On April 16, the Ministry of Education issued a letter to the Guangdong Provincial People's Government, approving the formal establishment of the independent legal entity Mainland-Hong Kong cooperative educational institution - City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan). It is reported that the university has now initiated undergraduate and graduate admissions and is scheduled to commence classes in September this year.
In early 2020, the Dongguan Municipal People's Government, City University of Hong Kong, and Dongguan University of Technology signed an agreement to jointly establish the City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan). In June 2022, the Ministry of Education approved the preparation for the establishment of the City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan). The university is located in the Songshan Lake Science and Technology City, the pilot area of the comprehensive national science center of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, which has gathered a number of large scientific facilities, Guangdong provincial laboratories, and leading technology companies, providing high-end innovation resources.
City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan), Phase I campus. Image provided by City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan).
City University of Hong Kong has been recognized by Times Higher Education as the most international university globally in 2024. As a prestigious institution ranked among the top 100 in the world, it is renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence in both research and professional education, seeking solutions to global challenges. The establishment of City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) is a significant milestone in implementing the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and advancing cooperation in higher education within the Greater Bay Area.
City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) will adhere to the educational philosophy of "uniting teaching and research" of City University of Hong Kong, integrating academic standards from its counterpart to ensure consistent quality. "Infinite Innovation" will serve as the driving force behind talent cultivation throughout the entire educational process. The initial undergraduate programs include Computer Science and Technology, Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Energy and Power Engineering. Additionally, there are 10 master's programs covering Computer Science, Electronic Information Engineering, Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Energy and Environment, Business Information Systems, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Engineering Management, Biomedical Engineering, and Data Science.
