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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR China
=84th in World University Rankings 2025
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About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

PolyU aspires to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research, and knowledge transfer for the benefit of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world.

The University nurtures socially responsible professionals and leaders with a strong sense of national identity and a global perspective, and pursues world-leading research and innovation for societal benefits. A robust culture of knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of the University, ensuring PolyU’s technologies are transformed into practical real-world applications. The University’s unwavering commitment to excellence has earned it international recognition, with PolyU consistently ranking among the top 100 universities worldwide. Based on this solid foundation, the University will continue to make positive contributions to foster a brighter future, living up to its motto, “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.

Situated in the heart of Hong Kong, PolyU’s campus features state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, as well as a wide range of innovative undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate degree programmes across nine faculties and schools: Business, Construction and Environment, Engineering, Health and Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, Design, Fashion and Textiles, and Hotel and Tourism Management.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Student gender ratio
50 F : 50 M (1)
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International student percentage
35% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
22.3 (1)
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Student total
20387 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

See below for a range of subjects taught at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Social Sciences80th

  • Sociology
  • Communication and Media Studies

Physical Sciences101–125th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Life Sciences151–175th

  • Biological Sciences

Engineering38th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Computer Science87th

  • Computer Science

Clinical and Health126–150th

  • Other Health

Arts and Humanities=89th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Business and Economics45th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance
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PolyU Brochure_EN.pdf