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City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
# 70QS World University Rankings
55Undergraduate programs
101Postgraduate programs
5+QS stars
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About City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is a fast-growing world-class University with burgeoning local and global reputation for professional education and research. The University is strongly committed to pursuing high levels of excellence, promoting innovation and nurturing creativity for social, economic and technology advancement.
Hub of Professional Education
CityU endeavours to deliver high-quality professional education by offering integrated interdisciplinary cutting-edge programmes to transform students into creative problem-solvers, effective communicators and future leaders in order to help society deal with change constructively and effectively. A wide spectrum of undergraduate, taught and research postgraduate programmes are offered under the Colleges and Schools.
Centre of Research Excellence
CityU has established itself as one of the most innovative universities in Asia, pioneering research in diverse fields that are of high relevance on pressing issues, in particular the five overarching research themes, i.e. One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter and Brain.
Apart from Colleges and Schools, CityU has established Research Institutes, Centres and Laboratories with the purposes of advancing scholarly activities through collaborative research, research dissemination or creative endeavours. Key establishments are:
About City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is a fast-growing world-class University with burgeoning local and global reputation for professional education and research. The University is strongly committed to pursuing high levels of excellence, promoting innovation and nurturing creativity for social, economic and technology advancement.
Hub of Professional Education
CityU endeavours to deliver high-quality professional education by offering integrated interdisciplinary cutting-edge programmes to transform students into creative problem-solvers, effective communicators and future leaders in order to help society deal with change constructively and effectively. A wide spectrum of undergraduate, taught and research postgraduate programmes are offered under the Colleges and Schools.
Centre of Research Excellence
CityU has established itself as one of the most innovative universities in Asia, pioneering research in diverse fields that are of high relevance on pressing issues, in particular the five overarching research themes, i.e. One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter and Brain.
Apart from Colleges and Schools, CityU has established Research Institutes, Centres and Laboratories with the purposes of advancing scholarly activities through collaborative research, research dissemination or creative endeavours. Key establishments are:
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
CityU emphasises on professional education preparing students for the challenges and exciting opportunities opening up in Hong Kong, the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world. We strive to nurture well-round graduates who are competent professionals, critical thinkers and life-long learners.
The undergraduate curriculum encourages every student to learn, communicate and share new knowledge for the benefit of society. Students are given with opportunities to
The University also offers a tailor suite of programme options for students who aim high and who are willing to make the best of their years at CityU. The programme options cover:
College of Business (9)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Decision Analytics
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Business
Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Business Systems Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Operations Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance and Financial Technology
College of Engineering (9)
Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Data Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Microelectronics Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Nuclear and Risk Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance and Financial Technology
Bachelor of Science in Surveying
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (9)
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and History
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Television and Broadcasting
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Language Applications
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Criminology and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Criminology and Sociology
Bachelor of Social Sciences in International Relations and Global Affairs
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Politics
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work
College of Science (9)
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science in Computing Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Computing Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (9)
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
School of Creative Media (9)
Bachelor of Arts and Science in New Media
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media
Bachelor of Science in Creative Media
School of Data Science (9)
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Data and Systems Engineering
School of Energy and Environment (9)
Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering
School of Law (9)
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy
Our teaching and learning focus on personal development, discovery and the knowledge needed to create positive change in society. The diversified postgraduate programmes offer help to promote critical thinking, sharpen creative and professional skills and open doors to rewarding careers.
Research Degree Programmes
CityU offers research degree programmes in all Colleges and Schools in a range of strategic areas that reflect the University’s strengths and suit individual research interests. The programmes consist of both coursework and independent research studies, culminating in the submission of a thesis.
Professional Doctorate Programmes
Professional Doctorate programmes have both taught and research components. With an integrated curriculum of theory, practice and research, the programmes aim to develop innovative thinking and knowledge application capability to solve important strategic problems in their professions.
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
More than 50 taught postgraduate programmes in diverse and extensive subject areas help students pursue their personal interests, professional excellence and career advancement. Students receive an innovative, in-depth education mainly in the form of coursework while some programmes may require the completion of a project or thesis. Programmes may be offered in full-time, part-time or combined mode, and generally require one to two years of study, depending on the credit load requirements on individual programmes.
