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 |
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.
