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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

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Hong Kong

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)
student
Student total
17668 (1)

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

Jobs at the University of Hong Kong

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Clinical Professor of Practice/ Associate Professor of Practice/ Assistant Professor of Practice

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534595 Work type: Full-time Department: Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000) Categories: Professoriate Staff HKUMed is now seeking exceptional candidates in the following or related disciplines to join its ranks: Anaesthesiology/ Cancer Medicine/ Clinical Oncology/ Community Medicine/ Critical Care Medicine/ Diagnostic Radiology/ Emergency Medicine/ Family Medicine and Primary Care/ HKU Health System/ Medical Oncology/ Medicine/ Microbiology/ Obstetrics and Gynaecology/ Ophthalmology/ Orthopaedics and Traumatology/ Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine/ Pathology/ Psychiatry/ Surgery Applications are invited for appointments as Non­-Tenure Track Clinical Professor of Practice/ Clinical Associate Professor of Practice/ Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice (several posts) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 534595), to commence as soon as possible, on a three- to four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Fractional appointments may be considered for the suitable candidates. Applicants should possess a specialist registration with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (or be eligible to apply to the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine for the Certification of Specialist Registration). They should have achieved international recognition for professional expertise, in addition to a good and sustained record of excellence in one or more of the following areas: Clinical Services Teaching and Learning Knowledge Exchange and Services Research (basic science, translational and/or clinical research) Preference will be given to those with demonstrated administrative contributions and management experience in universities or healthcare settings. Appointees of Clinical Professor of Practice shall be mapped to the relevant departments/units and take up a key role in achieving the highest standard of quality in all aspects of its clinically driven activities. They will foster academic collaboration within and outside the Faculty/University, and pursue new strategic directions for the further development of the Faculty and/or the respective departments/units. Appointees of Clinical Associate Professor of Practice/ Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice shall be mapped to the relevant departments/units with a strategic role to play in growing the clinical services. They shall also focus on the education of medical students with support to academic research. Those with less experience may be considered for appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice. There will be opportunities for academic growth, career development and mentorship, depending on the appointees’ interests and accomplishments. 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, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online at the University's career site (http://jobs.hku.hk), and upload an up-to-date C.V. and contact information of 3 referees should be provided in the application form. Review of applications will start from May 11, 2026 and continue until September 10, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. The University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.

Salary

Competitive salary

Posted

11 Mar 2026

Tenure-Track Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534420 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine (20900) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Professor (several posts) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534420), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on tenure terms. The Department is seeking for candidates from the following disciplines within the scope of obstetrics and gynaecology to join our team: General Gynaecology, Gynaecological Oncology, Reproductive Medicine & IVF, General Obstetrics, High Risk Obstetrics, Fetal Medicine, and Prenatal Diagnosis. Applicants should hold a specialist registration with the Medical Council of Hong Kong or be eligible to apply to the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine for the Certification of Specialist Registration, and possess other relevant higher academic qualifications (e.g., MD, MS, PhD). They should have a distinguished and sustained record of high-quality impactful research (basic science, translational and/or clinical research), with demonstrated clinical excellence. They should also have achieved international recognition for their scholarship and professional expertise. In addition, applicants must have an outstanding and consistent record of excellence in teaching and learning and/or knowledge exchange, services and administration. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated administrative leadership and management experience in universities or healthcare settings. The appointees will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality across all aspects of its teaching, research, and clinically oriented activities, etc. They will promote academic collaboration both within and outside the Faculty and University and explore new strategic directions for the further development of the Department. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 532420) need not re-apply. 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. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online, upload an up-to-date C.V. and provide the contact information of at least 3 referees. Review of applications will start from May 4, 2026 and continue until June 30, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Salary

