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Study In Hong Kong
Hong Kong, or simply H.K, is located on China’s south coast and is enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea. Hong Kong is renowned worldwide for its jungle of glass and stones and deep natural harbor. With a landmass
of 1,104 square kilometers (426 sq. mi) on which 7 million people stay, Hong Kong is the world’s most densely populated city.
Interesting facts:
The name ‘Hong Kong’ is Cantonese for ‘fragrance harbor’.
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- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and several other smaller islands.
- The Hong Kong’s Peak Tram became the first rail tram in Asia in 1888. About 11,000 people ride the tram every day translating into 4 million people annually.
- The main languages (official) spoken in Hong Kong are Chinese Cantonese and English.
- Unlike what many people think, about three-quarters of Hong Kong’s landmass is rural. It consists of 24 parks, woodlands, reservoirs, hills and a coastline. These beautiful parks are easily accessible from the city.
- Hong Kong is one of the richest cities in the world. It has more Rolls Royce’s per person than any other city in the world.
- Did you know that the father of fiber optics, the glass cables that have so significantly changed how we communicate is called Professor Charles Kao from Hong Kong? The professor is also a winner of the Physics Nobel Prize in 2009.
- HK has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world. A skyscraper is any building with more than 14 stories. It has twice as many as its nearest rival – the New York City.
- Since the Opium War of 1842 to July 1st, 1997, Hong Kong was under British Rule. Today, it is a special administrative region of China.
Why Study in Hong Kong
- A Fun and Dynamic City
Did you know that 70% of Hong Kong is actually national parkland? Efficient public transit makes it easy to travel to spectacular spots for outdoor activities on the mainland and on some of the many outlying islands. Want to escape city life for a few days? Go cycling, sit on a beach, or head up a mountain.
- World-Class Education
All of Hong Kong’s 13 universities are internationally recognized, and five are ranked in the Top 100 worldwide (QS Rankings 2019). Hong Kong’s university degrees include Bachelor’s degrees and postgraduate degrees, with both research-based programs and post-grad courses. Universities in Hong Kong are often world-leading in technical and engineering subjects.
Most university programs are taught in English, and English is widely spoken in and around the city.
- A Land of Opportunities
Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading international financial centres and, due to its proximity to China and other Asian markets, is a hub for corporations and start-ups. Seventy of the world’s largest banks have a base in Hong Kong. Studying in Hong Kong can help you develop a social and professional network that can help you kickstart your career.
- Scholarship Opportunities
There are a number of scholarships and awards offered by the Government, post-secondary institutions and other public or private organizations to international students to help finance their studies in Hong Kong.
- Learn Cantonese, or even Mandarin
Cantonese is the local language of Hong Kong, but with many migrants from China also living, studying and working here, Mandarin (the most spoken language in the world) is also widely spoken. Speaking a second language looks great on your resume.
Quick Facts
Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, is a metropolitan area and special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China on the eastern Pearl River Delta of the South China Sea.
Sovereign state: People’s Republic of China
Regional language: Cantonese
New Territories lease: 9 June 1898
Official scripts: Traditional Chinese; English alphabet
Government: Devolved executive-led system within a socialist republic
The population 7.51
Population density: 6,930 people per square kilometre (as at mid-2019 )
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CityU University facts
Located in the heart of Hong Kong, CityU has a well-earned reputation as an innovative hub for research and professional education and for addressing global issues and empowering positive change.
#48 [QS] World University Rankings 2021
#1UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings 2019 in Asia-Pacific Region
#4[QS] “Top 50 under 50” in 2021
#90[QS] Graduate Employability Rankings 2020
Academics
By working closely across campus, our faculty and staff strengthen the development of our academic programmes and nurture an environment in which learning flourishes.
70%Percentage of International Faculty
35 Number of Countries/Regions that Our International Faculty are From
Research We identify solutions to critical global challenges by extending the frontiers of knowledge both within and beyond existing research paradigms. Our highly qualified academics are drawn from all over the world, bringing a wealth of research and professional experience to our programs. Our world-class labs and state-of-the-art teaching facilities, as well as our state key laboratories, a national engineering center, and a suite of institutional-level research centers, enable our researchers to maintain a positive trajectory. We also pioneer new forms of expression by bringing science and the arts together.
10 Faculty Members Named as Highly Cited Researchers for 2018 by Clarivate Analytics
#1 in HK Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents (2019)
#2 in HK Citations per Faculty in QS World University Ranking 2020
Student Life
Our students are exposed to a dynamic campus life where they explore their individual potential and collaborate with others in exciting new ventures. The global linkages that we have established offer our students the chance to study at prestigious institutions on excellent programmes with highly experienced faculty.
40 Countries for Internship
70 Nationalities of Students in Student Residence
80 Nationalities are Represented in the CityU Student Body
400 Exchange Partners in 45 Countries/Regions Around the World
What are the documents needed to be scanned of the applicant which needed to be ready before apply?
To apply with CityU, essentially, students are required to submit the following documents:
1) The latest and/or the last 2 years of their academic transcripts;
2) Higher school certificate/ diploma
3) Public exam results (eg. IB, SAT I, GCSE ASL) (if any)
4) Personal statement;
5) Proof of English Proficiency
6) If a student is applying for the School of Creative Media, they are also required to submit a portfolio
How much time process to get the approval or the university acceptance?
