Faculty of Arts Chinese Language and Culture

Offered As:	Minor
URL:	https://clc.hku.hk/minor
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes (for International Students and Non-Chinese Speaking Local Students)
Selection process required:	No
Credits:	36
What is it about?	The Minor in Chinese Language and Culture is to help students attain a comprehensive and firm grasp of the Chinese language. The courses will ensure that students not only acquire a high level of language proficiency but also provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed academically and professionally.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	School of Chinese, Faculty of Arts

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	Only International Students and Non-Chinese Speaking Local Students are eligible to declare the minor. Students with prior knowledge of the Chinese language should take a placement test arranged by the Chinese Language Centre of the School of Chinese to determine their starting core course. For further details, please check with the School of Chinese.
Career opportunities	For further information, please check with the School of Chinese, Faculty or CEDARS (Careers & Placement).
Further information	https://clc.hku.hk/minor
Contact	Telephone: 3917 2048 Email: learn.chinese@hku.hk

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information is provided by the Faculties/Schools as of August 2026 and is subject to change by respective units. Students are advised to consult their Faculty/School Office(s) in case of doubt.