University of Hong Kong
About the University of Hong Kong
Basic information and contact details for the University of Hong Kong
With our distinguished heritage, pioneering innovations and global vision, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is widely renowned as Asia’s Global University.
Founded in 1911, HKU is the first and oldest institution of higher education in Hong Kong and for well over a century has been dedicated to creating knowledge, providing education, and serving society.
Today, our commitment to excellence remains as strong as ever, but is now aligned with our times and future-ready. HKU has an established international reputation, ranking 35th in the world and 6th in Asia according to the THE World University Rankings 2025.
BOLD INNOVATIONS FOR THE FUTURE
HKU fosters pioneering breakthroughs by collaborating across disciplines, attracting top scholars, and partnering with prestigious institutions worldwide. With 232 professors in the top 1% of scientists and 54 named in the "Highly Cited Researchers 2025”, HKU ranks 13th globally for research influence. In the 2023/2024 academic year, our scholars published 6,698 research works and received 199 awards. Since 1998, we have been granted 1,430 patents, showcasing our strong commitment to innovation.
NURTURING AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Our diverse student body comprises students from 94 countries, with over 45% being non-local students. Over 72% of our professoriate staff are non-local, enhancing our international perspective. We offer a broad range of disciplines across ten faculties, attracting top talent from around the world and enriching the academic experience.
GLOBAL IMPACT IS OUR GOAL
HKU aims to be a leading intellectual hub in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Asia, serving as a gateway for global scholarship. Our vision is to create solutions that positively impact humanity today and for generations to come.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Hong Kong
- Student gender ratio
- 56 F : 44 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 48% (1)
- Students per staff
- 17.8 (1)
- Student total
- 17668 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at the University of Hong Kong
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Hong Kong
Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology
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