The University Anthem

The University Anthem embodies our institutional identity and encourages a greater sense of belonging within our community. The music and lyrics serve to bring us together in a spirit of collegiality and demonstrate to the world who we are and what we stand for. It encompasses our aspirations to be a world-class academic institution with a dual focus on professional education and research that advances knowledge and privileges innovation. Through the anthem, we present CityU’s ideals, values and plans for future success. 

The University Anthem embodies our institutional identity and encourages a greater sense of belonging within our community. The music and lyrics serve to bring us together in a spirit of collegiality and demonstrate to the world who we are and what we stand for. It encompasses our aspirations to be a world-class academic institution with a dual focus on professional education and research that advances knowledge and privileges innovation. Through the anthem, we present CityU’s ideals, values and plans for future success. 

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The message

The University Anthem comes in two parts. “Beyond Boundaries” was chosen as the theme for Part 1. It signifies our desire to reach out to the world. As one of the most rapidly rising universities in the world, and one that is highly internationalised, CityU wants to showcase its multicultural environment, where different perspectives are respected and where creativity and intellectual development are prioritised.   

Part 2 of the theme, "Knowledge and Wisdom" encapsulates our aspirations to integrate teaching and research, and our determination to stay focused on education. 

Both the first and second parts of the Anthem capture our central character and ethos, singing out our special features, expectations and encouragement, and promoting the University’s vision and mission. 

The Anthem is infused with wisdom from classical Chinese literature against a backdrop of images and music that reflect the dynamic CityU character. For example, “In harmony, not conformity”, a maxim found in The Analects of Confucius, emphasises how the CityU community respects one another while pooling ideas to sharpen the mind and plough fresh pastures for unexplored knowledge.

Enjoy the CityU Anthem and experience the CityU story!

Lyrics

Beyond Boundaries

Learn and question
Beyond boundaries
Surmounting challenge
Staying inquisitive
Diversity for harmony
Along the way, stand tall

Research and tuition
Savant and the inquisitives
Beneath a sky so bright so vast
Advance, pursue our mission

With world leading vision
Under a sky so bright so vast
Diversity for harmony
Along the way, stand tall
 

Knowledge and Wisdom

Teaching and research form the foundation
Separating politics, staying education
Joyful despite distractions
Along the way, reach far

Justice is ever steadfast
Honesty confirms the truth
Beneath a sky so dignified so vast
Push on, enliven our galaxy

Great virtue sees no boundaries
Under a sky so dignified so vast
Joyful despite distractions
Along the way, reach far
 

University Anthem Videos

Download Lyrics

CityU Anthem Part 1 “Beyond Boundaries”

CityU Anthem Part 2 “Knowledge and Wisdom”

Applications and Guidelines

The University Anthem will be broadcast or performed at CityU events and functions as a way to enhance the University’s image and spotlight our mission and values. For more about the applications and guidelines, you are welcome to visit this webpage.

Acknowledgement

Lyricist
Professor Way Kuo

Composer
Joe Lei

CityU Anthem Working Group
(Established in 2020)
Professor Matthew Lee (Chairman)
Mr Sunny Lee
Professor Richard Yuen
Professor Eric Chui
Professor Julie Li
Dr Kevin Downing
Ms Kathy Chan
Dr Lam Miu Ling
Ms Florence Lai
Mr Danny Fok
Mr Chiu Kai Keung
Miss Cheung Hoi Ling, Holly
Mr Huang Wuhao
Ms Pauline Chan (Secretary)

Special Thanks
Ms Alice Chan 
Mr Joseph Kun
Professor Sam Kwong 
Professor Chain-Tsuan Liu 
Mr Robert Lui 
Professor Stella Pang

Vocal
City University Choir
Cheng Hei Man Canis
Ho Man Yu Natalie
Lau Shun Hang Peter
Wang Chenqi Alicia
Wijaya Ignatius Alvin  
Zhu Yimin Eva

Cai Jiajun 
Chan Hiu Chun Jay 
Cheng Tsz Wing
Gaby Graciela 
Md Tanjeeb Hossain
Lam Lok Sze Tracy
Law Nga Sze Stephanie 
Molo Myka Marie Juliana Mabuyog
Ong Qi Lyn 
Yu Kwan Chi Alexander
Yung Shuk Wai Yvette

Music Video
City University Philharmonic Orchestra 
Chen Man Lok Michelle
Cheng Tsz Yung Alex 
Kwan Ka Wing 
Leung Wun Ka Sophia

Dušica Babić
Chan Kam Yiu
Chan Ngar Yin
Cheung Ka Ki
Aleksa Delibasic 
Malene Eilertsen
Natashia Harney 
Ho Shu Lan Sara 
Md Tanjeeb Hossain
Dualet Igazin
Dusan Krivokapic 
Franciska Maric
Victoria Medwin Martono
Ngan Tsz Kiu Coby
Andy Ong 
Tin Sosic
Tomislac Tijoma 
Dr Yang Tao

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