Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Statistics

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#263 of 14,131 In the World
#28 of 5,830 In Asia
#12 of 960 In China
#3 of 11 In Hong Kong
#1 of 1,794 For Architectural Engineering
Top10 For 9 other topics
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
28%*

* Hong Kong Polytechnic University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsLocal 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
Academic CalendarSeptember to May (September - December; January-May). Summer Term: May to August

Research profile

Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a world-class research university with 129,810 scientific papers published and 3,777,197 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
129,810
Citations
3,777,197

Hong Kong Polytechnic University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
86,296 / 2,653,919
Physics
72,754 / 2,274,920
Computer Science
68,077 / 1,928,995
Environmental Science
58,690 / 1,953,115
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
57,995 / 1,789,640
Chemistry
57,010 / 1,897,344
Biology
52,948 / 1,798,983
Quantum and Particle physics
50,653 / 1,585,622
Materials Science
41,385 / 1,394,215
Geography and Cartography
36,362 / 1,216,840
Business
35,358 / 1,169,153
Mathematics
34,923 / 1,083,443
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
34,672 / 991,758
Medicine
34,624 / 934,783
Political Science
31,504 / 1,068,003
Law
30,651 / 1,054,602
Psychology
30,054 / 922,216
Organic Chemistry
29,797 / 1,151,059
Philosophy
28,691 / 835,165
Geology
27,936 / 933,640
Statistics
25,520 / 829,196
Electrical Engineering
24,383 / 722,223
History
21,175 / 755,684
Ecology
20,970 / 851,613
Archaeology
20,420 / 746,958
Optical Engineering
20,369 / 598,365
Management
19,385 / 666,666
Mechanical Engineering
18,754 / 513,498
Economics
18,373 / 581,375
Biochemistry
18,143 / 672,696
Machine Learning
18,059 / 641,002
Sociology
17,189 / 522,887
Telecommunications
16,211 / 394,676
Linguistics
16,204 / 440,854
Metallurgical Engineering
15,435 / 627,328
Genetics
14,717 / 416,087
Pathology
13,989 / 417,713
Computer Vision
13,240 / 382,146
Paleontology
12,707 / 423,724
Nanotechnology
12,362 / 525,463

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 325 637
1994 395 752
1995 444 965
1996 495 1238
1997 705 1690
1998 899 2221
1999 1095 2850
2000 1469 4241
2001 1861 5362
2002 3168 9463
2003 2748 11859
2004 2855 15045
2005 3053 19911
2006 3317 25685
2007 3163 31670
2008 3185 38173
2009 3635 46837
2010 4018 57687
2011 4249 72304
2012 3854 84085
2013 4010 98397
2014 4116 114109
2015 4457 124199
2016 4718 134430
2017 5282 151981
2018 5792 182020
2019 6451 224275
2020 7341 288863
2021 7725 349522
2022 8699 390021
2023 10172 431399
2024 9175 468714
2025 7088 451456
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Hong Kong Polytechnic University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (HKD)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Chinese and Bilingual Studies 120,000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Studies for the Professions 120,000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Language and Speech Sciences 120,000
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Translation 120,000
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Accounting and Finance 140,000
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Global Supply Chain Management 140,000
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Building Services Engineering 140,000
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering 140,000
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Computing 140,000
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electronic and Information Engineering 140,000
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Industrial and Systems Engineering 140,000
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering 140,000
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology 120,000
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing Mathematics 120,000
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health 120,000
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nursing 120,000

All tuition costs are in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD).

Hong Kong Polytechnic University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Honours Accountancy, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Fashion Design, Finance, Food Technology, Hotel Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, Laboratory Techniques, Linguistics, Management, Marine Transport, Marketing, Modern Languages, Multimedia, Nursing, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Physics, Production Engineering, Radiology, Real Estate, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Safety Engineering, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Structural Architecture, Sustainable Development, Textile Design, Textile Technology, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Transport and Communications, Transport Management, Welfare and Protective Services
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma Accountancy, Applied Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Fashion Design, Hotel Management, Industrial Engineering, Medical Technology, Nursing, Operations Research, Real Estate, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Textile Design, Tourism, Transport Management
Master's Degree Accountancy, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Construction Engineering, Data Processing, Design, English Studies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Fashion Design, Finance, Food Technology, Hotel Management, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Multimedia, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Operations Research, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Real Estate, Safety Engineering, Social Policy, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surveying and Mapping, Sustainable Development, Textile Design, Textile Technology, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Management
Master of Philosophy Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Air Transport, Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Chemistry, Coastal Studies, Computer Networks, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Family Studies, Fashion Design, Finance, Food Technology, Hydraulic Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, Linguistics, Management, Marine Transport, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Multimedia, Nursing, Optometry, Phonetics, Power Engineering, Psychology, Real Estate, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Robotics, Safety Engineering, Social and Community Services, Social Policy, Social Welfare, Social Work, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Sustainable Development, Textile Design, Textile Technology, Thermal Engineering, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Management
Doctor's Degree Business Administration, Construction Engineering, Health Sciences, Hotel Management, Management, Real Estate, Social Work, Tourism

Hong Kong Polytechnic University alumni

  1. Wong Kar-wai

    Wong Kar-wai
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1958-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    film producerscreenwriterfilm director
    Biography

    Wong Kar-wai BBS is a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and producer. His films are characterised by nonlinear narratives, atmospheric music, and vivid cinematography with bold, saturated colours. A pivotal figure of Hong Kong cinema, Wong is considered a contemporary auteur. His films frequently appear on best-of lists domestically and internationally.

  2. Li Qiang

    Li Qiang
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1959-.. (age 67)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Li Qiang is a Chinese politician who is the premier of China and the second-ranking member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

  3. Tony Leung Ka-fai

    Tony Leung Ka-fai
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1958-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    film actoractortelevision actor
    Biography

    Tony Leung Ka-fai is a Hong Kong actor who is a four-time winner of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor.

  4. CY Leung

    CY Leung
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1954-.. (age 72)
    Enrolled in Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    1971-1974 studied surveying
    Occupations
    chartered surveyorpolitician
    Biography

    Leung Chun-ying GBM GBS JP KCM, also known as CY Leung, is a Hong Kong politician and chartered surveyor who has served as vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference since March 2017. He was previously the third Chief Executive of Hong Kong between 2012 and 2017.

All 52 notable alumni

Hong Kong Polytechnic University faculties and divisions

Faculty : Business Accountancy, Finance, International Business, Management, Marine Transport, Marketing, Transport Management
Faculty : Construction and Environment Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping
Faculty : Engineering Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Health and Social Sciences Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Nursing, Optometry, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Treatment Techniques
Faculty : Humanities Asian Studies, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Chinese, English, Linguistics, Translation and Interpretation
Faculty : Science Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Artificial Intelligence, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology
School : Design Design
School : Fashion and Textiles Fashion Design, Textile Design, Textile Technology
School : Hotel and Tourism Management Hotel Management, Tourism

General information

Alternative names PolyU
香港理工大學
Founded 1937
Accreditation Education Bureau
Motto 開物成務,勵學利民

Location and contacts

Address Hung Hom
Kowloon
China
City population 7,413,000

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