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# 62QS World University Rankings

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166Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

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74 % International students

About City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is a fast-growing world-class University with burgeoning local and global reputation for professional education and research. The University is strongly committed to pursuing high levels of excellence, promoting innovation and nurturing creativity for social, economic and technology advancement.

Hub of Professional Education 

CityUHK endeavours to deliver high-quality professional education by offering integrated interdisciplinary cutting-edge programmes to transform students into creative problem-solvers, effective communicators and future leaders in order to help society deal with change constructively and effectively. A wide spectrum of undergraduate, taught and research postgraduate programmes are offered. 

  • College of Biomedicine, a newly established College with a groundbreaking initiative to tackle pressing challenges in life and health sciences through interdisciplinary collaboration. The College aims to leverage the existing research strengths in biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, neuroscience and digital medicine to pioneer advancements in health and medical innovation. 
  • College of Business, a premier business school accredited by AACSB international and EQUIS, has long-standing partnerships with the mainland and Hong Kong business community.
  • College of Computing, a centre of excellence in the integrated study of computer science, data science and statistics. It aims to foster cutting-edge collaborative research, develop advanced analytical tools and create AI-powered solutions to tackle complex global challenges. 
  • College of Engineering encompasses transformational research and teaching in technology and engineering-related areas.     
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences places strong emphasis on whole-person development through well-rounded and broad-based education programmes. The College is also committed to conducting social science research that addresses critical social issues. 
  • College of Science creates new knowledge and pursues cutting-edge ideas at the frontiers of science study by offering innovative programmes and world-class research.
  • Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, first of its kind in Hong Kong, serves as a leading local and regional centre of excellence in research and training. The College has launched the flagship programme, the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM), in partnership with the Cornell University and achieved a significant milestone in 2023 - dual international accreditation with the UK’s Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and with the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council. 
  • School of Creative Media plays a central role to nurture talents in the creative arts discipline and to flourish Hong Kong as the most influential and productive creative media hub.
  • School of Energy and Environment fosters an interdisciplinary approach to develop sustainable energy and environmental technologies. The outstanding research achievements underpin the education for students in finding innovative solutions to produce clean energy and sustainable development.
  • School of Law is distinguished by its strong commitment to scholarship in common law, comparative law and international law, with an emphasis on Chinese law.
  • CityU Academy of Innovation is a leading Hong Kong academic institute in innovation education and entrepreneurship.  The Academy offers a series of innovative academic programmes with a focus on deep-tech venture creation, to develop a leading international ecosystem that nurtures young entrepreneurs, incubates deep-tech start-ups and promotes university-industry collaboration.

Centre of Research Excellence 

CityUHK has established itself as one of the most innovative universities in Asia, pioneering research in diverse fields that are of high relevance on pressing issues, in particular the five overarching research themes, i.e. One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter and Brain. 

Apart from Colleges and Schools, CityUHK has established Research Institutes, Centres and Laboratories with the purposes of advancing scholarly activities through collaborative research, research dissemination or creative endeavours. Key establishments are:

About City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is a fast-growing world-class University with burgeoning local and global reputation for professional education and research. The University is strongly committed to pursuing high levels of excellence, promoting innovation and nurturing creativity for social, economic and technology advancement.

Hub of Professional Education 

CityUHK endeavours to deliver high-quality professional education by offering integrated interdisciplinary cutting-edge programmes to transform students into creative problem-solvers, effective communicators and future leaders in order to help society deal with change constructively and effectively. A wide spectrum of undergraduate, taught and research postgraduate programmes are offered. 

