City University of Hong Kong: Statistics

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#319 of 14,131 In the World
#41 of 5,830 In Asia
#22 of 960 In China
#4 of 11 In Hong Kong
#17 of 1,743 For Architectural Engineering
Top100 For 35 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
36%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate36%
Admissions RequirementsMeet general requirement, English and/or Chinese proficiency. Individual programmes may have additional entrance requirements. Consult university for details.
Academic CalendarSeptember to May (September - December; January-May), Summer term, June-August

We've calculated the 36% acceptance rate for City University of Hong Kong based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

City University of Hong Kong is a world-class research university with 94,983 scientific papers published and 2,908,497 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
94,983
Citations
2,908,497

City University of Hong Kong majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
64,282 / 2,100,634
Physics
56,819 / 1,914,631
Computer Science
49,194 / 1,441,897
Chemistry
46,821 / 1,609,450
Quantum and Particle physics
44,143 / 1,507,951
Biology
41,976 / 1,461,230
Environmental Science
38,731 / 1,261,420
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
38,637 / 1,134,711
Materials Science
34,959 / 1,266,955
Organic Chemistry
26,287 / 997,915
Mathematics
25,921 / 811,018
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
25,589 / 780,924
Business
22,800 / 807,007
Electrical Engineering
21,385 / 717,374
Philosophy
20,947 / 627,708
Geography and Cartography
20,867 / 662,218
Political Science
20,759 / 622,374
Law
20,124 / 608,547
Geology
18,586 / 623,244
Optical Engineering
18,497 / 599,627
Medicine
18,471 / 529,291
Statistics
18,416 / 581,410
Psychology
16,883 / 510,349
Biochemistry
15,713 / 538,212
Ecology
15,145 / 549,000
Nanotechnology
15,056 / 661,400
Telecommunications
14,260 / 389,867
Metallurgical Engineering
14,119 / 572,713
Machine Learning
13,773 / 486,323
Management
13,410 / 521,777
Economics
13,313 / 414,778
Genetics
13,003 / 389,595
Chemical Engineering
12,640 / 568,380
Sociology
12,517 / 345,434
History
12,366 / 377,401
Linguistics
11,970 / 346,909
Archaeology
11,702 / 369,337
Computer Networking
11,553 / 328,484
Mechanical Engineering
10,639 / 331,044
Physical chemistry
10,286 / 415,050

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 39 85
1993 55 67
1994 67 133
1995 305 186
1996 539 373
1997 727 777
1998 823 1368
1999 1062 2506
2000 1224 3568
2001 1265 5190
2002 2332 8653
2003 2035 11915
2004 1967 15334
2005 2114 21046
2006 2323 28044
2007 2164 32246
2008 2530 40279
2009 2587 48025
2010 2793 55354
2011 3071 66770
2012 3156 76566
2013 3302 86175
2014 3613 101716
2015 3526 109260
2016 3750 121131
2017 4075 135811
2018 4412 159806
2019 5181 191852
2020 5725 232330
2021 6316 281279
2022 7099 313150
2023 7658 349669
2024 6669 376424
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for City University of Hong Kong gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per year)
Bachelor's Degree HKD 120,000
Master's Degree HKD 140,000
Doctoral Degree HKD 160,000

The City University of Hong Kong has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by City University of Hong Kong.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Accountancy, Applied Physics, Architecture, Asian Studies, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chinese, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Criminology, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, English Studies, Finance, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Law, Linguistics, Management, Management Systems, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Multimedia, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Political Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Structural Architecture, Translation and Interpretation, Veterinary Science
Bachelor's Degree Honours Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Social Sciences
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma Accountancy, Building Technologies, Computer Networks, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Management, Law
Master's Degree Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Fine Arts, Law, Natural Sciences
Master of Philosophy Accountancy, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Asian Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Building Technologies, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, History, International Business, International Economics, International Studies, Law, Linguistics, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Physics, Public Health, Social Sciences, Technology, Translation and Interpretation, Veterinary Science
Doctor's Degree Accountancy, Architecture, Asian Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Ecology, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Management, Finance, History, International Studies, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Public Health, Social Sciences, Translation and Interpretation, Veterinary Science

City University of Hong Kong alumni

  1. Ali Lee

    Ali Lee
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1982-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Ali Lee Kai-sum is a Hong Kong actress and television host contracted to TVB.

  2. Anson Lo

    Anson Lo
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1995-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    singeractordancer
    Biography

    Anson Lo Hon-ting is a Hong Kong singer, dancer and actor. In 2018, Anson Lo made his debut as a member of the Hong Kong boy group Mirror. Anson Lo made his solo debut in February 2020 with his first single "A Lifelong Mission" (一所懸命). In 2021, he won the Best New Asian Artist Award at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards.

