City University of Hong Kong

Why Chose City University of Hong Kong?

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is a globally acclaimed public research university established in 1994 (originating as City Polytechnic in 1984) and located in Kowloon Tong. International in spirit, CityUHK has repeatedly been ranked as the most global university in the world by Times Higher Education, owing to its high percentage of international faculty and students, and proactive global research collaborations. CityUHK is a global research powerhouse: 28 faculty are among the world’s Highly Cited Researchers (2023), and over 180 staff rank in the top 2% of most cited scientists. In 2024, 19 subjects ranked in the global top 50 (ShanghaiRanking), with 4 more in QS 2025. The university also drives innovation through State Key Labs, national research centers, and its new Academy of Innovation supporting startups and entrepreneurship.

Equipped with award-winning architecture including the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre and green-certified academic buildings, world-class labs, and a growing Jockey Club One Health Tower, CityUHK delivers an inspiring high-tech urban learning environment.

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Accreditations

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accredited
  • European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) Accredited
  • Association of Master of Business Administration (AMBA) Accredited
  • Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Accredited
  • Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Accredited (Programme)
  • Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) Accredited (Programme)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Accredited
  • Association of International Accountants (AIA) Accredited
  • Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) Accredited
  • Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public
  • Accountants (HKICPA) Accredited
  • Royal Statistical Society (RSS) Accredited (Programme)

Rankings

  • ARWU ShanghaiRanking 2025: Top 100
  • ARWU ShanghaiRanking – Best University in Hong Kong Ranking 2025: 2
  • US News & World Report – Best Global Universities Ranking 2025: 54
  • Times Higher Education – Most International Universities in the World Rankings 2024 & 2025:1
  • Times Higher Education – Young University Ranking 2024: 4
  • Times Higher Education – Asia University Ranking 2025: 16
  • Times Higher Education - World University Ranking 2025: 78
  • QS Asia University Ranking 2025: 10
  • QS World University Ranking 2025: 62

Degree Programmes

Degrees

Diplomas
Bachelors
Masters
PhDs

Fields of study

Business & Management

  • Accountancy
  • Business Decision Analytics
  • Business Economics
  • Computational Finance
  • Finance
  • Financial Technology
  • Global Business
  • Global Business Systems
  • Global Operations Management
  • Information Management
  • Management
  • o Marketing

Communications & Media

  • Digital Television & Broadcasting
  • Media & Communication

Design & Planning

Architectural Studies

Creative Media (Animation, VFX)

Engineering & Technology

  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Science
  • Data & Systems Engineering
  • FinTech

Health & Natural Sciences

  • Biomedical Science
  • Environmental Science & Management

Law & Social Sciences

Crime Science

Criminology

International Relations & Global Affairs

Law

Public Affairs & Managemento Public Policy

Psychology

Social Work

Sociology

Summer Programmes

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