The University of Hong Kong, founded in 1911, is Hong Kong's oldest tertiary education institution and operates as a research-intensive university across ten faculties: architecture, arts, business, dentistry, education, engineering, law, medicine, science, and social sciences. The institution has evolved from a single college into a comprehensive university with a stated vision to be world-leading through internationalisation, innovation, and interdisciplinary excellence.
The university draws students and researchers globally, with faculty members among the most cited in their fields worldwide. Its geographic footprint spans Hong Kong, Asia, and the world, reflecting its positioning as an international institution. The institution was originally founded to bridge East and West through knowledge and scholarship, a mission that continues to shape its approach to research and education across disciplines ranging from engineering and medicine to law and the social sciences.
