The formation and evolution of higher education there has been quite unlike that in China. Further, as a Special Administrative Region of China, it continues to function with a high degree of autonomy, legislated under its Basic Law, which encompasses higher education. Hong Kong s colleges and universities operate separately from those within the jurisdiction of China s State Education Commission. They are financed by Hong Kong s own University Grants Committee. Placement is competitive.
Campus offers excellent research, language study, cultural and sports facilities.
Cosmopolitan environment with easy access to South China and South East Asia. Founded in 1963 as a university based on Chinese language and culture, CUHK has developed into a multilingual, international comprehensive institution. Competitive admission to CUHK is based on passing the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination after seven years of secondary education. Both English and Chinese examinations must be passed. University programs lead to Bachelor's, Master's, doctoral degrees and postgraduate diplomas.