The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Major areas of study

Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science and Social Science

Orientation meetings

Orientation programmes for new students will be arranged in August

Total number of students: 20256 (as of December 2007)

Number of International students: 2746 (as of December 2007)

Percentage of International students: 13.6% (as of December 2007)

International to domestic ratio: 13.6% (as of December 2007)

Main countries of origin: Non-local students hailing from Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Mauritius, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, the UK, the USA, and many provinces in Mainland China

Scholarship

Each year, the University offers a number of scholarships to non-local students. To qualify for such awards, the students should have outstanding academic records and demonstrable financial need. All international applicants will automatically be considered for Scholarships once formal admission offers have been given. No separate application is required.

Accommodation

Students will be affiliated to one of the four colleges, namely Chung Chi College, New Asia College, United College and Shaw College. All four colleges provide residential places in student hostels or halls of residence on campus. International students who wish to live in halls of residence are always welcome.

International student services

The Office of Student Affairs manages International House (I-House) and enhances the cosmopolitan nature of our campus through cultural and recreational activities designed for a diversity of students from different backgrounds and origins. It also coordinates student care services for incoming students, including communication sessions and student surveys to assist students in their adjustment to campus life. In addition, it administers the off-campus housing information service and provides advice and support for the postgraduate student association.

Under the Registrar's Office, the Learning Enhancement Officer Scheme was established in August 2006 with the main objective to make incoming non-local students more ready to benefit from CUHK learning environment. The Learning Enhancement Officers (LEOs) provide proactive support to students on adjustment and learning-related issues. Activities are also organized to encourage integration of local and non-local students.

Airport pickup

From Hong Kong International Airport to CUHK

i) By Taxi
You can get on the green Taxi outside the Arrival Hall. The fare is around HK$350 and the journey is around 45 minutes.

ii) By Airport bus and Mass Transit Railway (MTR)
You may come to CUHK by Airport bus and then change to MTR train. Get on the bus route "No. A41" and get off at the "Shatin MTR Station". Then take the train towards "Lo Wu" direction and alight from the train at "University Station".

Opportunities to study abroad

we have exchange agreements with over 200 institutions worldwide.

About 80% of CUHK students participate in exchange activities during their course of study. In 2006, over 500 CUHK students went on regular term-time exchange and another 2,000 more embarked on short overseas studies or internships.