Established in 1911, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) emerged from a vision to create a world-class institution of higher learning in Asia. As Hong Kong's oldest tertiary education institution, HKU was founded to bridge East and West through knowledge and scholarship. What began as a single college has evolved into a comprehensive research-intensive university, now recognized globally as Asia's Global University. The university's journey reflects Hong Kong's own transformation - from a colonial outpost to an international hub where ideas converge and innovation thrives.
Today, HKU stands as a testament to the power of education to transform societies. With ten faculties spanning architecture, arts, business, dentistry, education, engineering, law, medicine, science, and social sciences, the university attracts the brightest minds from across the globe. Ranked first in Asia and among the world's top universities, HKU continues to push boundaries - its researchers are among the most cited worldwide, and its alumni include leaders shaping the future of China and beyond. The university's vision remains bold: to be a world-leading university transforming humanity's future through internationalisation, innovation, and interdisciplinary excellence.
