University of Hong Kong

New Territories

Hong Kong SAR China

Overview

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a comprehensive four-year, full-time academic journey designed to provide a rigorous understanding of legal principles and practices. The curriculum is structured with compulsory subjects in the first two years, progressing to electives and prerequisites for the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) in the latter two years. Students can also choose to specialize in Global Law or Chinese Law streams, and unique double degree options are available, including an LLB with a Bachelor of Arts in Translation or a Bachelor of Social Science in Sociology. Additionally, students may pursue a Master of Laws (LLM) at King's College London or the University of Southern California in their fourth year, allowing for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in four years.

Location

Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Website

https://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/application/non-jupas/application-guide/

Median Salary

$52,500

Ranking

#56

The World University Rankings

#36

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

55%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Scholarship

Athletic Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Scholarships

CUHK Admission Scholarship for International Undergraduate Students (HKD 50,000) - Awarded annually to a maximum of two full-time Year 1 international students admitted to the BSSc (AS) program. Based on academic record, design talent, and performance in the selection interview. Eligibility criteria include: GCE A-Level â€“ 1A* 2A; IB Diploma â€“ 38 (out of 45); SAT/ACT â€“ Total score of 2000 (out of 2400) or Redesigned SAT score of 1350 or total ACT score of 30 and at least 700 each in two SAT subject tests / at least 4 each in two AP subject tests.; Admission Scholarships (General) - Offered to both local and non-local new undergraduate students based on excellent academic or non-academic performance. Value ranges from HK$5,000 to full-tuition coverage, with some including an allowance of up to HK$66,000 per year. No separate application is required; the university identifies and informs selected students. Many are renewable for the normative period of study, subject to satisfactory academic progress.; HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund (HKD 80,000) - Awarded to outstanding local (HK$40,000/year) and non-local (HK$80,000/year) students. CUHK nominates suitable first-year undergraduate students; no application required.; Sports Scholarship Scheme - For students with outstanding sports performance. Awards range from HK$15,000 to HK$80,000 per year (renewable subject to conditions).; University-specific Scholarships for B.Arch Students - Many universities in Hong Kong, including CUHK, offer scholarships specifically for their B.Arch students based on academic merit, financial need, or other criteria.; Other School of Architecture Awards - Includes awards such as AIA HK Scholastic Award, Best Drawing Prizes, Best Model Prizes, Best Studio Design Awards.