Description

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a public-funded comprehensive University with a wide and flexible choice of undergraduate programs taught in English - plus the advantages of a varied and stimulating cultural environment. Not only that its degrees are internationally recognized, the University has a strong reputation worldwide for excellence in teaching and research. Being one of the most selective institutions of higher learning in the region, the University has been attracting considerable number of outstanding applicants from various regions.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong has been ranked 37th among the world's top universities in 2011 according to the QS World Univesity Rankings. The University has forged academic links with institutions of higher learning around the world, and reached student exchange agreements with some 200 universities, including Cornell, Harvard, Peking, Yale, the Copenhagen Business School and the University of California system.

University Profile

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers close to 300 undergraduate and postgraduate programs through eight faculties, namely, Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science and Social Science. It is the only tertiary institution with a collegiate system in Hong Kong and its four constituent colleges are: New Asia, Chung Chi, United and Shaw. Students benefit from the student-orientated education offered by the Colleges. It has a population of over 20,000 students including some 3,800 international students from over 45 countries. Flexible curriculum structure, based on a credit unit system plus a strong offering in general education and language teaching, is characteristic of its programs.

Highlights

Studying abroad broadens your view of the world and sharpens your career edge. Enroll as an international student at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and you will enjoy a wide and flexible choice of undergraduate programs taught in English - plus the advantages of a varied and stimulating cultural environment.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD 13,000

Program Fees Include:

Tuition Fees: fixed at HKD 100,000 a year;
Hostel Fees: around HKD 9,018 per year;
(~HKD 7.8 = USD 1.0)

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide and Asian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

a number of scholarships are available for international students. The recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merits. All applicants will automatically be considered for the scholarships once formal admission offers have been given. Applicants do not need to submit a separate application for these scholarships.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Transcript
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 - 3 months

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Mission Statement

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.

Year Founded

1963