Entry Requirements
Applicants must have held a passport from a country or region other than Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan for a minimum of four years.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen seeks top quality students. Our minimum entry requirements, based on the recognized qualifications listed above, are:
an overall score in the top 20%,
core subjects (mathematics, English and subjects directly related to your major) also within the top 20%.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with 30 points out of 45. For candidates who have completed only the first year of IB Diploma studies with outstanding results, they may be considered admission under special circumstances on individual merits case-by-case. For specific preference for IB subjects/levels, please kindly click HERE.
European Baccalaureate with an overall average of 80%
GCE A-Level / International A-Level 3 AL passes or 2 AL + 2AS passes in one sitting (All grades must be obtained from examinations taken within a twelve-month period.), with an average of grade C For candidates who have completed only GCE-AS / International-AS with outstanding results, they may be considered for admission under special circumstances on individual merits case-by-case.
SAT Reasoning Test / ACT and SAT Subject Test / Advanced Placement (AP) Test Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma / Certificate; and an overall total score of 1190 out of 1600 in SAT (from March 2016) / 1650 out of 2400 in SAT Reasoning Test (before March 2016) / a composite score of 24 in ACT; and a score of 600 each in 2 SAT Subject Tests / grade 3 each in 2 Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
English Language Requirements
Besides our General Requirements an applicant must demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in English. Our minimum standards are:

Choosing ReasonsMORE
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Choosing CUHK-Shenzhen is a deliberate decision to study finance technology and markets actually intersect. The university’s location in Shenzhen, the center of China’s tech boom, combined with an entirely English-taught curriculum makes it the ideal place for my undergraduate studies.
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- Name:Sr******************************
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Reasons from S*******************************
Choosing CUHK-Shenzhen is a deliberate decision to study finance technology and markets actually intersect. The university’s location in Shenzhen, the center of China’s tech boom, combined with an entirely English-taught curriculum makes it the ideal place for my undergraduate studies.
The School of Management and Economics appeals to me because of its heavy emphasis on data and quantitative analysis. Finance today is driven by numbers, and my background in IB Higher Level Mathematics (AI) has given me the statistical foundation needed to handle your advanced coursework in financial modeling and corporate finance.
Choosing Jinan University—specifically the English-taught Finance program within the International School—is a deliberate step toward aligning my academic background with the frontier of global commerce. JNU has a historic reputation as a premier institution for international students and a vital bridge connecting China to the global economy. Located in Guangzhou, a core economic engine of the Greater Bay Area, the university offers an open, forward-looking ecosystem that is ideal for my undergraduate studies.
The International School’s curriculum immediately attracted me because it does not teach finance in a vacuum it emphasizes practical, real-world application and global market dynamics. To prepare for this rigorous major, I chose a highly targeted commerce track in the International Baccalaureate program, focusing on Higher Level Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), Economics, and Business Management. My training in Math AI HL has equipped me with a strong foundational toolkit in statistics and data modeling. I am eager to bring this quantitative baseline to JNU, I can master advanced financial frameworks, asset valuation, and corporate finance.
Furthermore, my passion for economics extends beyond standard textbooks. As the author of the published book "Trapped in the Feed," which analyzes the psychological and behavioral effects of digital platform algorithms on consumers, I approach finance through a behavioral lens. Jinan University values comprehensive, self-driven talents who possess an international outlook. I am choosing JNU because I want to study under a world-class faculty that understands how digital ecosystems, consumer data, and market psychology are actively reshaping modern capital markets.- 1 month ago
- Name:Sr******************************
- From:India
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Program Description
Major Overview
The objective of a Finance major is to equip our students with the analytical skills, practical experience, and global vision needed to meet the challenges and succeed in the banking and finance industry. Students will gain a deep understanding of the complex interrelationships among the world economies in terms of the flow of goods, services, and funds, the functions and operations of financial markets and institutions, and the interactions among them in a globalized context. This major may well be the first of its kind in the Chinese mainland that offers solid interdisciplinary training in economics and finance in the context of the global economy. As key global financial centers, the continuing development of Shenzhen and Hong Kong and rich professional knowledge will ensure this major attracts students from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan region and the rest of the world.
The major is equipped with the strongest team of faculty in domestic undergraduate education and a first-class curriculum, aimed at cultivating and discovering future talents who can truly lead forms. Nationwide, the major in Finance of SMEs, CUHK-Shenzhen is one of the best to combine basic theories with practical applications. The School not only has a modern and cutting-edge curriculum framework but also has the strongest team of faculty in domestic undergraduate education. With basic theories and applications combined, the courses connect not only theories and practice but also academia and industry.Major Details
01 What will Finance major study (research)?
Finance is an applied science that deals with the allocation of scarce resources over time under conditions of uncertainties, with the allocation efficiency of capital and assets at its core. Broadly. there are two types of research, One is on corporate finance, namely, companies’ decisions on investment and financing, as well as issues such as liquidity and risk management, including research on financial intermediaries such as banks; and the other is on liquidity, pricing of risks and efficiency of capital markets (including stock, bond, and foreign exchange markets).
02 What are the core courses for Finance majors in their undergraduate education?
The core courses for Finance major in their undergraduate education include international financial management, the foundation of finance, investment analysis and portfolio management, corporate finance, and options and futures. The textbooks used are in sync with those of world-class universities and all courses are taught in English. -
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have held a passport from a country or region other than Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan for a minimum of four years.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen seeks top quality students. Our minimum entry requirements, based on the recognized qualifications listed above, are:
an overall score in the top 20%,core subjects (mathematics, English and subjects directly related to your major) also within the top 20%.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with 30 points out of 45. For candidates who have completed only the first year of IB Diploma studies with outstanding results, they may be considered admission under special circumstances on individual merits case-by-case. For specific preference for IB subjects/levels, please kindly click HERE.
European Baccalaureate with an overall average of 80%
GCE A-Level / International A-Level 3 AL passes or 2 AL + 2AS passes in one sitting (All grades must be obtained from examinations taken within a twelve-month period.), with an average of grade C For candidates who have completed only GCE-AS / International-AS with outstanding results, they may be considered for admission under special circumstances on individual merits case-by-case.
SAT Reasoning Test / ACT and SAT Subject Test / Advanced Placement (AP) Test Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma / Certificate; and an overall total score of 1190 out of 1600 in SAT (from March 2016) / 1650 out of 2400 in SAT Reasoning Test (before March 2016) / a composite score of 24 in ACT; and a score of 600 each in 2 SAT Subject Tests / grade 3 each in 2 Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
English Language Requirements
Besides our General Requirements an applicant must demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in English. Our minimum standards are:

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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Bachelor USD 115,000 per year
USD 460,000 in totalAccommodation Fee International Student Residence Double Room USD 520 (More Details) Single Room USD 1,200 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 57 Service Fee USD 499 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,500 to RMB 4,000 - Application Materials
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A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
*2. Scan of your passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
*3. English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.
*4. Certificate/diploma of highest education
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*5. Official transcript
Transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
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Change Log
- • The application deadline has been updated to April 17, 2026 May 31, 2026
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- • The service fee has been updated to 100 USD September 26, 2025
- • The service fee has been updated to 100 USD September 9, 2025
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Basic Information
| ·Starting Date : | Sep 1 , 2026 | |
| ·Duration: | 4 Years |
| Teaching Language : | English |
| Application Deadline: | Apr 17 , 2026 |
| Tuition : | USD 115,000 Per Year |
| Application Fee: | USD 57 (Check Policy) |
| Service Fee: | USD 499 (Check Policy) |
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