Application for Admission (2012 Entry)

Late Application

All applications submitted by the regular application deadline of 16 January 2012 will receive first consideration. Late applications from exceptionally outstanding candidates may be accepted subject to availability of places.

 

Studying abroad expands your view of the world, introduces you to fresh ways of thinking and sharpens your career edge.

Enrol as an international student at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and you will enjoy a wide and flexible choice of undergraduate programmes taught in English − plus the advantages of a varied and stimulating cultural environment.

The degree qualifications we offer are internationally-recognised and we enjoy a strong reputation worldwide for excellence in teaching and research. Cultural diversity is the cornerstone on which our University was built and it remains a key to our success.

The programme for international students is managed by a dedicated team, who will work with you and your faculty to help shape the study programme that will best nurture your academic growth, enhance your career prospects, and support your exploration of new cultures and surroundings.

In the years you spend with us, you will benefit from the following features and resources:

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A prestigious, publicly-funded university that is rigorously evaluated and independently assessed on a continuing basis

 

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Regionally and globally acclaimed programmes taught by local and overseas faculty of international standing

 

A flexible undergraduate programme of studies based on the credit unit system, with over 50 major disciplines for you to choose from, plus a strong offering in general education

 

On-campus hostel accommodation with modern facilities including broadband connectivity

 

A culturally-diverse student body (including 13,000 undergraduates) from more than 45 countries including Mainland China

 

A superbly scenic campus with an active social, extra-curricular and sporting life

 

Tuition fees fixed at HK$100,000* for 2011-12 with reasonable cost of living − Hostel fees: around HK$9,018*, other expenses: around HK$35,000* per academic year

 

Scholarship schemes for non-local students with outstanding academic record and demonstrable financial need

 

International students holding a valid student visa are entitled to local rates for public health services and are exempt from surgical and hospital insurance during their study in Hong Kong

 

Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world. Its low crime-rate makes it a particularly attractive option for young people living abroad for the first time.

 

Non-local full-time students may take up internship and part time on campus work as well as summer job subject to certain conditions

 

Opportunities to learn Putonghua courses at Yale-China Chinese Language Centre (CLC)

 

* 7.80 Hong Kong Dollars (HK$) = 1.00 United States Dollar (US$)