The Chinese University of Hong Kong's mission is to assist in the preservation, creation, application and dissemination of knowledge by teaching, research and public service in a comprehensive range of disciplines, thereby serving the needs and enhancing the well-being of the citizens of Hong Kong, China as a whole, and the wider world community.
- #38 Ranking
- 67 Bachelors
- 1,686 Academic Staff
- 21,369 Students
- 4,595 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- As a top university in Hong Kong and Asia, CUHK aims to nurture students with both specialized knowledge and wisdom for life.
- The education experience here is distinguished by a flexible credit unit system, a college system, bilingualism and multiculturalism.
- Our eight Faculties offer a wide array of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (21)
- Bachelor Anthropology
- Bachelor Chinese Studies
- Bachelor Cultural Management
- Bachelor Cultural Studies
- Bachelor Data Science and Policy Studies
- Bachelor Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Bachelor Economics
- Bachelor Gender Studies
- Bachelor Global Communication
- Bachelor Global Economics and Finance
- Bachelor Global Studies
- Bachelor Government and Public Administration
- Bachelor History
- Bachelor Journalism and Communication
- Bachelor Philosophy
- Bachelor Psychology
- Bachelor Quantitative Finance
- Bachelor Social Science
- Bachelor Social Work
- Bachelor Sociology
Business & Management (18)
- Bachelor Cultural Management
- Bachelor Economics
- B.Eng. Financial Technology
- Bachelor Global Business Studies
- Bachelor Global Communication
- Bachelor Global Economics and Finance
- Bachelor Global Studies
- Bachelor Government and Public Administration
- Bachelor Hospitality and Real Estate
- B.B.A. Professional Accountancy
- Bachelor Quantitative Finance
- Bachelor Risk Management Science
Humanities (16)
- Bachelor Anthropology
- Bachelor Chinese Language and Literature
- Bachelor Chinese Studies
- Bachelor Cultural Studies
- Bachelor English
- Bachelor Gender Studies
- Bachelor Government and Public Administration
- Bachelor History
- Bachelor Japanese Studies
- Bachelor Linguistics
- Bachelor Philosophy
- Bachelor Religious Studies
- Bachelor Theology
- B.A. Translation
Engineering & Technology (13)
- Bachelor Architectural Studies
- Bachelor Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor Biomedical Sciences
- B.Eng. Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor Energy and Environmental Engineering
- B.Eng. Financial Technology
- B.Eng. Information Engineering
- Bachelor Urban Studies
Computer Science & IT (8)
- Bachelor Computational Data Science
- Bachelor Computer Science and Engineering
- Bachelor Data Science and Policy Studies
- B.Eng. Information Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
- Bachelor Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor Data Science and Policy Studies
- Bachelor Enrichment Mathematics
- B.Eng. Financial Technology
- Bachelor Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (6)
- Bachelor Architectural Studies
- Bachelor Cultural Management
- Bachelor Fine Arts
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Urban Studies
Medicine & Health (6)
- Bachelor Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor Chinese Medicine
- Bachelor Nursing
- BPharm Pharmacy
- Bachelor Public Health
Education & Training (4)
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- Bachelor Hospitality and Real Estate
- Bachelor Social Work
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
Journalism & Media (2)
- Bachelor Journalism and Communication
- B.A. Translation
Law (2)
- L.L.B. Laws
About
History
Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward-looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. CUHK teachers and students hail from all around the world. CUHK graduates are connected worldwide through an extensive alumni network.
Education
CUHK believes that a world-class university education has to include training in specialized subjects and inculcation of critical powers and cultural sensitivity, qualities that define an educated world citizen of today and tomorrow. General education, a key component of undergraduate studies at CUHK, is built upon a balanced approach to whole-person education that combines Chinese humanistic ideals and western liberal arts contents.
Research
The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers a wide range of research programmes in different subject areas and encourages all academic staff to undertake consultancy and collaborative projects with industry. CUHK has always adopted a liberal policy on research undertakings that allows breadth and depth. Research activities at CUHK cover dimensions laterally to encompass all subjects that are offered at CUHK, vertically to integrate staff research with teaching, and longitudinally to range from upstream research to midstream development.
