Upon successful completion of this Program, students should be able to:
- Acquire knowledge and skills for successful venture creation
- Transform mindsets and accelerate ideas to solutions
- Comprehend technology commercialization process
- Recognize environmental and social impact, and associated risks in business
- Connect with and contribute to the entrepreneurship ecosystem
1. General Enrance Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent undergraduate qualification from a recognized university.
2. English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants who have graduated from a non-English medium university must meet the following minimum English proficiency standards:
- CET-6: Score of 425 or Pass;
- OR TOEFL: 550 (PBT) / 79 (iBT). For TOEFL scores, applicants should arrange for ETS to send the score report directly to City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan). The TOEFL institution code for City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) is D693.
- OR IELTS (Academic): Overall Band Score of 6.0;
- OR other equivalent English test results.
* Only scores from single test attempts are accepted, and home-based tests are not eligible. Applicants whose first language is English or who have obtained a bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) from an institution where the medium of instruction is English are exempt from providing an English test score.
Note:
- TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years.
- Applicants must submit their English test scores, which are only considered valid if obtained within two years prior to the application start date.
- Programs may set higher English proficiency requirements or accept alternative qualifications, depending on their specific academic requirements.
3. Academic Duration and Tuition Fees
| Tuition Fees: |
MSc in Venture Creation: RMB 160,000 per student per academic year |
| Duration of Study: | 2 years, with the option to apply for early graduation if graduation requirements are met; maximum study period is 3 years. |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Application Fee: | Free |
| Accommodation Fees: |
Double Room: 1,200 RMB per student per academic year (10 months) Single Room: 3,000 RMB per student per academic year (10 months) |
Additional Information:
1. The above fee structure applies to both Chinese and international students.
2. After receiving the admission offer, students are required to pay an initial tuition deposit of RMB 30,000 within one week to confirm their acceptance. This deposit will be credited toward the first academic year's tuition.
| Application opens | Until Dec 31, 2025 |
| Admission offers issued # | Rolling Basis |
| On-campus registration and New Student Orientation Week | To be determined |
| Program commencement | Jan, 2026 |
- Real-world experiential training to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become competent venture creators and professionals in the dynamic field of entrepreneurship
- Strong connections to the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. Graduates may apply for start-up funding through CityUHK’s HK Tech 300 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme.
- Access to CityUHK’s IP and technical assistance
- Gateway to overseas and Chinese Mainland markets
