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33rd in World University Rankings 2027
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About the University of Hong Kong

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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 33rd in the world according to the THE World University Rankings 2026 and 6th in Asia according to the THE Asia University Rankings 2026.

 

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 2024/2025 academic year, our scholars published 7,182 research works and received 192 awards. Since 1998, we have been granted 1,577 patents, showcasing our strong commitment to innovation.

 

NURTURING AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Our diverse student body comprises students from 97 countries and regions, with over 55% being non-local students. Over 74% 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, Chinese Mainland, 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

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
56 F : 44 M (1)
globe fill
International student percentage
53% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
16.9 (1)
student
Student total
17465 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2027

Jobs at the University of Hong Kong

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Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Strategy, International Business

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 536458 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Business and Economics (07030) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (several posts) in Strategy, International Business (IB), Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior (OB), and Human Resources Management (HRM) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 536458), to commence on June 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Strategy, OB/HRM, Economics, or other related fields, with the capability to conduct high-quality research and teach relevant courses. Information about the Faculty can be obtained at https://www.hkubs.hku.hk/. Enquiries about the posts (not application materials) should be directed to the Chairman of the Recruitment Committee (email: mands.jobmarket@hku.hk). A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. and other supporting documents. At least three referees will be invited to send their confidential reference letters to the Faculty directly. Candidates who wish to be interviewed at Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Meeting should submit their applications before July 15, 2026. Review of applications will commence on October 15, 2026, and continue until the posts are filled. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Salary

Competitive salary

Posted

23 Sep 2026

Post-doctoral Fellow in Photonics in the Department of Physics

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 537427 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Physics (25600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Three positions are available as Post-doctoral Fellows in Photonics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 537427), to commence as soon as possible for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Physics, or relevant areas. Those with experience in optoelectronic devices, topological photonics, non-Hermtian physics are welcome to apply. The appointees will work with Prof. Shuang Zhang to pursue research in active photonic devices. Prof. Zhang’s research interests cover a wide range of topics in photonics, including, but not limited to, topological metamaterials, metasurfaces, non-linear optics, etc. The current publications of Prof. Zhang group’s can be found at: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=sepjZ3sAAAAJ&hl=en  A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter and a list of publications. They should also arrange 2 referees to send reference letters to Prof. Zhang by e-mail (shuzhang@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until March 18, 2027, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Salary

Competitive salary

Posted

28 Sep 2026

Associate Professor (Research) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

institution

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 537472 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (14300) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor (Research) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) (Ref.: 537472), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.  The University of Hong Kong has a highly ranked engineering school and active electrical and computer engineering programmes. The ECE Department offers B.Eng., M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.ece.hku.hk/.  Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field, with a strong commitment to research and teaching. A solid track record in research is essential, preferably in neuroscience and biomedical applications utilizing novel optical tools. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will be entitled to a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for these positions. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload the following documents: (i) a cover letter, (ii) an up-to-date C.V. (including a full list of publications), (iii) a teaching statement (maximum 2 pages), (iv) a research statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining current and future research plans, and (v) the contact information of at least three referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 31, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Salary

Competitive salary

Posted

29 Sep 2026

Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

institution

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 537482 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Dentistry (08000) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology of the Faculty of Dentistry (Ref.: 537482), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure prior to the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. The Faculty of Dentistry is the only dental school in Hong Kong, China and the only one in China that uses English as the medium of instruction. The high quality of the Faculty’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, research excellence, knowledge exchange (KE) and clinical/professional services have attained global recognition, as evidenced by the Faculty’s global rankings among the top three by the QS World University Rankings by Subject for ten out of the past twelve years (2015-2026). The Faculty’s strategic research themes include AI+ & Precision Dentistry, Regenerative Dentistry, Global Oral Health, and Oral Ecosystem & One Health. The Faculty also plays important roles in public and professional education through its KE activities and Global Education Hub for Oral Healthcare Professionals (GEHOHP), translational research & innovation via its Global Hub for Future Dentistry (GHFD) in collaboration with HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, and enhancement of its global impacts through proactive engagement, networking and partnership. For appointment as Clinical Associate Professor, applicants should possess a dental or medical Bachelor's degree or equivalent, a clinical specialist qualification or equivalent status in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and a Ph.D. degree or equivalent. They should also have: (i) proven evidence of quality research, publications in high quality international journals, and local and regional recognition for scholarship and professional expertise; (ii) demonstrated ability in undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical practice and research; (iii) demonstrated participation in Faculty and University affairs; and (iv) demonstrated ability in knowledge exchange (KE) activities, and leadership in professional education programmes or community engagement. For appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor, applicants should possess a dental or medical Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a Master of Dental Surgery degree or equivalent in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. They should also have (i) ability in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching and practice; (ii) potential for and interest in research; (iii) ability and willingness to participate in Faculty affairs; and (iv) active participation in KE activities. Possession of good administrative and academic leadership skills will be an advantage. Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and big data applications in dentistry is a great merit. The appointee will be responsible for providing clinical training to dental undergraduates, teaching taught postgraduates, supervising research postgraduates, providing consultative service, and conducting research in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://facdent.hku.hk/. For general enquiries, please contact Professor L.J. Jin, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at ljjin@hku.hk. For information about the post, please contact Professor C. McGrath at mcgrathc@hku.hk. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The successful candidate is required to obtain a valid registration with the Dental Council of Hong Kong. (Note: Applicants who do not hold a local dental license must fulfil the essential requirements under the laws of a jurisdiction outside Hong Kong, China, to be eligible for Limited Registration. For details, please refer to the Dental Council of Hong Kong’s website at https://www.dchk.org.hk/en/registration/part_III.html.) The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk), and upload a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V., a research statement and a teaching statement. They should also indicate clearly which post (i.e. Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor) they wish to be considered for and please note that the final decision will be made by the University. Closes October 29, 2026. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Salary

Competitive salary

Posted

1 Oct 2026

Post-doctoral Fellow in Representation Theory Position

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 537516 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Mathematics (25500) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Department of Mathematics The University of Hong Kong Postdoctoral Position in Representation Theory Position (Ref.: 537516)  Position Applications are invited for the appointment as a Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Mathematics. The positions are awarded for 2 years, and may be considered through performance evaluation for an extension of another year. The applicant is expected to commence as soon as possible, but the starting date is negotiable. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointee will be working under the supervision of Prof. Xuhua He https://hkumath.hku.hk/~xuhuahe/ Qualification Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics. Candidates are expected to have a strong research background in the area of Representation Theory. Application The following documents are required: An up-to-date C.V. A cover letter A list of publications Three academic references are required. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site and upload an up-to-date C.V., a research statement, and at least two academic references. Review of applications will start on November 30, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Salary

Competitive salary

Posted

29 Sep 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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HKU First and Foremost 2025-2026.pdf

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