Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

This article is about the university in Shenzhen. For the public university in Hong Kong, see Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (abbreviated as CUHK–Shenzhen or CUHK–SZ) is a university in Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. It was established under a partnership between the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Shenzhen University. The university was approved by the Ministry of Education of China on 21 March 2014.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

香港中文大学（深圳）
The Emblem of CUHK
Motto	博文約禮
Motto in English	Through learning and temperance to virtue[1]
Type	Cooperative university
Established	21 March 2014; 11 years ago (2014)
Parent institution	Chinese University of Hong Kong and Shenzhen University
Chairman	Rocky S. Tuan
President	Yangsheng Xu
Academic staff	600 (September 2024)
Students	10,000 (September 2024)
Location	Shenzhen , Guangdong , China 22°41′24″N 114°12′29″E
Language	English (primary) Mandarin Chinese
Colours	Purple & Gold [1]
Mascot	Phoenix[1]
Website	cuhk.edu.cn/en
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese	香港中文大学（深圳）
Traditional Chinese	香港中文大學（深圳）
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Xiānggǎng Zhōngwén Dàxué (Shēnzhèn) Yue: Cantonese Jyutping Hoeng1gong2 Zung1man4 Daai6hok6 (Sam1zan3)

The Old South Gate of the campus.

According to the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), the relationship between its campus in Sha Tin, Hong Kong and CUHK–Shenzhen is "one brand, two campuses". Both campuses are supervised by the same Senate and share the same academic structure and curriculum design.^[2] Graduates from CUHK–Shenzhen are awarded degrees of CUHK, the same as those awarded to CUHK graduates (but denoting "Shenzhen" in the main text),^[2][3] as well as a graduation certificate conferred by CUHK–Shenzhen.

As of 2024^[update], more than 10,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students are studying at CUHK-Shenzhen.^[4]

History

See also: Chinese University of Hong Kong § History

On 21 March 2014, the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China officially sent a letter to the People's Government of Guangdong Province, agreeing to approve the establishment of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen.^[5] The university was established under a partnership between the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Shenzhen University.^[6]

Upon the establishment of the new institution, some Chinese University of Hong Kong alumni in Hong Kong criticized the similarity between the CUHK and CUHK–Shenzhen graduation certificates. A CUHK alumni concern group stated that the certificate should include the word Shenzhen in the title, and should mention Shenzhen University. A spokeswoman for CUHK stated that "As [the] CUHK–Shenzhen degree is conferred by CUHK, the format of the certificate follows that of CUHK's", and that the layout of the certificate was officially approved by the CUHK Senate in 2015.^[7]

Academics

The Administration Building.

The language of instruction is all in English, except for physical education and Chinese language courses, which are bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese.^[8][9]

CUHK degrees will be conferred to students of CUHK–Shenzhen who meet the requirements of their degree programs.^[10] A graduation certificate will also be conferred by CUHK-Shenzhen.^[11]

There are three "Nobel laureate research labs" in CUHK-Shenzhen led by the Nobel laureates Arieh Warshel, Brian Kobilka and Aaron Ciechanover.^[12]

CUHK–Shenzhen participated in the signing ceremony for the jointly initiated "Shenzhen International Friendship City University League", which was initiated by Southern University of Science and Technology, on 9 July 2014.^[13]

On 30 April 2015, the fifth annual Presidents Forum of Worldwide Universities Network convened at the campus.^[14]

The Central Avenue of the campus.

Campus

A night view of Universiade station of Shenzhen Metro.

The campus is located in No. 2001 Longxiang Boulevard, Longcheng Street, Longgang District, which is in the northeastern part of Shenzhen, surrounded by mountainous area with distances of around 15 kilometres northeast of downtown Shenzhen and 30 kilometres north of CUHK's campus in Sha Tin, Hong Kong.^[15]

Colleges

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen maintains a college system with eight residential colleges, continuing the tradition of its Hong Kong counterpart. Each college has its own motto and is led by a College Master.

As of 2025, six colleges have received patronage.^[16]

1. Shaw College (逸夫书院) was established in 2016 with support from the Shaw Foundation, guided by its motto "In Pursuit of Virtue and Excellence" (修德臻善).
2. Diligentia College (学勤书院) was established in 2016 through the Genzon Foundation's support, embracing the motto "Cultivating the self to serve society" (修己以善群，力行致良知).
3. Muse College (思廷书院) was established in 2016 with donations from Horoy Holdings and Mr. & Mrs. Lai, upholding "Principles and Practice, Dedication to Humanity" (道器并重，兼善天下).
4. Harmonia College (祥波书院) was established in 2018 in honor of Mr. Yang Xiangbo (Shirble Group), following "Scholarship, Perseverance, Excellence" (博学慎思，弘毅致远).
5. Ling College (道扬书院) was established in 2022 to commemorate Prof. Ling Daoyang, embodying "To Cultivate the Self, and Benefit Others" (修己自强，利他先行).
6. Minerva College (厚含书院) was established in 2022 through Shenzhen Hexi Industrial's donation, promoting "Kindness, Inclusiveness, Dedication and Creativity" (仁厚包容，敬业创新).
7. Seventh College (第七书院) was established in 2023, maintaining the university's founding principle "Mission, Character, and Service" (使命、品格、服务).
8. Eighth College (第八书院) is planned to be completed in 2025.

Schools

The university is organized as schools each specializing in undergraduate and graduate schools in their respective field. Currently there are 8 schools after the launch of the School of Artificial Intelligence on February 17, 2025.^[17]

• School of Medicine
• School of Management and Economics
• School of Data Science
• School of Humanities and Social Science
• School of Music
• School of Public Policy
• School of Artificial Intelligence

School of Artificial Intelligence