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City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR
# 62QS World University Rankings
56Undergraduate programs
102Postgraduate programs
18,700 USDTuition Fee/year
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 under the Colleges and Schools.
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 under the Colleges and Schools.
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 programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
CityUHK emphasises on professional education preparing students for the challenges and exciting opportunities opening up in Hong Kong, the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world. We strive to nurture well-round graduates who are competent professionals, critical thinkers and life-long learners.
The undergraduate curriculum encourages every student to learn, communicate and share new knowledge for the benefit of society. Students are given with opportunities to
The University also offers a tailor suite of programme options for students who aim high and who are willing to make the best of their years at CityUHK. The programme options cover:
Arts and Humanities (6)
Bachelor of Arts and Science in New Media
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and History
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Language Applications
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Science in Creative Media
Business and Management (6)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Decision Analytics
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Business
Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Business Systems Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Operations Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance and Financial Technology
Engineering and Technology (6)
Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Data Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Microelectronics Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Nuclear and Risk Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Surveying
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance and Financial Technology
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Data and Systems Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Natural Sciences (6)
Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering and Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science in Computing Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Computing Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Television and Broadcasting
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Criminology and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Criminology and Sociology
Bachelor of Social Sciences in International Relations and Global Affairs
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Affairs and Management
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Policy and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work
Our teaching and learning focus on personal development, discovery and the knowledge needed to create positive change in society. The diversified postgraduate programmes offer help to promote critical thinking, sharpen creative and professional skills and open doors to rewarding careers.
Research Degree Programmes
CityUHK offers research degree 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.
Arts and Humanities (6)
MPhil (Creative Media)
Master of Arts in Chinese
Master of Arts in Creative Media
Master of Arts in English Studies
Master of Arts in Language Studies
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Media
Master of Urban Design and Regional Planning
Business and Management (6)
MPhil (Business)
MSc in Accounting and Finance with AI and Fintech Applications (Taught in Chinese)
MSc in Applied Economics
MSc in Business and Data Analytics
MSc in Finance
MSc in Financial Engineering
MSc in Marketing
MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management
MSc in Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance
Master of Arts in Global Business Management
Master of Arts in International Accounting
Engineering and Technology (6)
MPhil (Data Science)
MPhil (Engineering)
MSc in Biomedical Engineering
MSc in Business Information Systems (Financial and Intelligent Technology Stream)
MSc in Business Information Systems (Management Information Systems Stream)
MSc in Civil and Architectural Engineering
MSc in Computer Science
MSc in Construction Management
MSc in Data Science
MSc in Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation
MSc in Electronic Commerce
MSc in Electronic Information Engineering
MSc in Engineering Management
MSc in Intelligent Semiconductor Manufacturing
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
MSc in Multimedia Information Technology
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
MPhil (Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences)
MSc Neuroscience
MSc in Health Sciences and Management
MSc in Public Health and Epidemiology
Master of Social Sciences in Psychology
Natural Sciences (6)
MPhil (Energy and Environment)
MPhil (Science)
MSc in Applied Physics
MSc in Biostatistics
MSc in Chemistry
MSc in Energy and Environment
MSc in Financial Mathematics and Statistics
MSc in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Juris Doctor (Full-time)
MPhil (Law)
MPhil (Liberal Arts and Social Sciences)
Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences
Master of Arts in Communication and New Media
Master of Arts in Housing and Urban Management
Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication
Master of Arts in International Studies
Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management
Master of Laws
Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Master of Social Sciences in Counselling
Master of Social Sciences in Development Studies
Master of Social Work
Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (Full-time)
Executive MBA (2)
Executive Master of Business Administration
Executive Master of Business Administration (Taught in Chinese)
Executive Master of Business Administration (in collaboration with Tsinghua University)
Full-Time MBA (2)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Arts and Humanities (6)
PhD (Chinese and History)
PhD (Creative Media)
PhD (English)
PhD (Linguistics and Translation)
Business and Management (6)
Doctor of Business Administration
Doctor of Business Administration (International)
Doctor of Business Administration (Taught in Chinese)
PhD (Accountancy)
PhD (Economics and Finance)
PhD (Management Sciences)
PhD (Management)
PhD (Marketing)
Engineering and Technology (6)
Engineering Doctorate (Engineering Management)
PhD (Advanced Design and Systems Engineering)
PhD (Architecture and Civil Engineering)
PhD (Biomedical Engineering)
PhD (Computer Science)
PhD (Data Science)
PhD (Electrical Engineering)
PhD (Information Systems)
PhD (Mechanical Engineering)
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
PhD (Biomedical Sciences)
PhD (Infectious Diseases and Public Health)
PhD (Neuroscience)
PhD (Veterinary Clinical Sciences)
Natural Sciences (6)
PhD (Biostatistics)
PhD (Chemistry)
PhD (Energy and Environment)
PhD (Materials Science and Engineering)
PhD (Mathematics)
PhD (Physics)
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctor of Juridical Science (Chinese Judges)
PhD (Law)
PhD (Media and Communication)
PhD (Public and International Affairs)
PhD (Social and Behavioural Sciences)
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.
Undergraduate Programme (Apply)
Taught Postgraduate Programmes (Apply)
Research Degree Programmes (Apply)
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.
General
Bachelor
Master
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. Off-campus Accommodation in town is also reserved by the University for the needed. Two new phases of residence halls are in the pipeline to enlarge the overall supply of hostel places.
Student life
With over 5,000 international students enrolled, 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:
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the top public universities in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. It is ranked #62 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
Asian University Rankings - Eastern Asia
Asian University Rankings
QS World University Rankings
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
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