University Core Course Exemption by Attainment

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Registration and Examinations Section

Exemptions by Attainment for New Students Admitted in 2025-26
University Core Requirements – Chinese and English Language Courses

Students are required to complete the University Core Requirements including Chinese and English Language courses in order to graduate. However, students with specific qualifications obtained prior to student registration can apply for exemptions from the language course(s) concerned. They are required to take specific language enhancement courses and other courses for fulfilment of the overall units for graduation as specified for their study programmes. Details are included in the links below. For the list of specific language enhancement courses, please refer to the Student Handbook.

• New Students Admitted to Year 1
• New Students Admitted with Advanced Standing
• New Students Admitted to Senior-Year Places
• New Students Admitted to Programmes with Special Arrangements

Enquiries:

1 August 2025