Chinese University of Hong Kong: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #151 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #13 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #6 of 960 | In China |
| #2 of 11 | In Hong Kong |
| #33 of 1,100 | For Sonography and Ultrasound |
| Top100 | For 78 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.cuhk.edu.hk
- Languages
- Chinese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 20%*
* The Chinese University of Hong Kong is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Local students: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination results International students: GCE AL/ International AL, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, and other high school qualifications (e.g. high school diploma plus SAT / ACT and AP Tests / SAT Subject Tests in the USA, UEC/STPM in Malaysia, ATAR in Australia, OSSD/BC diploma in Canada, AISSCE (CBSE)/ ISC in India, SMA in Indonesia, etc) would be considered Students from mainland China: apply through the National Colleges and Universities Enrolment System - Details of admission requirements: For Postgraduate Diploma Programmes: a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university For MPhil-PhD and Master's Programmes: a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with Second Class honours or above; or a Bachelor's degree from an honours programme of a recognized university, with an average grade of "B" or above For PhD, Doctor of Music and Taught Doctoral Programmes: a Master's degree from a recognized university - Details of admission requirements: |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to July |
Research profile
Chinese University of Hong Kong is a world-class research university with 156,194 scientific papers published and 5,313,315 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Psychology.
Chinese University of Hong Kong majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 642 | 3423 |
| 1994 | 776 | 3955 |
| 1995 | 936 | 4725 |
| 1996 | 1276 | 5994 |
| 1997 | 1480 | 7138 |
| 1998 | 1554 | 8962 |
| 1999 | 1654 | 11160 |
| 2000 | 1988 | 14974 |
| 2001 | 2001 | 18195 |
| 2002 | 3105 | 24574 |
| 2003 | 2947 | 31139 |
| 2004 | 3184 | 38306 |
| 2005 | 3452 | 46487 |
| 2006 | 3614 | 56242 |
| 2007 | 3522 | 65120 |
| 2008 | 4014 | 79042 |
| 2009 | 4096 | 91043 |
| 2010 | 4610 | 107133 |
| 2011 | 4788 | 123477 |
| 2012 | 4950 | 140945 |
| 2013 | 5179 | 157363 |
| 2014 | 5402 | 175391 |
| 2015 | 5600 | 190508 |
| 2016 | 5991 | 204520 |
| 2017 | 6415 | 229814 |
| 2018 | 6758 | 264142 |
| 2019 | 7106 | 316954 |
| 2020 | 8522 | 425742 |
| 2021 | 8967 | 488814 |
| 2022 | 9489 | 487801 |
| 2023 | 10982 | 517750 |
| 2024 | 9116 | 524170 |
| 2025 | 8629 | 485004 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Chinese 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 (HKD) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 120,000 - 140,000 |
| Postgraduate | 90,000 - 160,000 |
| Doctoral | 80,000 - 120,000 |
All costs are in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD).
The Chinese 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 Chinese 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, Actuarial Science, Anthropology, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Communication Studies, Community Health, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Design, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Gender Studies, Geography, Geophysics, Gerontology, Government, Health Administration, Health Education, History, Information Sciences, Insurance, International Business, International Economics, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Leadership, Linguistics, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Sustainable Development, Technology, Theology, Translation and Interpretation, Urban Studies |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma | Child Care and Development, Communication Disorders, Education, Epidemiology, Genetics, Law, Primary Education, Public Health |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Education, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Anthropology, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Christian Religious Studies, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, E-Business/Commerce, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Endocrinology, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Gastroenterology, Gender Studies, Geography, Gerontology, Government, Health Administration, Health Sciences, History, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Management, Information Sciences, Insurance, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Midwifery, Molecular Biology, Music, Neurosciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Radiology, Real Estate, Religious Studies, Social and Community Services, Social Policy, Social Welfare, Social Work, Sociology, Sports, Statistics, Store Management, Surgery, Systems Analysis, Technology, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Anthropology, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Food Science, Gender Studies, Geography, Government, History, Japanese, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Radiology, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology, Sports, Statistics, Surgery, Translation and Interpretation |
Chinese University of Hong Kong alumni
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Charles K. Kao
- Occupations
- scientistentrepreneurphysicistelectrical engineerexecutive
- Biography
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Sir Charles Kuen Kao was a Hong Kong electrical engineer who contributed to the development and use of fibre optics in telecommunications. In the 1960s, Kao created various methods to combine glass fibres with lasers in order to transmit digital data, which laid the groundwork for the evolution of the Internet and the eventual creation of the World Wide Web.
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Adam Cheng
- Occupations
- actorsingertelevision actor
- Biography
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Adam Cheng Siu-chau is a Hong Kong TVB actor and Cantopop singer.
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Michael Hui
- Occupations
- screenwriterjustice of the peacefilm directorfilm actor
- Biography
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Michael Hui Koon-man is a Hong Kong actor, comedian, scriptwriter and director. He is the eldest of the four Hui brothers (together with Ricky, Sam, and Stanley) who were prominent figures in the Hong Kong entertainment industry during the 1970s and the 1980s. Michael Hui is considered by many critics to be one of the foremost comedians in the Hong Kong film industry.
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Wong Jing
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directorfilm produceractor
- Biography
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Wong Yat-cheong, known professionally as Wong Jing, is a Hong Kong filmmaker and actor. A prolific filmmaker with strong instincts for crowd-pleasing and publicity, he played a prominent role in Hong Kong cinema during the 1990s.
Chinese University of Hong Kong faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Anthropology, Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, Fine Arts, History, Japanese, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Finance, Hotel Management, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
| Faculty : Education | Curriculum, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Physical Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biomedicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Science | Architecture, Economics, Geography, Government, Journalism, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | CUHK 香港中文大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Accreditation | Self-accredited |
| Motto | 博文約禮 |
| Colors | purple, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | Shatin, New Territories China |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,413,000 |