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City University of Hong Kong

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Overview

Founded in 1984, the City University of Hong Kong is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Hong Kong (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong SAR, City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational HK higher education institution. City University of Hong Kong (CityU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 40-year-old HK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this HK higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CityU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

City University of Hong Kong's Control Typepublic

Entity

City University of Hong Kong's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

City University of Hong Kong' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

City University of Hong Kong's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) 香港城市大學
Acronym CityU
Founded 1984
Motto Officium et Civitas
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official City University of Hong Kong general video presentation.

University Location

Address 83, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon
Hong Kong

Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
City University of Hong Kong Phone Number +852 3442 9317
City University of Hong Kong Fax Number +852 3442 0337

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following City University of Hong Kong's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify City University of Hong Kong's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Click here to explore a list of or, if not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This City University of Hong Kong's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at City University of Hong Kong.

City University of Hong Kong: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic City University of Hong Kong's admission information.

City University of Hong Kong's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


City University of Hong Kong's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has City University of Hong Kong a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

City University of Hong Kong's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


City University of Hong Kong's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

City University of Hong Kong has more than 5600 international students.

City University of Hong Kong's Admission Office Admission Office

83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon
Hong Kong
3442 9094


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for City University of Hong Kong.

City University of Hong Kong's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

City University of Hong Kong has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


City University of Hong Kong's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


City University of Hong Kong's Control Type Control Type

City University of Hong Kong is a public higher education institution.


City University of Hong Kong's Entity Type Entity Type

City University of Hong Kong is a non-profit higher education institution.


City University of Hong Kong's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


City University of Hong Kong's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

City University of Hong Kong does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of City University of Hong Kong's main facilities:


City University of Hong Kong's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit City University of Hong Kong's Library


City University of Hong Kong's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


City University of Hong Kong's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of City University of Hong Kong's main services:


City University of Hong Kong's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

City University of Hong Kong's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

City University of Hong Kong's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


City University of Hong Kong's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

City University of Hong Kong's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


City University of Hong Kong's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

City University of Hong Kong is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Education Bureau of Hong Kong SAR

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1984


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important City University of Hong Kong's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
  • The Association of MBAs (AMBA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important City University of Hong Kong's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the City University of Hong Kong 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some City University of Hong Kong's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

City University of Hong Kong's Facebook page City University of Hong Kong's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

City University of Hong Kong's X (formerly Twitter) page City University of Hong Kong's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

City University of Hong Kong's YouTube channel City University of Hong Kong's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

City University of Hong Kong's Instagram page City University of Hong Kong's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

City University of Hong Kong's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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