The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) is a higher education institution in Hong Kong that focuses on teacher training and educational research. However, since May 27, 2016, the Hong Kong Institute of Education has officially changed its name to The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), becoming the eighth public university in Hong Kong. Therefore, now we usually refer to the Education University of Hong Kong.

Here are some introductions to the Education University of Hong Kong:

History:

The history of the Education University of Hong Kong can be traced back to St. Paul's College in 1853 and the first government-run normal college in Hong Kong established in 1881.

In 1994, the government merged four education colleges (Grantham College of Education, Sir Robert College of Education, Robert Black College of Education, Hong Kong Business Normal College) and the School of Language Education into the Hong Kong Institute of Education.

In 2016, the school obtained university status and was renamed the Education University of Hong Kong.

Educational philosophy and positioning:

The Education University of Hong Kong is committed to cultivating outstanding educators and social leaders, emphasizing holistic development, critical thinking and social responsibility.

The school is not only the main base for teacher training, but also provides a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering the humanities, social sciences, creative arts and other fields.

College settings:

College of Education and Human Development

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

College of Humanities

Each college has multiple departments, offering a variety of degree courses from undergraduate to doctoral level.

Advantageous disciplines:

Internationally, the Hong Kong Education University ranks particularly well in the field of "Education", and is often ranked in the top 20 in the world and the top in Asia in the QS World University Subject Rankings.

In addition to education, majors such as linguistics and psychology also have a high reputation.

Research platform:

The school has a number of research centers, such as the UNESCO Chair in Technical Education and Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning, the Observatory for Research on Local Culture and Creative Education, etc., to promote academic research and development in related fields.

Internationalization:

The Hong Kong Education University actively participates in international cooperation projects, establishes partnerships with universities around the world, and provides students with rich overseas exchange opportunities.

The school also attracts students from different countries and regions, enhancing the diversity of campus culture.

Application information:

For mainland students, you can apply for admission through the college entrance examination scores or through the school's independent enrollment plan.

English proficiency is one of the important admission criteria, and generally requires IELTS or TOEFL scores to reach a certain level.

In addition to academic performance, personal statements, interview performance, etc. are also part of the evaluation.

Campus facilities:

The campus is located in Tai Po, New Territories, covering a large area and has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, etc.

The school provides dormitories for full-time undergraduates and encourages students to participate in college life to promote academic and personal growth.

Contact information:

Official website: https://www.eduhk.hk/

Address: 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2948 6000