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@CITYU
 CITYU
A LEADING GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
Being one of the Top 100
Universities in the World, CityU
aspires to nurture innovators,
explorers and pioneers.

CityU @ a Glance INTERNATIONALISATION

• English as the medium of instruction
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
According to the latest University •5
 4% of our professors come from all
Rankings published by Quacquarelli around the globe
Symonds, we ranked: •H
 ome to 3,000 international and
•9
 th among the world’s top universities exchange students (15% of the student
founded in the last 50 years population) from over 30 countries
• 1 2th in Asia •5
 0% of CityU students will gain
overseas study experience to sharpen
•9
 5th in the world their global competence
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AND •O
 ver 350 academic collaborative
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION agreements and over 280 student
We are home to: exchange programmes with 300 higher
•9
 academicians in Science, Engineering institutions in 40 countries around the
and the Humanities world
• 1 2 Fellows of the Institute of Electrical • L inks with world-renowned institutions
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) including Oxford University, Columbia
University and UC-Berkeley
• 6 Fulbright Scholars
•5
 Croucher Senior Research Fellows
Facts & Figures
WE ARE
• F ounded in 1984
• 1 of the 8 government-funded tertiary
institutions in Hong Kong
• A six-time winner of the overall
championship title organised by the
Hong Kong Post-Secondary Colleges
Athletic Association
WE HAVE
• 15.6 hectares campus area
•7
 Colleges/Schools housing 23 academic
departments
•2
 0,000 students enrolled in more than
130 programmes
•M
 ore than 700 academic staff
• 1 10,000 graduates
• 1 0 residences providing around 3,700
hall places
•M
 ore than 60 student associations and
societies
HONG KONG
Asia’s World City
Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant
cosmopolitan cities in the world. The
cultural diversity, safe and convenience
living environment, as well as affordable
cost of living, all make Hong Kong a
great place for education and career
seeking.
Hong Kong @ a Glance
THE NEW EDUCATION HUB
According to Quacquarelli Symonds
World University Rankings (2012),
four of Hong Kong’s higher education
institutions – including City University
of Hong Kong (CityU) – are among
the top 100 in the world. Our excellent
academic and research achievements are
internationally recognised!
WE SPEAK THE WORLD
LANGUAGES
Hong Kong has two official languages:
English and Chinese. For most universities
including CityU, the medium of
instruction is English.
THE GLOBAL ROLE WE PLAY
Hong Kong has the world’s freest
economy and is seen as the world’s 3rd
leading financial centre, after London and
New York.
A SAFE CITY TO LIVE AND STUDY
AT
A United Nations survey shows that of
33 countries and main cities worldwide,
Hong Kong had the lowest victimisation
rate for common crimes and the highest
level of satisfaction with police efforts to
control crime.
“NI HAO!” WELCOME TO THE
DOORSTEP OF CHINA
Hong Kong maintains close ties with the
rest of China. It takes just one hour to
travel to the closest mainland city by
train. As the gateway to China, Hong
Kong is also one of the world’s largest
recipients of foreign direct investment.
EAST × WEST
Hong Kong was a British colony until
1997 when it returned to China. Explore
our food, festivals and architecture,
which integrate the East and West in
perfect harmony... and experience how
history has blended to create the vibrant,
multicultural city of today.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Some 580,000 expatriates work and live
NIGHT MARKET
in Hong Kong, enjoying the freedoms of
speech, religion, human rights and the
protection of law... just like the rest of
the city’s residents.
WHAT’S NEXT?
All non-local students can enjoy one
year of visa-free stay after graduation
from degree studies in Hong Kong. Many
choose to embark on a career with one
of the 3,700 regional headquarters and
offices of multinational corporations, or THE HONG KONG STANDARD
to pursue further studies here in CHARTERED MARATHON
Hong Kong.

VICTORIA HARBOUR
STUDYING
CITYU
Colleges and Schools
Hong Kong is one of the world
cosmopolitans in the Asia-Pacific
region. The College of Business has
longstanding relationships with partner
on the mainland and in Hong Kong’s
business circles, which ensure the city
maintains its competitive edge. The
college is one of the few premier business
schools in the Greater China region to be
triple accredited, having been recognized
by AMBA, AACSB international and
EQUIS.
The University is committed to
conducting social science research that
addresses critical social issues. The
research projects conducted by the
College of Liberal Arts and Social
Sciences cover a wide range of topics
including school bullying, idol worship
among young people and positive
ageing. The humanities expand our
understanding of human conditions and
the development of human values.
CityU has won international acclaim in
many areas of science and engineering.
The University’s largest college - the
College of Science and Engineering
- is ranked number one in Hong
Offering over 50
undergraduate
programmes across 6
colleges and schools,
CityU provides our
student the flexibility
and choice to choose
from majors and minors
in different disciplines.
Kong for published research papers.
The establishment of the State Key
Laboratory of Millimeter Waves and
State Key Laboratory in Marine Pollutions
is further proof of the research strengths
of the University.
Hong Kong has long been regarded
as one of the most influential and
productive creative media environments
in the world. CityU’s School of Creative
Media plays a central role in providing
the talent that forges this well-earned
reputation. The jewel in the crown of
creative media education at CityU is the
state-of-the-art Run Run Show Creative
Media Centre designed by renowned
architect Daniel Libeskind. This striking
landmark is a focal point for the
development of creative media in Asia.
The recently established School of
Energy and Environment is the first in
Hong Kong and one of the few in the
region to lead teaching and research
tackling two of the most pressing issues
of our time. The school is committed
to improving environmental quality
and support sustainable development
in Greater China and the Asia-Pacific
region. Its Biofuel Research Centre,
also the first of its kind in Hong Kong,
addresses the rising global demand for law scholarship, with an emphasis on
sustainable fuels. Chinese law. The ground-breaking
Hong Kong Centre for Maritime and
The School of Law aspires to be an
Transportation Law aims to nurture
internationally renowned centre for
maritime and transportation legal
research and the teaching of law. The
professionals in support of Hong Kong’s
school distinguishes itself with its strong
continued development as a maritime
commitment to common law scholarship
service centre.
and to comparative and international

The Four-Year Curriculum

The new curriculum allows students to gain in-depth knowledge through major
studies, and diversify their learning with Gateway Education (GE) courses, electives
and optional minors. The curriculum structure is as follows:

Component First-Year Entrants Advanced Standing I

Entrants
Gateway English 6 credits 6 credits
Education Chinese Civilisation – History 3 credits 3 credits
and Philosophy
Arts and Humanities; Study of 21 credits 12 credits
Societies, Social and Business
Organisations; Science and
Technology
Major + College Requirement (see notes) ≤72 credits ≤72 credits
Minor (optional) 15-18 credits 15-18 credits
Free Electives Remainder to Remainder to
fulfill the credit fulfill the credit
requirement for requirement for
graduation, if graduation, if
necessary necessary
Minimum credit units for graduation 120 credits, 90 credits,
depending on major depending on major
Maximum credit units for graduation 144 credits 114 credits
Notes: 1. Students may be required to take additional language courses depending on the entry qualification in English / Chinese.
2. Major and college requirements should not exceed 72 credits. However, the college and school may set a higher limit to meet
professional accreditation requirements. 3. Students admitted with Advanced Standing will not be entitled to additional credit
transfer on the basis of their entry qualifications. Instead, students may apply for course exemption based on prior study. Credit
units are not earned for an exempted course.
Entrance Requirements
GENERAL ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to meet the
minimum General Entrance Requirements
for admission to bachelor’s degree study.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma
(IB Diploma) and General Certificate
of Education (GCE) are accepted for
direction admission. Other qualifications
and school-leaving qualifications
acceptable for university entry in your
home country are usually recognised.
For more information, please visit www.
cityu.edu.hk/admo
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
Applicants whose entrance qualifications
are obtained in a language other than
English will need an acceptable result
in an approved English language test
such as TOEFL (550 on the paper-based
test / 79 on the Internet-based test) or
IELTS (overall band score of 6). Other
qualifications may also be accepted as
proof of English language proficiency. For
details, please visit www.cityu.edu.hk/
admo

Financial Matters
Rough estimate of the yearly cost of studying @ CityU

Expenses Amount per academic year

Tuition fee* US$15,420
Living costs (meals, transport, US$3,850-6,400
laundry, and education expenses
for books, stationery, etc.)