Normally 3-5 weeks after submission. CityU has application 2 application deadlines, the first deadline tends to be in Nov and the regular deadline will be in Jan on the following year. obviously, the deadline is best but the University still accepts rolling applications and the review process will be around 4-6 weeks.
English-language Requirements (for applicants holding non-local qualifications)
Applicants who obtained their entrance qualifications in a language other than English will need to have achieved an acceptable result in an approved English language test. The following qualifications are accepted as proof of English-language proficiency
TOEFL Minimum total score of 79 in the Internet-based test (Only accepts internet-based scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.)
IELTS Overall band score of 6.5 or above
SAT Minimum score of 590 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in new SAT
ACT Minimum score of 24 in both ACT English and ACT Reading (in one sitting)
GCE System One of the following :
Grade E or above in GCE AL/IAL or AS/IAS English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature
Grade C/Grade 4 or above in GCSE/GCEOL English/English Language or English Literature
Grade C/Grade 4 or above in IGCSE First Language English, English Language or English Literature
Grade B/Grade 5 or above in IGCSE English as a Second Language
Scholarship
The City University of Hong Kong is offering applications for the Entrance Scholarship Scheme for foreign students with excellent academic performance.
This is the merit base award open to supporting international students who are admitted or plan to admit to full-time government-funded bachelor’s degree programs in Hong kong.
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Application from all nationalities are welcome
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university
- Admissible Criteria: Applicants must be admitted to a full-time government-funded bachelor’s degree program
- Supporting Documents: Applicants should present the original certificates/official certification of your qualifications as stated in your application (e.g. official transcripts, award certificates, English test results and official certified English translations where applicable) for verification before starting your studies.
Benefits
The Award Scheme will offer three types of grants as the following
- Top Scholarships of HK$180,000 (approximately US$23,000), covering annual tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, and living expenses
- Full tuition grants, covering annual tuition fees (approximately US$18,000)
- Half tuition grants, covering half of the annual tuition fees (approximately US$9,000).
Note: Students are required to attain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.2 or above every year during the period of study for renewing the award.
- All non-local students admitted from underrepresented nationalities except Top Scholarship recipients will be eligible for the new grant.
- Awardees will be required to engage in a volunteer activity to enhance internationalization
Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship for Non-Local Students
CityU’s Student Development Services (SDS) is proud to offer the Student-Athletes Admission Scheme (SAAS) to non-local students athletes. The aim of the scheme is to provide opportunities for outstanding student athletes to study in CityU. Since the introduction of the scheme in 1997, more than 1,000 students with high sports performance standards have been admitted to the university’s degree programmes.
Through the provisions of scholarships, we hope to attract high performing international athletes to CityU and further enhance the performance of our sports teams.
Scholarship categories
- Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship for International / Continental Level (HK$160,000 per annum)
- Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship for Regional Level (HK$20,000 per annum)
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The College of Business has long-standing partnerships with the mainland and Hong Kong business community that reinforce Hong Kong’s competitive edge. The college is one of the premier business schools in the world, accredited by AACSB International and EQUIS.
- Department of Accountancy
- Department of Economics and Finance
- Department of Information Systems
- Department of Management
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Management Sciences
The scope of the College of Engineering encompasses transformational research and teaching areas as diverse as computer science; civil/electronic/biomedical/systems/mechanical engineering; materials science; and architecture and building technology.z
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Division of Building Science and Technology
- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is committed to conducting social science research that addresses critical social issues. Research projects cover a wide range of topics that expand our understanding of the human condition and the development of human values.
- Department of Asian and International Studies
- Department of Chinese and History
- Department of Media and Communication
- Department of English
- Chan Feng Men-ling Chan Shuk-lin Language Centre (LC)
- Department of Linguistics and Translation
- Department of Public Policy
- Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences
The innovative programs and world-class research offered at the College of Science maintain a meaningful impact on local, regional and global societies. Aligning closely with the strategic goals and developments of the University, the College creates new knowledge and pursues cutting-edge ideas at the frontiers of science study today.
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Physics
The Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, the first of its kind in Hong Kong, serves as a leading local and regional center of excellence in research and training. The College has launched the first 6-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine program in Asia designed to meet strenuous international accreditation standards.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences
- Department of Neuroscience
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Hong Kong is one of the most influential and productive creative media hubs in the world, and CityU’s School of Creative Media plays a central role in providing the talent that supports this well-earned reputation.
*School of Data Science (SDSC)
The School of Data Science is a strategic development of CityU to meet the demands of a data-driven economy in the future. It aims to become a world-class hub for excellence in this exciting new academic discipline.
**The School of Energy and Environment is one of the few in the region to lead teaching and research in two of the most pressing issues of our time — environmental quality and sustainable development in Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region.
*The School of Law aspires to be an internationally renowned centre for research and the teaching of law. The school is distinguished by its strong commitment to scholarship in common law, comparative law, and international law, with an emphasis on Chinese law
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