Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT) is one of the Flagship Programmes offered by CityUHK. GREAT is a 4-Year undergraduate option introduced in 2021/2022 aiming to nurture students who are interested in pursuing a career in scientific research or starting business ventures that involve the use of new scientific discoveries and innovative technologies. Students will be admitted to the College of Science and study a tailored common first-year curriculum. After one year of study, students will have a free choice of GREAT streams offered by the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. 

For more information about the Flagship Programmes and the Flagship Scholarships, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pvdp/flagship.

Free Choice of Options:

1. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (GREAT stream)
2. Bachelor of Science in Computing Mathematics (GREAT stream)
3. Bachelor of Science in Physics (GREAT stream)

Key Components 

• Independent research commencing as early as in Year 2
• Mentorship by world renowned professors and experienced industrialists 
• Special courses on entrepreneurship & IP rights protection, patent application and research proposal / business plan development 
• Connection with industrialists
• At least one semester of overseas academic/research exchange 
• At least one summer placement in local research laboratories or technological startup companies 
• At least one summer internship in overseas research institutes or technological startup companies
• Opportunity to participant in research internship at world-renowned universities
• Guaranteed admission to the respective PhD programme in Science (upon attainment of entrance requirements) for local students

Admission Arrangements 

Applicants of this programme will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the College of Science. Students will have a free choice of their preferred research discipline offered by our departments after one year of study. The GREAT streams are designed for students who have a good and solid foundation in Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Physics. The three research stream options are:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (GREAT stream)
• Bachelor of Science in Computing Mathematics (GREAT stream)
• Bachelor of Science in Physics (GREAT stream)

Curriculum Structure

For details on curriculum structures of respective majors, please visit the Undergraduate Catalogue.

CityUHK Flagship Scholarships

Local students admitted under the Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT) programme, one of the Flagship Programmes of CityUHK, with outstanding HKDSE or GCE "A" level / IB results shall be automatically considered for the Flagship Scholarships.

The Flagship Scholarships include:

• Tuition fees and hall fees incurred at CityUHK and is tenable for the normal duration of the programmes concerned
  • Full Scholarship: 100% tuition and hall fees
  • Half Scholarship: 50% tuition and hall fees
• Guaranteed berth in the Halls of Residence
• A one-off special sponsorship of a maximum amount of HK$500,000 for an overseas exchange of up to one year at a top-ranked university

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CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents have been set up for Hong Kong students with excellent HKDSE or GCE "A" level / IB results applying to government-funded bachelor's degree programmes. The scholarship awards will cover up to six years of study, depending on the normal duration of the registered undergraduate programme. The normal duration of GREAT programme is four years.

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Career Prospect

The aims of this programme are to equip students with knowledge and experimental skills for their further pursuit of higher degrees by research, e.g. a PhD degree, in local/overseas universities and research institutes, and/or to establish their own technological startup business ventures.

Research articles published in international refereed journals, presentations in international academic conferences and patents obtained based on results of students’ independent research will be perfect testimonials of their research capability and should facilitate their applications for higher degree research programmes.

Scientific research of applied nature can also be translated into unique and innovative technical products/services for startups. Trainings on technopreneurship, patent application, business plan development and business pitching technique are useful for students to create their own innovative businesses.

Lastly, GREAT students are also well suited to be Research and Development Scientists in industry.

Student Exchange / Internship

The College of Science and Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics provide student exchange and internship opportunities to GREAT students to gain international perspectives, global engagement and industry experience. GREAT students will take part in overseas academic/research exchange, summer placement in local research laboratories or technological startup companies, and summer internship in overseas research institutes or technological startup companies.

College of Science

The College of Science, comprising the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, aspires to become a world-renowned hub for pioneering scientific research and innovation, quality teaching and learning in multiple disciplines of science for the betterment of society. We are committed to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of creative and innovative specialists in multiple disciplines of science, who possess a broad vision, and are willing and capable of using their knowledge to serve the community.

Undergraduate Catalogue
College of Science 
Department of Chemistry 
Department of Mathematics 
Department of Physics
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
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Flagship Programmes

This is one of the CityUHK’s Flagship Programmes, which equip students with essential knowledge and skills, cultivate their global leadership abilities, and connect them with leading professionals. The Flagship Scholarships, which cover tuition and hall fees, a guaranteed berth, and a one-off exchange sponsorship of up to HK$500,000, will be awarded to local JUPAS talents who meet the criteria.