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
  

Discover The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s astounding performance in a number of other QS rankings here.

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.

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• Navigate The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Faculties and Schools
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• Explore scholarships and financial assistance at PolyU
• Discover the bachelor’s degree of your dreams
  
• Find a postgraduate programme
• Learn about research postgraduate programme
  
• Consider doing an MBA!
  

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