Career
The Career Planning and Development Centre advocates all-round career preparation and is committed to the career development of students and graduates of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Through a range of career-focused services and programmes, we provide students with comprehensive job market information and insightful advice to help actualize their career aspirations.
- Mission:To provide quality services to enhance students' employability and foster their future career development.
- Vision:To be a leading career centre in the region with a team of diverse expertise that is agile and responsive to the needs of the students, the University and the business community.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
38 1
2022
39 4
2021
43
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
45 4
2022
49 7
2021
56
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
53 29
2022
82 13
2021
95
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
101
2021
101
2020
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- There are different sections in the Office of Student Affairs, each providing professional services in their respective areas.
- They are the Career Planning and Development Centre, Learning and Cultural Enhancement Section, Student Development and Resources Section and Wellness and Counselling Centre.
- There is also a Student Services Centre, serving as a centralized enquiry and information centre.
Housing services
Non-local students will be guaranteed three years of hostel place during their undergraduate studies at CUHK if they wish to stay on campus. However, non-local students are encouraged to take up off-campus accommodation for one academic year during their studies to enrich their exposures and broaden their perspectives.
Library services
The University Library houses extensive collections including Special Collections, Hong Kong Studies Collection, Arts and Humanities Collection, Business Collection, Engineering Collection, Science Collection, Social Sciences Collection, the Reference Collection, General Education Collection and Good Reads. Access to the Law Library is via the University Library.
ICT services
The Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC), at Pi Ch’iu Building, offers a variety of services to the academic, research and administrative communities of the University. Her service arm does not just stop at technical support and application project development, but stretches to almost all corners of the University.
Medical services
The University has a population of over 20,000. Protecting the physical and emotional health of all these individuals is a stupendous undertaking. While CUHK members can have their cold or sprained ankle treated at the campus clinics or at designated clinics off campus, the University also empowers them, through health promotion, to improve their own health.
Student Life
Campus life
Located in the northwest end of Sha Tin, 30 minutes by train from downtown Kowloon and 20 minutes to the Lo Wu border, the Chinese University is celebrated for the beauty of her campus.
The 137.3-hectare campus built on a hillside is the largest and the most stunning in Hong Kong. Most of this area is covered in greenery which is nicely carved out of rocks on three plateaux, and nestled among the greenery are tasteful buildings featuring a mix of Chinese and Western architectural styles.
The CUHK campus is a famous haven for many varieties of flora and fauna which great care has been taken to protect and enhance. It also commands panoramic views of the Tolo Harbour and mountain ranges nearby.
Sports facilities
Fun and fitness provide much needed balance to work and study.
CUHK and its Colleges offer a wide variety of sports facilities, including stadiums, gymnasia, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, weight training rooms and a Water Sports Centre.
The Colleges also provide barbecue sites for hire by staff and students.
Student clubs
- Campus Radio
- Chinese Students and Scholars Association
- Chinese University Student Press
- International Student Association
- Mainland Undergraduate Association
- The Postgraduate Student Association of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Representative Council, Student Union
- Student Union of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- The Federation of Joint-Universities Macau Students in Hong Kong
- Korean Student Association, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Taiwanese Student Association, the Student Union of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Student Society Handbook
Accreditation
CUHK is AACSB-accredited and a good fit for undergraduate Business students looking to study abroad at one of the top universities in Asia.
Student Reviews
Internationals, don't apply for this program
Anonymous rated 2 out of 5 stars
No job opportunities, teaching is ok but local students unfriendly and not willing to help internationals assimilate. I tried my best to learn their difficult language and work on competitions and in teams with them, but in this major, they're not very open minded (you can find friends in business or other majors). Professors are qualified but difficult to communicate with...
Supportive school life
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Teachers are friendly and willing to give supports and assistances to students at anytime.
friendly CUHK
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Teaching staff are nice and helpful and learned a lot of knowledge outside of my major
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