Since 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has been reimagining education, innovating and delivering lasting impact. CUHK is renowned for its dedication to research excellence, fostering an ideal environment for aspiring students to engage in impactful projects and knowledge exchange.

CUHK is home to brilliant minds who turn knowledge into purposeful progress. Many of our scholars are globally renowned experts who have made significant breakthroughs in their respective research areas. Our world-class library and cutting-edge research facilities also provide abundant resources and support, empowering you to excel in your intellectual pursuits.

The CUHK Graduate School was established in 1966 and was the first of its kind in Hong Kong. There are currently over 15,000 postgraduate students at CUHK, a substantial proportion of whom are non-local students coming from over 50 different countries/regions from all over the world. In the 2024-25 academic year, the Graduate School offers over 220 postgraduate programmes through 60 Graduate Divisions leading to higher degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates. We provide innovative programme offerings with comprehensive resources and learning support that will empower you to excel in your future dynamic and global careers.

• Our faculty members include Nobel Laureates and winners of many other international research excellence awards.
• CUHK has identified 4 strategic interlinked research foci: China: Tradition and Modernity, Innovative Biomedicine, Information and Automation Technology, Environment and Sustainability.
• CUHK researchers lead 13 Areas of Excellence (AoE) projects under the University Grants Committee's preferential funding.
• CUHK research projects receive strong financial and facilities support from an array of state key laboratories and research institutes.
• More on our Research and Impact.