Bachelor's

Economics

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    230,000CNY
  • Start date
    Oct
  • QS Ranking
    #18

Program overview

What The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) says about their program:

Economics is an undergraduate programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). The official programme page describes the programme focus, academic context and potential study or career directions. Students should consult the university page for current curriculum, admission requirements and application deadlines.

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Admission requirements

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Required grades

to see how attainable this program is.

  • A levels

    EEE

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

    30

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

How to apply

Scholarships at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

  • CUHK Admission Scholarships for Undergraduates

    Official page

    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)

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