City University of Hong Kong: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #308 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #33 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #14 of 960 | In China |
| #4 of 11 | In Hong Kong |
| #18 of 1,794 | For Architectural Engineering |
| Top100 | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 36%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.cityu.edu.hk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Meet general requirement, English and/or Chinese proficiency. Individual programmes may have additional entrance requirements. Consult university for details. |
| Academic Calendar | September 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 99,277 scientific papers published and 3,187,024 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.
City University of Hong Kong majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 55 | 70 |
| 1994 | 67 | 135 |
| 1995 | 304 | 189 |
| 1996 | 539 | 374 |
| 1997 | 727 | 778 |
| 1998 | 823 | 1372 |
| 1999 | 1062 | 2507 |
| 2000 | 1224 | 3576 |
| 2001 | 1266 | 5193 |
| 2002 | 2332 | 8661 |
| 2003 | 2035 | 11916 |
| 2004 | 1967 | 15339 |
| 2005 | 2114 | 21050 |
| 2006 | 2323 | 28049 |
| 2007 | 2164 | 32243 |
| 2008 | 2530 | 40280 |
| 2009 | 2585 | 48019 |
| 2010 | 2793 | 55347 |
| 2011 | 3071 | 66769 |
| 2012 | 3157 | 76556 |
| 2013 | 3303 | 86163 |
| 2014 | 3612 | 101718 |
| 2015 | 3525 | 109353 |
| 2016 | 3753 | 121160 |
| 2017 | 4083 | 135846 |
| 2018 | 4414 | 159854 |
| 2019 | 5188 | 191865 |
| 2020 | 5725 | 232330 |
| 2021 | 6316 | 281368 |
| 2022 | 7102 | 313310 |
| 2023 | 7660 | 350079 |
| 2024 | 6808 | 380035 |
| 2025 | 5413 | 357608 |
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
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Ali Lee
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Ali Lee Kai-sum is a Hong Kong actress and television host contracted to TVB.
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Anson Lo
- Occupations
- actordancersinger
- Biography
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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 (MAMA).
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Ian Chan
- Occupations
- singer-songwritervolleyball playersingeractor
- Biography
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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.).
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Fiona Sit
- Occupations
- actorsingerrecording artist
- Biography
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Fiona Sit is a Hong Kong singer and actress.
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 |