Study abroad at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Learn more about studying at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Type
    Private
  • Total programs
    78
  • QS Ranking
    #18

Study abroad at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

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Why study at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Location

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

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Scholarships at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

  • CUHK Admission Scholarships for Undergraduates

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers admission scholarships to outstanding new local and non-local undergraduate students based on academic or non-academic performance. Awards range from HK$5,000 to full tuition coverage and some include an allowance of up to HK$66,000 per year. Many awards are renewable for the normative study period subject to satisfactory academic progress. Students are automatically considered without a separate application.

  • CUHK Exchange Scholarships Awarded on Admission

    Official page

    Exceptionally outstanding new undergraduate students may receive a CUHK University Exchange Scholarship in addition to an admission scholarship. The award ranges from HK$10,000 to HK$80,000 and is awarded on admission.

  • CUHK Scholarships Based on Non-Academic Areas

    Official page

    CUHK may award one-off scholarships ranging from HK$50,000 to HK$214,000 to non-local undergraduate students who excel in non-academic areas such as sports music art science and technology.

  • CUHK Vice-Chancellors Scholarships for Excellence

    Official page

    CUHK awards eight non-renewable scholarships of HK$50,000 each to distinguished new students admitted to any full-time undergraduate programme, regardless of admission channel or residency.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

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What is the cost of living near The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)?

Category Cost  (in Chinese Yuan)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre¥17,612
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre¥13,370
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)¥1,764
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)¥168
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)¥116
Monthly public transport pass¥575
Monthly grocery basket¥3,525
Books and study supplies (monthly)¥833
Coffee shop drink¥39
Cinema or cultural event ticket¥108
Gym membership¥657

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced), hkuni.hk (Editorial estimate) and oalglobal.cuhk.edu.hk (University published).

Visa requirements for The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

China student visa requirements

Life at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

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