On-campus accommodation US$1,240

(double occupancy for 10 months)*

Total cost per academic year US$20,570-23,070

* Subject to annual review
3 categories of Entrance Scholarships
are available for undergraduate
international students. There is no
need to apply for these scholarships as
the appropriate category is awarded
based on merit.
•T
 op scholarship of HKD160,000
(~USD20,560) covering annual tuition
fee, on-campus accommodation and
daily expenses
• F ull Tuition Scholarship covering
annual tuition fee (~USD15,420); and
• Half Tuition Scholarship covering half
annual tuition fee (~USD7,710)
Student Development Services provides
campus-wide programmes that
strengthen the University’s pursuit of
whole-person education. Scholarships are
awarded to students with outstanding
performance in their academic pursuits
and personal development. Experienced
counsellors provide personal counselling
to students on adjustment to university
life, interpersonal relationships, personal
growth, and emotional and mental
health.
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/sds
The City-Youth Empowerment Project
provides opportunities for students to
engage in the local community through
voluntary service and community
immersion activities.
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/youeprj
Self-Access Centre with language
learning advisors, student helpers and
a wide variety of language learning
materials and equipment.
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/elc
The Run Run Shaw Library provides easy
access to and delivery of information
resources to all students. The Library’s
collection includes more than 955,500
volumes of print books, over 2 million
volumes of electronic books, around
202,900 volumes of bound periodicals
and around 2,690 print serials titles. The
Library also maintains an expanding
number of electronic databases,
e-journals and media resources.
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/lib

To give students a head start in their

career development, the Career and
Internship Office provides comprehensive
services related to local and overseas
internship opportunities, as well as
regular workshops, seminars and advice
on employability enhancement, career
planning and job search.
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/caio

The English Language Centre offers

activities and resources for students who
want to develop their language skills
and improve their English. Facilities and
resources include a Language Lounge,
LIFE
To make a good way for student to
develop networks and enrich university
experience, CityU offers a wide range
of activities organised by societies and

@CITYU
associations under CityU’s Students
Union.

Our Students financial centers worldwide. (Xenia Vives

“I decided to come to CityU all the way
from New Delhi, India and it was a big
change for me. The place, culture, people
everything surprised me when I first
landed in Hong Kong. Studying at CityU
and living alone all by myself has given
me a lot of self confidence and made me
very independent. Living in this megacity
has been phenomenal as I have been
able to network with people from all
over the world which would have not
happened if I were studying in India.
Hong Kong has made me a very global
citizen and I am proud that I chose to
come to CityU. (Arnav Ghosh from
India)”
Cano from Spain)”
“I could hardly forget the experience that
we had our hot-pot dinner together with
local friends and two exchange students
from America and the Netherlands.
They felt amazed of Chinese hot-pot and
fell for it immediately. (Chuah Zhi Xue
from Malaysia)”
Accommodation
• Close to the campus, accessible within
walking distance
• 24-hour security and supervision

“I decided I would pursue my bachelor’s • Single or double furnished room with

degree abroad, and it didn’t take me a electricity, shared bathroom and toilet
long time to choose Hong Kong as my • Self-help laundry facilities
destination. I felt that this experience
• Computer room, music room and
would certainly help me evolve as a
common room
person as well as in my future career.
Hong Kong felt like the perfect city •A
 dvice will be given to student who is
to me, as it would allow me to be in looking for private housing
a Chinese environment (completely
different from Europe and the US!) while
being in one of the most important
Resources
GET INVOLVED
CityU has more than 60 student
associations and societies under the
umbrella of the City University of Hong
Kong Students’ Union for students
to meet and mingle, and share their
interests.
Website: www.cityusu.net
WORK HARD, PLAY HARD
The Hu Fa Kuang Sports Centre offers
excellent indoor and outdoor facilities.
An off-campus Joint Sports Centre at
Renfrew Road also provides a variety of
quality outdoor sports facilities.
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/home/
service/pes
GET CONNECTED
Wi-Fi is available in most campus
buildings and the ground area of the
Student Residence. Express Terminals
are available for free student use in
the Academic Building and Computer
Services Centre. Free internet access is
also provided in every student’s room at
the Student Residence.
GREEN AND HEALTHY CAMPUS
Providing a safe, green and healthy
learning environment for students
is paramount at CityU. To promote
health and work-life balance, on-
campus clinic services, mental health
workshops, medical talks, health and
fitness assessments, and fitness classes
are offered throughout the year. Seven
main catering facilities offer a variety of
meal options for students on campus.
An abundance of restaurants are also
available in the nearby Festival Walk
shopping mall.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Mainland and External Affairs Office
(General Enquiries)
Phone: (852) 3442 7373
Fax: (852) 3442 0299
Email: overseas@cityu.edu.hk
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/international