  3. Ian Chan

    Ian Chan
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1993-.. (age 32)
    Occupations
    singer-songwritervolleyball playersingeractor
    Biography

    Ian Chan Cheuk-yin, is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter, actor, and a member of the Cantopop group Mirror. He was a former volleyball player for the Hong Kong men's national volleyball team and South China Athletic Association. He is also the founder of the clothing brand Indipandant (stylised as iNDIPANDANT and idpt.).

  4. Fiona Sit

    Fiona Sit
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1981-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    recording artistactorsinger
    Biography

    Fiona Sit is a Hong Kong singer and actress.

All 45 notable alumni

City University of Hong Kong faculties and divisions

Centre : Chinese Civilisation Architecture, Chinese, Literature, Music, Painting and Drawing, Philosophy, Sculpture, South Asian Studies
Centre : Electronic Packaging & Assemblies, Failure Analysis & Reliability Engineering (EPA Centre) Electronic Engineering
Centre : English Language English
Centre : Innovative Applications of Internet and Multimedia Technologies (AIMtech Centre) Computer Networks, Multimedia
Centre : Maritime and Transportation Law (HKCMT) Maritime Law
Centre : Smart Energy Conversion and Utilization Research (CSCR) Energy Engineering
College : Business Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, Management, Marketing
College : Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Chinese, Communication Studies, East Asian Studies, English, Linguistics, Media Studies, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Studies, Social Work, Southeast Asian Studies, Translation and Interpretation
College : Science and Engineering Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Structural Architecture
Department/Division : Accountancy Accountancy, Commercial Law, Information Management
Department/Division : Applied Social Studies Criminology, Educational and Student Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
Department/Division : Asian and International Studies East Asian Studies, International Studies, South and Southeast Asian Languages
Department/Division : Biology and Chemistry Applied Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies
Department/Division : Building Science and Technology Architecture, Building Technologies, Construction Engineering, Engineering Management, Surveying and Mapping
Department/Division : Chinese, Translation and Linguistics Chinese, Cultural Studies, Heritage Preservation, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Translation and Interpretation
Department/Division : Civil and Architectural Engineering Architecture, Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Management, Real Estate, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping
Department/Division : Computer Science Computer Education, Computer Science
Department/Division : Economics and Finance Economics, Finance, Insurance
Department/Division : Electronic Engineering Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering
Department/Division : English English
Department/Division : Information Systems Business Computing, E-Business/Commerce, Information Management, Marketing
Department/Division : Management Business Administration, Human Resources, International Business, Management
Department/Division : Management Sciences Business Administration, Management, Statistics
Department/Division : Marketing Business and Commerce, Marketing
Department/Division : Mathematics Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Mathematics and Computer Science
Department/Division : Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Department/Division : Media and Communication Communication Studies, English, Media Studies
Department/Division : Physics and Materials Science Applied Physics, Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology, Physics
Department/Division : Public Policy Administration, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Management, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Studies, Town Planning
Department/Division : Systems Engineering and Engineering Management Electronic Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Safety Engineering
Research Division : Ability R&D Energy (AERC) Energy Engineering
Research Division : Advanced Structural Materials (CASM) Materials Engineering
Research Division : Applied Computing and Interactive Studies (ACIM) Computer Science, Media Studies, Multimedia
Research Division : Asia-Pacific Climate Impact Centre (GCCC) Environmental Studies, Meteorology
Research Division : Biosystems, Neuroscience, and Nanotechnology (CBNN) Biotechnology, Nanotechnology
Research Division : Chaos and Complex Networks (CCCN) Engineering, Mathematics, Physics
Research Division : Chinese and Comparative Law (RCCL) Comparative Law
Research Division : Communication Research (CCR) Communication Studies
Research Division : East Asian and Comparative Philosophy (CEACOP) Philosophy
Research Division : Governance in Asia (GARC) Asian Studies, Government
Research Division : Intelligent Applications of Language Studies (HCLS) Communication Studies, Linguistics
Research Division : Mathematical Sciences (LBJ) Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics
Research Division : Multimedia Software Engineering Research Centre (MERC) Software Engineering
Research Division : Robotics and Automation (CRA) Electronics and Automation
Research Division : Social Media Marketing and Business Intelligence (CSMR) Business Administration, Marketing
Research Division : Southeast Asia (SEARC) Southeast Asian Studies
Research Division : State Key Laboratory in Marine Pollution (SKLMP) Environmental Management, Marine Science and Oceanography
Research Division : State Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves (SKLMW) Physics
Research Division : Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) Nanotechnology
Research Division : System Informatics Engineering (CSIE) Computer Engineering
Research Division : Transport, Trade and Financial Studies (CTFS) Business and Commerce, Finance, Transport and Communications
School : Creative Media Cinema and Television, Media Studies, Photography, Writing
School : Energy and Environment Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies
School : Graduate Studies Architecture, Business Administration, Engineering Management, Law
School : Law Comparative Law, International Law, Law, Maritime Law

General information

Alternative names CityU
香港城市大學
Founded 1984
Accreditation Education Bureau
Motto Officium et Civitas

Location and contacts

Address 83 Tat Chee Avenue
Kowloon
China
City population 7,413,000

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