The University of Hong Kong 香港大學

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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) was founded in 1911. It is both Hong Kong's first university and an internationally respected centre of intellectual learning and pioneering research discoveries.

HKU has close to a century of distinguished academic heritage. It has nurtured graduates who have served the community and shaped the development of Hong Kong. And today, HKU is also a forward-looking comprehensive research-led institution, attracting students from over 80 countries around the world. It is consistently ranked one of the top universities in Asia and is among the leading universities in the world.

 

 

  • New Life in an Ancient Art Form

    An HKU project to encourage youngsters to appreciate the ancient art form of Cantonese opera has met with an enthusiastic response in schools across Hong Kong.

  • Sustainable Behaviour Therapy

    Introducing new ways of thinking and behavioural changes in staff and students, for a greener HKU campus.

  • Safer Buildings in Earthquake Zones

    With earthquakes resulting in massive loss of life and economic costs, one HKU engineer sets his sights on developing safer buildings in earthquake prone areas.

  • Pregnancy Blues Linked to Abuse

    An HKU survey shows that pregnant women who suffer from psychological abuse are more likely to show symptoms of post-natal depression. 

  • Teaching innovations at HKU

    HKU has turned a change in Hong Kong Education Policy into an opportunity to enhance the student learning experience with an innovative new curriculum.  Learn more about the University's initiatives in curriculum design, teaching and learning activities and future directions.

  • Research at HKU

    HKU has research activities spanning all major disciplines. Find out how the University actively supports ‘blue-sky' and curiosity-driven research and nurtures the next generation of scholars and researchers.

  • International Students at HKU

    HKU has academic links with more than 300 universities and academic or research institutes in 25 different countries, and welcomes over 6,500 students from around the world to its campus.