Lingnan University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1594 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #445 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #165 of 960 | In China |
| #8 of 11 | In Hong Kong |
| #261 of 1,002 | For Accounting |
| Top50% | For 24 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- 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) |
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 3,109 scientific papers with 73,645 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Computer Science, Social Psychology, Medicine, and Art & Design.
Lingnan University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 0 | 19 |
| 1994 | 2 | 13 |
| 1995 | 4 | 13 |
| 1996 | 11 | 5 |
| 1997 | 14 | 7 |
| 1998 | 14 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 | 17 |
| 2000 | 46 | 48 |
| 2001 | 73 | 97 |
| 2002 | 80 | 223 |
| 2003 | 78 | 362 |
| 2004 | 96 | 563 |
| 2005 | 100 | 825 |
| 2006 | 106 | 1136 |
| 2007 | 133 | 1619 |
| 2008 | 128 | 2332 |
| 2009 | 124 | 3044 |
| 2010 | 136 | 3308 |
| 2011 | 162 | 4085 |
| 2012 | 168 | 4780 |
| 2013 | 174 | 5801 |
| 2014 | 193 | 6721 |
| 2015 | 193 | 6920 |
| 2016 | 207 | 6402 |
| 2017 | 214 | 7094 |
| 2018 | 262 | 6446 |
| 2019 | 321 | 7954 |
| 2020 | 369 | 9921 |
| 2021 | 413 | 11773 |
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 |
Notable alumni
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Julian Cheung
- Occupations
- actorsingersongwritertelevision actor
- 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 popularly 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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Nathan Law
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Nathan Law Kwun-chung is an activist and politician from Hong Kong. As a former student leader, he has been 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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Terence Lam
- Years
- 1991-.. (age 32)
- 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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Yau Wai-ching
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Regine Yau Wai-ching is a Hong Kong former politician and former member of the localist group 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.
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Andrew Lau
- Occupations
- cinematographerfilm directorfilm producer
- Biography
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Andrew Lau Wai-keung is a Hong Kong film director, producer, and cinematographer. Lau began his career in the 1980s and 1990s, serving as a cinematographer to filmmakers such as Ringo Lam, Wong Jing and Wong Kar-wai. In the 1990s, Lau decided to have more creative freedom as a cinematographer by becoming a film director and producer. Apart from making films in his native Hong Kong, Lau has also made films in China, Korea and the United States. A highly prolific filmmaker, Lau has made films in a variety of genres, and is most notable in the West for his action and crime films which include the Young and Dangerous film series, the Infernal Affairs trilogy (the latter co-directed together with Alan Mak), and Revenge of the Green Dragons (executive produced by Martin Scorsese).
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Anna Chennault
- Occupations
- politicianwriterjournalist
- Biography
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Anna Chennault, born Chan Sheng Mai, later spelled Chen Xiangmei, also known as Anna Chan Chennault or Anna Chen Chennault, was a war correspondent and prominent Republican member of the U.S. China Lobby. She was married to American World War II aviator General Claire Chennault.
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Herman Yau
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directoractor
- Biography
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Herman Yau Lai-to is a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter and cinematographer.
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Andrew To
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 57)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Andrew To Kwan-hang is a Hong Kong politician and activist. He is the former chairman of the League of Social Democrats and former member of the Wong Tai Sin District Council.
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Chan Shu Fai
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Eddie Chan Shu-fai is a Hong Kong pro-democracy politician of the New Territories West, social activist, former vice-convener of the Civil Human Rights Front, Secretary of the Hong Kong Catholic Justice and Peace Committee, president of the Lingnan University Student Union, Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Federation of Students and a former district Councillor for the Yuen Long District.
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 | Education for Service |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8 Castle Peak Road Tuen Mun Hong Kong China |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,501,000 |