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 Entrance 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.
- 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, 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 July 31st, 2026 |
| Admission offers issued # | Rolling Basis |
| Enrollment Period | From August 23rd to August 24th, 2026 |
| Orientation Period | From August 25th to August 28th, 2026 |
| Program commencement | August 31st, 2026 |
- Conduct immersive experiential training based on real-world business scenarios to help students systematically master core entrepreneurial knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to become market-competitive entrepreneurial practitioners or qualify for advanced professional positions in the rapidly evolving entrepreneurial field;
- Establish a deep integration mechanism with the global innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, enabling graduates to apply for startup funds through the HK TECH 300 Programme of City University of Hong Kong.
- Prioritize access to CityUHK's exclusive intellectual property services and customized technical support, providing robust guarantees for the implementation, iteration, and large-scale development of entrepreneurial projects;
- Establish precise connection and resource integration channels for students
to access overseas and mainland China markets, facilitating the efficient expansion of entrepreneurial projects across regional and even global market spaces.
