Hong Kong Baptist University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong Baptist College was founded by the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong in 1956 committed to the provision of a whole person education. In 1983, it became a fully funded public tertiary institution, and the College gained university status just over a...
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About Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong Baptist College was founded by the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong in 1956 committed to the provision of a whole person education. In 1983, it became a fully funded public tertiary institution, and the College gained university status just over a...
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Available programmes

Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)

Arts and Humanities (13)

BA (Hons) Chinese Language and Literature

BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing

BA (Hons) English Language and Literature

BA (Hons) Humanities

BA (Hons) Translation

BA (Hons) in History

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Business and Management (3)

BA (Hons) in Business Administration (Global Entertainment)

BBA (Hons) - Accounting Concentration

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)

Engineering and Technology (1)

BSc (Hons) in Business Computing and Data Analytics

Life Sciences and Medicine (3)

BPharm (Hons) in Chinese Medicine

Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Natural Sciences (1)

BSocSc (Hons) in Geography

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Arts and Humanities (17)

MPhil (Academy of Music)

MPhil (Academy of Visual Arts)

MPhil (Department of Chinese Language and Literature)

MPhil (Department of English Language and Literature)

MPhil (Department of History)

MPhil (Department of Humanities and Creative Writing)

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Business and Management (9)

Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Accounting and Finance

Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Economics

Master of Science (MSc) in Business Management

Master of Science (MSc) in Corporate Governance and Compliance

Master of Science (MSc) in Data Analytics and Business Economics

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Engineering and Technology (5)

(Zhuhai, UIC campus) Master of Science (MSc) - Sustainable Energy Technology and Management

(Zhuhai, UIC campus) Master of Science (MSc) in Data Science with Concentration in Business Statistics

MPhil (Department of Computer Science)

Master of Science (MSc) in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology Management

Life Sciences and Medicine (7)

MPhil (Department of Biology)

MPhil (Department of Physics)

MPhil (School of Chinese Medicine)

Master of Chinese Medicine (MCM)

Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Chinese Medicine (MPS)

Master of Science (MSc) in Drug Discovery (Modernization of Chinese Medicine) (MDD)

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Natural Sciences (7)

MPhil (Department of Chemistry)

MPhil (Department of Geography)

MPhil (Department of Mathematics)

Master of Science (MSc) in Analytical Chemistry

Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental and Public Health Management

Master of Science (MSc) in Green Technology (Energy)

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Part-Time MBA (1)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Mainland Class only)

Arts and Humanities (9)

PhD (Academy of Music)

PhD (Academy of Visual Arts)

PhD (Department of Chinese Language and Literature)

PhD (Department of English Language and Literature)

PhD (Department of History)

PhD (Department of Humanities and Creative Writing)

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Business and Management (2)

PhD (Department of Accountancy, Economics and Finance)

PhD (Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems)

Engineering and Technology (1)

PhD (Department of Computer Science)

Life Sciences and Medicine (2)

PhD (Department of Biology)

PhD (School of Chinese Medicine)

Natural Sciences (4)

PhD (Department of Chemistry)

PhD (Department of Geography)

PhD (Department of Mathematics)

PhD (Department of Physics)

Social Sciences and Management (9)

Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies (ITS) programme

PhD (Academy of Film)

PhD (Department of Education Studies)

PhD (Department of Government and International Studies)

PhD (Department of Social Work)

PhD (Department of Sociology)

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University information

The Academic Registry (AR) and Graduate School (GS) are the key units in supporting the University's mission by providing a variety of professional services to our stakeholders and the community at large. We offer a wide range of support and services to prospective students, students, graduates, staff members and the public, covering admissions of quality students, academic quality assurance,...
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General

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

79+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

International Baccalaureate

33+

ATAR

80+

SAT

1190+

ACT

23+

GPA

3+

We provide world-class facilities for our students, ranging from our accommodation to the Joint Sports Centre. To provide a venue for the intersection of ideas as well as a location for the hosting of community gatherings and performances, the University has a number of facilities that are available for hire to the public, namely Academic Community Hall, Tsang Chan Sik Yue Auditorium and Lam Woo...
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We provide world-class facilities for our students, ranging from our accommodation to the Joint Sports Centre. To provide a venue for the intersection of ideas as well as a location for the hosting of community gatherings and performances, the University has a number of facilities that are available for hire to the public, namely Academic Community Hall, Tsang Chan Sik Yue Auditorium and Lam Woo International Conference Center. Our campus catering facilities provide our students and staff with a wide variety of cuisines at affordable prices. The Learning Commons provides a cosy and friendly environment that facilitates students’ individual, collaborative and interactive learning.

