- Urban, centrally located campus
- English-language, public, research
- One of 8 government funded degree institutions in Hong Kong
- Founded in 1937 as the first institution to provide technical education in HK
- 14,900+ undergrads
- 1,850+ non local students from 45+ countries
- Strong focus on science, technology and engineering in the context of professional education, applied learning and partnership.
- Motto: ‘To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind’.
- 8 faculties and schools: Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, Faculty of Business, Faculty of Construction and Environment, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, School of Design, School of Hotel and Tourism Management
- 5 subjects ranked Top 50 in the world (QS 2021): Hospitality (9), Architecture & Build Environment (18), Art & Design (20), Civil & Structural Engineering (21) and Nursing (43)
- PolyU has its own 5* hotel next to campus
- Guaranteed offshore study opportunities and internships
- Have to complete an internship to graduate.
- 250+ student exchange partners
- 4 Pillars: Work Integrated Education (WIE), Service Learning, Global Exposure and Student Services
- Emphasis is on practical application of learning
- General Admission Requirements: A Level – 3 AL passes or 2 AL and 3 AS / IB min of 24 with grade 4 in 2 HL subjects / ACT 24 or 1190 SAT AND grade 3 in 2 APs
- One annual intake in September
- Several rounds of admission, but international students should aim to apply in the 1st Round – deadline in November – to give more time for visa applications. There is also more chance of a scholarship.
- Students are interviewed. Format depends on the professor, but aim to be truthful and convey your motivation for the subject.
- Design subjects require a portfolio.
- Apply via their own eAdmission portal – fee is 57 USD. Scholarship applications are also made here.
- First year guaranteed in university managed accommodation (much cheaper than private!). Two residential halls with twin rooms.
- Tuition: 18,600 USD per year
- University accommodation: 1,700 USD per year
- Off Campus Accommodation: 6,100 USD
- Average total expenses: 31,300 USD per year
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