  • College of Biomedicine, a newly established College with a groundbreaking initiative to tackle pressing challenges in life and health sciences through interdisciplinary collaboration. The College aims to leverage the existing research strengths in biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, neuroscience and digital medicine to pioneer advancements in health and medical innovation. 
  • College of Business, a premier business school accredited by AACSB international and EQUIS, has long-standing partnerships with the mainland and Hong Kong business community.
  • College of Computing, a centre of excellence in the integrated study of computer science, data science and statistics. It aims to foster cutting-edge collaborative research, develop advanced analytical tools and create AI-powered solutions to tackle complex global challenges. 
  • College of Engineering encompasses transformational research and teaching in technology and engineering-related areas.     
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences places strong emphasis on whole-person development through well-rounded and broad-based education programmes. The College is also committed to conducting social science research that addresses critical social issues. 
  • College of Science creates new knowledge and pursues cutting-edge ideas at the frontiers of science study by offering innovative programmes and world-class research.
  • Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, first of its kind in Hong Kong, serves as a leading local and regional centre of excellence in research and training. The College has launched the flagship programme, the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM), in partnership with the Cornell University and achieved a significant milestone in 2023 - dual international accreditation with the UK’s Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and with the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council. 
  • School of Creative Media plays a central role to nurture talents in the creative arts discipline and to flourish Hong Kong as the most influential and productive creative media hub.
  • School of Energy and Environment fosters an interdisciplinary approach to develop sustainable energy and environmental technologies. The outstanding research achievements underpin the education for students in finding innovative solutions to produce clean energy and sustainable development.
  • School of Law is distinguished by its strong commitment to scholarship in common law, comparative law and international law, with an emphasis on Chinese law.
  • CityU Academy of Innovation is a leading Hong Kong academic institute in innovation education and entrepreneurship.  The Academy offers a series of innovative academic programmes with a focus on deep-tech venture creation, to develop a leading international ecosystem that nurtures young entrepreneurs, incubates deep-tech start-ups and promotes university-industry collaboration.

Centre of Research Excellence 

CityUHK has established itself as one of the most innovative universities in Asia, pioneering research in diverse fields that are of high relevance on pressing issues, in particular the five overarching research themes, i.e. One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter and Brain. 

Apart from Colleges and Schools, CityUHK has established Research Institutes, Centres and Laboratories with the purposes of advancing scholarly activities through collaborative research, research dissemination or creative endeavours. Key establishments are:

Available programmes

University information

The University offers over 150 programmes in diverse and extensive subject areas to help students pursue their personal interests, professional excellence and career aspiration and advancement. Applications from all over the world are welcome. Please visit the below admission websites for more information.

 

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Visiting Studies

Applicants who do not wish to pursue a full programme of study at the University but are interested in taking courses on a short-term basis may apply for admission as visiting students.

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Top-notch Building and Facilities

CityUHK is uniquely located at the heart of Hong Kong, Asia’s World City. The University is equipped with world-class laboratories and state-of-the-art teaching facilities which enable our researchers and students to pursue excellence in their work and studies.

For instance, the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre was designed by the eminent architect Daniel Libeskind and was selected as one of the 10 most spectacular university building in the world by Emporis. The Lau Ming Wai Academic Building has received awards in recognition of the “green” features incorporated into its design and construction.

The CityU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the University Farm in Lam Tsuen are the first of its kind and important training facilities for our Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme.

Upon the completion in 2025, the Jockey Club One Health Tower will provide first-class teaching and research facilities for the University.

 

Student Residence

Our 11 halls at Cornwall Street and Jockey Club House provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with quality of services and amiable ambience in enhancing one’s social, emotional and intellectual calibers. Lee Shau Kee Student Residence Village at Whitehead, Ma On Shan was also put into use in 2024 to provide more than 2000 bed spaces for students.  Off-campus Accommodation in town is also reserved by the University for the needed. One new phase of student residence is in the pipeline to enlarge the overall supply of bed places.

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Student life

 

Our campus is vibrant and multicultural. CityUHK promotes cross-cultural integration and fosters cultural diversity. It is a home for students to unleash their full potential in addition to academic excellence, with extensive learning opportunities and resources to nurture their talent.

The co-/extra-curricular activities and support services include:

 

Rankings & Ratings

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the top public universities in Kowloon,, Hong Kong SAR. It is ranked #62 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #=95
  • 2014
    #=104
  • 2015
    #108
  • 2016
    #57
  • 2017
    #55
  • 2018
    #49
  • 2019
    #55
  • 2020
    #52
  • 2021
    #48
  • 2022
    #=53
  • 2023
    #54
  • 2024
    #70
  • 2025
    #62

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #=95
  • 2014
    #=104
  • 2015
    #108
  • 2016
    #57
  • 2017
    #55
  • 2018
    #49
  • 2019
    #55
  • 2020
    #52
  • 2021
    #48
  • 2022
    #=53
  • 2023
    #54
  • 2024
    #70
  • 2025
    #62

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