 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 for 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 2,500 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 27 research centers to nurture academic excellence.
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 Lingnan University began its tenure in Hong Kong in 1967, but its predecessor in China was founded in 1888. With a campus in Tuen Mun, New Territories, it is the only liberal arts institution in Hong Kong. Liberal arts education is widely recognized for cultivating whole-person development of students with adaptability, brainpower, and creativity. 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 330 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, which are designed with a flexible structure to encourage creativity while grounding students in specialized knowledge. Approximately 10,000 undergraduate and 2,000 research postgraduate students attend courses at its picturesque campus in Shatin, New Territories, of which some 2,500 come from 45 countries and regions. 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, and now recognized globally for its academic and research excellence. It 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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