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The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

The University's location at the heart of Asia and in one of the world's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities leads to the generation of unique Asian insights into the major challenges faced by the world today

About the institution

Established in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the territory's oldest institute of higher learning and also an internationally recognised, research-led comprehensive university.

Undergraduate students choose from 10 faculties offering over 40 programmes and over 100 major/minor option to suit their interests. As Asia’s Global university, HKU is ranked 22nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2022, and the Most International University in the World by the Times Higher Education World Most International University Rankings 2021. It also ranks 4th in Asia in the QS Asia University Rankings 2021.

The University's location at the heart of Asia and in one of the world's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities leads to the generation of unique Asian insights into the major challenges faced by the world today

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Number of Undergraduate Students

Average First Year Class Size

3700 (whole year)

Size of Instituition

Large Institution 15,000-30,000

Selectivity

Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)

Campus Style

City Campus

Education Model

Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated and Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution

Are there internship opportunities?

Yes - Full-time students are allowed to take internships during summer.

Are there study abroad options?

Yes

IB Grade Requirements

31-41 (excl core) see Admissions Standards above

UFP Grade Requirements

Subjects

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World Top 50

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# 4 Asia University Rankings (THE/QS)

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#3 in the World for International Outlook 9QS)

Accounting & Finance
World Top 50
Architecture & Built Environment
World Top 50
Biological Sciences
World Top 100
Business and Management
World Top 50
Chemical Engineering
World Top 100
Chemistry
World Top 100
Civil and Structural Engineering
World Top 50
Communication and Media Studies
World Top 50
Computer Science and Information Systems
World Top 50
Dentistry
World Top 10
Development Studies
World Top 50
Economics & Econometrics
World Top 50
Education & Training
World Top 10
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
World Top 50
Engineering and Technology
World Top 50
English Language & Literature
World Top 50
Environmental Sciences
World Top 50
Geography
World Top 50
Geology
UK Top 10
History
World Top 50
Law and Legal Studies
World Top 50
Linguistics
World Top 50
Materials Sciences
World Top 50
Mathematics
World Top 100
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
World Top 100
Medicine
World Top 50
Modern Languages
World Top 50
Nursing
World Top 50
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
World Top 100
Philosophy
World Top 100
Physics & Astronomy
World Top 100
Politics
World Top 50
Psychology
World Top 50
Social Policy & Administration
World Top 50
Sociology
World Top 50
Statistics and Operational Research
World Top 50
Subject Name
Degree Area
Accounting & Finance
Business
American Studies
Language & Culture
Architecture
Art & Design
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Computing & ICT
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
Sciences
Biological Sciences
Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering
Business and Management
Business
Chemistry
Sciences
Chinese Studies
Language & Culture
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Communication and Media Studies
English & Media
Computer Science
Computing & ICT
Data Science
Computing & ICT
Dentistry
Medicine & Healthcare
Dietetics/Nutrition
Medicine & Healthcare
Ecology & Conservation
Sciences
Economics
Society & Social Sciences
Education
Society & Social Sciences
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Engineering
English Literature and/or Language
English & Media
Environmental Science
Sciences
Food Science
Sciences
Geography
Society & Social Sciences
Geology/Geoscience
Sciences
History
Society & Social Sciences
Japanese
Language & Culture
Journalism
English & Media
Law
Society & Social Sciences
Linguistics
Language & Culture
Manufacturing
Engineering
Marketing
Business
Materials Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Medicine (Undergraduate)
Medicine & Healthcare
Modern Languages Mixed
Language & Culture
Natural Sciences
Sciences
Nursing
Medicine & Healthcare
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Medicine & Healthcare
Philosophy
Society & Social Sciences
Physics
Sciences
Politics
Society & Social Sciences
Psychology
Society & Social Sciences
Social Policy
Society & Social Sciences
Sociology
Society & Social Sciences
Speech and Language Therapy
Medicine & Healthcare
Statistics
Mathematics
Urban Planning
Society & Social Sciences

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