Teaching means the communication and exchange of ideas, which in turn provides a source of inspiration for research. Teaching and research enrich and complement each other. Teachers should present their research achievements to foster the communication of ideas. This process will help CityU (DG) further benchmark its programmes against international standards and phase out those that are outdated. 

CityU (DG) encourages students to discover, invent and innovate to surpass the knowledge of their predecessors. By doing so, students become the central players in the processes of knowledge transmission, innovation, application and transfer. CityU (DG) offers students the opportunity to take risks, explore the unknown and make an original discovery. CityU (DG) aims to infuse students with a spirit of discovery, innovation, critical thinking and entrepreneurship as a response to the changing economic and technological landscape and as CityU (DG) develops into a world-class international university.

CityU (DG) will follow CityU's degree awarding standards and adopt the CityU Quality Manual to ensure academic excellence. Meanwhile, CityU (DG) will recruits and introduce professional and international faculty members worldwide in accordance with the standards of world-class universities, maintaining consistency in academic standards, quality, and overall assessment requirements with CityU.

CityU (DG)’s academic and scientific research will combine the international disciplinary trends with the national economic and social development, particularly the needs of the GBA. It will leverage the disciplinary foundation, teaching experience, and resource advantages of CityU, along with the support from Dongguan's research and industrial sectors, to facilitate the growth of interdisciplinary studies and promote the transformation and upgrading of industries, thereby filling the gaps in cutting-edge technologies.

CityU (DG) offers students challenging learning opportunities. Under the guidance of the University's distinguished faculty, students can engage in advanced programmes and pioneering research, preparing them to be future leaders in science and innovation.