College of Business (9)
MPhil (Business)
Master of Arts in Global Business Management
Master of Arts in International Accounting
Master of Science in Accounting and Finance with AI and Fintech Applications
Master of Science in Applied Economics
Master of Science in Business Information Systems (Financial and Intelligent Technology Stream)
Master of Science in Business Information Systems (Management Information Systems Stream)
Master of Science in Business and Data Analytics
Master of Science in Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Financial Engineering
Master of Science in Marketing
Master of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management
Master of Science in Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance
College of Engineering (9)
MPhil (Engineering)
MSc Medical Physics
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Civil and Architectural Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Construction Management
Master of Science in Electronic Commerce
Master of Science in Electronic Information Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Intelligent Semiconductor Manufacturing
Master of Science in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Multimedia Information Technology
Master of Urban Design and Regional Planning
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (9)
MPhil (Liberal Arts and Social Sciences)
Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences
Master of Arts in Chinese
Master of Arts in Communication and New Media
Master of Arts in English Studies
Master of Arts in Housing and Urban Management
Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication
Master of Arts in International Studies
Master of Arts in Language Studies
Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management
Master of Social Sciences in Counselling
Master of Social Sciences in Development Studies
Master of Social Sciences in Psychology
Master of Social Work
College of Science (9)
MPhil (Science)
Master of Science in Applied Physics
Master of Science in Biostatistics
Master of Science in Chemistry
Master of Science in Financial Mathematics and Statistics
Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (9)
MPhil (Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences)
MSc Neuroscience
Master of Science in Health Sciences and Management
Master of Science in Public Health and Epidemiology
School of Creative Media (9)
MPhil (Creative Media)
Master of Arts in Creative Media
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Media
School of Data Science (9)
MPhil (Data Science)
Master of Science in Data Science
School of Energy and Environment (9)
MPhil (Energy and Environment)
Master of Science in Energy and Environment
School of Law (9)
Juris Doctor (Full-time)
MPhil (Law)
Master of Laws
Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (Full-time)
Executive MBA (2)
Executive Master of Business Administration
Executive Master of Business Administration (Taught in Chinese)
Full-Time MBA (2)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
College of Business (9)
Doctor of Business Administration
Doctor of Business Administration (International)
PhD (Accountancy)
PhD (Economics and Finance)
PhD (Information Systems)
PhD (Management Sciences)
PhD (Management)
PhD (Marketing)
College of Engineering (9)
Engineering Doctorate (Engineering Management)
PhD (Advanced Design and Systems Engineering)
PhD (Architecture and Civil Engineering)
PhD (Biomedical Engineering)
PhD (Computer Science)
PhD (Electrical Engineering)
PhD (Materials Science and Engineering)
PhD (Mechanical Engineering)
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (9)
PhD (Chinese and History)
PhD (English)
PhD (Linguistics and Translation)
PhD (Media and Communication)
PhD (Public and International Affairs)
PhD (Social and Behavioural Sciences)
College of Science (9)
PhD (Biostatistics)
PhD (Chemistry)
PhD (Mathematics)
PhD (Physics)
Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (9)
PhD (Biomedical Sciences)
PhD (Infectious Diseases and Public Health)
PhD (Neuroscience)
PhD (Veterinary Clinical Sciences)
School of Creative Media (9)
PhD (Creative Media)
School of Data Science (9)
PhD (Data Science)
School of Energy and Environment (9)
PhD (Energy and Environment)
School of Law (9)
Doctor of Juridical Science (Chinese Judges)
PhD (Law)
University information
The University offers over 150 programmes in diverse and extensive subject areas to help students pursue their personal interests, professional excellence and career aspiration and advancement. Applications from all over the world are welcome. Please visit the below admission websites for more information.
Undergraduate Programme (Apply)
Taught Postgraduate Programmes (Apply)
Research Degree Programmes (Apply)
Visiting Studies
Applicants who do not wish to pursue a full programme of study at the University but are interested in taking courses on a short-term basis may apply for admission as visiting students.
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Top-notch Building and Facilities
CityU is uniquely located at the heart of Hong Kong, Asia’s World City. The University is equipped with world-class laboratories and state-of-the-art teaching facilities which enable our researchers and students to pursue excellence in their work and studies.
For instance, the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre was designed by the eminent architect Daniel Libeskind and was selected as one of the 10 most spectacular university building in the world by Emporis. The Lau Ming Wai Academic Building has received awards in recognition of the “green” features incorporated into its design and construction.
The CityU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the University Farm in Lam Tsuen are the first of its kind and important training facilities for our Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme.
Upon the completion in 2023, the Jockey Club One Health Tower will provide first-class teaching and research facilities for the University.
Student Residence
Our 11 halls at Cornwall Street and Jockey Club House provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with quality of services and amiable ambience in enhancing one’s social, emotional and intellectual calibers. It is a miniature of an internationalised society that welcomes 3,700 residents from a diversity of countries.
Student life
With over 5,000 international students enrolled, our campus is vibrant and multicultural. CityU promotes cross-cultural integration and fosters cultural diversity. It is a home for students to unleash their full potential in addition to academic excellence, with extensive learning opportunities and resources to nurture their talent.
The co-/extra-curricular activities and support services include:
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
City University of Hong Kong is one of the top public universities in , Hong Kong SAR. It is ranked #70 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
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