Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is a government-funded research-intensive university spread over five campuses. The university is one of the top research-led liberal arts institutions in Asia and is ranked among the top 5% of universities in the world. It has the only triply accredited business school to pursue MBA in Hong Kong.

The university offers a range of undergraduate programs, associate degree and higher diploma programs, taught postgraduate programs, and research postgraduate programs. The admission process at HKBU is through an online application with two intake sessions throughout the year in September and January. Total student enrollment at the university is 10,598. The international student population at the University is around 4,704.

The university has had a high graduate employability rate of the past six years with 95% of the students getting full-time employed within six months after their graduation. University has also launched IPS (International postgraduate scholarship), which has given opportunities to highly intellectual and talented international students to pursue their studies in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong Baptist University Rankings

Hong Kong Baptist University has been ranked by various ranking agencies across the set of indicators of academic excellence. Some of the latest rankings of HKBU are as follows;

  • #287 in the QS world university ranking 2023 by QS ranking
  • #51-100 in QS World University Subject-wise rankings.
  • #64 in Asian University Rankings by QS rankings 2022.
  • #607 in Best Global Universities by US News and World Ranking.
  • #6 in Best Global Universities in Hong Kong by US News and World Ranking.
  • #118 in Best Global Universities in Asia by US News and World Ranking.
  • 5 subjects of the university are also ranked by US News and World Report.
  • #351-#400 in World University Ranking 2022 by THE rankings 2022.
  • #72 in Young University rankings 2022 by THE rankings 2022.

Highlights

Type of institution Public
Establishment Year 1856
Location Hong Kong
Campus setting Urban
Number of campuses 5
Total enrollment 10,568
Student to faculty ratio 12:1
International population 450
Academic Calendar Semester based
Employment rate 95%
Accreditation AASCB, EQUIS, AMBA
Financial aid Available
Part-time jobs Available
Website https://www.hkbu.edu.hk/eng/main/index.jsp

Hong Kong Baptist University Programs

Hong Kong Baptist University has eight faculties, including the faculty of arts, school of business, school of Chinese medicine, school of communication, school of continuing education, faculty of science, faculty of social science, and academy of visual arts. It offers around 40 majors in arts, business, Chinese medicine, communication, science, social sciences, and visual arts. Click Here to know Program requirements!

The university also offers double degree programs and overseas combined degree programs at the undergraduate level in different areas of study.

Top programs Fees (HKD)
BA (Hons) in creative writing for film television and new media HKD 82,500 per academic year
BA (Hons) in Accountancy HKD 85,000 per academic year
BA (Hons) in Music studies HKD 82,500 per academic year
Doctor of Business Administration HKD 590,000 per program
MA in International Journalism Studies HKD 120,000 per academic year
Master of Science in Applied Accounting and Finance HKD 220,000
MA in Music HKD 105,800 per academic year

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Hong Kong Baptist University Campus

There are five main campuses of HKBU; Ho Sin Hang Campus, Shaw Campus, Baptist University Road Campus (1998), Kai Tak Campus, and Shek Mun Campus.

There is an Academic community hall for hosting community gatherings like classical concerts, orchestras, musicals, variety shows, ceremonies, religious functions, and seminars, etc. it has a seating capacity of 1,346 students.

The sports center of the university offers various opportunities to students to participate in recreational activities with fellow students and lead a balanced lifestyle.

It also has catering facilities at each campus. Some of them are Harmony cafeteria, iCafe, Renfrew restaurant, the main canteen, etc.

Hong Kong Baptist University Accommodation

The university offers a range of on-campus accommodation to students. Following are the accommodation option available on-campus:

Undergraduate halls: it provides around 1,770 residences to full-time undergraduate students of the university. The facilities are managed by the office of student affairs. The hall life education team provides hall life education through a wide range of good structures learning programs and activities.

Postgraduate housing: Accommodation is provided to the international postgraduate student via DR. Ng Tor Toi International house. It offers 250 hostel spaces to international students. It has a well-furnished room with a bed, wardrobe, writing desk and bookcase. They are well equipped with facilities like wired internet, laundry facilities, and common rooms for reading and discussion, etc

Hong Kong Baptist University Admission Procedure

The admission procedure of HKBU includes filling the online application form, paying the application fee, submitting the form, submitting the required documents, and accepting the offer letter if the application is accepted.
Application portal: Online Application
Application fee: 450 HKD
Application deadline: The application deadline for the extended round is from 11 Jan 2023 - 31 May 2023.
Requirements:

