HKU

University of Hong Kong

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Pokfulam, Hong Kong
33rd in World University Rankings 2026
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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 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

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
56 F : 44 M (1)
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International student percentage
48% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
17.8 (1)
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Student total
17668 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

Courses & Programmes

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Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Design+ icon
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Design+
The BASc(Design+) is structured around design thinking as the foundation for interdisciplinary studies, innovation, and entrepreneurship, aiming to equip students to be innovators and creative leaders in the Architecture industry.
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Duration
4 years
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Study level
Undergraduate

Jobs at the University of Hong Kong

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Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in the Faculty of Law

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534207 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Law (18100) Categories: Teaching Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in the Faculty of Law (Ref.: 534207), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal.   The Faculty of Law is the longest established law school in Hong Kong. It plays a leading role in legal education in Hong Kong and Asia, through its various undergraduate, research postgraduate, and taught postgraduate programmes covering a wide range of legal subject areas. It is the largest and oldest law teaching institution in Hong Kong, currently consisting of over 80 teaching members and over 2,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Faculty welcomes applications from outstanding candidates in all areas of legal scholarship. The Faculty is particularly looking for those capable of teaching in courses related to our undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes. Extensive practical experience in these areas would be welcome. Applicants should possess a degree in Law (LLB, JD, LLM, or equivalent) and ideally have at least five years of related experience. Preference will be given to applicants qualified to practice law in Hong Kong or another jurisdiction. Experience in teaching courses offered by the Faculty (including Common Core courses) and handling student welfare matters would be an advantage. The appointee will primarily undertake teaching and administrative responsibilities related to the undergraduate and Common Core courses offered by the Faculty, as well as handle student welfare matters. They are expected to teach a range of subjects as needed, in accordance with the Faculty’s requirements, and to perform administrative duties and services within the Faculty. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided to Senior Lecturers, as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a letter explaining how the applicant meets the above requirements, and the names of two referees who have had recent experience of the applicant’s work. For enquiries, please e-mail to dolsen@hku.hk. Closes  February 11, 2026. 

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Competitive salary

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21 Jan 2026

Assistant Lecturer in the Centre for Applied English Studies

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534181 Work type: Full-time Department: Centre for Applied English Studies (05300) Categories: Teaching Staff Assistant Lecturer in the Centre for Applied English Studies (Ref.: 534181) (to commence on September 1, 2026, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal) Applicants should have a recognized post-graduate qualification, at Master’s level or equivalent in Applied Linguistics or a related discipline, and have at least 3 years’ post-qualification teaching experience preferably at tertiary level or other relevant professional experience. They should be able to show evidence of an ability to: (a) meet the needs of students through their teaching, as evidenced by positive student feedback; (b) teach across a range of courses; (c) produce, evaluate and revise teaching and learning materials; (d) work on meeting self-identified professional development goals. The Centre is specifically looking for candidates with competence in the following areas: (i) teaching academic literacy and communication skills at the undergraduate level; (ii) embedding digital competence and multimodal communication in teaching practice and materials design; and (iii) supporting student learning beyond the classroom through blended-learning and digital resources. Those who can integrate AI tools critically into language and communication teaching, and demonstrating adaptive teaching practice are particularly welcome. A highly 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. and a cover letter (max. two A4 pages) outlining their suitability for the position. Closes February 22, 2026.   

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Competitive salary

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22 Jan 2026

Tenure-Track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor in the LKS Faculty of Medicine

