Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong

  • #=252 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 6,851Total Students
  • 865Faculty
  • 3,978Int'l Students

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Underpinned by curricula which are embedded with research and service learning, HKBU’s distinctive liberal arts education model emphasises the nourishment of the creative mind and building of character. The wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes on offer are designed to develop students’ critical thinking which is increasingly deemed crucial for success in today’s fast-changing world.

At HKBU, students embark on an inspiring intellectual journey that prepares them not only for a specific career but enables them to be changemakers who contribute to bettering the world. The broad-based, student-centred curriculum covers essential knowledge in arts and sciences, humanities and social sciences, and eastern and western civilisations, and is delivered through research-informed teaching augmented by out-of-classroom learning opportunities. Complementing studies in specialised disciplines, our General Education programme and service learning projects contribute to the overall learning experience and ignite a passion to serve as well as prepare for career opportunities anywhere.

The University encourages participation in co- and extra-curricular activities, exchange, and foreign placement opportunities through an extensive range of strategic global collaborations in teaching, research and community engagement. Similarly, great efforts are continuously made to bring foremost scholars and renowned professionals from around the world to HKBU and determined steps are taken to further internationalise the campus at all levels. Pioneering programmes to enhance students’ global outlook include the International Writers’ Workshop, the Pulitzer Prize Winners Workshop and the Consul-General-in-Residence Programme.

About

Underpinned by curricula which are embedded with research and service learning, HKBU’s distinctive liberal arts education model emphasises the nourishment of the creative mind and building of character. The wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes on offer are designed to develop students’ critical thinking which is increasingly deemed crucial for success in today’s fast-changing world.

At HKBU, students embark on an inspiring intellectual journey that prepares them not only for a specific career but enables them to be changemakers who contribute to bettering the world. The broad-based, student-centred curriculum covers essential knowledge in arts and sciences, humanities and social sciences, and eastern and western civilisations, and is delivered through research-informed teaching augmented by out-of-classroom learning opportunities. Complementing studies in specialised disciplines, our General Education programme and service learning projects contribute to the overall learning experience and ignite a passion to serve as well as prepare for career opportunities anywhere.

The University encourages participation in co- and extra-curricular activities, exchange, and foreign placement opportunities through an extensive range of strategic global collaborations in teaching, research and community engagement. Similarly, great efforts are continuously made to bring foremost scholars and renowned professionals from around the world to HKBU and determined steps are taken to further internationalise the campus at all levels. Pioneering programmes to enhance students’ global outlook include the International Writers’ Workshop, the Pulitzer Prize Winners Workshop and the Consul-General-in-Residence Programme.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #=271
  • 2014
    #288
  • 2015
    #=318
  • 2016
    #281
  • 2017
    #=278
  • 2018
    #=299
  • 2019
    #=277
  • 2020
    #261
  • 2021
    #264
  • 2022
    #287
  • 2023
    #=281
  • 2024
    #=295
  • 2025
    #=252

Student & Staff

Total students
6,851

49%
51%

International students
3,978

72%
28%

Total faculty staff
865

394
471

Total students
6,851

49%
51%

International students
3,978

72%
28%

Total faculty staff
865

471
394
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