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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)

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
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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