Oldest Universities in Hong Kong
by Year of Establishment New
What are the oldest Universities in Hong Kong? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 14 HK higher education institutions sorted by year of establishment and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Hong Kong.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Oldest Universities in Hong Kong
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| University | Town/City | #Rank |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1 |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong | 5 |
| Hong Kong Chu Hai College | Hong Kong | 12 |
| Hong Kong Baptist University | Hong Kong | 6 |
| The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 2 |
| Lingnan University | Hong Kong | 8 |
| Hong Kong Shue Yan University | Hong Kong | 10 |
| City University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 4 |
| Saint Francis University | Hong Kong | 13 |
| Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Hong Kong | 9 |
| The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Hong Kong | 3 |
| The Education University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 7 |
| UOW College Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 14 |
| Hang Seng University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many universities are there in Hong Kong?
- There are 14 officially chartered, licensed or accredited HK higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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What is the oldest university in Hong Kong?
- The University of Hong Kong, located in Hong Kong, is the oldest university in Hong Kong according to uniRank's research.
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