The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Overview
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. Thanks to its innovative methods of education, groundbreaking research and knowledge transfer achievements The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has been ranked:
Seventh in the QS Top 50 Under 50 2019
31st in the QS Asia University Rankings 2019
Its campus features state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, as well as a wide range of innovative undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD degree programs across eight faculties and schools:
- Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles
- Faculty of Business
- Faculty of Construction and Environment
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- School of Design
- School of Hotel and Tourism Management
PolyU offers over 160 postgraduate, undergraduate and sub-degree programs. Explore here.
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At Hong Kong Polytechnic University, students and faculty can enjoy an array of outstanding services and facilities.
When it comes to research, PolyU 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 their incredible research achievements by checking out this page, and information about entrepreneurship development here.
To help students prepare for the world of work, PolyU has close links with institutions, professional and business sectors at home and abroad, giving students countless learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Whilst the student exchange, work-integrated education, the Service-Learning program as well as other co-curricular activities, help students become future leaders with a global outlook.
Explore PolyU’s other services and facilities, including:
- Professional counselling services
- E-learning platform
- English Language Center
- Library services
- Cultural facilities, including the Jockey Club Auditorium, Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, PolyU Orchestra and Innovation Gallery
- Shaw Sports Complex
Home to an exclusive lineup of multinationals and business giants, Hong Kong is one of the most dynamic and exciting metropolises in the world. Students here are encouraged to take advantage of this and fully enjoy the gorgeous landscape and fabulous city life.
The international student life at PolyU is vibrant and welcoming, and with the university’s campus just a stone’s throw away from Hong Kong’s city center, you won’t need to go far to explore and get everything you need.
Visualize your university life at PolyU
Student accommodation
PolyU students can live either on-campus or off-campus. International students can apply to live on-campus at one of the university’s two halls of residence; HungHom Halls, and Homantin Halls.
Admission requirements at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University vary between programs. You can find out more about the application process as well as international admission requirements (including English language proficiency requirements) below.
English language proficiency
The university’s main language of instruction is English, so those who wish to enroll in a degree program will need to have proven language proficiency. If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the university’s requirement for the TOEFL or IELTS:
- TOEFL minimum score of 80 for the internet-based test, or 550 for the paper-based test (for undergraduate, master’s and PhD)
- IELTS score of at least 6.0 (for undergraduate and master’s)
- IELTS score of at least 6.5 (for PhD)
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for international students at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University also vary between programs.
The average tuition fees for full-time undergraduate students are HK$140,000 (approximately US$18,000) per academic year.
Tuition fees for master’s students can vary widely depending on your desired program of study. You can compare tuition fees for each program here.
To study a PhD, the average tuition fees range between HK$42,100 (~US$5,400) and HK$84,200 (~$10,700) per academic year. There’s also a registration fee of HK$5,000 (~US$600). Click here to find out more.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University offers a number of scholarships and other various forms of financial aid for international students. Options include:
- Service-learning scholarship
- Scholarship for overseas exchange/internship students
- Scholarship for academic achievements
- Scholarship for non-academic achievements
Other forms of financial assistance are:
In 2017, almost 96 percent of PolyU graduates were in employment or pursuing further studies.
The university’s strong industry links and career development programs help support students and graduates in their job hunt after graduating.
Programs available
Undergraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs
Deparment of Marketing and Management
Faculty of Business
Graduate School of Business
School of Accounting and Finance
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Postgraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs
Deparment of Marketing and Management
Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Department of Logistics
Faculty of Business
- Doctor of Business Administration
- Master of / PgD in Professional Accounting (Mixed-mode)
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Corporate Finance
- Master of Corporate Governance
- Master of Finance (Financial Economics in Energy and Environment) - Full-time
- Master of Finance (Investment Management)
- Master of Finance (Investment Management) - Full-time
- MSc / PgD in Global Supply Chain Management
- MSc / PgD in International Shipping and Transport Logistics (Mixed-mode)
- MSc in Accountancy (Mixed-mode)
- MSc in Business Management (Full-time)
- MSc in China Business Studies (Full-time)
- MSc in Management (Human Resource Management) - mixed mode
- MSc in Management (Operations Management)
- MSc in Marketing Management (Mixed-mode)
HK PolyU School of Design
School of Accounting and Finance
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
- Doctor of Hotel and Tourism Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Hotel and Tourism Management
- Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business
- Master of Science in International Hospitality Management
- Master of Science in International Tourism and Convention Management
- Master of Science in International Wine Management
University Highlights
Total students - 20,308
International students - 5,064
Total faculty staff - 2,711
Total students - 20,308
International students - 5,064
Total faculty staff - 2,711
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