City University of Hong Kong

Overview

The City University of Hong Kong is a public research institution offering courses in Science, Business, Liberal Arts, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Law, and Social Sciences. Situated in the urban city of Kowloon in Hong Kong, the institution is one of the world’s most dynamic and technologically-driven universities. It has a well-established reputation in producing successful graduates and developing research studies that greatly benefit the community.

The university integrates research teaching and research to further develop professional education and global excellence in research. It is home to the first-ever undergraduate program in Veterinary Medicine, making its mark as an institution that contributes significantly to animal welfare in the region and the entirety of Hong Kong.

Acknowledging the increased global demand for data engineers and scientists, the City University of Hong Kong is also the first to set up a School of Data Science to meet the rapid developments in the field of big data. In addition, the university supports its students by providing state-of-the-art technology, funding, and learning spaces.

As an innovative hub for research and education, several research centers devoted to addressing global issues by way of scientific discoveries and technological developments. The university serves as home to two key state laboratories, one for marine pollution and one for terahertz and millimeter waves. It also houses the National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center, a prestigious engineering research center.

Following the university’s strong drive towards internationalization, most students at the City University of Hong Kong are sent for overseas student exchange programs yearly. The university’s unique curriculum also immerses students in academic excellence and innovation, helping them develop the critical skills needed to compete in today’s highly globalized employment market.

The City University of Hong Kong also boasts a number of student and alumni achievements that are internationally recognized. These include a creative media graduate of the university who took part in the production of an animated film that won an Oscar award. A university alumnus was also involved with a research team that developed a highly modernized wheelchair that allows its users to easily get in and out of automobiles.

Committed to building excellence with its research and educational programs, the City University of Hong Kong offers a world-class standard of teaching quality. This makes the university the only institution in Hong Kong to win four teaching awards sponsored and recognized by the government.