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The Chinese University of Hong Kong As the second oldest university in Hong Kong, CUHK is a comprehensive research university with a global vision and mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. CUHK has been at the forefront of research, advancing the frontiers of knowledge and technology. It boasts a galaxy of distinguished scholars and researchers, who include four Nobel Laureates, a Fields medalist, a Turing Award winner, and members of the Royal Society.

Overlooking the scenic Tolo Harbour, CUHK is the largest, greenest and most sustainably designed campus in Hong Kong. CUHK distinguishes itself from other local universities with its firmly rooted Chinese culture, multiculturalism and a unique college system. It houses a range of facilities essential for an all-round campus experience, such as world-class libraries, art museum, music halls, swimming pool, sports fields, tennis courts, squash courts, water sports centre and gymnasiums.

HK’s Most Innovative University

Largest Campus in HK

Reuters 2016

Colleges

#8 in Asia QS Top Universities 2016

C.W. Chu, Chung Chi, Lee Woo Sing, Morningside, New Asia, S.H. Ho, Shaw, United, and Wu Yee Sun

Student Population of Over

19,000 Academic Faculties Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science and Social Science

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HONG KONG

Asia’s World City, City of Life Hong Kong is Asia’s World City. A city that never sleeps with non-stop intensity. A perfect blend of fascinating contrasts where East meets West, where busy city pace meets natural countryside, and where endless skyscrapers meet traditional lifestyle. A variety of rich and diverse experiences packed in an easy and fast to get around city.

Explore the outdoors Over 70 percent of Hong Kong is covered by national parks and greenery. Escape the buzzing city life on one of the world’s most convenient public transportation system and indulge yourself in the spectacular countryside.

Experience life in an international cosmopolitan Seven percent of Hong Kong’s population of over seven million are from foreign countries, creating multicultural lifestyles that are unique to the city.

Travel to Mainland China and Asia in a blink

Learn about business and trade in the world’s freest economy Hong Kong has exceptional autonomy in trade and business where many multi-national corporations establish Asian headquarters here. Many people come to learn the secrets of Hong Kong’s success.

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Eat and shop around the clock Follow traces of Chinese and Western cultures Traditional Chinese values such as loyalty to friends and family, and respect for the elderly are well preserved while its history as a former British colony has left a legacy of western ways.

Street stalls and shopping malls offer great bargains and operate until late in the evening. Chinese and international cuisines are available and delicious night snacks can be found at 24-hour eateries.

The commuter train from CUHK reaches the border of Mainland China in just 25 minutes. A day trip to Shenzhen or study break to Beijing are just some of the extensive options available. Being in the centre of Asia, travelling around is extremely fast and easy. Flying to Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam only takes a nap.

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CUHK

International Summer School With a well established reputation, the CUHK International Summer School (ISS) is one of the region’s most recognised summer programmes attracting an annual cohort of some 600 international and local students. The ISS provides students with an intensive academic experience and Chinese culture immersion in a multicultural learning environment through two sessions.

JULY session 25 June to 2 August 2017 In the 5-week programme, students can enroll in up to two 3-credit courses, each with 42 contact hours, taught entirely in English. Areas of study include business & management, China studies, Chinese language (Cantonese and Putonghua), environment, science & technology, and humanities & social science.

AUGUST session 4 to 26 August 2017 In the 3-week programme, students enroll in two 3-credit courses, each with 42 contact hours offering intensive Chinese language training. Students will be able to acquire pragmatic competence through classroom learning and immersion activities.