Competitive salary

Posted

6 Mar 2026

Professor/ Associate Professor of Computational Social Sciences

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534574 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Social Sciences (30000) Categories: Professoriate Staff The University of Hong Kong 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 the QS World University Rankings 2026, 1st in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, 33rd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, and is recognised as the 4th most international university in 2025. 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 several ambitious infrastructure and facilities projects required for future expansion. The Faculty of Social Sciences, HKU The Faculty of Social Sciences of The University of Hong Kong was established in 1967 and has undergone rapid expansion and significant transformation since then. It comprises five Departments, two Schools, eight research Centres, and one research Hub. The Faculty aims to contribute to the advancement of society and the development of leaders locally, regionally, and globally, seeking to make a positive social contribution through a global presence, regional significance and engagement with the rest of China. The Faculty delivers impact through internationalisation, innovation, and interdisciplinary research. It attracts and nurtures global scholars through excellence in research, teaching and learning, and knowledge exchange. The Faculty has been a major research hub in the region and is ranked 5th in Asia and 22nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Among the five Departments, three are ranked top 3 in Asia and three are ranked top 25 in the world. The Faculty’s ongoing success propels it toward the goal of becoming the foremost social sciences institution in Asia. More information about the Faculty can be found at https://www.socsc.hku.hk. The Position The Faculty is seeking an outstanding scholar with proven international leadership in research, teaching, and knowledge exchange in the field of Computational Social Science. Applications are invited for appointment as Professor / Associate Professor within the Faculty of Social Sciences, with a start date of January 1, 2027, or at the earliest convenience. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in social sciences or a related field, with a focus on computational social sciences. The candidate should possess expertise in developing and applying cutting-edge computational and quantitative methods in social sciences, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. The candidate should have a proven ability to work on cross-disciplinary social science topics and a strong interest in exploring AI, society, and social dynamics. Competitive candidates for this position should have a scholarly track record with evidence of high-quality research and publications in leading academic journals. He/She will also be responsible for teaching courses and supervising students at both graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as contributing to the administration of academic programmes. What We Offer 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. Nominations and Applications HKU has retained Perrett Laver Ltd, an executive search firm, to assist with the search. All inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (including resume and letter of interest responding to the requirements outlined in the position profile) should be directed in confidence to Mr. Matthew Foreman at matthew.foreman@perrettlaver.com. Review of nominations and applications will continue until May 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Salary

Competitive salary

Posted

2 Mar 2026

Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant (Holding the Title of Research Manager)

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 533551 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Social Sciences (30000) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant (holding the title of Research Manager) in the Faculty of Social Sciences  We now invite applications for the captioned post, who will involve in the research team of the Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project (www.JCECC.hk) to work on cutting-edge research and evaluation studies in end-of-life care. Duties and Responsibilities Drive research activities towards defined goals and priorities within a specified timeline Perform advanced level of data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) Advance knowledge based on the data and disseminate it through peer-review journals or other means Draft proposals, reports and presentations relevant to the projects Liaise with project collaborators and partners Mentor junior research staff Support and perform other duties as assigned Requirements Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health or a related discipline (those with a Master’s degree plus at least 1 year’s post-qualification experience may be considered for appointment as Senior Research Assistant) Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English A strong sense of self-motivation, responsibility, and work ethics Good analytical, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills The ability to multi-task and work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines The ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team The capacity to develop and pursue a coherent research agenda The ability to develop a body of high-quality publications in scholarly journals with global impact Proficiency in statistical software packages, including R and SPSS, for large and complex data analysis Proven knowledge and experience in undertaking research related to end-of-life care is advantageous What We Offer The appointment will commence from as soon as possible on temporary basis until June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How to Apply 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 an up-to-date C.V, quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until February 28, 2026 (Extended to April 30, 2026), 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

3 Mar 2026

Post-doctoral Fellow at the Centre for Quantitative History (CQH)

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 534633 Work type: Full-time Department: Centre for Quantitative History (07008) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointments as Post-doctoral Fellow at the Centre for Quantitative History (CQH) of the Faculty of Business and Economics (several posts) (Ref.: 534633) to commence as soon as possible on one-year temporary terms or two-year fixed terms, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. About the Centre for Quantitative History (CQH) The Centre for Quantitative History (CQH) is a focal institution studying economic, financial, and social history in a quantitative fashion, hosted at the HKU Business School in collaboration with the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Centre was founded as an Area of Excellence designated and funded by the Research Grants Council of the University Grants Committee of Hong Kong. More information about the Centre can be found at www.cqh.hku.hk. The Role The appointees will primarily work with the Principal Investigators on the study of China’s economic, financial, social, and other histories, oriented toward academic journal publications. They will lead a few Research Assistants and actively contribute to various activities of the Centre. The responsibilities of this role include moderating research seminars, overseeing the Centre’s publications, and coordinating its seminars and biennial conferences. They are expected to engage in the academic life of the Centre by regularly attending readings, lectures, presentations, and other campus activities. Qualifications and Qualities Applicants should possess Ph.D. degree in Economics, Finance, History, or a closely related field in the recent three years (or will complete the Ph.D. degree before 2026 Summer). They should have a well-demonstrated interest in quantitative history research, and excellent communication skills in Chinese and English for both writing and oral presentation. What We Offer We provide a dynamic work environment focused on innovation, offering the opportunity to collaborate on and publish impactful data projects. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on two-year fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme totaling up to 10% of the basic salary during the total contract period. How to Apply The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload the following documents:   a cover letter; an up-to-date C.V.; an official Ph.D. certificate (if available) and/or transcripts; a writing sample (Ph.D. dissertation or a working paper); a research proposal of max five A4 pages; and the name and contact information of two academic referees (we will reach out to your referees for a recommendation once you are shortlisted). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Once selected, the University would offer assistance in obtaining a work permit in Hong Kong. Enquiries about the posts should be sent to cqhmail@hku.hk.

Salary

Competitive salary

Posted

6 Mar 2026

Subjects Taught at the University of Hong Kong

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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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