Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Location: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China
History:
Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward-looking, comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. CUHK teachers and students hail from all corners of the world. It has over 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, of whom 3,000 come from regions outside Hong Kong. CUHK graduates are connected worldwide through an expansive alumni network.
As a top university in Hong Kong and Asia, CUHK aims to nurture students with both specialised knowledge and wisdom for life. The education experience here is distinguished by a flexible credit unit system, a college system, bilingualism and multiculturalism. There are general education courses to broaden students' perspectives and develop in them the ability to face the challenges of contemporary society.
Courses offered
CUHK's eight faculties offer a wide array of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
At CUHK, students can choose their major and minor subjects from a full range of disciplines, from traditional areas like history and philosophy, reputable programmes like translation and journalism, professional subjects such as law and medicine, and practical training in education and nursing.
Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
It is best to refer to the Undergraduate Admissions Handbook from the official website for the latest details on undergraduate admission requirements and procedures.
Graduate School applicants can submit applications online. Paper application forms are also obtainable at the Graduate School Office (Room G01, G/F., Academic Building No.1, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T.). Completed application forms and required support documents should be returned to the relevant divisions, as specified in the "Notes for Applicants" of the application form. All supporting documents, including transcripts from the universities attended by the applicants and confidential recommendations from two referees, must reach the relevant divisions before the application deadline (refer to the official website for the deadline applicable to your chosen programme).
Tentative cost of courses
The university's tuition fee for 2010-11 was HK$42,100 (For non-local students, the tuition fee for 2010-11 was HK$100,000). A caution fee of $450 had to be paid upon enrolment. This is refundable on withdrawal from the university, but is usually used as graduation fee. The hostel fee for 2010-11 was around $8,500, depending upon the type of hostel. The above fees, plus food, books, transportation, and pocket money should total between $86,000 and $144,000 per student per year. Refer to the official website for the latest information applicable.
For students admitted newly into the Graduate School, the tuition fee should be normally paid within two weeks from the date of the admission notification. For research postgraduate programmes, students who have to continue studies or submit their thesis after the Normative Study Period will be put on continuing status and will be required to pay tuition fees. Those who have completed all course requirements (including submission of thesis) but cannot pass the IT Proficiency Test within the Normative Study Period must pay the Late Examination Fee for IT Proficiency Test as well. The fee level is $500 per term. For taught postgraduate programmes, students who have to continue studies after the Normative Study Period will be given continuing status and will be required to pay tuition fees, unless otherwise specified by the programme concerned. Those who have completed all course requirements but cannot pass the IT Proficiency Test within the Normative Study Period have to pay the Late Examination Fee for IT Proficiency Test as well. The fee level is $500 per term.
Scholarships offered
For local undergraduate students in need of help to meet part of the cost of their university education, the HKSAR Government has made provisions to offer grants and loans under its Tertiary Student Finance Scheme -- Publicly-Funded Programs (TSFS) and Non-Means Tested Loan Scheme (NLS). To be eligible to apply for either of these schemes, students must take up an exclusively University Grants Committee-funded/ publicly funded place in a recognised programme and have the right of abode in Hong Kong or have resided or had their homes in Hong Kong continuously for three complete years before the commencement of the programme. These schemes do not cover students who are in Hong Kong on student visas.
The university and its constituent colleges also administer their own scholarships, bursaries, loans and student campus work schemes. Admission Scholarships are awarded to new students of outstanding academic merit. Other scholarships are primarily awarded to students who have completed at least one academic term at the university and been nominated by a faculty, school, department or other relevant units. Scholarships are awarded mainly on the basis of academic performance while outstanding achievements in extracurricular activities, community service, sport, the arts etc. may also be taken into consideration.
The university administers a number of scholarships and prizes for graduate applicants, which are awarded on the basis of academic performance. Nominations from faculties/ departments are normally needed for most of these scholarships/ prizes, whilst those for overseas studies are usually open for application. Further information on scholarships and prizes are available from the OAFA website (refer to the official website for the address).
Financial assistance/ scholarships for disabled students are available through various schemes supported by outside organisations. Disabled students may approach OAFA to discuss their needs and seek advice and assistance as necessary.
Postgraduate Studentships are available in most Graduate Divisions for full-time students registered for research degree programmes. Students awarded studentships will receive stipends in return for assisting in the teaching and research work of the Graduate Division. The provisional monthly stipend for Postgraduate Studentship was around $12,800-$13,400 for 2010-11.
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