Lingnan to launch Samuel C.C. Ting Elite Class in 2026/27 academic year

Lingnan University announced that it will officially launch the Samuel C.C. Ting Elite Class (CCT Class) in the 2026/27 academic year. The Class, named after Nobel Prize-winning physicist Prof Samuel C.C. Ting, will select the best undergraduate students from among recipients of the University Entrance Scholarships for this programme.

Supported by dedicated University funding, the CCT Class will select outstanding full University Entrance Scholarship undergraduates from the Hong Kong SAR, the Chinese Mainland, and around the world in the 2026/27 academic year. The scheme aims to build a pre-eminent interdisciplinary learning platform on campus, foster a culture of academic excellence, and further enhance the University’s international profile.

The students will receive comprehensive support over the four years of study, including a full tuition scholarship, fully funded campus accommodation, and AI training provided by leading international companies, with a professional certification. They will also benefit from mentorship by leading members of the faculty, priority access to research opportunities, meetings with eminent scholars, including Nobel laureates, and priority consideration for admission to postgraduate programmes.