Studying at CityU
About CityU
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is committed to providing students with the professional education and learning experiences they need to achieve success in their careers and lead fulfilling and useful lives. The University offers an international curriculum and multicultural diversity of faculty and students.
CityU emphasizes innovative problem-driven research and the connection between knowledge and society. The goal is to train a new breed of professionals to anticipate and respond to the challenges of the fast-changing, knowledge-driven global environment of the 21st century.
Established in 1994, CityU has performed strongly in international rankings. According to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released on 10 June 2020, CityU is ranked 48th in the world. In terms of research quality as measured by citations per faculty member, CityU is ranked among the top 22 globally, reflecting its substantial and rapidly rising research strengths.
CityU is growing. It comprises the College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Science, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, and the School of Creative Media, School of Data Science, School of Energy and Environment, and School of Law. The Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies supports the development of postgraduate programmes and fosters an environment conducive to learning for graduate students.
For more information about CityU, visit www.cityu.edu.hk.
Academic Advising
For information about academic advice, students can contact their college or school.
| School of Energy and Environment |
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| (852) 3442 2410 | www.cityu.edu.hk/see | G5703, 5/F, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building |
| School of Law |
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| (852) 3442 8008 | www.cityu.edu.hk/slw | Room 6101, 6/F, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building |
| Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies |
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| Taught Postgraduate and Visiting Postgraduate Studies |
| (852) 3442 5588 | www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs | 4/F, Fong Yun Wah Building |
| Research Degree, Professional Doctorate and Visiting Research Studies |
| (852) 3442 9076 | www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs | 4/F, Fong Yun Wah Building |
Learning Support
- Chan Feng Men-ling Chan Shuk-lin English Language Centre
- Run Run Shaw Library
- Student Development Services
1. Chan Feng Men-ling Chan Shuk-lin Language Centre
The Chan Feng Men-ling Chan Shuk-lin Language Centre offers courses in Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Putonghua and Cantonese. It also offers courses and services to help students develop their command of English, and to cultivate professional communication skills.
| Address: | Room 2403, 2nd Floor, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building |
| Website: | www.cityu.edu.hk/lc |
2. Run Run Shaw Library
Located on Level 3 of the Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, the Library is centrally located on campus, and easily accessible to users. Around 2,200 seats are available during term time and 2,700 during revision and examination periods.
3. Student Development Services
Student Development Services (SDS) plans and promotes events that will enrich the educational experience and whole person development of students at CityU.
Academic Matters
- Credit Load
- Academic Honesty and Student Conduct
- Academic Records & Examinations
1. Credit Load
Under Hong Kong's immigration and visa policies, non-local students who do not have the right of abode or the right to land in Hong Kong are normally required to take up full-time studies. At CityU, this means enrolling for 12-18 credit units per semester and 6-7 credit units for the summer term.
2. Academic Honesty and Student Conduct
CityU treats academic honesty and student conduct seriously. Students have the responsibility to observe and comply with the Rules on Academic Honesty, Code of Student Conduct, and other university regulations governing academic studies and student conduct.
3. Academic Records & Examinations
For undergraduate studies:
- The Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO) handles student record services and examination arrangements for undergraduate students. Undergraduates can apply to ARRO for academic transcripts, certification of student records, replacement of student identity cards, etc.
For postgraduate studies:
- The Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS) provides student record services for postgraduate students.
