About HKU

Established in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is proud to be the oldest local tertiary institution where the talents of every generation meet and thrive. Our history can be traced back to the founding of the Hong Kong College of Medicine for the local Chinese community in 1887.

Placed 17th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, HKU is an internationally renowned English-medium public research university offering over 55 programmes across 10 faculties and 2 schools. We provide outstanding students with world-class education in a wide range of academic disciplines taught by renowned HKU faculty.

As Asia’s global university, HKU drives impact through internationalisation, innovation, and interdisciplinarity. Our commitment to positive social change is reflected in our international presence, regional significance, and engagement with the rest of China.