The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is one of the leading universities in Hong Kong and Asia, founded in 1963 and among the world's top 40. CUHK is strong in biomedicine, IT, linguistics and business, and is unique for its Oxford- and Cambridge-style collegiate system.

Instruction in English, an expansive green campus and an international research environment make CUHK one of the best choices in the region.

CUHK - among the world's top 40:

• #36 in the world - QS World University Rankings
• An Oxbridge-style collegiate system
• Strong in biomedicine, IT and linguistics

CUHK's expansive green campus is one of Hong Kong's largest, with colleges, research centers and residences.

CUHK is strong across a wide range of fields:

• Biomedicine & Medicine
• Computer Science & IT
• Linguistics & Translation
• Business
• Social Sciences

Admission is based on your diploma and IELTS/TOEFL. Competition is high.

The standard admission route to The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) for international students looks like this:

1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — biomedicine, IT, linguistics and business — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
2. Language certificate. Entirely in English - the standard for higher education in Hong Kong.
3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, a student visa or residence permit for Hong Kong is arranged. We handle this stage end to end.

After 11 years of school. Yes, certificates are accepted directly. The real filter is competition: strong grades and IELTS 6.0-6.5.

• Passport
• School certificate and transcript
• IELTS/TOEFL certificate
• Motivation essay
• Recommendation letters

Exact requirements depend on the program - we'll help you prepare.

Tuition applies; we calculate the final tuition, available scholarship or discount, and living budget during the free consultation.

Country benchmark for Hong Kong. Hong Kong is an expensive destination, especially housing, but gives access to top universities. Scholarships are available.

When planning the budget, add housing, insurance, visa fees and flights on top of tuition; we map the full route before the application.

CUHK has one of Hong Kong's greenest campuses, with residential colleges.

Once there, you will sort out registration, a bank account and a travel pass — we guide you through these steps after enrollment.

After graduation. World-ranked universities plus the IANG scheme - the right to stay and work in Asia's financial center.

The strong fields of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) are biomedicine, IT, linguistics and business. As at most universities in Hong Kong, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.

An alternative track is further study: a bachelor’s degree earned in Hong Kong opens master’s programs worldwide, and a master’s strengthens your position on the job market.