The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Founded 1937. Became Hong Kong Technical College 1947 and then Hong Kong Polytechnic 1972. Acquired present status and title 1994.

Accreditation: Education Bureau

Funding: Public

Grades 5

Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Doctor's Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent

Languages 2

Chinese, English

Divisions 8

Applied Science and Textiles Faculty

Fields of study: Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Clothing and Sewing, Textile Technology
Business Faculty

Fields of study: Accountancy, Finance, International Business, Management, Marine Transport, Marketing, Transport Management
Construction and Environment Faculty

Fields of study: Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping
Design School

Fields of study: Design
Engineering Faculty

Fields of study: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Health and Social Sciences Faculty

Fields of study: Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Nursing, Optometry, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Sciences, Social Studies
Hotel and Tourism Management School

Fields of study: Hotel Management, Tourism
Humanities Faculty

Fields of study: Asian Studies, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Chinese, Education, English

Admission details

Academic year: September to June (September-January, January-June). Also Summer Term, June to August
Requirements: Local Student, Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), Non local student, an academic level equivalent to GCE A level standard, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Students allowance: Co-ed

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