Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) leads the way in blockchain education through its comprehensive fintech degree programs.
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2022 Rank (+/- 2021) | University Name | Total Score | Courses | Region | Regional Rank |
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20 (-11) | Chinese University of Hong Kong | 59 | 8 | Asia and Pacific | 12 |
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CUHK offers a bachelor of engineering in financial technology, and a master of science in financial technology through its Faculty of Engineering. The master's requires the Applied Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies course. For working professionals, CUHK also offers a Blockchain For Business Executives certificate through its executive education program. The aim of this program is to provide a "broad understanding of blockchain as a technology and also as a business transformation enabler."
In 2021, CUHK partnered with Ethereum developer ConsenSys to launch the Medoxie COVID-19 Digital Health Passport, using blockchain technology to record all COVID-19 related events, including test results, temperature checks and vaccinations in a decentralized, private, and secure manner.