The University of Hong Kong, founded in 1911, is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. HKU, Asia’s Global University, delivers impact through internationalization, innovation and interdisciplinarity. It attracts and nurtures global scholars through excellence in research, teaching and learning, and knowledge exchange. It makes a positive social contribution through global presence, regional significance and engagement with the rest of China. As of June 2022, HKU ranks 21st internationally and third in Asia by QS, and 30th internationally and fourth in Asia by Times Higher Education. It has been ranked as the most international university in the world as well as one of the most prestigious universities in Asia. Today, HKU has ten academic faculties with English as the main language of instruction.
Dates | Procedures |
October 4, 2021 | The online application system for the Mainland Undergraduate Admission Scheme and Diversified Excellence Admissions Program is open (Pay application fee of HK$450) |
January 2022 | Diversified Excellence Admissions Program interviews start in batches |
March 21, 2022 | Diversity Excellence Admissions Program Application Deadline |
June 2022 | The results of the Diversity Excellence Admissions Scheme have been announced |
Late June 2022 | Applicants upload their college entrance examination results in the online application system |
June 27-29, 2022 | Admission interview |
June 28, 2022 at 12 noon | Application Deadline for Mainland Undergraduate Admission Scheme |
Late June – July 7, 2022* | Admission results are released |
*The detailed arrangement of Shanghai area is as follows:
Dates | Procedures |
July 11, 2022 9:00 am – July 15, 2022 12:00 pm | change profile |
July 22, 2022 9:00 am – July 25, 2022 12:00 pm | Enter college entrance examination scores |
Late July 2022 | Admission interview |
August 1, 2022 | Admission results released |