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534174 Work type: Full-time Department: Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000) Categories: Professoriate Staff We are pleased to invite outstanding scholars to join HKUMed to contribute to our expanding research portfolio, and clinical and teaching activities. This is an open-discipline call. Recruitment areas include Bioinformatics and Bioengineering; Cancer Biology & Therapeutics; Chinese Medicine; various specialties under Clinical Medicine; Data Science/Big Data/AI Applications in Biomedicine & Health; Emerging Infectious Diseases; Global Health; Immunology and Virology; Neuroscience; Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine; Nursing; Pharmacology & Pharmacy; and Structural, Synthetic & Computational Biology. Applications are invited for appointments as Tenure-Track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (several posts) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 534174), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates for the positions of Professor/ Associate Professor may be considered for appointment on tenure terms, subject to University’s approval. Applicants should possess: (i) a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline; (ii) a strong track record of high-quality research as indicated by publication record and external grants; (iii) evidence of international recognition; (iv) a strong record of scholarship with a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines towards new research initiatives; and (v) a strong commitment to engaging students in inquiry-based learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  Appointees shall be mapped to relevant departments based on their research disciplines. Depending on the strategic priorities of the hosting departments, they are expected to conduct independent and collaborative scholarly research and attract competitive grants to maintain active research programmes; take part in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and supervise research postgraduate students; and perform administrative duties. The appointment rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Information about respective teaching departments can be obtained at https://www.med.hku.hk/en/depts/teaching. 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 appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. A start-up package that is commensurate with the needs and experience of the appointee will be provided. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, 2 or 3 most significant research publications, and contact information for at least three referees. Review of applications will start on March 16, 2026 and continue until July 15, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Salary

Competitive salary

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16 Jan 2026

Assistant Lecturer in the School of Public Health

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534221 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Public Health (22400) Categories: Teaching Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Lecturer (several posts) in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 534221), to commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in public/global health or a related discipline; or MBBS and specialist qualification in Public Health Medicine or equivalent, and a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience. Practitioners who have other bachelor's degree with extensive experience in the fields may also be considered. They should be highly conversant in contemporary issues about health sciences and global health, competent in case-based and problem-based teaching pedagogy, and able to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment. The appointees will teach courses in medicine, public health, and/or global health and development; manage interdisciplinary health research projects; conduct problem-based learning and evidence-based practice tutorials; coordinate field investigations for public health courses; coordinate academic curriculum for MBBS/MPH modules; develop and teach common core courses; assist in research projects and publications; and undertake other teaching-related duties as assigned. 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 10% of basic salary. The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. together with a teaching statement of no more than 2 pages. Review of applications will start on February 4, 2026 and continue until February 28, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Salary

Competitive salary

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21 Jan 2026

Vice-Presidents and Pro-Vice-Chancellors

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


The University of Hong Kong (HKU), a leading research-led comprehensive university in Asia, seeks distinguished and visionary leaders to join its senior management team as Vice-Presidents and Pro-Vice-Chancellors, each bringing expertise in strategic areas to advance the University’s mission of excellence in research, teaching, innovation, sustainable growth, community impact and global engagement. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a world-class institution strategically positioned in a vibrant and cosmopolitan environment, a bridge between East and West. The University Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong has attained its pre-eminence as a research-led comprehensive university through upholding the highest international standards of excellence in its research pursuits, scholarship, teaching and learning, and service to the community. The University is consistently ranked amongst the world’s top universities: 11th in QS World University Rankings 2026, 1st in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and 33rd in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. In recent years, the University was ranked multiple times as the most international University in the world. Home to ten disciplinary Faculties (Architecture, Arts, Business and Economics, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Sciences), the University is committed to fostering interdisciplinary exchange with an outlook for transformative breakthroughs, innovations and global impact. There are 42,330 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 97 countries, and more than 9,600 academic, academic-related and administrative staff. The University has embarked on a number of ambitious infrastructure and facilities projects for future expansion in the Northern Metropolis, Beijing, Shanghai and Europe. The Positions The Vice-Presidents and Pro-Vice-Chancellors will be key members of the Senior Management Team shaping university strategy and policy. The successful candidates will provide executive leadership to a major portfolio, driving key initiatives that enhance our academic stature, research and teaching excellence, community engagement, internationalization, as well as transformation and sustainability. We are seeking candidates for various portfolios. The appointments will be for a five-year term, subject to renewal and the positions are accorded the status of University Officers.  Please click here for details of the positions including key responsibilities, qualifications and experience required, and the application procedure. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.

Salary

Competitive

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20 Jan 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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HKU Pamphlet 2026.pdf

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International Admissions 2026.pdf

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JUPAS Admissions 2026.pdf

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