The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Public research university in Sha Tin District, Hong Kong.
Description
The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a public research university in Sha Tin District, Hong Kong, with over 150 buildings across 137 hectares overlooking Tolo Harbour. The site covers several hills and connects dormitories, libraries, and laboratories through an internal shuttle network.
History
The institution was formed in 1963 through the merger of three existing colleges, each bringing different educational traditions and Christian or Confucian roots. This fusion created a new form of institution that united multiple autonomous units under a shared name.
Culture
The campus blends teaching methods from Chinese education with Western research standards, using both languages in daily academic life. Students live within a college system where each unit maintains its own traditions and communal spaces.
Practical
Visitors to the site should use the internal shuttle system that connects different areas across several hills. Libraries and research centers are open to registered guests, while campus gates and public zones remain accessible to everyone.
Did you know?
The nine colleges function like independent communities with their own crests, anthems, and competitions among themselves. Each unit manages its own dormitories and organizes separate rituals at the start of each term.
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