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CityU's "Tiger Class" helps the top performers to reach a new level, recruited more than 200 students last year

2022-08-15T08:16:23.701Z


CityU launched the "HK TECH Tiger Class" program last year, inviting top students to join, providing students with opportunities to study world-class STEM courses, dual-degree programs, apply for scholarships, and even have the opportunity to enter Ivy League universities


CityU launched the "HK TECH Tiger Class" program last year, inviting top students to join, providing students with opportunities to study world-class STEM courses, double-degree programs, apply for scholarships, and even have the opportunity to enter the Ivy League school, Columbia University.

CityU said that last year there were more than 200 students enrolled, and almost 200 more were invited this year, hoping that through the program, the top talents could realize their potential and cultivate the next generation of science and technology leaders.


Chan Chi-ho (right), Director of Talent and Education Development at CityU, said that the "Tiger Class" enrolled more than 200 students last year.

On the left is the deputy director of the department, Luo Jinrong.

(Photo by He Ruifen)

Chen Zhihao, Director of the Talent and Education Development Office of CityU, said that there are three main ways to select students and invite them to enter the "Tiger Class", including their admission scores, such as DSE scores of 6 subjects of 28 or above, IB38 or IB. above or GCEAL 2A* and 1A or above; followed by the top 10% of their department in the first year of admission; and finally the overseas freshman who has won a recognized scholarship.

He said students could decline the invitation, but most did.

CityU launched the "HK TECH Tiger Class" program last year, inviting top students to join, providing students with opportunities to study world-class STEM courses, double-degree programs, apply for scholarships, and even have the opportunity to enter the Ivy League school, Columbia University.

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The plan will provide a lot of opportunities for students to develop their potential, including providing opportunities for students to study in prestigious overseas universities, such as Columbia University in the United States and the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. school.

The university will also provide challenging learning for the society, experience high-quality courses under the guidance of world-class scholars, and conduct scientific and technological research at an early stage.

In the first year of the program, there are more than 200 students, including the prodigy Jiang Gaolun, who was admitted to CityU at the age of 13 last year.

Chen Zhihao pointed out that if students fail to maintain the required level in the school, they will need to withdraw, and this year it plans to recruit more than 200 students.

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Source: hk1

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