  • Complete Application form
  • Previously attended academic transcripts
  • High school transcripts
  • Bachelor’s degree certificate
  • Master’s degree certificate
  • Diploma/postgraduate certificate
  • Passport and photographs (certified)
  • Proof of age (birth certificate)
  • Proof of application fee
  • confidential references
  • sample of research work record
  • Personal statement of purpose
  • Relevant work experience

Hong Kong Baptist University Cost of attendance

Below is the estimated cost of living in Hong Kong and HKBU in particular for international students:

Types of expense Cost
Admission confirmation fee HKD10,000
Full-time Undergraduate tuition fee HKD 140,000 per academic year
On-campus accommodation HKD 10,900 to 16,000 for 9 months
Off-campus accommodation HKD 46,800 to 70,800 for 12 months
Personal expense HKD 39,100 for 9 months

Hong Kong Baptist University Scholarship

HKBU offers financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans, grants, to international students based on academic merit and other criteria. Some of them are tabulated below:

Scholarship Deadline Awards
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarships for Overseas Studies 17 September 2023 HKD 280,000 per year
Enoch gratitude scholarship September HKD 5,000
HSBC Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong) Scholarship January HKD 80,000
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Overseas Fellowship for disabled students 17 September 2023 HK$300,000 per year
Belt and Road Scholarship (Research Postgraduate) ----- Full tuition fee
Hong Kong Association of University Women Postgraduate Scholarship (for full-time female students) October HKD 20,000

Hong Kong Baptist University Alumni

Hong Kong Baptist Alumni association was established in 1961 which serves as a platform for local students, international students, and faculty to stay connected. The purpose of this association is to stay connected to the university, participate in various cultural, educational, and social events, provide mutual support to each other and thus build a strong network of alumni. The university has a strong alumni network of 131,000 graduates. All HKNU graduates can fill up the membership form of this association.

Some of the Notable Alumni of HKBU are:

  • Lawrence cheng- film actor
  • Chan Hoi-yan-legislator
  • Moon Lau-Actress
  • Herman Yau- film director
  • Fernando Cheung-Politician
  • Priscilla wong- Actress

Hong Kong Baptist University Placement

The HKBU Career center host various career seminars, workshops, recruitment talks for providing job opportunities in Hong Kong. There are internship schemes available at the university like overseas internship schemes, HKBU STEM internship schemes, subsidized internship schemes, Metropolitan attachment programs, global attachments opportunities, etc.

The university has had a high graduate employability rate of the past six years with 95% of the students getting full-time employed within 6 months after their graduation. According to emolument, HKBU graduate working in Consulting, Accounting and professional services has the highest salary.

The average salary of HKBU graduates (by degree)

Degree Salary
BBA 4,35246 HKD
Bachelor of Arts 3,49751 HKD
Bachelor of science 3,41979 HKD
Master in science 3,80840 HKD
Master (other) 3,73068 HKD
Bachelor (other) 5,51830 HKD

The results of admission are out in 3-6 months after the application deadline. The student will receive an offer letter from the university if their admission is successful. For any further query students can contact on Tel: (852) 3411 7400 and Fax: (852) 2338 7644.

FAQs

Ques. What is Hong Kong Baptist University known for?

Ans. HKBU is a government-funded research-intensive university and is one of the top research-led liberal arts institutions in Asia and is ranked among the top 5% of universities in the world

Ques. The university offers programs in which disciplines?

Ans. The university offers around 40 majors in arts, business, Chinese medicine, communication, science, social sciences, and visual arts.

Ques. Does the university provide on-campus accommodation to international students?

Ans. Yes, the university has a range of on-campus accommodation options available for international students.

Ques. What is the graduate employability rate of HKBU?

Ans. HKBU has had a high graduate employability rate of the past six years with 95% of the students getting full-time employed within 6 months after their graduation.

Ques. What is the average salary of HKBU graduates?

Ans. According to the emolument, the average salary of the HKBU graduates ranges from 341979 HKD to 551830 HKD.

Ques. Does the university offer scholarship to international students?

Ans. Yes, various exclusive scholarship options are available to international students like Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarships for Overseas Studies, Sir Edward Youde Memorial Overseas Fellowship for disabled students, etc.

Ques. What is the average undergraduate tuition fee at HKBU?

Ans. The average undergraduate tuition fee at HKBU is around 140,000 HKD.

Ques. What is the average cost of on-campus accommodation?

Ans. The average cost of on-campus accommodation ranges from 10,900 to 16,000 HKD for 9 months.