Hong Kong Baptist University is a public higher education institution established in 1956, initially as Hong Kong Baptist College before gaining full university status in 1994. The university operates two campuses in Hong Kong, located in Kowloon Tong and Shek Mun, serving approximately 12,000 students.
The institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across liberal arts and professional disciplines, including arts, business, communication, Chinese medicine, science, and social sciences. It positions itself as a leading liberal arts university in Asia, with a stated commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research, and service alongside the development of the whole person.
Originally established with support from American Baptists, the university transitioned to public status in 1983 and is now non-religious. The institution emphasises a caring, creative, and global culture, with faculty and staff focused on academic rigour and preparing students for leadership and innovation.