The Department of Chinese Language and Literature has the longest history at CUHK. It places equal emphasis on teaching and research. Other than offering a wide range of study programmes, we also organize academic conferences and invite visiting scholars to deliver speeches and courses to enhance intellectual exchange.
| Student Number (as at September 2026) | Number |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Major | 433 |
| Minor | 6 |
| Total | 439 |
| Postgraduate Programmes | |
| PhD | 27 |
| MPhil | 23 |
| MA | 242 |
| Total | 292 |
Our graduates are well-trained with not only high proficiency in language skills but also a sound understanding of Chinese literature and the relevant intellectual development. They are well prepared to face the challenges of both their careers and further study.
| Sector | Percentage |
| Education | 79.1% |
| Commerce & Industry | 11.6% |
| Social & Public Organisations | 9.3% |
