The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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JS4226
Hospitality and Real Estate 酒店旅遊及房地產
HOSP & REAL EST
Short Description
Business Degree with Hospitality and Real Estate Focus
The Hospitality and Real Estate programme (HRE) is positioned as a business programme with an industry focus on hospitality and real estate. Our school is the first in the Asia-Pacific region to integrate hospitality and real estate research and education. HRE offers two major streams (Hospitality or Real Estate) and prepares students to work in diversified industries in lodging, MICE, theme parks and attractions, travel and tourism, valuation, leasing and transaction, consultancy, real estate development, finance and asset management.
The HRE programme offers a rich curriculum integrating theory with experiential learning opportunities, HRE puts students right in the heart of the fast-paced hospitality and real estate industries. Our teaching hotel-Hyatt Regency Shatin, the Hyatt Learning Center, demonstration kitchen, and the two SHTM-managed restaurants provide an ideal learning environment for theory-practice integration.
Professional accreditation & 6-months Internship experience
The HRE programme is accredited by AACSB, UNWTO and RICS. RICS is a globally recognized professional institution of chartered surveyors. All our students are required to take 6 months of internship before graduation.
Global Exposures
To enhance students’ global perspective, the programme arranges extensive student exchange opportunities and study tours. Our students have exclusive opportunities to participate in exchange programme with Ivy-League Cornell University, a tri-lateral exchange with the University of Queensland and Mahidol University International College under the Asia-Pacific Hospitality Management Programme, the National University of Singapore and Ritsumeikan Asia-Pacific University in Japan. This creates a wide range of possibilities for students to gain international experience, which is a vital element in the curriculum.
Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNOTE | 3 |
| NOTE: The two subjects may include: | |
| (i) | 2 elective subjects; or |
| (ii) | 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II. |
| REMARK: The programme accepts specific Applied Learning course(s) with "Attained with Distinction I/II" as an extra elective subject. Please refer to https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/jupas/ApL2025 for details. | |
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 | 3 |
| Note 1: Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here. | ||
| Note 2: For Liberal Studies (LS) subject taken in 2023 or before, a Level 2 or above will be considered as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development. The LS level will not be considered in the calculation of admission scores. | ||
| Note 3: The two subjects may include: | ||
| (i) | 2 elective subjects; or | |
| (ii) | 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II or Other Language subjects (A2 or above in French / German / Spanish; or N3 or above in Japanese; or Grade 3 or above in Korean). | |
| (iii) | For Integrated Science or Combined Science subject(s) taken in 2023 or before, a Level 3 or above will be considered as an unspecified elective subject where applicable. | |
| Note 4: "Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here. | ||
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE. Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted. Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2025-26 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 44,500
Contacts
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 470 | 344 | 535 | 781 | 746 | 2876 |
| 2023 | 526 | 438 | 661 | 779 | 826 | 3230 |
| 2022 | 480 | 411 | 680 | 873 | 803 | 3247 |
| 2021 | 376 | 391 | 637 | 842 | 790 | 3036 |
| 2020 | 665 | 553 | 752 | 1051 | 942 | 3963 |
| 2019 | 367 | 439 | 661 | 927 | 913 | 3307 |
| 2018 | 496 | 413 | 734 | 975 | 950 | 3568 |
| 2017 | 395 | 394 | 597 | 839 | 810 | 3035 |
| 2016 | 774 | 751 | 1120 | 1498 | 1523 | 5666 |
| 2015 | 989 | 947 | 1387 | 1908 | 1910 | 7141 |
| 2014 | 1012 | 1153 | 1637 | 2140 | 2146 | 8088 |
| 2013 | 1071 | 1217 | 1502 | 2175 | 2094 | 8059 |
| 2012 | 1524 | 1384 | 2247 | 3117 | 2861 | 11133 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 2023 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 2022 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 2021 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 2020 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 2019 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| 2018 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| 2017 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| 2016 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 2015 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| 2014 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 2013 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| 2012 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
- As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 – 2027/28 triennium for which the allocation of UGC-funded places is still subject to the Government’s approval, the number of intake places shown above is indicative only and subject to changes or confirmation.
- The tuition fees for UGC-funded programmes are subject to annual review by the HKSAR Government and applicable to local applicants only.