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CUHK emphasises and puts ample resources into providing an all-round education and whole-person development. The University’s goal is for both the formal curriculum and non-formal education to contribute to the overall quality of our students and graduates.
EXCHANGE AND
OUTGOING EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
  • 6,000+ outgoing exchange opportunities offered each year
  • 280+ exchange partners in 37 countries/ regions
What can students gain from overseas exchange:
  • Appreciate other cultures
  • Hone their language skills
  • Grow as confident individuals
View exchange programmes open to all CUHK students:

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC LINKS

Individual Colleges also offer various overseas study opportunities:
Chung Chi College New Asia College United College
Shaw College Morningside College S.H. Ho College
CW Chu College Wu Yee Sun College Lee Woo Sing College
Outgoing programmes in mainland China and Taiwan are also available, organized by:

China Engagement Office

GENERAL EDUCATION

CUHK believes that a world-class university education must include training in specialized subjects and the inculcation of critical thinking and cultural sensitivity, qualities that define an educated world citizen of today and tomorrow. General education, a key component of undergraduate studies at CUHK, is built upon a balanced approach to whole-person education, which combines Chinese humanistic ideals and Western liberal arts. General Education courses are provided by the University and individual Colleges:

Office of University General Education

General Education Foundation Programme
(mandatory for all first-year undergraduate students)

Chung Chi College New Asia College United College
Shaw College Morningside College S.H. Ho College
CW Chu College Wu Yee Sun College Lee Woo Sing College
I-CARE PROGRAMME

The vision of the Programme is formulated on the basis of the I‧CARE framework, comprising the following five elements of whole-person development:

  • I-Integrity and Moral Development
  • C-Creativity and Intellectual Development
  • A-Appreciation of Life and Aesthetic Development
  • R-Relationships and Social Development
  • E-Energy and Wellness

The I‧CARE Programme adopts an integrated approach and supports a range of major categories of social- and civic-engagement programmes, including service projects, self-initiated social-research projects, social enterprises, corporate social responsibility measures, and university lectures on civility.

Learn more about the Programme

STUDENT SUPPORT

To facilitate the all-round personal development and growth of our students, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) strives to meet the students’ progressive needs and help them realize their potential as they advance along their educational path at the University. A wide range of quality services, activities and external resources to students are provided.

More details on how OSA supports students