About CUHK

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward looking comprehensive research university with a global vision.  Its mission is to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West.  CUHK teachers and students hail from all over of the world, and the quality of its research and teaching enjoys global recognition.  With its rich blend of Western approaches and  Chinese culture, CUHK is the ideal university for international students to gain an academically challenging and culturally stimulating experience. International and non-CUHK students can now participate in the Chinese University of Hong Kong International Summer School 2009.

Hong Kong – Asia’s World City , City of Life
Hong Kong is the perfect city to experience life in an international cosmopolitan. Its distinctive blend of East and West is a direct result of 156 years of British colonial rule before China resumed sovereignty in 1997.

The relentless drive of Hong Kong makes it one of the most exciting cities in Asia . Life in Hong Kong simply never stops. Street shops and big shopping malls offer a variety of goods and open until late in the evening. Great bargains can be found at street markets. Known as a gourmet paradise, Hong Kong 's cuisine is renowned for its exotic fusion of diverse flavours along with a wide variety of culinary delights.

From subway to train, from bus to tram, Hong Kong has one of the most convenient and well structured transport systems in the world. Along with the world's best airport, travelling to other parts of Asia only takes a few hours.

Hong Kong is one of the world's most exciting cities, a place where China meets the world!