The University of Hong Kong

country rank	1
world rank	106

University Overview

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Hong Kong (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Hong Kong (HKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 107 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	The University of Hong Kong
Name	香港大學
Acronym	HKU
Founded	1911
Motto	Sapientia et Virtus Wisdom and Virtue
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University Location

Address	Pok Fu Lam Road Hong Kong (population range: over 5,000,000) Hong Kong
T	+852 2859 2111
F	+852 2858 2549

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities
Business & Social Sciences
Language & Cultural
Medicine & Health
Engineering
Science & Technology

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of The University of Hong Kong for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)
International students Int'l student	10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)	10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate The University of Hong Kong's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	Not reported
Admission Office	Academic Services Office, The Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam Road Hong Kong +852 2859 2433

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate The University of Hong Kong's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	20,000-24,999
Academic Staff	2,000-2,499
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of The University of Hong Kong for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the The University of Hong Kong as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations and Memberships section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
Universitas 21 (U21)

Academic Structure

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Open Education Consortium
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Site last updated: Wednesday, 21 March 2018

Disclaimer: This University profile has not been officially reviewed and updated by The University of Hong Kong's representatives yet; we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all the above University information.
Please visit the official website of The University of Hong Kong to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.

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