Lingnan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2148 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #594 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #159 of 960 | In China |
| #8 of 11 | In Hong Kong |
| #388 of 1,059 | For Tax Law |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Enrollment
- 6,243
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- ln.edu.hk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 6,243 |
We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for Lingnan University 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
Lingnan University has published 2,894 scientific papers with 42,913 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Business, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Economics, Computer Science, History, and Geography and Cartography.
Lingnan University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 14 |
| 1994 | 6 | 8 |
| 1995 | 14 | 12 |
| 1996 | 18 | 10 |
| 1997 | 28 | 12 |
| 1998 | 25 | 19 |
| 1999 | 22 | 33 |
| 2000 | 37 | 56 |
| 2001 | 60 | 96 |
| 2002 | 57 | 157 |
| 2003 | 54 | 173 |
| 2004 | 66 | 224 |
| 2005 | 75 | 314 |
| 2006 | 76 | 378 |
| 2007 | 79 | 585 |
| 2008 | 102 | 746 |
| 2009 | 72 | 919 |
| 2010 | 112 | 1165 |
| 2011 | 132 | 1388 |
| 2012 | 129 | 1642 |
| 2013 | 141 | 1861 |
| 2014 | 158 | 2186 |
| 2015 | 159 | 2212 |
| 2016 | 126 | 2148 |
| 2017 | 105 | 2349 |
| 2018 | 135 | 2445 |
| 2019 | 167 | 2888 |
| 2020 | 135 | 3313 |
| 2021 | 134 | 3317 |
| 2022 | 92 | 3225 |
| 2023 | 147 | 3123 |
| 2024 | 101 | 3154 |
| 2025 | 112 | 2732 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Lingnan University 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 (HKD) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Chinese | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) | 140,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing and Data Analytics | 140,000 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Applied Psychology | 140,000 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sociology and Social Policy | 120,000 |
| Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour | 160,000 |
| Master of Science in International Banking and Finance | 160,000 |
| Master of Science in Marketing and International Business | 160,000 |
All costs are in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD).
Lingnan University 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 Lingnan University.
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 | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree Honours | Accountancy, Business Administration, Chinese, Cultural Studies, Economics, English Studies, Finance, History, Insurance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma | Business and Commerce |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Chinese, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, English, Finance, History, Human Resources, International Business, International Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts |
| Doctor's Degree | Business Administration, Chinese, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts |
Lingnan University alumni
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Julian Cheung
- Occupations
- songwritertelevision actoractorsinger
- Biography
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Julian Cheung Chi-lam, better known by his stage name Chilam, is a Hong Kong singer and actor. Cheung is known for his role as Guo Jing in the 1994 TV series adaptation of the Wuxia novel, The Legend of the Condor Heroes, and also as Chi-Kin from the TVB drama Cold Blood Warm Heart (1996).
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Terence Lam
- Years
- 1991-.. (age 35)
- Occupations
- musician
- Biography
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Terence Lam Ka-him is a Hong Kong composer, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Lam had a musical interest since a young age, which he started to learn playing the piano when he was four or five years old. He attended the Lingnan University, where he received the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Contemporary English Studies in 2013. During his university studies, Lam participated in several college singing competitions, where he met the singer-songwriter Chet Lam who brought him into the music industry. In 2014, he became a composer, signing a contract for Warner Chappell Music Hong Kong where at one point he was composing one song a week.
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Nathan Law
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Nathan Law Kwun-chung is a Hong Kong activist and politician. As a student leader, he was chairman of the Representative Council of the Lingnan University Students' Union (LUSU), acting president of the LUSU, and secretary-general of the Hong Kong Federation of Students (HKFS). He was one of the student leaders during the 79-day Umbrella Movement in 2014. He is the founding and former chairman of Demosistō, a new political party derived from the 2014 protests.
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Yau Wai-ching
- Occupations
- statesperson
- Biography
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Regine Yau Wai-ching is a former Hong Kong politician and former member of the localist camp Youngspiration. She was elected to the Legislative Council of Hong Kong as a member for Kowloon West in the 2016 Legislative Council election, but has since been disqualified pursuant to a judgment delivered by the High Court on 15 November 2016. As the youngest female parliament member in the Hong Kong history being elected on the age of 25, she is acclaimed to be a "daughter of Hong Kong" by the Chinese historian and political commentator Zhongjing Liu for her pro-democracy statesmanship and the advocacy for the self-determination of the Hong Kong national identity.
Lingnan University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Asian Pacific Studies | Asian Studies, Pacific Area Studies |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Hong Kong and South China Historical Research | History, South Asian Studies |
| Course/Programme : Kwan Fong Cultural Research and Development | Cultural Studies |
| Course/Programme : Public Governance | Government |
| Faculty : Arts | Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Business | Accountancy, Computer Science, Finance, Insurance, International Business, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology |
| Research Division : Humanities Research | Arts and Humanities |
General information
| Alternative names | LU 嶺南大學 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Accreditation | Education Bureau |
| Motto | 作育英才，服務社會 |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8 Castle Peak Road Tuen Mun, New Territories China |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,413,000 |