HKU at a glance
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. It makes a positive social contribution through global presence, regional significance and engagement with the rest of China.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson 1841
It attracts and nurtures global scholars through excellence in research, teaching and learning, and knowledge exchange. It makes a positive social contribution through global presence, regional significance and engagement with the rest of China.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson 1841
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By actively forging global partnerships to encourage academic and research collaborations, knowledge transfer, and cultural exchanges, HKU provides a world-class education. This dedication to maintaining high standards and fostering international ties results in well-rounded, highly employable graduates.
17
worldwide in QS Rankings 2025
420+
partner institutions collaborations
1
Most Employable University Graduates in Hong Kong
QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
Global Prestige & International Diversity
HKU takes pride in its diverse community of students and staff, offering a dynamic and multicultural campus experience for all. Throughout its century-long journey, HKU has transformed from a small institution in a remote colonial outpost to Asia's top university, situated in the heart of the continent's financial capital. Since its inception, the University has aimed to bridge cultural and linguistic divides. Its bilingual motto, incorporating both Chinese and Latin, epitomizes its unique blend of Eastern and Western scholarship. "Sapientia et virtus" signifies wisdom and virtue, while "mingde gewu" represents the manifestation of virtue and the investigation of things.
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Comprehensive Education & Research Excellence
HKU provides over 100 postgraduate programmes across 10 faculties, striving to deliver a comprehensive education with a global outlook in various disciplines, fostering intellectual and personal growth in students. Our students, who often rank among the highest achievers in their schools and countries, are expected to excel. In terms of research excellence, HKU consistently outperforms other University Grants Committee-funded institutions in Hong Kong by receiving the most awards. Students can partake in research internships under the guidance of HKU professors, with 167 of them recognized among the top 1% of scientists worldwide by Clarivate, based on the citation count of their publications.
Esteemed Recognition & Promising Career Prospects
As a testament to its standing as a top Asian university, The University of Hong Kong ranks 1st in Hong Kong and 17th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Students have the chance to participate in full-year or short-term academic exchanges, with credit transfers, at over 420 partner institutions worldwide. Regarding graduate prospects, HKU alumni can be confident in their career opportunities, typically receiving 2 to 3 job offers and often joining prominent multinational corporations. Worldwide alumni networks ensure HKU graduates maintain a connection with the University, and an overwhelming majority of them report job satisfaction.
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