Hong Kong, one of the quickest rising education hubs in the world

Hong Kong's City university stands 4th among the world's top 50 universities under 50 years of age this year.
Published June 13, 2018

Hong Kong is known to be one of the freest economies of the world in 2018, with an economic freedom score of 90.2.

According to Forbes, Hong Kong boasts a free market economy that is predominantly reliant on international trade and finance, giving it a competitive edge over most countries in the region.

In recent years, Hong Kong has seen major educational reform and has built a reputation worldwide for excellence in several fields of study.

City University of Hong Kong – International rankings

A look at the CityU Campus.

City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is dynamic and innovative, with global ambitions. The university focuses on making differences through excellence in research and professional education, and has performed strongly in international rankings. According to the QS rankings in 2018, CityU is ranked 55th in the world, 8th in Asia, and 4th among the world's top 50 universities under 50 years of age.

Established in the year 1984, CityU offers undergraduate and postgraduate study at four colleges and three schools:

Here’s a quick look at the various colleges and schools at CityU:

CityU performed well in the US News & World Report ranking too, with Computer Sciences (#12) and Engineering (#16) among the top in the world.

College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, in 2017, launched Hong Kong’s first-ever Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme in partnership with Cornell University, the top-ranked veterinary school in the world.

For a quick 360 tour of the campus, click here.

Scholarships available for international applicants

CityU offers an Entrance Scholarship Scheme (ESS) for international students admitted to full-time government-funded bachelor's degree programmes. Depending on the academic performance of applicants, the scholarship can potentially cover annual tuition fees, on-campus accommodation and living expenses.

Some fast facts about CityU

Recent Achievements

For more details related to ratings and ranks, head over to the University's official rankings section.

Find out more about the university and its programmes on the official website.


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