#53 City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
Basic Infomation::
World Position: No. 53
Nature of University: Public
Research Findings: Very High
Number of students: 9,564
Number of Teachers: 1,483
Number of international students: 5,188
Overview:
City University of Hong Kong ( or CityU) is a world-renowned international public research university. It is one of the eight higher education institutions funded by the University Grants Committee. It is the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Smart Campus Alliance , Beijing-Hong Kong University Alliance, Sino-Russian Engineering University Alliance, Shanghai-Hong Kong University Alliance member universities.
The City University of Hong Kong’s campus in Kowloon Tong has a total area of 15.6 hectares. The school has 7 colleges with more than 130 professional subjects and 1 graduate school. There are about 20,000 students in the school, of which 6,500 are graduate students and more than 1,000 faculty and staff. CityU is located in the heart of Asia's cosmopolitan city, providing professional education for the rapidly changing world of the 21st century. It responds to global challenges by supporting internationalization and interdisciplinary needs. For example, a memorandum of understanding with the University of Oxford established the Oxford-City Brain Cardiovascular Health Engineering Center; provided a joint bachelor degree program with Columbia University; and City University opened Hong Kong’s first bachelor degree program in veterinary science, focusing on veterinary Illness, public health, and food safety to improve personal life and the well-being of communities in regions and other regions. About 65% of CityU undergraduates communicate with more than 400 student exchange partners from more than 40 countries or regions around the world.
CityU was the City University of Hong Kong established in Mong Kok, Kowloon in 1984. In 1995, it was renamed City University of Hong Kong and moved to its current campus in Kowloon Tong. In 1997, it established the Kowloon Bay campus on the site of the original Wellington Middle School, offering associate degrees and higher diplomas. course. In 2001, Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong was established in the Mainland. In 2013, Chengdu Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong was established.
The City University of Hong Kong is a leading university in the world, with a local and global reputation for professional education and research. The university is committed to creating an international professional education space, pursuing world-class research results and benefiting the world. It has established a culture of innovation and discovery, and cultivated the talents of students.
As a visionary center for professional education and problem-driven research, with special attention to a healthy, smart city and digital society, responding to social and technological changes is an important part of the City University mission. The first and only veterinary college in Hong Kong established by the university and Cornell University in the United States has created an outstanding precedent in veterinary education and research. The first school of data science in Hong Kong meets the needs of data scientists and engineers in the future data-driven economy.
Under the leadership of internationally renowned scholars and the support of first-class facilities, CityU aims to generate new knowledge, create innovative products and solutions to solve pressing world problems and improve people's quality of life.
CityU’s influential research covers a range of disciplines, from rapid cancer screening, sustainable energy to model learning for the treatment of myelin-related diseases.
A biomedical research team has developed a breakthrough technology that can detect cancer cells with as little as 4 ml of blood in less than five minutes, with an accuracy rate of over 90%.
An environmental scientist has developed a new zero-pollution technology that uses sunlight to split water into clean hydrogen to generate renewable energy. This technology uses photoelectric catalysis to improve the conversion efficiency of solar energy.
A research team from the Department of Biomedicine revealed for the first time that schema learning can promote the growth and regeneration of brain myelin, thereby enhancing the synchronization of neural networks and improving learning and memory capabilities.
In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, the City University of Hong Kong ranked 53rd, and ranked 1st in the “World University Rankings” in the “Times Higher Education” 2020 World University Rankings. Ranked 5th in the list of "Best Educational Institutions". In the 2019 Academic Ranking of World University of Science and Technology, Library and Information Science ranks 5th in the world, and Public Management and Management ranks 14th and 16th in the world, respectively. , Computer Science ranks 32nd, Communication Science and Finance rank 51st-75th and 44th in the world respectively. French human resources consulting company Emerging and German research institute Trendence completed the "Global University Employability Survey" and ranked among the top 150 in the world for three consecutive years. The business school is accredited by AACSB and EQUIS. In addition, among the top 100 universities in the world that received U.S. utility patents in 2018, the university ranked first in Hong Kong and 63rd in the world. As of November 2019, the university had a total of 464 patents and 433 applications.
About Undergraduate:
CityU’s curriculum encourages every student to learn, communicate and share new knowledge for the benefit of society. It gives students an opportunity to make an original discovery while studying at CityU and inspires a passion for knowledge and innovation.
Schools and Colleges:
College of Business
College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
College of Science
Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences
School of Creative Media
School of Data Science
School of Energy and Environment
School of Law
Entrance Scholarships for Undergraduate Studies
High-calibre students with outstanding academic and/or non-academic achievements are identified for entrance scholarships after admission. Students don’t have to submit an application separately. Entrance scholarships are available for both local and non-local students.
For Local Students
For Non-local Students
About Postgraduate:
In today’s competitive world, you will face new challenges and ever-changing needs throughout your career. Pursuing a higher degree in your field of expertise is the key to opening the door for knowledge advancement and ensuring you stay in tune with society.
Postgraduate study offers you the chance to pursue your research interests, prepare for a particular profession, and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance your career.
Research Degree Programmes
CityU offers two types of research degree programmes: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). We offer MPhil and PhD programmes in all Colleges and Schools in a range of strategic areas that reflect the University’s strengths and suit individual research interests. The programmes consist of both coursework and independent research studies, culminating in the submission of a thesis.
Professional Doctorate Programmes
Professional Doctorate programmes have both taught and research components. With an integrated curriculum of theory, practice and research, the programmes aim to develop innovative thinking and knowledge application capability to solve important strategic problems in their professions.
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
More than 50 taught postgraduate programmes in diverse and extensive subject areas help students pursue their personal interests, professional excellence and career advancement. Students receive an innovative, in-depth education mainly in the form of coursework while some programmes may require the completion of a project or thesis. Programmes may be offered in full-time, part-time or combined mode, and generally require one to two years of study, depending on the credit load requirements on individual programmes.
