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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Hong Kong SAR China
44th in World University Rankings 2025
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About

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive university firmly rooted in research and community betterment. Since its establishment in 1963, CUHK has consistently upheld the highest standards of scholarly output and contributions to society.

As a leading global research university, CUHK is dedicated to fostering research that can transform lives worldwide. Our ground-breaking work spans critical areas, from revolutionising prenatal testing and cancer detection through liquid biopsy to advancing biotechnology in soybean cultivation. We're pioneers in molecular analysis for cancer and metabolic disease treatment, drug development for rare neurodegenerative diseases, and network coding theory, which has radicalised data transmission. Our expertise extends to artificial intelligence and robotics, driving meaningful change in biomedical and smart city technologies.

CUHK fosters a global vision that bridges both tradition and modernity as well as China and the West. As a civic university, CUHK is dedicated to serving the needs and promoting the well-being of the people of Hong Kong, mainland China, and the wider world. At CUHK, we spark passion, serving society to advance human progress, fostering greatness and social purpose for a better future.

Home to over 70 diverse nationalities, CUHK is proud to represent some of the world’s most promising students and professionals. The main campus overlooks the breath-taking Tolo Harbour and is the largest, greenest and most sustainably designed campus in Hong Kong. It houses an extensive range of learning facilities as well as cultural, sporting and social amenities that help cultivate an all-round campus experience.

Armed with a rich history and a forward-thinking mindset, CUHK continues to be a driving force in shaping a brighter future for all.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
53 F : 47 M (2)
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International student percentage
27% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
18.6 (1)
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Student total
18210 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025, (2) World University Rankings 2016

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Subjects Taught at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

See below for a range of subjects taught at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Life Sciences=77th

  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Law=45th

  • Law

Education19th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities92nd

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics=57th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health37th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science38th

  • Computer Science

Engineering=73rd

  • General Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences58th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology70th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences60th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics
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Downloads

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CUHK Undergraduate Admissions.pdf

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CUHK Postgraduate Studies 2025-2026.pdf

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Hong Kong PHD Fellowship Scheme at CUHK 2025–2026.pdf