Since CityUHK’s establishment as a university in 1994, it has benefited from a diverse range of factors which have contributed to its success as one of the world’s most dynamic young universities. These factors include nurturing excellent graduates and conducting research which directly benefits society.
The quality of our research and teaching, as well as the employability of our graduates and the strengths of our various specialised areas, position us strongly in a number of international surveys.
As a visionary hub for professional education and problem-driven research, CityUHK has a mission to respond to societal and technological changes. Hong Kong’s first and only veterinary college, which CityUHK established in collaboration with Cornell University in the United States, pioneers excellence in veterinary education and research. Added to this, the first School of Data Science in Hong Kong meets the growing demand for data scientists and engineers for the data-driven economy of the future.
Led by internationally renowned academics and supported by first-rate facilities, CityUHK aims to generate new knowledge and create innovative products and solutions that address pressing global problems and improve people’s quality of life.
To maintain our leading position and strive for global leadership, CityUHK established the Academy of Innovation. Our goal is to build an international ecosystem which cultivates young entrepreneurs, incubates deep-tech start-ups, and fosters university-industry collaboration. The Academy offers a range of cutting-edge academic programmes at the PhD, Master of Science, and undergraduate levels, with a particular focus on deep-tech venture creation. They are designed to accommodate diverse educational levels and professional needs and will be developed in collaboration with our colleges, departments, the School of Graduate Studies, and relevant administrative offices.
Also, the Institute of Digital Medicine, a groundbreaking initiative that pioneers the convergence of healthcare and digital innovation, was established in 2024. Through strategic partnerships with leading academic, clinical, and industry collaborators worldwide, the Institute harnesses the power of engineering, data science, and life science to develop transformative digital health solutions. Our commitment to driving innovation and addressing global challenges is embodied in the Institute’s research advancements, technology transfer, and commercialisation efforts.
Our Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study adds an impressive intellectual dimension to campus activities, marking a new phase in the promotion of innovative research in strategic areas by world-leading scholars, Nobel laureates, and academicians.
Research is further enhanced by the expertise gathered at our various research centres. CityUHK is home to two State Key Laboratories: one for Terahertz and Millimeter Waves and one for Marine Pollution. Also, we have the Chinese National Engineering Research Center: the Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center. These esteemed facilities provide a rich environment for the development of our research projects.
Our education philosophy encourages each student to make an original discovery with support through state-of-the-art technology, funding, and learning spaces. Our unique curriculum immerses young people in the processes that lie behind every discovery and innovation, producing the critical skills needed for today’s globalised job market.
Our burgeoning global presence has stimulated a drive towards internationalisation. Thousands of CityUHK students embark on overseas exchanges every year. To foster a deeper understanding of the world’s diverse cultures and environments, we aspire to enable 65% of our students to participate in an overseas exchange. Thanks to the generous support of our community and donations, we are steadily approaching this target.
In April 2024, CityUHK established CityUHK (Dongguan) with the approval of the Ministry of Education, and classes are scheduled to begin in September 2024. This milestone strengthens our position in innovative education and talent development and fosters higher education cooperation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. CityUHK (Dongguan) will be situated in the Songshan Lake High-Tech Industrial Development Zone (Science City), serving as a vital hub for industry-academia-research collaboration. CityUHK (Dongguan) will adhere to CityUHK’s educational philosophy, nurturing innovative talents and offering undergraduate and Master’s programmes in various fields.
Our momentum looks set to continue as we expand our campus, creating more space for research laboratories and collaborative learning opportunities. This expansion will transform CityUHK into an exciting hub for studying and conducting research.
