Open University of Hong Kong: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2386 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #682 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #180 of 960 | In China |
| #9 of 11 | In Hong Kong |
| #272 of 2,360 | For Multimedia |
| Top50% | For 99 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ouhk.edu.hk
- Languages
- Chinese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 55%*
* The Open University of Hong Kong 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 Requirements | For undergraduate programmes, students should hold the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education or equivalent. For postgraduate programmes, students should have an undergraduate degree. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Research profile
Open University of Hong Kong has published 9,153 scientific papers with 150,396 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, and Biology.
Open University of Hong Kong majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 74 | 182 |
| 1994 | 56 | 195 |
| 1995 | 49 | 226 |
| 1996 | 77 | 338 |
| 1997 | 93 | 389 |
| 1998 | 84 | 407 |
| 1999 | 98 | 483 |
| 2000 | 158 | 622 |
| 2001 | 167 | 718 |
| 2002 | 193 | 951 |
| 2003 | 195 | 1255 |
| 2004 | 209 | 1434 |
| 2005 | 261 | 1704 |
| 2006 | 293 | 2104 |
| 2007 | 289 | 2619 |
| 2008 | 343 | 3004 |
| 2009 | 307 | 3617 |
| 2010 | 368 | 4301 |
| 2011 | 292 | 4926 |
| 2012 | 320 | 5370 |
| 2013 | 333 | 5936 |
| 2014 | 387 | 6353 |
| 2015 | 344 | 6696 |
| 2016 | 253 | 6495 |
| 2017 | 207 | 6796 |
| 2018 | 272 | 7199 |
| 2019 | 314 | 8206 |
| 2020 | 503 | 9822 |
| 2021 | 465 | 11395 |
| 2022 | 357 | 11657 |
| 2023 | 408 | 12102 |
| 2024 | 390 | 11656 |
| 2025 | 356 | 10076 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Open University of Hong Kong 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) | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Language Studies with Business | 3,600 per credit | 2021-2022 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Accounting and Finance | 3,600 per credit | 2021-2022 |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing and Data Analytics | 3,600 per credit | 2021-2022 |
| Master of Business Administration | 4,800 per credit | 2021-2022 |
| Master of Science in Applied Psychology | 4,800 per credit | 2021-2022 |
All tuition costs are in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD).
The Open University of Hong Kong has 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 Open University of Hong Kong.
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 |
| Associate Degree | Business Administration, Education, Information Technology, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Higher Diploma | Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Criminology, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Japanese, Media Studies, Preschool Education, Psychology, Tourism |
| Bachelor's Degree | Child Care and Development, Computer Science, Education, Electronic Engineering, English, Management, Nursing, Preschool Education, Special Education |
| Bachelor's Degree Honours | Accountancy, Administration, Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Computing, Chinese, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, E-Business/Commerce, Education, Educational Administration, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Human Resources, International Business, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Real Estate, Sports Management, Taxation, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Management |
| Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma | Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Applied Linguistics, Business Administration, Education, Environmental Studies, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Literature, Management, Marketing, Multimedia, Natural Resources, Nursing, Real Estate, Social Sciences, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Writing |
| Master of Philosophy | Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Doctor's Degree | Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Philosophy, Social Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Joshua Wong
- Occupations
- schoolchildcivil rights advocatepolitician
- Biography
-
Joshua Wong Chi-fung is a Hong Kong activist and politician. He served as secretary-general of the pro-democracy party Demosistō until it disbanded following implementation of the Hong Kong national security law on 30 June 2020. Wong was previously convenor and founder of the Hong Kong student activist group Scholarism. Wong first rose to international prominence during the 2014 Hong Kong protests, and his pivotal role in the Umbrella Movement resulted in his inclusion in Time magazine's Most Influential Teens of 2014 and nomination for its 2014 Person of the Year; he was named one of the "world's greatest leaders" by Fortune magazine in 2015.
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Edward Leung
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Edward Leung Tin-kei is a Hong Kong politician and activist. He is the former spokesperson of Hong Kong Indigenous, a localist group. He advocates Hong Kong independence, and coined the slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times" during the 2016 by-election, which was later widely used in 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests.
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Scud
- Occupations
- film directorscreenwriter
- Biography
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Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung, known professionally as Scud, is a China-born Hong Kong filmmaker. He says that he chose the name "Scud" to match his Chinese name, which translates in English as "Scudding Clouds". His films explore somewhat taboo themes within Hong Kong cinema, including same-sex relationships and drug-taking. His film-making style eschews cynicism or gritty realism, and embraces an acceptance of the life choices made by his characters, rather than a search for "solutions". Scud has cited Pier Paolo Pasolini, Yukio Mishima, Pedro Almodovar and Peter Greenaway as directors who have influenced his work.
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Luk Chung-hung
- Occupations
- politiciansocial workertrade unionist
- Biography
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Michael Luk Chung-hung is a Hong Kong politician. He is a member of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (HKFTU) and the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB). He was also member of the Yuen Long District Council since 2003 until 2019 for Tin Heng constituency and member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong for Labour functional constituency elected in the 2016 Hong Kong Legislative Council election. He lost his district council seat in 2019 following a rout of pro-Beijing candidates amidst the 2019–20 Hong Kong protests. He lost his Legislative Council seat in 2025 election with only 23,282 votes, running fourth in place.
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Ken Chow Wing-kan
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 60)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Chow Wing Kan, was a member of the Hong Kong Progressive Alliance and the Liberal Party, and is a political figure of the Hong Kong Pro-Beijing camp. He has worked in the district of Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long District for many years. He served as a member of the Yuen Long District Council from October 1994, being re-elected five times until he failed in 2019, amid a sweeping Pan-democrat victory.
Open University of Hong Kong faculties and divisions
| School : Arts and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Economics, English, Film, Law, Literature, Performing Arts, Psychology, Public Administration, Regional Studies, Social Sciences, Translation and Interpretation, Writing |
|---|---|
| School : Business and Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, E-Business/Commerce, Finance, International Business, Law, Management, Management Systems, Marketing |
| School : Education and Languages | Education, Foreign Languages Education, Preschool Education |
| School : Nursing and Health Studies | Nursing, Physical Therapy |
| School : Professional and Continuing Education | Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Criminology, Fashion Design, Health Sciences, Interior Design, Japanese, Multimedia, Natural Sciences, Preschool Education, Psychology, Tourism |
| School : Science and Technology | Applied Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Industrial Design, Information Technology, Mathematics, Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | OUHK 香港公開大學 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | Education Bureau |
| Motto | Education for All |
| Colors | blue, green |
Location and contacts
| Address | Homantin Kowloon China |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,413,000 |