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The University of Hong Kong Vision. The University of Hong Kong, Asia’s Global University, delivers impact through internationalisation, innovation and interdisciplinarity. It attracts and nurtures global scholars through excellence in research, teaching and learning, and knowledge exchange.
The University of Hong Kong (HKU), is Hong Kong’s oldest tertiary institution, with a history stretching back over a hundred years. The University of Hong Kong is ranked 26th amongst the most respected comprehensive research-led universities in the world.
The University of Hong Kong, founded in 1911, is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. It was granted a shield and a motto by the College of Arms in 1913, and throughout its history the University's visual identity has been firmly based on their display, often coupled the University's name.
When you join HKU, you’ll have the chance to study abroad with one of our 403 exchange partners in 47 destinations – no wonder we were ranked the 1st Most International University in the World in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings!
University of Hong Kong is ranked #55 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more...
Research Postgraduates. HKU offers research postgraduate degree programmes at both Master’s and Doctoral level in all faculties and schools/departments. Candidates admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy programmes will conduct independent research, under the supervision of a dedicated academic or a team of academics ...
The University was officially opened, and Arts, Engineering and Medicine became its first Faculties. The Faculty of Medicine evolved from the Hong Kong College of Medicine, founded in 1887. Dr Sun Yat-sen was one of the most renowned early alumni of the College. Click here for more information about Dr Sun Yat-Sen.
