The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)is a public research university located in Hung Hom, Hong Kong near Hung Hom station. The University is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. Founded in 1937 as the first Government Trade School, it is the first institution to provide technical education in Hong Kong. In 1994, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed a bill which granted the former Hong Kong Polytechnic official university status.

PolyU consists of 8 faculties and schools, offering programmes covering applied science, business, construction, environment, engineering, social science, health, humanities, design, hotel and tourism management. The university offers over 160 taught programmes for more than 25,800 students every year. As of 2022-23, PolyU ranks 79th worldwide by THE,65th internationally by QS, 100th in US News and 151~200th in ARWU globally. PolyU is among the global top 10 young universities as ranked by THE and QS.

The Student Halls of Residence in Hung Hom and Homantin are home to over 4600 students from diverse cultures, backgrounds and disciplines. It is a living and learning environment that creates a perfect platform for intercultural exchange, and offers abundant opportunities for students’ personal development through a wide range of residential educational programmes and activities. Interested students please submit hall application via the Student Halls of Residence website.

Stay active, engaged and healthy with our physical education programme, training courses and sports classes. With over 33 varsity teams and seven well-equipped venues on and off campus, students can access a wide range of activities and achieve well-rounded growth in teamwork, leadership and perseverance.

Art and culture are an integral part of a holistic education. We offer a range of programmes in music, performing art, visual art, literary art, cultural heritage, film or media art. Meet our current Artist-in-Residence for fresh insights, listen to the PolyU Orchestra or soak in a new or unfamiliar culture with specially curated programmes. Find out how art and culture on campus can hone your creativity and innovation skills.