Chinese University of Hong Kong is the first public institution of higher education in Hong Kong. It was established in 1963. This university is also popular as CUHK. The Motto of this university in English is “Through learning and temperance to virtue”.
Chinese University of Hong Kong History
Origins
In 1963, this university was established as the federation of three existing colleges which were:
- Chung Chi College
- New Asia College
- United College
The New Asia College was founded in 1949 by anti-Communist Confucian scholars from Mainland China amid the revolution there.
Following the Communist Revolution and the breakdown in relations between China and the United States at the 1950 outbreak of the Korean War, all of the Christian colleges and universities were shut down in the People’s Republic of China.
In 1951, Chung Chi College was established by Protestant churches in Hong Kong to keep the theological education of mainland churches and schools. In 1956, the college shifted to its current location in Ma Liu Shui.
A year before the founding of the university in 1962, Chung Chi had 531 students in 10 departments taught by a full-time faculty of 40 not including tutors. In 1956, United College was established with the combining of 5 private colleges in Guangdong.
These three colleges helped fill a void in the post-secondary education options available to Hong Kong Chinese students.
Foundation
The Hong Kong government expressed its intention to find a new university with a medium of instruction for Chinese in June 1959. The Post Secondary Colleges Law was declared to provide government funding.
Also, for the official recognition to New Asia, United College, and Chung Chi College in the hope that the money would empower them to increase their standards to a level at which they might qualify for university status in the same year.
In June 1961, the Chinese University Preparatory Committee was founded to advise the government on the possible site for the new university. The Fulton Commission was established to judge the suitability of the 3 government-funded Post-Secondary Colleges to become constituent colleges of the new university.
In June 1963, The Fulton Commission report was listed in the Legislative Council and the Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance was approved in September of that year. Officially on October 17, 1963, the school was inaugurated in a ceremony at City Hall officiated by the founding chancellor Sir Robert Brown Black.
Dr. Li Choh-ming was appointed the first vice-chancellor of the university in the next year. The university comprised the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Social Science. Construction started at the site of the new campus in the Ma Liu Shui area where Chung Chi College was already founded for new facilities to house central administration.
Presidents and Vice Chancellors of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Since 1963
Names |
Years |
|
Li Choh-ming |
1963-1978 |
|
Ma Lin |
1978-1987 |
|
Sir Charles Kao |
1987-1996 |
| Arthur Li |
1996-2002 |
| Ambrose King |
2002-2004 |
| Lawrence Lau |
2004-2010 |
| Joseph Sung |
2010-2017 |
Chinese University of Hong Kong President
Rocky Tuan has been the President and Vice-Chancellor of this university since 2018 and is still present.
Student Enrolled at Chinese University of Hong Kong
This university enrolls total of 20,608 students out of which 17,083 are Undergraduate students and 3,570 are Postgraduate students. It has 1,697 academic staff.
Admission Requirements/Criteria at the Chinese University of Hong Kong
For Undergraduate Admissions
Application Fee: 450 HKD
Eligibility Criteria:
- GCE-AL or International-AL: 3 AL/2 AL + 2 AS passes in one sitting
- IB: 30 points out of 45
- High School Graduation Diploma with SAT/ACT Test Scores + 2 SAT Subject Tests
- International High School Qualifications
For Graduate Admission
Application Fee: 300 HKD
Eligibility Criteria:
- Portfolio 1000 Word Research Plan Interview
- English Language Proficiency Test Scores:
- TOFEL IBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duo Lingo: 105
- GMAT
- GRE
- Relevant Work Experience
- Resume
Chinese University of Hong Kong Tuition Fees
Degree |
Fee |
|
Undergraduate |
HK$95,000-HK$275,000 |
|
Graduate Degree Fees |
HK$125,000-HK$300,000 |
| Application Fee |
HK$300 |
| Cost of Living |
HK$50,000 |
| Accommodation |
HK$20,000-HK$150,000 |
Organization at the Chinese University of Hong Kong
This university is a broad research university with most departments and schools organized into 8 faculties namely:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Business Administration
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Science
It also has a graduate school which administers all the postgraduate programs provided by different academic units. Furthermore, the Associate School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers associate degrees and higher diploma programs.
Chinese University of Hong Kong Ranking
Globally
In 2021, this university was ranked 101-150 by Academic Rankings of World Universities. It is ranked 91-100 by Times Higher Education Reputation in 2022.
Also, this university is ranked as #45th by the Times Higher Education and as #53rd by U.S. News & World Report Global in 2023. It will rank as #47th by the QS World University Rankings in 2024.
