University of Hong Kong, Hong-Kong

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

The foundation of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) was laid in1910 by the then Governor of Hong Kong. Finally, HKU was officially opened in 1912 with Arts, Engineering and Medicine as its first three Faculties to offer various courses and became the oldest tertiary education institution in Hong Kong. Today, HKU holds an international recognition for its remarkable contribution in the field of education and research and is continuously ranked among the top universities of the world. The QS World University Rankings 2021 of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is 22. 

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The Main Campus of HKU is also referred to as the Centennial Campus and expands across an area of  17.7 hectares. Besides, there is a Medical Campus covering an area of 4.2 hectares. Apart from the Academic Space that occupies 43.8% of the total space of the main campus there are Central Libraries, Central Administration and Maintenance Area, Student and Staff Amenities Area, Space for Sports Facilities, Student Halls of Residence and Staff Quarters,  Museum, HKU Press etc. The undergraduate and postgraduate level courses offered by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) are conducted by 11 Faculties divided into various departments. It includes the Graduate School and LKS Faculty of Medicine.

Accomplishments & Alumni

With over 100 years of experience, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has achieved a remarkable reputation for itself by offering the best teaching and research-based courses. It continues to attract international students from all over the world. HKU contributes to global impact through internationalisation, innovation and interdisciplinarity.  It trains global scholars through its excellent teaching and learning programmes and research-based courses and contributes to positive social changes across the globe. Students who graduate from the university automatically become a member of the HKU Alumni. The alumni can benefit from a wide range of services offered by the university. Also, some of the alumni voluntarily choose to share their experiences with the current students and guide them to build their career. 

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

University of Hong Kong (HKU) has a rich diversity of students who represent different nationalities. More than 4800 students enrolled in various degree programmes at HKU are international students. One of the reasons why the  University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the centre of attraction for international students is its excellent employment rate for full-time graduates and undergraduate students which is almost 100%. The Employer reputation survey score in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2021 of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is 96. 

COVID-19 Response

The latest updates released by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) for 2021 academic year is as follows:   

• University of Hong Kong is delivering the courses in either hybrid or online mode for the 2021 academic year. The decision has been taken by the individual Department and School depending on the need of the course and class capacity. 

• The robust campus infection control measures remain in place for the safety and wellbeing of everyone.

• HKU continues to monitor the COVID 19 situation and has made necessary arrangements for those who are visiting the campus. Everyone needs to be aware of the guidelines defined by the university and follow the infection control protocols.   

• HKU is following the guidelines defined by HKSAR Government for quarantine measures to be taken by international travellers before visiting the campus. Those arriving in Hong Kong via the Hong Kong International Airport will be required to proceed

• to the Temporary Specimen Collection Centre (TSCC) and will have to take a 14-day compulsory quarantine even if the test report is negative.

• Students in the campus are allowed to use the Library, Learning Common and small classrooms for self study.