Introduction to University
Established by the Hong Kong Government in 1989 as a provider of distance education, HKMU began offering full-time programmes in 2001. Over the years we have grown into a leader in open and flexible education in the Asia Pacific region, and our full-time face-to-face programmes for qualified secondary school leavers are on par with other established universities across Hong Kong. HKMU today is a young, dynamic, full-fledged university.
| Type | : | Private |
| Different Ranking | : | N/A |
| Year of Establishment | : | 1989 |
| Current President/Principal | : | Prof. Paul LAM Kwan-sing |
| Number of Students | : | More than 20,000 students |
| Number of Teaching Resources | : | More than 400 academic staff (most of them obtained PhD degree with solid teaching experience |
| Facilities | : | Classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories (including computer laboratories, creative arts studios and laboratories, design studios, science laboratories, environmental laboratories, technology laboratories, nursing laboratories and testing and certification laboratory, etc.), libraries, multi-purpose hall, gymnasium, conference hall, discussion room, learning hub, learning commons, university club and restaurant |
| Student Welfare | : | Career and internships, scholarships and awards, student financial aid, mainland and overseas exchanges, community services, student organisations, sports and physical education, counselling services and special learning needs support |
| Application URL | : | https://admissions.hkmu.edu.hk/ug/online-application/ |
| Popular Major (Top 3) | ： | Creative Arts, Business Management, Electronic Engineering and Computer Science |
Achievements：
Research Development
13 HKMU scholars were ranked among the top 2% most-cited scientists worldwide by Stanford University.
HKMU becomes Hong Kong’s first self-financing tertiary institution to establish a research institute in Shenzhen Virtual University Park.
HKMU tops the research grant table with HK$29.1 million secured from the Research Grants Council, accounting for over 35% of its total funding for self-financing institutions.
HKMU received over HK$32 million funding from the Research Grants Council in 2023.
The total funding received by HKMU from the Institutional Development Scheme of the Research Grants Council is the highest among self-financing institutions in Hong Kong.
HKMU set up 8 research institutes and centres to develop a wide range of strategic research areas.
Student Achievements
Animation and Visual Effects students won the "Best Animated Short Film" in the 54th Golden Horse Awards with their final year project.
Animation and Visual Effects students were nominated for the "Best Animated Short Film" in the 55th Golden Horse Award with their final year project.
Business School student attained Best Student Award from CIH Asia Pacific Branch.
Creative Writing and Film Arts student works published in a local literary magazine Hong Kong Literature Bimonthly.
Computer Engineering student won the Gold Award of The Greater Bay Area STEM Excellence Award 2023 (HKSAR)
Feature:
Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has transformed into an internationalised and comprehensive university. The University tailors our professional undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths.
HKMU offers in-demand and signature programmes, including creative arts, testing and certification, physiotherapy, energy and environment, psychology, corporate governance and hospitality management.
The University is committed to nurturing students with a solid academic foundation and equipping them with essential work skills and capabilities through internships, global immersion programmes, and collaborative initiatives with our business and industry partners.
Academic requirements (may list the adopted subjects of each college)
One of the following:
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UEC: |
Grade C or above in at least 6 subjects at UEC (Senior Middle Level) in one sitting; or |
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STPM: |
Grade C or above in at least 3 subjects in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) in the same sitting, other than language subjects; or |
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GCE: |
Grade E or above in 2 Advanced Level (AL) subjects; or Grade E in 1 AL plus 2 Advanced Supplementary Level (ASL) subjects; or |
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Other qualifications: |
For details, please refer to https://admissions.hkmu.edu.hk/ug/overseas/ |
Language Proficiency Certificate
One of the following:
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IELTS (Academic Module): (within 2 years after the test date) |
Overall band score of 6.0 or above; or |
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TOEFL: (within 2 years after the test date) |
Paper-based test: score of 550 or above; or |
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GCE: |
Grade E or above in English in Advanced Level (AL) or Advanced Supplementary Level (ASL) |
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Other qualifications: |
For details, please refer to https://admissions.hkmu.edu.hk/ug/overseas/ |
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Tuition: |
HKD120,000/ MYR67,500 per academic year (subject to programme choice) |
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Accommodation: |
HKD55,000 -130,000/ MYR31,000 - 73,000 (subject to individual lifestyle) |
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Duration of Accommodation: |
Subject to the availability of the University’s student residential places |
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Insurance: |
International students enjoy the same public medical services as local students; you could make your own arrangements for private insurance if needed. |
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Application Fee: |
HKD515/ ~MYR290 |
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Living Costs: |
HKD60,000/ ~MYR 33,800 per academic year |
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Part-time Work: |
Non-local students with a valid “No Objection Letter” (NOL) could take up on-campus part-time jobs for not more than 20 hours per week throughout the year. |
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Career Paths in China after Graduation: |
Non-local students who have obtained an undergraduate or higher qualification in a full-time and locally-accredited programme in the HKSAR could stay in Hong Kong for 24 months via “Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)”, without other conditions of stay provided that normal immigration requirements are met. |
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Name of Scholarship: |
International Admission Scholarships |
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Application Requirements: |
International applicants pursuing full-time undergraduate admissions at HKMU (Including grades requirements) |
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Scholarship Coverage: |
Top Scholarships (HKD240,000/ ~ MYR135,000 p.a.) (renewable) Full Tuition Scholarships (HKD120,000/ ~ MYR67,600 p.a.) (renewable) Half Tuition Scholarships (HKD60,000/ ~MYR33,800 p.a.) (renewable) |
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Way to Apply: |
No separate application is required. Applicants will be considered for their eligibility during the selection process. |
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Application Deadline: |
31 May 2024 |
