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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Location

Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HK, Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR

Ranking

# 57QS World University Rankings

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189Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

University Profile

About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Situated on China’s South Coast in Hong Kong, amidst east and west cultures and skyscrapers, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is located in the Hung Hom area of Kowloon with a campus featuring  state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities as well as amenities for students and staff.


QS ranking recognition     
Thanks to its innovative methods of education, and groundbreaking research achievements, PolyU, where the chief language of instruction is English, has been ranked:

    6th in the ranking of 50 universities under 50 years of age
    29th in Asia
    95th in the world

Innovative education model
PolyU is the only university in Hong Kong that incorporates Work-Integrated Education and Service-Learning as mandatory components within the undergraduate curriculum, encouraging students to apply their knowledge in practice to address societal needs and improve the lives of the needy. Hence, graduates are sought after by employers.

The University has close links with institutions, professional and business sectors at home and abroad. This gives PolyU students countless learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Through student exchange and internship programmes, leadership training, Service-Learning programme as well as other co-curricular activities, students are nurtured to be future leaders with a global outlook.

A research and entrepreneurship powerhouse  
PolyU’s culture of blazing new trails drives the University to challenge boundaries and uncover knowledge that benefits mankind. It has a reputation for delivering high-impact research projects and successful student startups. Entrepreneurship is highly encouraged by the University, with various funding schemes in place to provide seed funding to budding entrepreneurs. You can find out more about entrepreneurship development here.

Researchers at the University also conduct groundbreaking applied research to resolve imminent socioeconomic issues. Recent discoveries include anti-cancer drug candidates to fight cancers, optical fibre sensing technologies to monitor railway operations, and automation systems to enhance aircraft safety and maintenance. Find out more about Hong Kong Polytechnic’s research accomplishments here.

 

About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Situated on China’s South Coast in Hong Kong, amidst east and west cultures and skyscrapers, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is located in the Hung Hom area of Kowloon with a campus featuring  state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities as well as amenities for students and staff.


QS ranking recognition     
Thanks to its innovative methods of education, and groundbreaking research achievements, PolyU, where the chief language of instruction is English, has been ranked:

    6th in the ranking of 50 universities under 50 years of age
    29th in Asia
    95th in the world

Innovative education model
PolyU is the only university in Hong Kong that incorporates Work-Integrated Education and Service-Learning as mandatory components within the undergraduate curriculum, encouraging students to apply their knowledge in practice to address societal needs and improve the lives of the needy. Hence, graduates are sought after by employers.

The University has close links with institutions, professional and business sectors at home and abroad. This gives PolyU students countless learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Through student exchange and internship programmes, leadership training, Service-Learning programme as well as other co-curricular activities, students are nurtured to be future leaders with a global outlook.

A research and entrepreneurship powerhouse  
PolyU’s culture of blazing new trails drives the University to challenge boundaries and uncover knowledge that benefits mankind. It has a reputation for delivering high-impact research projects and successful student startups. Entrepreneurship is highly encouraged by the University, with various funding schemes in place to provide seed funding to budding entrepreneurs. You can find out more about entrepreneurship development here.

Researchers at the University also conduct groundbreaking applied research to resolve imminent socioeconomic issues. Recent discoveries include anti-cancer drug candidates to fight cancers, optical fibre sensing technologies to monitor railway operations, and automation systems to enhance aircraft safety and maintenance. Find out more about Hong Kong Polytechnic’s research accomplishments here.

 

Available programmes

University information

20,658
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7,471
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2,692
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66%

Cost of Living

Accomodation
$23,690
Food
$4,490
Transport
$780
Utilities
$3,400

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is one of the top public universities in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. It is ranked #57 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #159
  • 2014
    #161
  • 2015
    #=162
  • 2016
    #116
  • 2017
    #111
  • 2018
    #=95
  • 2019
    #106
  • 2020
    #91
  • 2021
    #75
  • 2022
    #66
  • 2023
    #=65
  • 2024
    #=65
  • 2025
    #57

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #159
  • 2014
    #161
  • 2015
    #=162
  • 2016
    #116
  • 2017
    #111
  • 2018
    #=95
  • 2019
    #106
  • 2020
    #91
  • 2021
    #75
  • 2022
    #66
  • 2023
    #=65
  • 2024
    #=65
  • 2025
    #57

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