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City University of Hong Kong (CityU) (traditional Chinese: 香港城市大學) is one of the eight universities in Hong Kong. The university motto "敬業樂群 / Officium et Civitas" encapsulates an education philosophy that emphasizes both academic professionalism and an individual's responsibility to society. It is considered as one of the most prestigious and important universities in the region. Image File history File links City_University_of_Hong_Kong_Logo. ... For other uses, see Motto (disambiguation). ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... This article is about the year. ... A Chancellor is the head of a university. ... Sir Donald Tsang Yam-Kuen, [1] GBM, KBE, JP (traditional Chinese: ; simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: , born October 7, 1944) has been the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region since 2005. ... University President is the title of the highest ranking officer within a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Chancellor or rector. ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... Degree ceremony at Cambridge. ... In modern day Hong Kong, Kowloon refers to the urban area made up of Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon, bordered by the Lei Yue Mun strait in the east, Mei Foo Sun Chuen and Stonecutters Island in the west, Tates Cairn and Lion Rock in the north, and... The Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning or ASAIHL is a non-governmental organization founded in 1956 to assist higher learning institutions in strengthening themselves through a mutual self help and to achieve international distinction in teaching, research and public service. ... A website (alternatively, web site or Web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or more web servers, usually accessible via the Internet. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 870 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) en:City University of Hong Kong This picture taken by Simon Shek. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 870 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) en:City University of Hong Kong This picture taken by Simon Shek. ... Traditional Chinese characters refers to one of two standard sets of printed Chinese characters. ... A university is an institution of higher education and of research, which grants academic degrees. ...

The university has a community of more than 12,000 undergraduates and 6,000 postgraduates. International students account for around 5% of the student population. The official language of instruction is English. Medium of instruction is the language that is used in teaching. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

History

Originally founded as City Polytechnic of Hong Kong in 1984, City University of Hong Kong was granted university status on 1 January 1995. Today it is regarded as one of the world's leading academic institutions This article is about the year. ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ...

CityU has achieved phenomenal growth since its establishment in 1984. To date, it has a student population of 26,045 enrolled in over 145 programmes at the associate degree, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Reputation and Ranking

The applied research and professional teaching of CityU have been well recognized in the international higher education community. CityU has been listed among the best 200 universities in the world (149th) by The Times Higher Education Supplement in U.K. and its social sciences, science, engineering and business programmes are also ranked 61st of the top 100 in the world. As well, CityU has been ranked as one of the top 10 universities in Greater China by Shanghai Jiao Tong University since 2003. The Times Higher Education Supplement, also known as The Times Higher or The THES for short, is a newspaper based in London that reports specifically on issues related to higher education. ...

The Faculty of Business has achieved prestigious international recognition - EQUIS accreditation - in February 2007 after receiving AACSB International accreditation in January 2005. In March 2008, The Faculty of Business received the accreditation from the Association of MBAs(AMBA).[1]. In addition, the university's School of Law is the first in Hong Kong to offer the J.D., a graduate entry professional law degree programme. J.D. redirects here. ...

CityU graduates are often admitted to top-tier universities in the world to pursue postgraduate studies, for example, Cambridge University, Oxford University, MIT, etc. The improvement in the rankings and recognition reflects the achievements of CityU staff, students and graduates. It also demonstrates that the University is well-respected internationally in the areas of professional education and applied research. The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, with one of the most selective sets of entry requirements in the United Kingdom. ... The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... Mapúa Institute of Technology (MIT, MapúaTech or simply Mapúa) is a private, non-sectarian, Filipino tertiary institute located in Intramuros, Manila. ...

Quality Education

City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is committed to providing quality higher education to its students. It strives to produce a new breed of graduates who will excel in their professions and possess a broad knowledge base to cope with the challenges of a changing world.

The educational philosophy of CityU emphasizes whole person development so that students will receive ample opportunities to nurture both the “breadth” (analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge of the world) and “depth” (subject knowledge and professional skills) of their minds. CityU also expects its graduates to have a high proficiency of English and Chinese languages, as well as a good understanding of different cultures.

CityU has a strong team of experienced academic staff with diverse research interests and professional expertise. Supported by top quality teaching and research facilities, It provides students with an excellent environment for learning and research. The physical environment, infrastructure and teaching facilities have been adapted from time to time to create an ambiance that encourages intellectual curiosity, social interaction, self-expression and mutual support.

CityU is proactive in reaching out to society and the world. It has built up strong links with local and overseas universities and organizations to develop collaboration in teaching and research. It has also developed close links with industry and commerce for consultancy and technology transfer.

CityU feels the pulse of society and is quick to respond to its needs. While it sees undergraduate education as its core competence, it also places due emphasis on developing part-time programmes, especially at the postgraduate level, to meet the growing demands of life-long learners in an ever-changing society.

Location

The university is conveniently located next to Festival Walk. It is a transport hub with a bus terminus and a railway station, the MTR Kowloon Tong Station. Festival Walk is a shopping centre developed by Swire Pacific in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China. ... This article is about the metro system in Hong Kong. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Faculties and departments

• Faculty of Business
  • Department of Accountancy
  • Department of Economics and Finance
  • Department of Information Systems
  • Department of Management
  • Department of Management Sciences
  • Department of Marketing
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Department of Asian and International Studies
  • Department of Applied Social Studies
  • Department of Chinese, Translation and Linguistics
  • Department of English and Communication
  • Department of Public and Social Administration
• Faculty of Science and Engineering
  • Department of Biology and Chemistry
  • Department of Building and Construction
  • Department of Computer Science
  • Department of Electronic Engineering
  • Department of Manufacturing Engineering & Engineering Management
  • Department of Mathematics
  • Department of Physics and Materials Science
• School of Graduate Studies
• School of Creative Media
• School of Law
• Division of Building Science and Technology

Students' Union (CityUSU)

The Students' Union (http://su.cityu.edu.hk/) of the university is one of the most independent tertiary student bodies. Being registered as an independent association in Hong Kong, it represents more than 13,000 undergraduate and sub-degree students in CityU. The president of the Union was Sixtus Leung Chung-Hang.

22nd Students' Union Executive Committee

• Sixtus Leung Chung-Hang (President)
• Tonny Chan Kar-Yu (Internal Vice-President)
• Leung Tsz Fung Ray(External Vice-President)
• Lin Yu Tung Kevin (Publication Secretary)
• Chan Hei Man Shearer (Academic Secretary)

22nd Students' Union Council(http://su.cityu.edu.hk/council)

• Chi Man, Lai (Chairman)

CityU Postgraduate Association (CUPA)

CUPA (http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cupa/) represents the postgraduate students in the university.

Students Residence

There are a total of 9 buildings being built for student residences. The names of the halls are named after major donors.

• Jockey Club House
• Jockey Club Humanity Hall
• HSBC Prosperity Hall
• Alumni Civility Hall
• Jockey Club Academy Hall
• Chan Sui Kau Hall
• Lee Shau Kee Hall
• Jockey Club Harmony Hall
• Hall 8 (postgraduate hall)
• Hall 9

Facilities

• 19 lecture theatres, each of which can accommodate between 120 to 300 students
• 1 multi-purpose hall
• 1 theater
• 1 standard swimming pool
• 1 sports complex, including basketball, badminton, squash courts, climbing and virtual golf facilities
• 1 Academic Building complex
• 1 Amentities Building
• 1 international conferencing facility

Research Centres

University Research Centres

• Centre for Coastal Pollution and Conservation
• Centre of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films
• Language Information Sciences Research Centre
• Liu Bie Ju Centre for Mathematical Sciences
• Wireless Communications Research Centre

Faculty Research Centres

• Centre for Applied Computing and Interactive Media
• Centre for Chaos and Complex Networks
• Centre for Chinese and Comparative Law
• Centre for Communication Research
• Governance in Asia Research Centre
• The Halliday Centre for Intelligent Applications of Language Studies
• Southeast Asia Research Centre

Community College of City University

• Division of Computer Studies
• Division of Commerce
• Division of Language Studies
• Division of Social Studies

See also

• Education in Hong Kong
• List of universities in Hong Kong
• List of buildings and structures in Hong Kong

Education in Hong Kong has a similar system to that of the United Kingdom, in particular the English education system of Hong Kong was modernized by the British in 1861. ... The following is a list of universities in Hong Kong: Government-funded Degree-granting Institute The Chinese University of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong Institute of Education - dedicated solely to teacher education Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong University of Science... Other Hong Kong topics Culture - Economy Education - History - Politics Hong Kong Portal This is a list of buildings and structures in Hong Kong. ...

External links

• City University of Hong Kong
• Students' Union, City University of Hong Kong
• HSBC Prosperity Hall, City University of Hong Kong
• Community College of City University

Notes

1. ^ CityU Facts & Figures - Student enrolment
2. ^ CityU Facts & Figures - Student enrolment