Overview

This Earth and Environmental Sciences programme from The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers experiential learning beyond the classroom, including exchange opportunities in overseas universities, and internships in the Hong Kong Observatory, Environmental Protection Department, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, and other government agencies, geotechnical and environmental consulting firms, environmental organizations, and the educational sector.

Key facts:

The small class sizes of EESC foster a close-knit atmosphere among teachers and students. They engage on a personal level, forming bonds that extend beyond the classroom. We also provide an extensive network of resources and opportunities for being part of the massive CUHK institution.
In addition, core courses included in all streams, provide students with a solid scientific background and opportunities to engage in field and laboratory work. Our curriculum places particular emphasis on building students’ capabilities in quantitative and analytical skills, such as numerical modeling, programming, statistics and data analysis.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Atmosphere, Weather & Climate

Biogeochemical Cycles

Environmental Processes and Systems

Geology

Global Environmental Challenges

Hydrology: Water in the Environment

Natural Hazards

The Earth's Interior

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

123 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE-AL / International-AL / IB / Other high school qualifications

Post-secondary qualifications

Have other exceptional achievements which merit admission.

Language Proficiency
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

214000 HKD / year

≈ 214000 HKD / year
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Citizens or residents

47000 HKD / year

≈ 47000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

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