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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a public research university located in Hung Hom, Hong Kong. Founded in 1937 as the first government-run trade school, it became the first institution to provide technical education in Hong Kong in 1994.

Located in the City Center
Acceptance rate - 39%
Number of students - 21,979 Number of students - 21,979
International students - 28% International students - 28%
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#65 in the World QS World University Rankings 2024
#4 in the World Young University Rankings 2023
#26 in Asia QS Asia University Rankings (2023)

Quick Facts

Located in the City Center Located in the City Center
Acceptance rate - 39% Acceptance rate - 39%
Number of students - 21,979 Number of students - 21,979
International students - 28% International students - 28%

About University

Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU or HKPU) is a public technical university that was founded in 1937 as a trade school, and initially did not have the status of a university. In 1945, the school was reoriented to teaching technical specialties, which became the main profile of the educational institution. In 1994, the Chinese government officially awarded the school the status of a university. Today, it is one of the fastest growing and most ambitious technical universities in Asia. With 85 years of proud traditions and ranked among the top 100 educational institutions in the world, Polytechnic University strives to become a leading university with world-class research and education.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Faculty of Engineering

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Faculty of Construction and Enviroment

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Faculty of Business

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Faculty of Humanities

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Faculty of Health and Social Science

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Faculty of Science

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Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 14 May, 2025
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Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 14 May, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.0

Motivation Letter Required
Recommendation Letter Required

Standardized Tests

SAT
Overall Score

1190

ACT
Overall Score

23

English Language Level

IELTS

6

TOEFL iBT

80

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

1

Register on the university portal

When registering, please bring the following documents: - Passport / Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID) - School transcript - National exam results / SAT - Academic transcript - Letter of recommendation

2

Pay the entry fee

There is an entry fee of $57.

3

Submit an online recommendation form

The online recommendation form must be active after the online application has been submitted and the application fee has been paid.

4

Wait for a response from the university

Admission results are usually announced between late January and May. Scholarship results will be announced at the same time.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$20,513/year
Includes academic materials
Payment for on-campus accommodation
$1,858/year
Personal expenses for the month
$726/year
Public transport
$63/year
Nutrition
$300/year
Scholarships
• Entry Scholarship (Academic) - Full Tuition Waiver • Entry Scholarship (Academic) - Half Tuition Waiver • The Belt and Road Scholarships • Entry Scholarship (Academic) - Full Tuition Waiver plus Living Allowance • Cultural Ambassador Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Jockey Club Auditorium

World-class facility

• ICON hotel

World-class facility

• Pao Yue-kong Library

World-class facility