Overview

Global Studies from The Chinese University of Hong Kong designed to respond to the increasing mobility of talent and the integration of national markets, and to meet the rapidly rising demand for global leadership to negotiate international relations and geopolitics, coordinate with interconnected worldwide economic and financial links, and react to global environmental and health challenges (e.g. climate change, pollution and pandemics).

The programme is for students who:

are interested in global issues;

aim to equip themselves with global and cosmopolitan vision;

want to develop global consciousness;

want to develop the ability to think globally and act locally; and

want to prepare for future leadership in diverse global settings.

Career Prospects

GLSD students are trained to work in the public and private sectors, including:

Government;

Multinational Corporations;

Global Organizations;

Non-profit Organizations; and

Education Institutions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Communication
Internet, Multimedia & Info Society
New Media Business
Cultural Studies and Popular Culture
Globalization, Cultures, and Societies
Global Politics

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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

International Relations View 3 other Bachelors in International Relations in Hong Kong (SAR)

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

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
Domestic Applies to you

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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.

Funding

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Overview

The programme is for students who:

Career Prospects

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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