CityU (DG)

CityU (DG) will play a leading role in teaching, research, innovation and knowledge transfer in the future. Building upon CityU ’s strengths in programmes, international collaborations and faculty expertise, it will strengthen mutual support and interaction between the two universities in various academic fields. This will meet the needs of higher education in the GBA and suit the requirements of industrial development. The core aspect of the affiliation between CityU and CityU (DG) lies in maintaining consistent academic standards. Both universities will cooperate closely and complement each other through academic planning, student exchange, faculty training, research , and knowledge transfer. Graduates of CityU (DG) who meet the qualifications for degree conferment will receive degrees from CityU concurrently.

On April 16th, 2024, the Ministry of Education officially approved the establishment of City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan), a collaborative educational venture between mainland and Hong Kong, with an independent legal identity. This marks a significant milestone in enhancing the cooperation in higher education within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, aligning with the objectives laid out in the "Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area".

Led by the educational philosophies of "Integration of Teaching and Research ", “Consistency in Academic Excellence", and "Innovating into the Future", CityU (DG) is committed to bringing CityU’s strengths to Chinese mainland, including its advanced management experience, internationalized educational concepts, outstanding research capabilities, and innovative teaching methods.

Initially, CityU (DG) will prioritize its academic programmes around the future industrial transformation and upgrading needs of the GBA, gradually establishing an open, interdisciplinary platform for education, research, and knowledge transfer. By fostering technological innovation and nurturing high-caliber talents, it aims to complement the advantages of both regions, actively contributing to optimizating GBA’s higher education landscape. This includes attracting top talents and building a comprehensive national science center, paving the way for CityU (DG) to develop into a world-class institution dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in research and education.