The Chinese University of Hong Kong English Requirements
New Territories, Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a public research university located in Shatin, Hong Kong. Founded in 1963, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Hong Kong, known for its strong programs in medicine, business, engineering, and humanities. CUHK is a bilingual (English and Chinese) institution and is consistently ranked among the top universities in Asia.
Quick answer
The Chinese University of Hong Kong accepts IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 4.5 (1–6) and IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.51–6≈86+0–120 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 800–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.51–6≈86+0–120 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 790–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for The Chinese University of Hong Kong?+
Undergraduate admission to The Chinese University of Hong Kong requires TOEFL iBT 4.5 (1–6) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for The Chinese University of Hong Kong?+
Undergraduate admission to The Chinese University of Hong Kong requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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