The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR cuhk.edu.hk(opens in a new tab)Founded 1963
Overview
A collegiate research university with bilingual teaching, strong in business, medicine, engineering and translation.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- English and Chinese
- Ranking
- #18 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 89.9/100- Academic reputation94.4
- Employer reputation75.5
- Employment outcomes91.3
- Faculty–student ratio79.9
- International students97.2
- Citations per faculty95.9
- Sustainability85.2
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Highly selective
- A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
- How to apply
- Directly through the university
Requirements
English proficiency
Minimum not captured
Check the official English requirement for your programme.
Standardized testing
Varies — check policy
Confirm testing requirements for your curriculum on the official site.
Deadlines
Application
Varies by programme — confirm on the official admissions site
These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Tuition
Annual tuition (international)
Est. HK$170,000+ per year for non-local students
Scholarships & financial aid
Merit scholarships
Admission scholarships for outstanding non-local students.
Programs
- Global Business Studies
- Quantitative Finance
- Medicine
- Computer Science
- Translation
Fields: Business & Management · Finance & Accounting · Medicine & Health · Engineering · Computer Science · Social Sciences
International students
International applicants should check programme-specific requirements on the official admissions pages.
Application
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