fields.
CUHK provides cutting-edge learning resources and hostel facilities on a green campus, offering the perfect backdrop for scholars from around the globe to immerse themselves in a culturally diverse and intellectually stimulating environment. A rich array of scholarships and grants are available to enable the world’s best talent to receive exemplary education at the University.
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