Logistics and Maritime Studies in Hong Kong

Hong Kong as a trade, shipping and logistics centre

Hong Kong is a long-established international trade, shipping and logistics centre, with a busy container port, extensive air-cargo activity, and a large community of shipping, freight-forwarding and logistics companies. This commercial base makes it a practical place to study these subjects close to the industry.

This guide covers study facts only — the fields available, how to apply, and what to verify on official sites.

A dedicated department for logistics and maritime studies

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University hosts a dedicated Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies within its business faculty. Its official page describes the department as offering 'comprehensive and globally recognised academic programmes' aimed at developing supply chain, maritime and aviation professionals — which is what makes it unusual: shipping, logistics and aviation sit together in one business department.

Other Hong Kong universities offer logistics, operations and supply-chain teaching within their business and engineering schools. Because programmes and specialisms differ, read each department's own page to see exactly what it teaches and at what level.

The fields and named programmes you can study

Programmes range from undergraduate to postgraduate. At the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, the listed undergraduate degrees include a BBA (Hons) in International Shipping and Transport Logistics, a BBA (Hons) in Supply Chain Management and Analytics, and a BBA (Hons) in Aviation Management and Finance, with secondary-major and minor variants. Taught postgraduate options listed include an MSc in Global Supply Chain Management, an MSc in International Shipping and Transport Logistics, and an MSc in Operations Management, alongside research (PhD) routes.

Programme lists change, so confirm the current structure, specialisms, level and medium of instruction on the official university site before you apply.

• Global supply chain and logistics management
• International shipping and transport logistics
• Aviation management (taught within the same business department)
• Research routes (PhD) across maritime, supply chain and logistics

Entry routes and pathways for international students

Most of these are business/management degrees, so entry is typically via a business or management admission route plus an English-proficiency test (such as IELTS or TOEFL) for international students. Universities also admit through a range of recognised qualifications used for international entry, and some taught master's routes may consider a GMAT or GRE score.

Eligibility, fees, intakes and deadlines vary by university and change each year — verify them on the official programme page before applying.

Language and teaching environment

University programmes in these fields are commonly taught in English, which is one reason Hong Kong attracts international students. Even so, the medium of instruction can vary by course, and daily life uses Cantonese and Mandarin as well as English.

Check the stated medium of instruction for your specific programme, and any language requirement, on the official site rather than assuming.

Practicalities: student visa and verification

International students normally need a student visa or entry permit, handled by the Immigration Department, generally after a place is confirmed and with the university sponsoring the application. This is general information, not immigration advice, and requirements can change.

Verify current student-visa requirements through the official Immigration Department channels, and confirm fees, scholarships and deadlines on the university's official pages. The official Study in Hong Kong portal, run by the Education Bureau, is a useful government starting point.