The University of Hong Kong
Higher EducationHong Kong Island, Hong Kong10001+ Employees
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a large higher education institution based in Aberdeen, Hong Kong Island. It positions itself as an international leader in Asia, focused on excellence and innovation across teaching, learning, research, and knowledge exchange. Through its global presence, regional significance, and engagement with the rest of China, HKU aims to contribute to societal advancement and the development of leaders. HKU collaborates with external partners on technology innovation and applied research, including a June 2026 memorandum of understanding with the National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE) to support collaboration in innovation, commercialization, applied research, and talent development. It has been recognized in global rankings, with the QS World University Rankings 2027 placing it 11th worldwide for a second consecutive year.