Overview

History at The Chinese University of Hong Kong strives to maintain world-class research and teaching in the field of historical studies. We attempt to make contributions of significance to the academia at local, national, and international levels. We put great emphasis on diversity and freedom in academic pursuit, student-centered education, relevance of historical knowledge to daily life, and cultivation of cross-cultural sensitivity and global-mindedness.

Students at History at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

get solid training for empirical study of national history and in-depth study of topical history;

be developing the areas of teaching and research in comparative history and public history. These new areas underscore the unique characteristics of cosmopolitanism and public concern in Hong Kong’s higher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Traditional China

History of Modern China

Pre-Modern World History

Modern World History

History of Hong Kong

Comparative History

Public History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Online Application Form

Official Transcripts and grading schemes of all tertiary level studies attended by applicant.

Copies of Degree Certificates

Applicants who obtained degrees from universities in Mainland China are required to provide an Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate

Documents showing the applicant has fulfilled the Graduate School’s English Language Proficiency Requirement

An essay/term paper on history in either Chinese or English

A research proposal with clear objectives and proposed methodology in either Chinese or English

Photocopy of Identity Card or Passport

Confidential Recommendations from two referees

Application Fee Receipt

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

47000 HKD / year

≈ 47000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

47000 HKD / year

≈ 47000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Students at History at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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