Regionally
In 2022, this university was ranked #7th by Times Higher Education of University Rankings Asia and # 11th by QS World University Rankings Asia. In 2023, it is ranked #5th by U.S. News & World Report Asia.
Chinese University of Hong Kong Academics
Teaching & Learning
Currently, this university adopts a strategic plan in five fields of academic inquiry which are:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chinese Studies
- Economics & Finance
- Geo Information & Earth Sciences
- Information Sciences
Instead of using the Chinese language as the principal medium in the university ordinance, this university has emphasized the importance of English and Chinese. Most classes at this university still adopt English as the main language of instruction.
Chinese University of Hong Kong Student Life
School Environment
This university possesses the biggest campus of all higher education institutions in Hong Kong. Its hilly 339 acres campus hosts several facilities necessary for a round campus experience such as:
- Libraries
- Art Museums
- Music Halls
- Swimming Pool
- Sport Fields
- Tennis Courts
- Squash Courts
- Water Sports
- Gymnasiums
This university has 2 full-size sports grounds with running tracks which are:
- Sir Philip Haddon Cave Sports Field
- Lingnan Stadium
Collegiate System
The School comprises 9 colleges as a collegiate university that differ in character and history which are:
- Chung Chi College
- New Asia College
- United College
- Shaw College
- Morningside College
- H. Ho College
- Lee Woo Sing College
- Wu Yee Sun College
- W. Chu College
All of the colleges of this university promote extra-curricular social and athletic activities to build camaraderie among students.
Chinese University of Hong Kong Research
In 1963, Yale-China Chinese Language Centre was established which was previously known as New Asia Yale in China Chinese Language Center under the combined sponsorship of New Asia College and the Yale-China Association. In 1974, the center became part of Chinese University.
It has been responsible for the teaching of one language education to university students as well as other Putonghua and Cantonese learners. Also, this university hosts many research centers. Childhood Bilingualism Research Centre has become the part of Department of Linguistics and also of Modern Languages.
In 1963, The Universities Service Centre for China Studies was established as The Universities Service Center. Its task is to support the study of contemporary China and Hong Kong particularly among mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, and International Scholars. The center houses a major collection of periodicals, newspapers, and official publications.
Libraries and Museums at the Chinese University of Hong Kong
The University Library System of this university consists of 7 different libraries and many of the special collections. The University Library is the largest library at the Central Campus which underwent a major renovation and building expansion recently. Others 6 libraries of this university are:
- Elisabeth Luce Moore Library
- Ch’ien Mu Library
- Wu Chung Library
- Architecture Library
- Li Ping Library
- Lee Quo Wei Law Library
This university also houses the Chinese University of Hong Kong Art Museum which houses a broad range of artifacts enlightening the Rich Arts, Humanities, and Cultural Heritage of early and pre-modern China.
In 2003, a new 800 square meters Museum of Climate Change which is the first such museum in Hong Kong in the Yasumoto International Academic Park building.
Chinese University of Hong Kong Funding
The budget of the university was HK$4,558 million in 2015 with government financial support of almost HK$2,830 million. In the fiscal year ending 2018-2019, total income was almost $9,624 million while government financial support had increased to $5,121 million about 53.2% of the total budget.
Chinese University of Hong Kong Transportation
The campus is away from the busier districts of Hong Kong so access to the school is easy. CUHK is served by the University station of the Mass Transit Railway as well as the Hong Kong bus system.
Bus and railway stations of this university are at the side of Chung Chi College with further bus stops just outer the two school entrances on Tai Po Road. A system of shuttle bus routes operated by the Transport Office of the university runs between the academic buildings, MTR station, and residences. Shuttle buses are free for students and staff.
Chinese University of Hong Kong Affiliations
- Association of Southeast Asian Institutions
- Association of Commonwealth Universities
- International Association of Universities
- Worldwide Universities Network
- Association of Christian Universities and Colleges
- Washington University in St. Louis
- McDonnell International Scholars Academy
Contact Us
Address
Central Ave, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Phone No
+852 3943 7000
Official Website
Cukh.edu.hk
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the GPA requirement at this university?
The GPA requirement for this university is ranging generally from 3.2 to 3.9 out of 4.0.
What is the acceptance rate of CUHK?
The acceptance rate of this university is almost 10%
What are the English requirements for this university?
- TOFEL: 550
- IELTS: 6.5
- GMAT: Band 21
What are the core values of this university?
- Openness
- Civility