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.