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The University of Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong Ranking

country rank: 1
world rank: 153

University Overview

The University of Hong Kong ranking, established in 1911, is a non-profit public higher education institution situated in the urban environment of the vast city of Hong Kong. It is one of the oldest universities in the world (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). The University of Hong Kong (HKU), which is officially recognized by the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a major (Topuniversitieslist enrolment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution in Hong Kong. Hong Kong University (HKU) provides courses and programs that lead to legally recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees in a variety of subject areas, as well as certificates and diplomas. For further information, please see the degree levels and fields of study matrix provided below by Topuniversitieslist. A rigorous admissions process is in place at this 109-year-old higher-education school in Hong Kong, which is based on students’ previous academic records and grades. International students are invited to submit an application for admission. Furthermore, The University of Hong Kong ranking provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students, including a library and housing options, sporting amenities such as a swimming pool and tennis courts, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange opportunities, as well as administrative services.

The University of Hong Kong Ranking

University Identity

Name The University of Hong Kong
Acronym HKU
Founded 1911
Motto Sapientia et Virtus Wisdom and Virtue

University Location

Address Pok Fu Lam Road Hong Kong Hong Kong
Tel +852 2859 2111
Fax +852 2858 2549

Yearly Tuition Range

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) 5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)
International
students
10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) 10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate Not reported
Admission Office Academic Services Office, The Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam Road Hong Kong 2859 2433

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 20,000-24,999
Academic Staff 2,000-2,499
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification

Facilities and Services

Library Yes
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) Universitas 21 (U21)

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