The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is 6th on the QS Top 50 under 50 2021 list. It is an ambitious and diverse institution recognised worldwide for its academic reputation, student-to-faculty ratio, research citations, employer reputation and international student ratio.
PolyU courses meet student expectations, providing an all-round exposure to them. International exchange programmes and research projects are a key part of course curricula. A range of projects are dealt with at PolyU, including some ‘star projects’ in green biodiesel production, rehabilitation sleeve and fashion design.
PolyU’s research has an impact in various different fields, particularly energy storage, tourism service, tendon degeneration, fibre-optic and nano-coating.
The university has established partnerships with over 350 overseas universities/institutions spanning across 50 countries and regions globally. It boasts world-class facilities and resources, including the 5-star luxury hotel ‘Hotel ICON’, which is a teaching and learning centre for students studying tourism and hospitality courses. Engineering students can gain hands-on learning at the university’s ‘Industrial Centre’, and design students get to experiment with their creativity at the ‘Hong Kong Jockey Club Innovation Tower’.
Students experience an exciting and engaging life in Hong Kong – home to 20% of international students from 30 countries. It is a hub of diverse cultures and languages, and one of the safest cities in the world.
Non-local graduates (other than Afghanistan, Cuba, Laos, Korea, Nepal and Vietnam) who wish to stay in HKSAR for employment are eligible to apply for the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG).