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University application guide
How to apply to The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
香港中文大学（深圳）
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
This guide brings together the application routes, published timing, submission methods, scholarship steps, documents, and source links recorded for The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. Requirements can differ by degree, program, teaching language, and funding route. The university’s current notice controls the application.
Application fee
The application-fee status has not been verified for the current route. No application fee is published by CUHK-Shenzhen. Its 2027 Entry fees page (marked updated for the 2027 Entry, read 5 October 2026) lists tuition of CNY 162,000 per academic year, on-campus accommodation of CNY 2,400 per academic year, a one-time miscellaneous study fee of CNY 500, medical insurance of CNY 800 per academic year, a residence permit of approximately CNY 1,200 depending on courses and study preferences, and monthly living expenses of approximately CNY 2,000, with a rough total of about USD 28,800 per academic year. None of those is an application fee. The admissions FAQ states a deposit of CNY 19,000 after an offer that forms part of tuition once enrolled and is mostly non-refundable, and a financial statement of CNY 60,000; the deposit is a post-offer charge, not an application fee. No reviewed official page states an application-stage charge or that applying is free, so the application-fee status remains unknown rather than confirmed free.
Source-linked admission details
2027 Entry international undergraduate admission: published costs, qualification and language requirements, documents, entry scholarships and CSC eligibility, read from the university's own admissions pages. · recorded source check: October 5, 2026
- Tuition and compulsory costs
- CNY 162,000 per academic year tuition; CNY 2,400 per academic year on-campus accommodation; CNY 500 one-time miscellaneous study fee; CNY 800 per academic year medical insurance; residence permit approximately CNY 1,200; monthly living expenses approximately CNY 2,000. The page gives a rough total of about USD 28,800 per academic year and says tuition can be offset through successful scholarship applications.
- Qualification requirements
- Published general minimums for 2027 Entry include an International Baccalaureate Diploma at 30 of 45, a European Baccalaureate average of 80%, GCE A-Level passes with an average grade C, SAT 1190 of 1600 with secondary-school graduation, ACT 24 with secondary-school graduation, or grade 3 in each of two AP tests with secondary-school graduation. Applicants with at least one year of recognised undergraduate study or mature applicants aged 23 or above may also be considered; the university does not accept transfers and such applicants apply as first-year students. The page states these minimums are guidance only and that meeting them does not guarantee admission.
- English language
- English is the primary medium of instruction. The admissions FAQ states HSK is not required and the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) is not required. The published English requirements are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80 of 120, with listed equivalents; Duolingo and IGCSE are not accepted. Clinical Medicine students must reach HSK 4 before progressing to Year 3.
- Application documents
- Passport information page, CV or résumé, personal statement of no more than 600 words, recommendation letter, English-version high-school transcript stamped or signed by the school, English language test report, and graduation certificate or diploma if applicable. SAT scores must also be sent through College Board where applicable.
- Entry scholarships
- Successful applicants are automatically considered for an entry scholarship except in the School of Music. Published values: Honor Scholarship CNY 187,000 per year (full tuition plus a living allowance), Full Tuition CNY 162,000, Half Tuition CNY 81,000, Inspirational CNY 30,000 and Accommodation CNY 2,400. Awards are merit- and competition-based, provided for four years (six for Clinical Medicine) and renewable annually if GPA remains above 3.0. The university caps combined university-sponsored awards at CNY 187,000 per academic year and states that accepting an external government or foundation sponsorship voids an entry scholarship offer. No award is guaranteed.
- CSC eligibility
- The admissions FAQ answers 'No' to the question whether an applicant can be sponsored by the CSC at CUHK-Shenzhen. 香港中文大学（深圳） does not appear in the CSC's published 2026 Chinese University List, so no CSC host route is recorded for this profile.
- Application fee
- No application fee is published on the reviewed 2027 Entry admissions, fees, rounds or FAQ pages, and no page states that applying is free. The application-fee status is recorded as unknown, and the CNY 19,000 deposit applies only after an offer.
