INTRODUCTION The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a bilingual (Chinese and English) and multicultural institution of higher learning founded in 1963. As a first-class comprehensive research university with both a local and an international outlook, we aim at cultivating higher degree graduates to serve the increasingly sophisticated needs of the society and making contributions to the pool of human knowledge through top quality research. Our current enrolment of postgraduate students exceeds 12,600 and includes a substantial portion of non-local students from around the world. The University s stunning campus commands panoramic views of the Tolo Harbour and the mountain ranges nearby. With a size of 137.3 hectare it is the largest university campus in Hong Kong. Nestled in the mountains greenery our University buildings feature an innovative mix of Chinese and Western architectural styles. POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT CUHK In response to academic and societal needs, the CUHK Graduate School offers postgraduate degree, postgraduate diploma, and postgraduate certificate programmes in a broad range of academic subject areas. To accommodate the diverse needs of students, these programmes operate with different periods and modes of study. At the same time, CUHK holds fast to the fundamental goal of aiming for excellence in our intellectual pursuits. We strive to achieve high programme quality through our distinguished and international faculty and experienced administrative staff.
The following taught postgraduate programmes are offered in the academic year 2017-18: ACADEMIC PROGRAMME STUDY MODE & DURATION FACULTY OF ARTS MA in Anthropology FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Chinese Language and Literature --- PT 2 years MA in Cultural Management FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Intercultural Studies FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Visual Cultural Studies FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in English (Applied English Linguistics) FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in English (Literary Studies) FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Fine Arts --- PT 2 years MA in Comparative and Public History FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Japanese Studies --- PT 2 years MA in Linguistics FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Chinese Linguistics and Language Acquisition FT 1 year --- MA in Music FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Philosophy --- PT 2 years MA in Religious Studies FT 1 year; PT 2 years Master of Divinity FT 2 or 3 years --- MA in Christian Studies FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Theological Studies FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Translation FT 1 year; PT 2 years FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Master of Accountancy FT 1 year; PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy --- PT 1 year Executive Master of Professional Accountancy --- PT 2 years (offered in Shanghai) Executive MBA --- PT 2 years MBA FT 2 years --- MBA (Evening Mode) --- PT 25 months MBA (Weekend Mode) --- PT 25 months MBA in Finance (offered in Beijing) --- PT 2 years MBA in Finance (offered in Shenzhen) MSc in Finance FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Business Analytics FT 1 year --- MSc in Information and Technology Management FT 1 year; PT 1.5 years MSc in Management of Real Estate and Hospitality Assets FT 1 year --- MSc in Marketing FT 1 year --- JD/MBA Double Degree Programme FT 36 months; PT 60 months FACULTY OF EDUCATION Doctor of Education FT 3 years; PT 4 years Master of Education FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Chinese Language Education --- PT 2 years MA in Early Childhood Education FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in English Language Teaching --- PT 2 years MA in School Guidance and Counselling --- PT 2 years MA in School Improvement and Leadership --- PT 2 years MA in Sports Studies FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Values Education --- PT 2 years MSc in Exercise Science FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Mathematics Education --- PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Education FT 1 year; PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Education FT 1 year; PT 2 years (Early Childhood Education) Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) FT 1 year; PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Exercise Science and --- PT 1 year Physical Education FT: Full-time study mode; PT: Part-time study mode
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME STUDY MODE & DURATION FACULTY OF ENGINEERING MSc in Biomedical Engineering FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Computer Science FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Electronic Engineering FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Information Engineering FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Mechanical and Automation Engineering FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in E-Commerce and Logistics Technologies FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management FT 1 year; PT 2 years FACULTY OF LAW Juris Doctor FT 24 months; PT 42 months JD/MBA Double Degree Programme FT 36 months; PT 60 months Master of Laws in Chinese Business Law FT 1 year; PT 2 years Master of Laws in Common Law FT 1 year; PT 2 years Master of Laws in International Economic Law FT 1 year; PT 2 years Postgraduate Certificate in Laws FT 1 year --- FACULTY OF MEDICINE MSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences --- PT 2 years Master of Chinese Medicine FT 4 years --- MSc in Acupuncture --- PT 2 years MSc in Chinese Medicine --- PT 2 years MSc in Diagnostic Ultrasonography --- PT 2 years MSc in Cardiology --- PT 2 years MSc in Clinical Gerontology --- PT 2 years MSc in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism --- PT 2 years MSc in Gastroenterology FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Mental Health --- PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health --- PT 1 year MSc in Stroke and Clinical Neurosciences --- PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in End of Life Care --- PT 1 year Doctor of Nursing --- PT 4 years Master of Nursing --- PT 2 years Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) FT 3 years --- MSc in Geriatric Orthopaedics FT 1 year; PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Orthopaedics --- PT 1 year MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Rehabilitation FT 1 year; PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine --- PT 1 year and Rehabilitation MSc in Sports Medicine and Health Science FT 1 year; PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine and Health Science --- PT 1 year Master of Clinical Pharmacy --- PT 2 years MSc in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Quality --- PT 2 years MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics FT 1 year; PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology and Biostatistics --- PT 1 year MSc in Health Services Management --- PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management --- PT 1 year Master of Public Health FT 1 year; PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health --- PT 1 year MSc in Neurological Sciences FT 1 year --- MSc in Prehospital and Emergency Care --- PT 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Prehospital and Emergency Care --- PT 1 year MSc in Perioperative Care of Minimal Access Surgery --- PT 2 years FT: Full-time study mode; PT: Part-time study mode
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME STUDY MODE & DURATION FACULTY OF SCIENCE MSc in Accreditation Chemistry FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Biochemical and Biomedical Sciences FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Nutrition, Food Science and Technology FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Mathematics FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Physics FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Risk Management Science --- PT 2 years MSc in Data Science and Business Statistics --- PT 2 years FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE Master of Architecture FT 2 years --- MSc in Sustainable and Environmental Design FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Urban Design FT 1 year --- MA in Global Communication FT 1 year --- MA in Journalism FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in New Media FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSSc in Advertising FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSSc in Corporate Communication FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Economics FT 1 year --- MSc in Geoinformation Science FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSSc in Sustainable Tourism FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSSc in Government and Politics (Greater China) FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSSc in Public Policy FT 1 year, PT 2 years Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology --- PT 3 years MSSc in Clinical Psychology FT 2 years --- MA in Psychology FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Advanced Environmental Planning Technologies FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSSc in Global Political Economy FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSSc in Housing Studies FT 1 year; PT 2 years Master of Social Work FT 1 year --- MA in Family Counselling and Family Education --- PT 2 years MA in Social Service Management FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Social Policy FT 1 year --- MSSc in Social Work FT 2 years; PT 3 years MA in Sociology FT 1 year; PT 2 years INTER-FACULTY PROGRAMMES MA in Chinese Studies FT 1 year --- MSc in Earth System Science FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in National Geo-survey FT 1 year; PT 2 years MA in Gender Studies FT 1 year; PT 2 years MSc in Genomics and Bioinformatics FT 1 year; PT 2 years Notes: 1. For programme details, please visit: http://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/programmes. 2. The University reserves the right to suspend admission to a programme at any time. FT: Full-time study mode; PT: Part-time study mode
MORE ABOUT CUHK No. 51 in QS World University Rankings 2015/16 No. 8 in QS Asian University Rankings 2016 No. 1 in Hong Kong and No. 20 worldwide in QS (Engineering Electrical and Electronic) No. 1 in Hong Kong and No. 21 worldwide in QS (Social Policy & Administration) No. 1 in Hong Kong and No. 22 worldwide in QS (Nursing) No. 1 in Hong Kong and No. 26 worldwide in QS (Communication and Media Studies) No. 1 in Hong Kong and No. 27 worldwide in QS (Mathematics) No. 1 in Hong Kong and No. 37 worldwide in QS (Pharmacy & Pharmacology) No. 26 in Global MBA Ranking by the Financial Times 2016 No. 50 worldwide in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016 (Law)
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CUHK s minimum admission requirements for postgraduate programmes are as follows: Academic Requirements: (a) Doctoral Programmes: A Master s degree from a recognized university. (b) Master s Programmes: i. A Bachelor s degree from a recognized university, normally with honours not lower than second class; or ii. A Bachelor s degree from an honours programme of a recognized university, normally with an average grade of not lower than B. Note: Each Graduate Division may set further requirements, including subject or language tests, and may also waive such additional requirements in particular cases. English Language Proficiency Requirements: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) A pass grade in English in one of the following examinations: Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (AS Level); Hong Kong Higher Level Examination; CUHK Matriculation Examination; General Certificate of Education A-Level / AS-Level; or Level 4 or above in the English Language subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination; or A degree from a university in Hong Kong or an English-speaking country; or Specified scores in the following tests: TOEFL: 550 (paper-based) / 79 (internet-based)#; GMAT: Band 21 (verbal); IELTS: 6.5 (academic) #; or A recognized professional qualification awarded in Hong Kong or an English-speaking country. # TOEFL and IELTS results are considered valid for two years from the test date.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applicants should submit their applications to the University via the Internet (http://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/page/applicationforadmission) before the deadline. A non-refundable application fee of HK$300 per programme is payable with the application. All supporting documents have to be submitted to Divisions before the application deadline. CONTACT US / ENQUIRIES Graduate School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong 7th Floor, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T. Hong Kong (852) 3943 8976 / (852) 3943 8977 (852) 2603 5779 gradschool@cuhk.edu.hk http://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk