The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a comprehensive research university with eight Faculties — Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science and Social Science. The University was established in 1963 with a mission to 'combine tradition with modernity; and to bring together China and the West'.
We distinguish ourselves among local universities by virtue of our rich Chinese cultural heritage, a bilingual and multicultural tradition, and a unique college system. Our faculty and students hail from the world over, and we maintain close ties with important seats of learning both in mainland China and overseas. The quality of our research and teaching enjoys recognition worldwide.
Since its inception, the University has adopted bilingualism and biculturalism as the basis of its teaching, giving equal emphasis to both Chinese and English, Eastern and Western cultures. The majority of the teaching staff are bilingual (Chinese and English) and have studied and/or taught in major universities all over the world. The University is international in outlook and enjoys close association with many universities, foundations and organizations abroad.
The University first introduced programmes at the postgraduate level with the establishment of the School of Education in 1965. In the following year, the Graduate School was formally founded to undertake research training of postgraduate studies in five Master’s degree programmes in Chinese Language and Literature, Business Administration, Geography, History and Philosophy. Since then, the Graduate School has been developing both horizontally and vertically by advancing into the realm of doctoral education. The first doctoral programme was launched in 1980. By 2009, 34,908 graduates had been conferred with higher degrees. In the academic year 2009-10, the School offers through 61 graduate divisions a total of more than 250 (7 overseas) programmes leading to higher degrees, postgraduate diploma and certificates.
As a top university in Hong Kong and Asia, CUHK aims to nurture students with both specialized knowledge and wisdom for life. The education experience here is distinguished by a flexible credit unit system,a college system, bilingualism and multiculturalism. There are general education courses to broaden students’ perspectives and develop in them the ability to face the challenges of contemporary society. Our eight Faculties offer a wide array of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
