The Chinese University of Hong Kong

About

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive research university renowned for its strong emphasis on a bilingual and bicultural education, excelling particularly in the humanities, social sciences, business, engineering, and medicine. It offers a vibrant international student experience with a wide array of English-taught programs across all faculties, supported by a dedicated Office of Academic Links that facilitates exchange programs, summer schools, and global learning initiatives. International students benefit from extensive support services and a diverse campus community. A distinctive characteristic is its unique collegiate system, which provides a close-knit, supportive environment within a large university setting.

Background

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a public research university in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is traditionally considered one of Hong Kong's "Big 3" universities, alongside The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) due to their long history, strong academic programs, and high global standing. Established in 1963 as a federation of three colleges – Chung Chi College, New Asia College, and United College, it is Hong Kong's second-oldest university, with the first being the University of Hong Kong. Predecessors of the university included St. John's University, Lingnan University and Yenching University, alongside 10 other Christian universities in China. The university is organised into nine constituent colleges and eight academic faculties, and remains the only collegiate university in Hong Kong. The university operates in both English and Chinese. CUHK's affiliated faculty members and researchers include one Nobel Prize laureate and one Dan David Prize winner. It is the only university in Hong Kong...

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