Overview: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) was established in 2014 as a joint venture between The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Shenzhen University. Located in Shenzhen, China’s innovation hub, the university is a research-intensive public institution designed to deliver high-caliber teaching and inquiry. Home to over 9,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and staffed by more than 400 faculty members, CUHK-Shenzhen spans a modern main campus in the city’s Longgang District. The university’s foundation was conceived as part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong cooperation framework, aiming to cultivate globally competitive graduates in southern China.
CUHK-Shenzhen is distinguished by strengths in science, engineering, business, humanities, and life sciences, with signature programs in data science, robotics, and biomedical engineering. The university adopts a collegiate system and a unique bilingual educational model, blending Chinese and Western pedagogical traditions. Interdisciplinary curricula foster critical thinking and innovation, while problem-based learning is strongly emphasized. CUHK-Shenzhen is recognized in global rankings: it is included in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings and boasts active collaborations with over 120 leading universities worldwide through joint degree programs and research consortia. Achievements include national-level research grants and the establishment of the Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society (AIRS).
Student life at CUHK-Shenzhen is vibrant, with over 90 student clubs ranging from academic societies to arts and sports groups. The university hosts regular cultural festivals, lectures by global thought leaders, and robust peer support networks. The student community is notably diverse, attracting international and Mainland Chinese students from over 30 countries. On-campus accommodation is available for all undergraduates, and facilities include state-of-the-art sports complexes, music studios, and creative arts spaces. Comprehensive support services, including counseling and mentorship, foster an inclusive and nurturing environment conducive to personal and academic growth.
Guided by the motto “Through learning and temperance to virtue,” CUHK-Shenzhen is committed to nurturing innovative, socially responsible global citizens. The university upholds values of academic excellence, sustainability, inclusivity, and cross-cultural dialogue, aiming to drive positive transformation in China and beyond through knowledge creation and dissemination.