- Academic schools
- The official university overview lists eight schools: Management and Economics; Science and Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Data Science; Music; Medicine; Public Policy; and Artificial Intelligence. Source: https://www.cuhk.edu.cn/en/page/4987
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
CUHK-Shenzhen's international undergraduate admissions homepage states that the application system receives applications from September to April, and its 2027 Entry rounds page (marked updated for the 2027 Entry) gives three student cutoffs in China local time (GMT+8): Early Bird by 23:59:59 on 1 November 2026, Regular by 23:59:59 on 7 March 2027, and Late Round by 23:59:59 on 18 April 2027. The late round is flagged as having only very limited scholarships available, incomplete applications are not reviewed, and the admissions FAQ states that an applicant may apply only once per academic year and that no spring intake is available. A qualifying English-language test result may be uploaded until 28 May 2027. These are admission rounds for the September 2027 international undergraduate entry, not scholarship deadlines; the university says entry scholarships are considered from the Early Bird or Regular rounds. The dates do not apply to postgraduate admissions, which the university administers separately.
Open deadline sourceOfficial admissions homepage: the application system receives applications from September to AprilOfficial admissions FAQ: one application per academic year; no spring intake; CSC sponsorship not available
Guide scope reviewed 5 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
2027 Entry international undergraduate admission · Early Bird round
September 2027 international undergraduate entry; later rounds close March 7 and April 18, 2027
- Opening:
- Application system receives applications from September to April
- Closing:
- November 1, 2026 (Early Bird round, 23:59:59 China local time)
The official admissions homepage states the application system receives applications from September to April, so this route is open on 5 October 2026. The 2027 Entry rounds page prints three student cutoffs in China local time: Early Bird by 23:59:59 on 1 November 2026, Regular by 23:59:59 on 7 March 2027 and Late Round by 23:59:59 on 18 April 2027, with only very limited scholarships in the late round. Incomplete applications are not reviewed and an applicant may apply only once per academic year. This is an admission window, not a scholarship deadline; entry scholarships are considered from the Early Bird or Regular rounds. Postgraduate admissions are administered separately.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
These awards are listed on the university profile. Eligibility, eligible degree levels, coverage, deadlines and whether new applicants can apply vary by award and intake. Open the dated call before selecting an award or paying an application fee.
- Entry scholarships for the 2027 Entry (automatic consideration for successful applicants except the School of Music): Honor Scholarship CNY 187,000 per year (full tuition plus a living allowance), Full Tuition Scholarship CNY 162,000 per year, Half Tuition Scholarship CNY 81,000 per year, Inspirational Scholarship CNY 30,000 per year and Accommodation Scholarship CNY 2,400 per year — merit- and competition-based, renewable annually if GPA remains above 3.0, for four years (six for Clinical Medicine)
- School of Music entry scholarships: Tier 1 CNY 50,000 per year and Tier 2 CNY 20,000 per year
- Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship — the university's scholarship page records CNY 10,000 per year and states applications open in October each year; the reviewed page publishes no closing date and this is a government award, not an entry award
A current CSC application route is not verified on this profile. Check the university's current notice and the applicable CSC host list before starting a CSC form.
How to apply to The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
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Self-funded admission
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2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticeA complete university-specific procedure for this route has not been verified. The steps below are a preparation checklist; confirm the submission process in the official notice. Apply directly using the process for your degree level.
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Choose your program and intake
Check The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides. Select self-funded/self-financed study where the system requests a funding choice.
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Review your offer and costs
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
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Document checklist and upload instructions
Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:
- Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
- Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
- Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
- Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
- Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.
Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.
Application templatesHow to fill the university application
Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.
- Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
- Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
- Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
- Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
- Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
Official sources for this guide
The links below support the dates, route sequence, and program details shown above. Some are planning references rather than a current university deadline; each item on the admissions calendar states its source and evidence basis.
- Latest deadline information
- Official admissions homepage: the application system receives applications from September to April
- Official admissions FAQ: one application per academic year; no spring intake; CSC sponsorship not available
- CUHK-Shenzhen International Undergraduate Admissions — Fees & Expenses, marked updated for the 2027 Entry
- University website — locate the current award notice
- University official website
Dates and funding rules change by intake. Recheck the current official notice before paying, submitting, or arranging documents.