The 134-hectare (33-acre) Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) campus is Hong Kong's largest university campus and offers an inspiring and ever-changing view of Tolo Habor and the hills beyond. The campus is a splendid mixture of Chinese and Western architectural styles, and greenery is nicely carved out of rocks on three plateaus.
CUHK has its origins in three post-secondary colleges: New Asia College (founded in 1949), Chung Chi College (founded in 1956), and the United College of Hong Kong (founded in 1956). The fourth college, Shaw College, was founded in 1988. The colleges provide scholastic and cultural activities to complement academic learning. The college system is unique amongst institutions of higher learning in Hong Kong.
Since its establishment, CUHK has adopted bilingualism and biculturalism in its curriculum for the benefit of local and international students and scholars. Courses are taught in Chinese and English, and in some cased in both languages. This learning environment is ideal for those who are interested in studying in a Chinese context but are unfamiliar with the language.
International Asian Studies Programme
In keeping with CUHK's distinctive educational mission of promoting cultural exchange between East and West, an International Asian Studies Programme (IASP) was launched at CUHK in 1977 with the support of the Yale-China Association. The IASP provides students with an opportunity to study, conduct research, and live in a metropolitan Chinese city infused with western and eastern cultures.
During your studies at CUHK, students are affiliated with the IASP. The IASP academic program includes:
At present, there are seven faculties: The Faculties of Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Medicine, Science and Social Science encompassing 53 full-time undergraduate programs.
An orientation will prepare you for your stay and study at CUHK. It covers information on the curriculum, student life at CUHK, Chinese culture, Hong Kong society, and support services provided by staff in the Office of Academic. The orientation is also an excellent opportunity for students to get acquainted with other foreign students. The orientation includes:
Approximately 40% of CUHK's undergraduate students live on campus. There are altogether 17 undergraduate dormitories that constitute the four Colleges and six Postgraduate Halls. Marist students will live in on-campus dormitories during their studies at CUHK.
Double or triple occupancy rooms are available, which Marist students will share with local students who have expressed interest in sharing a room with a foreign roommate. This will enhance cultural exchange and immersion into local student life.
Amenities in the student dormitories include:
