CUHK was established in 1963, with its Graduate School founded in 1966. The university's official teaching medium is English and Cantonese, unlike other Hong Kong universities. By September this year, CUHK had more than 15,000 students, including more than 5,800 postgraduates. The Graduate School offers a wide range of research and taught postgraduate degrees up to doctoral level. Large programmes include its MBA and teacher-training courses, with taught master's available in professional areas and less work-specific subjects. New programmes this year include philosophy and history.

Research programmes

MPhils and PhDs available in all faculties; Doctor of Education; Doctor of Music; Doctor of Medicine.

Taught programmes

Subject areas include:

Faculty of Arts: Chinese language and literature; English; history; modern languages and linguistics; philosophy; religion and cultural studies; translation.

Faculty of Business Administration: accountancy; business administration (various modes and specialties); business economics; e-business; finance; global business; information and technology management; marketing.

Faculty of Education: courses on methods of curriculum and instruction; educational administration and policy; educational psychology; education research; information technology in education; Putonghua education; sports science and physical education.

Faculty of Engineering: automation and computer-aided engineering; computer science and engineering; e-commerce technologies; electronic engineering; information engineering; systems engineering and engineering management.

Faculty of Medicine: chemical pathology; medical sciences; nursing; pharmacy.

Faculty of Science: chemistry; Chinese medicine; material sciences; mathematics; physics; risk management science.

Faculty of Social Science: anthropology; architecture; communication; geography and resource management; government and public administration; psychology; social work.

Inter-Faculty Programme: gender studies.

School of Continuing Studies (SCS)

Tel: 2209 0299

CUHK's School of Continuing Studies (SCS) opens up education options for the general community. It was established in 1965 and now caters for about 38,000 students. SCS provides postgraduate courses in partnership with universities outside Hong Kong leading to overseas awards, executive and professional short courses and other courses. About 300 students are studying postgraduate programmes with SCS.

Courses conducted in collaboration with CUHK's SCS leading to overseas awards (taught in English):

Australia: University of New England, Master/Graduate Diploma in Health Science in gerontology. University of New South Wales, Master in Applied Science in biopharmaceuticals; Master/Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management.

Britain: University of Lancaster, Master of Administrative Leadership; MA in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

US: University of Oklahoma, MA in (managerial) economics.

Courses conducted in collaboration with SCS leading to mainland awards (taught in Putonghua):

Beijing Language and Culture University, MA in teaching Chinese as a second language (curriculum and methodology).

CHU HAI COLLEGE

Tel: 2408 9928

Chu Hai moved from Guangzhou to Hong Kong in 1949 and became registered to offer post-secondary education in Hong Kong. It is also a registered private university under the Education Ministry in Taipei. The private college comprises faculties of arts, commerce and science, and engineering, and offers four-year degrees and master's and doctoral level degrees in Chinese history and Chinese literature.

CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (CITYU)

Research degree programmes

Tel: 2788 9076

Taught postgraduate programmes

Tel: 2788 9094

CityU was initially established as a polytechnic in 1984. It became a university in 1994, with its School of Graduate Studies established in the same year. It now has more than 22,500 students, including 4,600 studying postgraduate programmes leading to CityU awards, representing 20 per cent of the total student body. The emphasis is on applied research.

Research programmes

MPhils and PhDs are available in the Faculty of Business, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Creative Media and School of Law.

Taught programmes

Faculty of Business: MAs in electronic business; global business management; information systems (concentrating on information systems development or information systems management); international accounting; professional accounting and information systems (concentrating on professional accounting or corporate administration or information systems); quantitative analysis for business (concentrating on business statistics or operations management). EMBA; MBA. It also offers MScs in banking; electronic commerce; finance; financial engineering. Postgraduate Certificate in professional accounting.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: MAs in communication and new media; English for specific purposes; language and law; linguistics, translation and interpretation; public policy and management; teaching English as a second language. MA/Postgraduate Diploma in language studies (with specialisation in Chinese/linguistics). MSocSc in counselling. Also offered are Postgraduate Diplomas in psychology; subject knowledge for English language teachers.

Faculty of Science and Engineering: Engineering Doctorates. MScs in applied mathematics; building engineering (two streams); computer science; computing; construction management (two streams); electronic and information engineering; electronic commerce; engineering management; enterprise technology and management; environmental science and technology; materials engineering and nanotechnology; mathematics for finance and actuarial science; multimedia information technology. Postgraduate Certificates are offered in automation systems and management/enterprise technology; construction project management/real estate project management; networking and information engineering/optical communications/RF circuits and applied electromagnetics/wireless communications; quality management/supply-chain management/technology management.

School of Creative Media: Master of Fine Arts in media design and technology.

School of Law: MA in arbitration and dispute resolution. Master of Laws (fast-track mode) - streams: Chinese and comparative law; common law; general; international business law; WTO and law. Master of Laws (regular mode) - streams: Chinese and comparative law; international economic law. Postgraduate Certificate in laws.

School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE)

Tel: 2788 7423

SCOPE, CityU's continuing education arm, has a student body of 20,000 and offers a variety of programmes, including awards offered by overseas institutions. The school has about 260 students enrolled in programmes leading to overseas awards.

Courses conducted in collaboration with SCOPE leading to overseas awards (taught in English):

Britain: Staffordshire University, MSc in information technology management/ software engineering. University of Bristol, Doctor of Education; Master of Education (education management). University of Portsmouth, MSc in occupational and environmental health and safety management.

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (HKBU)

Tel: 3411 7400

HKBU was established in 1956 as Hong Kong Baptist College. It became Hong Kong's third institution working wholly at degree level in 1989 and gained university status in 1994. The total number of students is about 6,800 with 1,814 on taught postgraduate programmes and 284 research students. The Graduate School, founded in 2002, provides co-ordination and promotion for its postgraduate education, with programmes covering cultural areas, communications and Chinese medicine among those offered. On the business side, two new programmes are available for 2005: MSc in applied accounting and finance and MSc in corporate governance and directorship.

Research programmes

MPhils and PhDs in various disciplines.

Taught programmes

MAs in Chinese literature, language and culture; communication; language studies; music. MBA. Master of Chinese Medicine. Master of Education. Master of Fine Arts in film, television and digital media. Master of Public Administration. MScs in applied accounting and finance; analytical chemistry; corporate governance and directorship; environmental and public health management; scientific computing; strategic human resources management. Master's of Social Sciences in contemporary China studies; European studies and Sino-European relations; sport and leisure management; youth counselling. Master of Social Work. Postgraduate Diplomas in education; English subject knowledge for English language teachers. Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in music.

School of Continuing Education (SCE)

Tel: 3411 5000

HKBU's School of Continuing Education started in 1975 and by this year had grown to 50,000 students. Its wide range of programmes include part-time, evening classes, diploma and degree courses, with 1,200 studying at postgraduate level. Its different courses reflect market demand, with numbers at postgraduate level gradually rising.

Courses conducted in collaboration with SCE leading to overseas degrees (taught in English):

Australia: University of South Australia, Master/Graduate Diploma in Project Management; Master of Social Science in counselling. University of Western Australia, Doctor of Education; Master of Education/Educational Studies. University of Western Sydney, Master/Graduate Diploma of Nursing; Master/Graduate Diploma of Primary Health Care. University of Wollongong, MBA, MSc (logistics).

Britain: Middlesex University, MSc in environmental pollution control. University of Strathclyde, MBA; MSc in procurement management.

HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (HKIEd)

Tel: 2948 8843 (PGDE primary/secondary)

HKIEd is Hong Kong's leading teacher education institution, providing undergraduate degrees, postgraduate teaching diplomas and supporting the teaching profession in career development programmes. It was established in 1994 by amalgamating the Institute of Language in Education and Hong Kong's four education colleges and has a total student number of about 7,660. Postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE) courses cover primary and secondary levels with full-time/part-time programmes available. Successful completion means participants can gain qualified teacher status recognised by the Education and Manpower Bureau. There are more than 580 students now on PGDE programmes. The institute is expanding postgraduate provision for teachers, offering two new programmes in English studies and Chinese studies providing subject knowledge preparation for language teachers and access to master's courses from two overseas institutions. The institute aims to introduce its own Master of Education in 2005-2006.

Taught programmes

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (primary), Postgraduate Diploma in Education (secondary).

Postgraduate Diploma in Chinese studies, Postgraduate Diploma in English studies.

Division of Continuing Professional Education

Courses conducted in collaboration with HKIEd leading to overseas awards (taught in English):

Australia: University of Melbourne, Master/Postgraduate Certificate of Educational Management.

Canada: University of British Columbia, Master of Education in science education, music education, visual arts education.

HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY (POLYU)

Tel: 2333 0600

PolyU started as Hong Kong Polytechnic in 1972 and became a full university in 1994. It now has a student body of almost 25,000, making it Hong Kong's largest University Grants Committee-supported institution. PolyU's taught postgraduate programmes number more than 50, covering areas from fashion to interpreting, with a new doctoral degree in health science offered this year. Applied research is emphasised. Its continuing and professional education arm (SPEED), China Business Centre and its online institute Hong Kong CyberU serve additional students.

Research programmes

MPhils and PhDs in various disciplines; Doctor of Business Administration; Doctor of Engineering; Doctor of Health Science.

Taught programmes

Subject areas include:

Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles: applied mathematics for science and technology (concentrations in actuarial and investment science and decision science); fashion and textile design; fashion and textiles.

Faculty of Business and Information Systems: accountancy; business administration (various specialities); China business studies; corporate finance; corporate governance; global supply-chain management; international shipping and transport logistics; management (various specialities); marketing management; professional accounting; project management; quality management; strategic purchasing and supply management.

Faculty of Communication: Chinese language and literature; Chinese linguistics; design; English for the professions; English language studies; Japanese studies for the professions; multimedia technology and entertainment technology; translating and interpreting.

Faculty of Construction and Land Use: building services engineering; civil engineering; construction and real estate; construction information technology; construction law and dispute resolution; environmental engineering; environmental management; facility management; fire and safety engineering; geomatics; international real estate; project management; structural engineering; transportation engineering and management.

Faculty of Engineering: Master/Postgraduate Diploma in various disciplines: e-commerce; electrical engineering; electronic and information engineering; engineering business management; engineering; industrial logistics systems; information systems; information technology; manufacturing and industrial engineering; manufacturing systems engineering; mechanical engineering; software technology; technology management.

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences: health care (various specialities); health science; manipulative physiotherapy; nursing; school guidance and counselling; social work (various specialities); sports physiotherapy; vocational rehabilitation.

School of Hotel and Tourism Management: hotel and tourism management

School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED)

Tel: 3400 2828

Courses conducted in collaboration with PolyU leading to overseas awards (taught in English):

Australia: University of Western Sydney, postgraduate scheme in occupational safety and health comprising Graduate Diploma in applied science (occupational health and safety) and Master of Applied Science (safety management); Master of Public Health.

New Zealand: Massey University, Master of Aviation.

Britain: University of Birmingham, Executive MBA. University of Leicester, Doctor of Education, MSc in educational leadership. University of London, MSc in financial management. Northumbria University, MBA; MAs in management studies; marketing; HRM and development.

Hong Kong CyberU

Tel: 2882 0811

CyberU provides web-based courses and programmes where the majority of the provision is online, supplemented with face-to-face learning and teaching activities.

Courses leading to PolyU/HK CyberU awards (taught in English):

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in e-commerce; MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in information systems; MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in knowledge management; Master of/Postgraduate Diploma in professional accounting; MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in project management; MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in software technology.

Courses conducted in collaboration with PolyU/HK CyberU leading to overseas awards (taught in English):

Australia: Edith Cowan University, Master/Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management.

Britain: Sheffield Hallam University, MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in information technology and management; MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in business intelligence (with SAS certification).

Courses conducted in collaboration with PolyU/HK CyberU leading to mainland awards (taught in Putonghua):

China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Graduate Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine for General Practitioners; Master Course of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chinese Academy of Sciences, Master of Management Sciences and Engineering. East China Normal University, Master of China Insurance Business; Master of Commercial Bank Management in China; Master of Property and Real Estate in China; Master of Securities and Investment in China. Tsinghua University, Master in Applied Computing.

China Business Centre (CBC)

Tel: 3400 2724

Courses conducted mostly for mainland, Hong Kong and overseas officials and corporate executives.

HONG KONG SHUE YAN COLLEGE

Tel: 2570 7110

Liberal arts Hong Kong Shue Yan College was privately established in 1971 to expand post-secondary learning opportunities at a time when higher education places in Hong Kong were severely limited. In recent years it has been moving from diploma to degree courses and aims to become a university in 2006. It does not have plans for postgraduate courses leading to Shue Yan awards, but since 1979 has been offering several postgraduate programmes run in partnership with overseas and mainland institutions. Shue Yan was also an early pioneer of postgraduate programme links with the mainland, collaborating with Beijing University in 1991 to offer part-time master's programmes to assist career development for Shue Yan graduates and others. Shue Yan now has a student enrolment of 3,048, including 242 on postgraduate courses and is a long-standing member of the Association of Southeast Asian Institutes of Higher Learning.

Courses conducted in collaboration with Shue Yan leading to overseas awards (taught in English):

Australia: University of New England, Master of Counselling.

US: University of Alabama, Master of Social Work. University of Louisiana at Monroe, MBA.

Courses conducted in collaboration with Shue Yan leading to mainland awards (taught in Putonghua):

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Master of Sociology. Beijing University, MA in classical Chinese literature; Master of History of modern and contemporary China. Renmin University of China, Master of Journalism.

HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (HKUST)

Tel: 2623 1120 (graduate admissions)

HKUST was launched in 1991, becoming Hong Kong's third university. It offered postgraduate programmes from the outset and its four schools now have 2,820 postgraduates on all modes of study out of total student numbers of 8,380. A multidisciplinary approach is encouraged for research programmes, which focus on uncovering new knowledge to address local, regional and global needs. Subject areas include atmospheric environmental science, marine environmental science and bioengineering. Taught master's programmes, particularly self-funded ones, often focus on more work-related concerns. Its popular MBA and range of engineering programmes are expanding.

Research programmes

MPhils and PhDs in various fields in all four schools.

Taught programmes

School of Business and Management: MBA. MScs in e-commerce management; economics; financial analysis; information systems management; investment management. International Executive MBA for senior Chinese executives (IEMBA); Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA (EMBA).

Dual degrees: MBA/MScs in information systems management; investment management.

Executive education: Executive Diploma in management; financial management for non-financial managers; meeting the China challenges.

School of Engineering: MScs in bioengineering; biotechnology; chemical engineering; civil engineering; computer science; electrical and electronic engineering; environmental engineering; industrial engineering and engineering management; materials science and engineering; mechanical engineering.

Professional education: MSc/Graduate Diploma in civil infrastructural engineering and management. MScs in electronic engineering; engineering enterprise management; IC design engineering; information technology; intelligent building technology and management; telecommunications. Masters of Technology Management in global logistics management; information technology management. Professional Diploma in computer forensics. Executive Certificate in essentials of logistics and supply-chain management

School of Humanities and Social Science: MAs in China studies; humanities; social science.

School of Science: MScs in biotechnology (offered with School of Engineering) ; environmental science; materials science and engineering (offered with School of Engineering); mathematics; physics.

College of Lifelong Learning (CL3)

Tel: 2358 6123

Purely distance learning postgraduate courses conducted in collaboration with HKUST's CL3 and leading to overseas awards:

Britain: University of Derby, Postgraduate Certificate in hospitality management. University of Nottingham, MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in tourism and travel management. University of Strathclyde, Postgraduate Certificate in international marketing. University of York, MA/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in public policy and management.

LINGNAN UNIVERSITY

Tel: 2616 8888

Lingnan, established as Lingnan College in 1967, gained degree-awarding status in 1992 and was officially incorporated as a university in 1999. It has about 2,200 studying at undergraduate level, three faculties in Arts, Business and Social Science and offers a small number of research and self-financed taught postgraduate programmes. The latter are in line with its liberal arts orientation focusing on the cultural side of life and the humanities, as well as more career-oriented courses. There are more than 170 students on research and taught postgraduate programmes leading to Lingnan awards.

Research programmes

Master's and doctoral degree programmes in business, Chinese, cultural studies, English, history, philosophy, translation and social sciences.

Taught programmes

Executive MBA; MA in English studies; Master of Cultural Studies.

Business Programmes Office

Courses conducted in collaboration with Lingnan leading to overseas awards:

Australia: Curtin University of Technology, Doctor of Business Administration.

Lingnan Institute of Further Education (LIFE)

Courses conducted in collaboration with LIFE and leading to overseas awards:

Britain: University of Sunderland, MA in teaching of English to speakers of other languages.

OPEN UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (OUHK)

Tel: 2711 2100

OUHK was founded by the Hong Kong government in 1989, when it was known as the Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong. It became self-financing in 1993-1994 and gained university status in 1997. OUHK provides continuing and higher education through open and distance learning programmes. It has an expanding portfolio of postgraduate courses, which this year includes a new doctorate in business administration. The total number of students is 22,000, with 18 per cent studying at postgraduate level. Large programmes include IT, arts and social sciences with business and education among growing areas.

Research programmes

MPhils in various disciplines; Doctor of Education; Doctor of Business Administration.

Taught programmes

School of Arts and Social Sciences: Master of Laws in PRC law. Postgraduate Certificates in commercial law (PRC); legal studies (PRC law). Taught in Chinese, mainly Cantonese.

School of Business and Administration: MBA/Postgraduate Certificate; MBA/Postgraduate Certificate (in Chinese).; Master of Corporate Governance; Master of Electronic Commerce; Master of Human Resource Management; Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting.

School of Education and Languages: Master of Education; Postgraduate Diplomas in education (primary); and (secondary). Postgraduate Certificates in adult education; child development; Chinese language education; Chinese studies for language teaching; curriculum and assessment; educational management; English studies for language teaching; teaching English to speakers of other languages.

School of Science and Technology: MSc in information technology with internet applications. Postgraduate Certificates in information technology; multimedia and internet technology.

Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE)

LiPACE offers further opportunities for study with OUHK, including links with overseas institutions, professional bodies and workplace training.

Courses conducted in collaboration with OUHK leading to overseas awards (taught in English):

Australia: Curtin University of Technology, Master of Accounting; Master of Finance; Master of Health Counselling; Master/Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Edith Cowan University, Master/Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate of Professional Communications (public relations). Monash University, Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate of Nursing (gerontology)/Master of Nursing.

Britain: Nottingham Trent University, Graduate Diploma in law.

UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (HKU)

Tel: 2859 2433

HKU was founded in 1911 becoming Hong Kong's first university. It conferred its initial postgraduate award - one Doctor of Medicine - in 1920 and first PhD in 1963. In 2003-2004, the university had a student headcount of more than 20,000, with more than 8,700 on its postgraduate programmes. HKU's Graduate School, established in 1998, acts as a focal point for research postgraduate education. There are also many taught master's and postgraduate certificate programmes ranging from geographic information systems to creative writing in English, dental material science to human rights.

Research programmes

MPhils and PhDs available in all 10 faculties.

Taught programmes

Subject areas include:

Faculty of Architecture: architecture; conservation; construction project management; interdisciplinary design and management; landscape architecture; real estate; science in conservation; urban design; urban planning.

Faculty of Arts: China development studies; Chinese language; Chinese language subject knowledge for graduate teachers; comparative Asian studies; English studies; creative writing in English; geographic information systems; linguistics; literary and cultural studies; transport policy and planning.

Faculty of Business and Economics: business administration; economics; finance.

Faculty of Dentistry: dental material science; dental surgery (various specialities); endodontics; family dentistry; oral and maxillofacial surgery; orthodontics.

Faculty of Education: advanced educational studies; applied linguistics; audiology; education; information technology in education; library and information management; sports science; Doctor of Education.

Faculty of Engineering: computer science; electronic commerce and internet computing; engineering (various specialities).

Faculty of Law: Chinese law; commercial law; common law; corporate and financial law; human rights; information technology law and intellectual property law; international arbitration and dispute settlement; law of the People's Republic of China; laws; public law.

Faculty of Medicine: child and adolescent health; Chinese medicine; clinical research methodology; community geriatrics; community psychological medicine; health economics; infectious diseases; medical sciences; nursing; public health; psychology; research in medicine; Doctor of Medicine; Master of Surgery.

Faculty of Science: applied geosciences; environment management; food industry marketing and management; materials science; statistics.

Faculty of Social Sciences: Buddhist studies; clinical psychology; corporate environmental management; counselling; criminology; gerontology; housing management; international and public affairs; journalism; marriage and family therapy; public administration; social service management; social work; Doctor in Psychology.

School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE)

Tel: 2559 9771

HKU's School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE), previously the Department of Extra-Mural Studies, launched its first courses in 1956-1957 with 330 enrolments. In 2003-2004, it had more than 105,000 enrolments, with more than 6,600 at postgraduate level. Business, law and IT courses are especially popular. SPACE has had a longstanding working arrangement with the University of London and serves as a direct registration centre for those wanting to apply for a University of London external degree.

Courses conducted in collaboration with HKU's SPACE leading to HKU awards:

Master of Housing Management.

Courses conducted in collaboration with SPACE leading to overseas awards (taught in English):

Australia: Charles Sturt University, Master of Applied Science (library and information management; Master of Information Technology. Curtin University of Technology, Master of Business (electronic commerce). Monash, Master of Business (accounting); Master's in accounting; Master of Business Systems; Master of Practicing Accounting. University of Sydney, Graduate Diploma in museum studies. University of Wollongong, Graduate Certificate in computer-based learning; MA (information technology in education and training); Master of Education in information technology. Victoria University of Technology, Graduate Certificate in ageing and recreation management; Graduate Certificate in ageing, disability and leisure; MA in ageing, disability and recreation management; MA/Graduate Diploma/Certificate in sports and recreation management.

Britain: Middlesex University, MSc in business information technology; electronic commerce. Napier University, MSc in administrative and information management; marketing. University of Bath, MSc in construction management; MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in sport and exercise medicine. University of Greenwich, MSc in construction project management; facilities management; real estate; MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in occupational hygiene; occupational safety and health; University of Leicester, Doctor of Social Sciences (human resource development); MSc in training/training and human resource management/training and performance management. University of London, Master of Laws preparation courses; revision courses; MBA in international management; MSc in financial management. University of Nottingham, Doctor of Education (lifelong education). University of Sunderland, MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in clinical pharmacy. MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in medicines management. University of Ulster, Postgraduate Diploma in dietetics; MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in human nutrition; MSc in human nutrition and dietetics; MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in medical sciences.

US: California State University, Fullerton, MA in communications (with concentration in public relations and advertising). University of Michigan-Dearborn, MSc in finance.

Institutions offering courses leading to mainland China awards in collaboration with SPACE (taught in Putonghua):

Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, accounting. Tsinghua University, Chinese law.