Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT)
Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
HKD 170,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-HK citizens | 10,000 HKD acceptance fee + 450 HKD application fee
Key Summary
Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT) is one of the Flagship Programmes offered by CityUHK. GREAT is a 4-Year undergraduate option introduced in 2021/2022, aiming to nurture students who are interested in pursuing a career in scientific research or starting business ventures that involve the use of new scientific discoveries and innovative technologies. Students will be admitted to the College of Science and study a tailored common first-year curriculum. After one year of study, students will have a free choice of GREAT streams offered by the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
Key Components
- Independent research commencing as early as in Year 2
- Mentorship by world renowned researchers and experienced industrialists
- Special courses on entrepreneurship & IP rights protection, patent application and research proposal / business plan development
- At least one semester of overseas academic/research exchange
- At least one summer placement in local research laboratories or technological startup companies
- At least one summer internship in overseas research institutes or technological startup companies
- Guaranteed admission to the respective PhD programme in Science (upon attainment of entrance requirements)
College of Science
The College of Science, comprising the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, aspires to become a world-renowned hub for pioneering scientific research and innovation, quality teaching and learning in multiple disciplines of science for the betterment of society. We are committed to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of creative and innovative specialists in multiple disciplines of science, who possess a broad vision, and are willing and capable of using their knowledge to serve the community.
Admission Arrangements
Applicants of this programme will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the College of Science. Students will have a free choice of their preferred research discipline offered by our departments after one year of study. The GREAT streams are designed for students who have a good and solid foundation in Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Physics. The three research stream options are:
- BSc Chemistry (stream: GREAT)
- BSc Computing Mathematics (stream: GREAT)
- BSc Physics (stream: GREAT)
The aims of this programme are to equip students with knowledge and experimental skills for their further pursuit of higher degrees by research, e.g. a PhD degree, in local/overseas universities and research institutes, and/or to establish their own technological startup business ventures.
Research articles published in international refereed journals, presentations in international academic conferences, and patents obtained based on the results of students’ independent research will be perfect testimonials of their research capability and should facilitate their applications for higher degree research programmes.
Scientific research of an applied nature can also be translated into unique and innovative technical products/services for startups. Training on technopreneurship, patent application, business plan development, and business pitching technique are useful for students to create their own innovative businesses.
Lastly, GREAT students are also well suited to be Research and Development Scientists in industry.
Student Exchange / Internship
The College of Science and the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics provide student exchange and internship opportunities to GREAT students to gain international perspectives, global engagement, and industry experience. GREAT students will take part in overseas academic/research exchange, summer placement in local research laboratories or technological startup companies, and summer internship in overseas research institutes or technological startup companies.
Entrance Scholarship Scheme
CityUHK has an Entrance Scholarship Scheme for international students with excellent academic performance who are admitted to full-time government-funded bachelor's degree programmes.
The Scheme offers three kinds of scholarships:
- Top Scholarships of HKD210,000 (approximately USD27,000), covering annual tuition fees, university-managed accommodation and partial living expenses
- Full Tuition Scholarships, covering annual tuition fees (approximately USD21,800)
- Half Tuition Scholarships, covering half of the annual tuition fees (approximately USD10,900)
Applicants do not have to apply for these scholarships. The appropriate level of scholarship is awarded based on merit. Students who receive the scholarship are required to attain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.2 or above each year throughout their period of study in order to renew the scholarship.
Diversity Grant
Non-local students admitted from underrepresented nationalities except Top Scholarship recipients will be eligible for the new grant of HKD 30,000 per annum.
Awardees will be required to engage in a volunteer activity to enhance internationalisation of CityUHK annually. The grant will be paid in installments and automatically renewed each year.
HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund
The Fund supports outstanding non-local students to pursue undergraduate studies in Hong Kong, with targeted scholarships made available to first-year full-time students from countries/regions along the Belt and Road, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and Mongolia.
Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship for Non-Local Students
This scheme is to provide opportunities for outstanding student athletes to study in CityUHK. Through the provisions of scholarships, it is hoped to attract high performing international athletes to CityUHK and further enhance the performance of university sports teams. Selected students will be able to receive Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship of up to HK$200,000 (approximately USD25,600) per annum for International / Continental Level.