The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU or HKPU) is a public comprehensive research university located in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China. Known for its applied research and professional education, PolyU is one of the oldest higher education institutions in Hong Kong, dating back to the Hong Kong Government Advanced Industrial College established in 1937.

Overview:

Educational philosophy: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University emphasizes the school motto of "opening up things to achieve success, encouraging learning and benefiting the people", and is committed to cultivating professionals with international vision, innovative ability and social responsibility.

Campus: The main campus is located in Hung Hom, Kowloon, covering an area of ​​approximately 94,600 square meters. The campus has complete facilities, including teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc.

Enrollment: As of the latest data, the number of full-time students exceeds 25,000, including approximately 15,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students.

Subjects and departments:

Hong Kong Polytechnic has 8 faculties:

School of Applied Sciences and Textiles

School of Construction and Environment

College of Engineering

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

College of Humanities

business school

School of design

School of Hotel and Tourism Management

Each college has multiple departments and research centers offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Ranking:

In the world's major university rankings, Hong Kong Polytechnic is usually ranked among the top 100 in the world. For example, in the QS World University Rankings, Hong Kong Polytechnic is often ranked around 65th; it also remains within the top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

cost:

Tuition fees vary by degree type. For local students, tuition fees are relatively low; while tuition fees for non-local students are higher, ranging from approximately HK$140,000 to HK$150,000 per year (data may be adjusted annually). Additionally, accommodation fees and other living expenses need to be considered.

Campus facilities:

There are modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc. on the campus. PolyU's Yukong Pao Library has a rich collection of books and provides a variety of electronic resources for teachers and students to use.

In terms of dormitories, the school provides dormitories for full-time undergraduates and some postgraduate students, encouraging students to participate in college life and promoting academic exchanges and personal growth.

Scientific research platform:

The Polytechnic University has a number of national laboratories and research centers, such as the National Key Laboratory, the Hong Kong Branch of the National Engineering Research Center, and a joint laboratory in cooperation with the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The school actively participates in international and regional scientific research projects, especially in the fields of aerospace engineering, artificial intelligence, big data analysis, biomedical engineering and other fields.

Contact information:

Official website: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/

Address: 11 Yuk Choi Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Phone: +852 2766 6111

Additional information:

Hong Kong Polytechnic focuses on international cooperation and has established partnerships with many well-known universities around the world to provide students with overseas exchange and internship opportunities.

The school also has a School of Professional and Continuing Education, which provides continuing education and vocational training courses for working people.

In terms of innovation and entrepreneurship, PolyU actively supports student entrepreneurship and has established institutions such as the Innovation and Technology Development Office to promote knowledge transfer and technology commercialization.