| 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 |
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 |
“WE.CARE” is a whole-person development model introduced by OSA of CUHK to nurture its students to become responsible global citizens and leaders by participating in a wide array of non-formal experiential learning activities. The acronym “WE.CARE” represents 6 essential personal qualities that CUHK aims to instill in its students:
Wisdom and Intellectual Development
Entrepreneurial Spirit and Leadership Development
Community Engagement, National Education and Global Citizenship
Appreciation of Life and Aesthetic Development
Resilience Building and moral development
Energy and Wellness
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.
