Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #251 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #27 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #11 of 960 | In China |
| #2 of 11 | In Hong Kong |
| #1 of 1,368 | For Architectural Engineering |
| Top10 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.polyu.edu.hk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 10% |
|---|---|
| Admissions 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 |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Summer Term: May to August |
We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for Hong Kong Polytechnic University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a world-class research university with 95,863 scientific papers published and 2,105,738 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 Business.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 135 | 140 |
| 1991 | 162 | 256 |
| 1992 | 217 | 297 |
| 1993 | 299 | 475 |
| 1994 | 344 | 607 |
| 1995 | 435 | 734 |
| 1996 | 474 | 998 |
| 1997 | 713 | 1425 |
| 1998 | 872 | 1850 |
| 1999 | 1057 | 2386 |
| 2000 | 1402 | 3428 |
| 2001 | 1810 | 4550 |
| 2002 | 2111 | 6153 |
| 2003 | 2172 | 8129 |
| 2004 | 2393 | 11093 |
| 2005 | 2527 | 14404 |
| 2006 | 2853 | 18811 |
| 2007 | 2833 | 23752 |
| 2008 | 2841 | 29910 |
| 2009 | 3263 | 36751 |
| 2010 | 3467 | 44013 |
| 2011 | 3624 | 54992 |
| 2012 | 3466 | 64864 |
| 2013 | 3534 | 76922 |
| 2014 | 3706 | 89021 |
| 2015 | 4023 | 97592 |
| 2016 | 4252 | 104287 |
| 2017 | 4826 | 117190 |
| 2018 | 5216 | 134592 |
| 2019 | 5829 | 172587 |
| 2020 | 6708 | 223416 |
| 2021 | 8083 | 307190 |
| 2022 | 7236 | 314169 |
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
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Wong Kar-wai
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Wong Kar-wai is a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and producer. His films are characterised by nonlinear narratives, atmospheric music, and vivid cinematography involving bold, saturated colours. A pivotal figure of Hong Kong cinema, Wong is considered a contemporary auteur, and ranks third on Sight & Sound's 2002 poll of the greatest filmmakers of the previous 25 years. His films frequently appear on best-of lists domestically and internationally.
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Tony Leung Ka-fai
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
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Tony Leung Ka-fai is a Hong Kong actor who is a four-time winner of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor.
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CY Leung
- Enrolled in Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 1971-1974 studied surveying
- Occupations
- chartered surveyorjustice of the peacepolitician
- Biography
-
Leung Chun-ying, 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.
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Gigi Leung
- Occupations
- recording artistactorsingersongwritermodel
- Biography
-
Gigi Leung Wing-kei is a Hong Kong singer and actress.
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 | 7,501,000 |