The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a public research university in Hong Kong and the territory's oldest higher-education institution, established in 1911. English is the main medium of instruction, and it offers programmes across faculties including medicine, dentistry, law, business and economics, engineering, architecture, arts and the sciences. HKU enrolls students at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels and accepts applications from international students, who should verify current entry requirements, fees and deadlines on the official website.
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Location
Hong Kong
Established
1911
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
How to apply
Direct via university (HKU online admissions system)
Region
East & Southeast Asia →Admission tests
Popular fields of study
Source: The University of Hong Kong official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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