Universities in Hong Kong for international students

Since its establishment in 1973, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been at the forefront of civil engineering education and research. We offer cutting-edge, interdisciplinary programmes spanning structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, transportation, and environmental engineering.

The Department of English at City Polytechnic of Hong Kong was founded in 1989. Since then, the Department has developed into a leading centre for English studies in Asia. It has an outstanding research and teaching profile and offers a wide range of courses and programmes in linguistics and literature.

The Department of Linguistics and Translation at City University of Hong Kong offers an inspiring environment for advanced study in linguistics, translation (as well as interpretation and audio description), and intercultural communication. Located in Hong Kong, an international metropolis shaped by multilingual exchange and cross-cultural connections, the Department provides students with a distinctive opportunity to explore language as both an academic discipline and a practical professional resource.

Established in 1931, the Department of Geography at The University of Hong Kong is a regional pioneer in spatial enquiry and environmental education. We bridge the gap between social and natural sciences to address the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate change and environmental management to urban planning and smart city development.

The School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS), established in 2010 at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is the first institution of its kind in Hong Kong, dedicated to advancing biomedical research and education. Formed through the strategic merger of the pre-clinical departments of Anatomy, Biochemistry (Medicine), Pharmacology, and Physiology, our School has grown into a world-class hub for transformative research and education.

School of Energy and Environment (SEE) Established in 2009 at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) is the first and only school of its kind in Hong Kong and among the few in Asia. Our mission is to advance cutting-edge research, professional education, and knowledge transfer to address pressing global challenges in energy, environment, and sustainability.

Founded in 1987, the Department of Physics and Materials (PM), previously known as the Department of Applied Physics (AP), at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is committed to becoming a world-leading institution in the field of physics. In 2020, the Department was proud to be ranked No. 1 among universities in Hong Kong for the percentage of world-leading research, according to the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) by the University Grants Committee (UGC). 

The HKBU School of Business, established in 1956, combines academic excellence with a strong focus on sustainability, ethics, and social impact. As one of the 1% business schools in the world with triple accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), it offers global opportunities through international partnerships, double degrees, and exchanges. Strategically located in Hong Kong, it connects students to the Greater Bay Area and global markets.

Tung Wah College (TWC) is a self-financing tertiary education institution established in 2010 by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, the oldest and largest charitable organisation in Hong Kong providing a wide range of medical and health, education and community services to fulfil the needs of the society.

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit, private, liberal-arts-oriented university. HSUHK offers an extensive portfolio of four-year bachelor’s (honours) and postgraduate programmes. Many of these are pioneering in nature, being the first of their kind in the region.

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is a globally renowned institution, ranked #1 Most International University (THE 2024 & 2025) and #62 worldwide (QS 2025).

Hong Kong Shue Yan University, with the top QS Asia, ranking among all private universities in Hong Kong, has been founded for 55 years on Confucian values. It is committed to excellence in teaching and research, aiming to reinvent liberal arts education for the Digital Era. This is done in order to equip graduates with competitive knowledge and skills for their future careers.

CUHK Business School has blazed a trail for business education in Hong Kong and Asia since 1963, cultivating high-achieving graduates who steer and shape the global business landscape. This leadership and innovation spirit goes to the core of our legacy as CUHK has the first business school in Asia to offer a full suite of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs.

The Department of Neuroscience, City University of Hong Kong was established on July 1, 2019. Our Vision is to perform ground-breaking research on the nervous system and to establish an outstanding educational platform for neuroscience training that prepares graduates for the exciting and diverse career landscape of the future.

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is a leading global university excelling in research and professional education. The establishment of the College of Engineering could not have come at a better time. Five years from now, the world will be different. Technology advances at an unprecedented pace. As such, it is our responsibility as a university to equip our students with a mindset that will inspire them to continue learning. The college has seven focused academic departments. Together, they cover a vibrant spectrum of engineering fields and promote academic synergy and communication within the college.