The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Computer Science and Engineering 計算機科學與工程
COMPUTER SCI & ENG
Short Description
Computer Engineering (CENG) and Computer Science (CSCI) are four-year programmes offered by The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), which is the first computer science department in Hong Kong that started to launch its undergraduate major programme in 1978.
While both CENG and CSCI are rigorously founded on problem solving by programming, data structure, and algorithm design, CENG distinguishes itself from others by offering specialized training for students in areas such as mobile embedded systems, microprocessors, VLSI design, hardware-aided security, and super-computing. On the other hand, CSCI focuses more on software innovation and offers diverse specialized areas such as artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, big data analytics, cloud computing, computer and network security, database and information systems, graphics and computer vision, and machine learning.
Students will first be admitted to the CSE department through the department-based Computer Science and Engineering programme. After the first year of study, eligible students will be invited to declare their major in CENG or CSCI. Students with outstanding HKDSE results and good academic performance in the first year of study are guaranteed their first choice of major.
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 | 4 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| BIOLOGY | 3 |
| PHYSICS | 3 |
| INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECTNOTE | 3 |
Preferred subjects: Mathematics Extended Module I or II, Biology, Chemistry, Design and Applied Technology, Information and Communication Technology and Physics.
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
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 433 | 311 | 494 | 577 | 481 | 2296 |
| 2023 | 609 | 372 | 510 | 472 | 412 | 2375 |
| 2022 | 696 | 444 | 495 | 464 | 341 | 2440 |
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 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 |
| 2023 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 123 |
| 2022 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128 |
- 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.