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
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
Cost of Tuition
USD 22,000
IB Grade Requirements
31-41 (excl core) see Admissions Standards above
UFP Grade Requirements
Subjects
World Top 50
# 4 Asia University Rankings (THE/QS)
#3 in the World for International Outlook 9QS)
Accounting & Finance | World Top 50 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 50 | |
Anatomy & Physiology | World Top 50 | |
Anthropology | World Top 50 | |
Architecture & Built Environment | World Top 50 | |
Art History | World Top 50 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Business & Management Studies | World Top 50 | |
Business School | Asia Top 5 | |
Chemical Engineering | World Top 100 | |
Chemistry | World Top 100 | |
Civil & Structural Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Communication & Media Studies | World Top 100 | |
Computer Science & Information Technology | World Top 100 | |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | World Top 50 | |
Dentistry | World Top 10 | |
Earth & Marine Science | World Top 100 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 50 | |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering | World Top 50 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 50 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 50 | |
Geography | World Top 50 | |
Geology | World Top 100 | |
History | World Top 50 | |
Hospitality & Leisure Management | World Top 100 | |
Law & Legal Studies | World Top 50 | |
Linguistics | World Top 50 | |
Marketing | World Top 50 | |
Materials Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Materials Sciences | World Top 50 | |
Mathematics | World Top 100 | |
Mechanical Engineering | World Top 100 | |
Medicine | World Top 50 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 50 | |
Nursing | World Top 50 | |
Performing Arts | World Top 200 | |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology | World Top 100 | |
Philosophy | World Top 200 | |
Physics and Astronomy | World Top 100 | |
Politics | World Top 100 | |
Psychology | World Top 50 | |
Social Policy & Administration | World Top 50 | |
Sociology | World Top 50 | |
Sports-Related Subjects | World Top 50 | |
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | World Top 200 |
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 |