#62 QS World Ranking#176 THE RankingHong KongPublic
QS World Rank#62
Acceptance rate25%
Typical GPA3.3–3.6 GPA or IB 30+
Tuition / year$140,000–175,000
Overview
About City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
Most innovative HK university; CityU CBS strong for Hong Kong finance; creative media program unique in Asia; data science growing; Kowloon city center location; younger and rising
International environmentVery international; ~35% intl; diverse campus
Teaching styleLecture + lab; creative media: studio-based; applied research focus
Academics
Subjects and fit
Strongest subjects
Law
Business (CBS)
Engineering
Creative Media
Computer Science
Data Science
Best for
Creative media
data science
business
law
engineering students; FinTech aspirants
Getting in
Admission requirements
GPA: 3.3–3.6 GPA or IB 30+
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 79+
No SAT/ACT; IB/A-levels or equivalent
Difficulty: Moderate-Competitive
Acceptance rate: ~25% overall
Deadline: UG: Nov 30 | Graduate: Oct–Feb
On campus
Campus and location
On-campus housing available; Kowloon affordable vs Central
ScholarshipsCityU Scholars Award; various faculty scholarships
After graduation
Careers and outcomes
Industry connectionsCyberport companies, FinTech HK, TVB, creative agencies, Fidelity, Manulife
InternshipsRun Run Shaw Creative Media Centre; FinTech Lab; CityU Entrepreneurship Centre
EmployabilityRising in Asia; creative media excellent; data science strong; FinTech growing
The honest view
Why students choose City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
CityU Scholars Award; various faculty scholarships
Employability: Rising in Asia; creative media excellent; data science strong; FinTech growing
Worth knowing
Less prestigious than HKU/HKUST/CUHK; less research-intensive; political environment HK
GlowBal's insider note
VERIFIED: CityU Creative Media program is ranked top-5 in Asia. INSIGHT: CityU Veterinary Medicine program (launched 2023) is unique in Hong Kong further diversifying its profile.
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