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Cultural & Social Immersion

International Learning Environment

Experience the local culture, see firsthand the Hong Kong society and learn about the different sectors that make up Hong Kong’s vibrant economy through activities, excursions and visits

Interact with local and international students from around the world at the largest and greenest campus in Hong Kong

Optional On-campus Accommodation Guaranteed shared accommodation in on-campus housing with international and local students, fully furnished with high-speed internet

Outstanding Academics Engage with academics from CUHK and prestigious overseas universities

Optional Beijing Tour

Comprehensive Student Support

4-day tour exploring China’s capital and famous historical landmarks (Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and many more)

Get extensive support from a team of advisors for all your application, visa, housing, course and pastoral care needs

Fees

July Session Business & Management

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Asian Business Global Enterprise Management Human Resource Management International Finance

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Internet Marketing Introduction to International Business Marketing Management Principles of Management

• China on Screen • Chinese Culture and Society • Chinese Foreign Policy

• Government and Politics of China • Media and Social Development in Mainland China

Chinese Language

• Cantonese (various levels)

• Putonghua (various levels)

Environment, Science & Technology

• Energy and Green Society • Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Fundamentals in Chinese Medicine • Urban Sustainability

• General Psychology • Sexualities and Societies

• The Culture of Cyberspace

Humanities & Social Science

August Session Chinese Language

• Putonghua (various levels)

For an updated list of courses on offer, please visit www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/issjuly or www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/issaugust.

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Tuition

Exchange Students

Fee-paying Students

Waived

3 credits: HK$6,942 / US$896 6 credits: HK$13,884 / US$1,792

On-Campus Accommodation Fee

HK$5,000 / US$645

Administration & Activities Fee

HK$3,500 / US$452

Visa Application Fee

AUGUST SESSION

China Studies

JULY SESSION

Courses

HK$580 / US$75

Refundable Hostel Deposit

HK$1,000 / US$129

Refundable Caution Money

HK$450 / US$58

Tuition

Exchange Students

Fee-paying Students

Waived

HK$13,884 / US$1,792

On-Campus Accommodation Fee

HK$3,000 / US$387

Administration & Activities Fee

HK$2,500 / US$323

Visa Application Fee

HK$580 / US$75

Refundable Hostel Deposit

HK$1,000 / US$129

Refundable Caution Money

HK$450 / US$58

Application

Enquiries

Online application is available at www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk and will open on 10 February 2017.

[email protected]

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Summer Undergraduate Research Programme The Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP) provides an opportunity for international undergraduate students to undertake research attachments for 8 weeks. Students will conduct research under the supervision of a CUHK faculty member and earn 3 credits upon successful completion of the programme.

25 June to 20 August 2017 Develop research skills and knowledge in a specific area of interest

Join a world-class research team and work alongside leading experts in the field

Experience postgraduate studies first hand

Establish professional networks for future career

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Spend the summer in Asia’s World City, Hong Kong

Immerse in the local culture through activities and excursions

Live on-campus with other local and international students

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Research Topics Some 80 research projects across different disciplines are available.

Arts • Brain & Language

Fees

• Vocabulary Development of Bilingual Children

Tuition

Waived

Administration & Activities Fee

HK$1,580 / US$204

Business Administration

Science

On-Campus Accommodation Fee

HK$7,000 / US$903

• Accounting Fraud Prediction

• Extracting Physics from Gravitational-Wave Detections • Studying the Inhibitory Mechanism of Splicing Kinase Inhibitors in Cancer Cells

Refundable Hostel Deposit

HK$1,000 / US$129

Refundable Caution Money

HK$450 / US$58

Engineering • Big Data Analytics • Surgical Robotics & Image-Based Navigation

Law • International Legal Framework on Foreign

Investment

Application

Social Science • Geo-Visualisation & Virtual Geographic Environment • Perception of & Attitude toward Welfare States & Social Policies Among University Studies in Hong Kong

Full-time senior undergraduate students currently registered at an overseas and non-Chinese university with good academic standing can apply. Online application is available at www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/surp and opens until 28 February 2017.

Enquiries [email protected]

• International, Regional & Comparative Climate Change Law

Medicine • Functional Importance & Clinical Implication of Novel Genes in Gastric Cancer • Human Adult Stem Cells & Chinese

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this publication was correct at the time of printing. The Chinese University of Hong Kong reserves the right to alter any of the information without prior notice should the need arise. The publication was printed in January 2017. Copyright © 2017. All Rights Reserved. The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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