 Hong Kong is home to eight government-funded universities offering dozens of major areas of study. You'll be happy to know that all of them use English as medium of instruction for most of their courses. Many offer crash courses in Chinese language so that foreign students can make the most of their stay. Certain institutions also conduct some courses in Putonghua for Mainland students, or for those who are proficient in the language.
Hong Kong's universities emphasize whole-person development, meaning you'll be given a broad perspective on life, culture, and ethics, as well as gaining practical experience to take your academic endeavors beyond the classroom and into the real world. |
A stimulating intellectual environment attracts high-caliber professors from around the globe. They and their students are renowned for excellence, including Nobel laureates, prize winners for new technology, literary giants, and linguists. The rest of the world has paid attention - several of our institutions made the top 200 in both Newsweek and the Times Higher Education Supplement's World University Rankings since 2006.
An agreement with Mainland China guarantees the compatibility of Hong Kong and Chinese programs of study. Some universities even allow foreign students to "study abroad" for a year or two in Beijing or Shanghai!
For a respected degree recognized the world over, you can get a Bachelor of Arts, Science, Law, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism, or one of a great many others... and these are just a sampling of what's on offer in Hong Kong! Check out individual university websites for more details.
The Institutions
 City University of Hong Kong's motto, "Officium et Civitas," connotes duty, morality, and a union of citizens. CityU is going global with this message, empowering local and international students with applicable knowledge for the social and economic advancement of the world. It offers professionally oriented programs in an ambiance of diverse cultural backgrounds, innovative pedagogy, and a holistic learning environment at its campus in Kowloon Tong.
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 Hong Kong Baptist University, with a Christian heritage, is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in Hong Kong. HKBU enrolls about 5,000 undergraduate and 2,800 postgraduate students and offers undergraduate programs, taught postgraduate courses, and research programs through its six faculties/schools: Arts, Business, Chinese Medicine, Communication, Science and Social Sciences and the Academy of Visual Arts. HKBU puts dual emphasis on teaching and research, and has established 35 research centers to nurture academic excellence.
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 Lingnan University is the only liberal arts university in the territory, with the longest established tradition. Its history dates back to 1888 when its forerunner, the prestigious Lingnan University in Guangzhou, China, was founded. The University is committed to the provision of quality education distinguished by the best liberal arts tradition from both East and West. Lingnan's strong sense of community is enhanced by its high residential rate, with 75% of its students living on campus.
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 The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a leading research-oriented comprehensive university offering over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, which are designed with a flexible structure to encourage creativity while grounding students in specialized knowledge. Some 20,000 undergraduate, postgraduate and exchange students attend courses at its picturesque campus in Shatin, New Territories, of which some 3,800 come from 45 countries and regions outside Hong Kong. CUHK has a unique college system and also Nobel laureates as faculty members.
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 The Hong Kong Institute of Education is located on a purpose-built campus in Tai Po, New Territories. It is wholly dedicated education with an emphasis on teacher training and development. The HKIEd offers short term certificate level courses, undergraduate Bachelor's degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and postgraduate degrees in education at Masters and Doctorate levels to over 7,000 students. The Institute strives to nurture creative, committed, professional teachers who will contribute to the evolution and enhancement of education, both locally and globally.
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 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, established in 1937, prides itself on its quality academic programs which nurture professionals for the business, industrial and social sectors. The University emphasizes workplace learning experience and its graduates have been ranked "most preferred" by recruiters. It is the largest publicly-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong in terms of number of students. With more than 1,000 academic and research staff from different parts of the world, the University runs more than 150 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, some of which are unique in Hong Kong.
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 The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is one of Hong Kong's youngest and most dynamic universities. Its pioneering approach to cutting-edge research and quality education has quickly put HKUST among the world's top-ranked universities. Situated on a scenic seaside campus, HKUST provides its students with an internationally recognized education in engineering, science, business, and management from undergraduate to doctoral levels.
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 The University of Hong Kong is the territory's first university, established in 1911. Today, it is recognized globally as a world-class comprehensive research-led university and is consistently highly ranked in international higher-education league tables. HKU leads the way in terms of funding and awards from the government and support from the community, which in turn means exceptional support services and facilities for our students. You'll find the largest international university student population at HKU, the only university located on Hong Kong Island, the dynamic centre of Hong Kong.
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