ACCOMMODATION
Village CARE To help students immerse themselves in university life, we offer on-campus student accommodation. The Jockey Club Campus of Creativity (JC³) integrates Village CARE (Creative Arena for Residential Education) and a Jockey Club Creative Hub in one complex with the objective of fulfilling and advancing core elements of the Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-28 of Hong Kong Baptist University. It aims to offer the best learning experience for students in a residential setting, delivering transdisciplinary academic excellence in a caring, creative, and global culture. The Village CARE will offer a total of 1,726 student residential places for research postgraduate students, local and non-local undergraduate students, as well as exchange students in academic year 2024-25. It will provide a unique opportunity for the University to develop residential education which aims to work in synchrony with the formal curriculum to deliver the best student experience for the achievement for whole person development. Undergraduate Halls The Undergraduate Halls provide a total of 1,770 residences for full-time students of the University at this point. The Hall Life Education Team provides hall life education through a wide range of well-structured learning programmes and activities with different focuses. Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House With a view to catering for the accommodation needs of non-local students, the University offers student residence at Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House ("NTTIH"). Commissioned in 1997, NTTIH provides about 280 hostel spaces for full-time non-local students of Hong Kong Baptist University. It is a unique community wherein students from different cultures and backgrounds are living together as fellow hall mates. Mutual respect and cultural diversity in the community are highly valued in NTTIH.

CONFERENCE AND PERFORMANCE VENUES To provide a venue for the intersection of ideas as well as a location for the hosting of community gatherings and performances, the University has a number of facilities that are available for hire to the public. Academic Community Hall The Academic Community Hall would serve as a cultural center for the University and its surrounding community, thus providing a direct link between town and gown. At present, the Lam Chi-fung Memorial Building consists of an auditorium, a lobby, a VIP room and some display areas. The Hall's seating capacity is 1,346. It is suitable for classical concerts, orchestras, musicals, variety shows, ceremonies, religious functions and seminars, it also served as the competition venue for the Hong Kong Schools Music and Speech Festival for decades. Tsang Chan Sik Yue Auditorium Tsang Chan Sik Yue Auditorium is equipped with stage lighting and audio system, with the seating capacity of 400. It is suitable for conference, ceremony, seminar, and different type of performance. It also consist of a VIP lounge and supports barrier-free access. Lam Woo International Conference Centre Lam Woo International Conference Centre is equipped with standard AV equipment, a simultaneous interpretation system and spot lighting, exhibition display system and 2-D picture hanging system. It is suitable for conference, ceremony and seminar. It consists of two lecture theatres, three meeting rooms, one conference center as well as a reception area and an exhibition gallery
SPORT FACILITIES The Department of Sports and Health Sciences at HKBU is committed to providing outstanding facilities and recreational sporting experiences for athletes, students and the general public. Joint Sports Centre The Joint Sports Centre, which was opened in May 1995, is funded by the University Grants Committee. It is jointly owned and managed by the three universities: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The Centre provides various kinds of outdoor sports facilities for use by students, staff and immediate family members and alumni. The sports facilities are used for training, competition and recreational activities. It consists of an international standard 11-a-side natural grass soccer pitch, an 8-lane all-weather running track, Standard field events facilities for long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault and throwing events, four tennis courts with a 240-seat spectator stand, a multi-purpose court with a 60-seat spectator stand with shelter and a four-bay golf practice area. It can accommodate two basketball courts, or two volleyball courts, or one handball court, or one five-a-side soccer court. It also consists of Carpark space for JSC users, multi-purpose room for lecture, sports day recording and meeting and a 1000-seat spectator stand with roof. Madam Kwok Chung Bo Fun Sports and Cultural Centre Wai Hang Sports Centre, Dr. Stephen Hui Sports Hall, Sports Hall in Madam Kwok Chung Bo Fun Sports Cultural Centre provide facilities for swimming pool, Basketball court, Volleyball court, Badminton court, Squash court, Tennis court, Fitness room, Activities room, Multi-purpose classroom, Table tennis tables for staff and students.

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Total students

6,851

UG students

51%

PG students

49%

International students

3,978

UG students

28%

PG students

72%

Total faculty staff

865

Domestic staff

54%

Int'l staff

46%

Student life

Life at HKBU is both fulfilling and inspiring. Our dynamic and vibrant campuses offer a comprehensive range of services, facilities, and initiatives designed to support our students in their social lives, personal development, and academic pursuits. Student life at HKBU presents an extraordinary array of opportunities, complemented by various support services to help students...
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The Career Centre (“CC”) is a student-focused office that strives to empower students with state-of-the-art programs, individualized support and a dynamic professional network to advance the career development and employment opportunities of the students. Our purpose Equip students with the skills, experiences, connections, and confidence to excel in their career choices. Essentially, we act as a...
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Tuition fees

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

5,365 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

12,740 USD

Other Expenses

-

Rankings & Ratings

Hong Kong Baptist University is one of the top public universities in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. It is ranked #=252 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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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

Ranking criteria

Overall

40.3

Academic Reputation

18.2

Citations per Faculty

61.4

Employment Outcomes

15.7

Employer Reputation

12

Faculty Student Ratio

60

International Faculty Ratio

98.9

International Research Network

37

International Student Ratio

100

Sustainability

54.4

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Campus locations

Main Campus

Kowloon Tong Campus Campus

224 Waterloo Road

Hong Kong

HK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HKBU known for?

HKBU is renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service to the community. Over the years, it has established itself as one of Asia’s finest institutions of higher learning, offering a broad-based, transdisciplinary, and creative education. (Source: https://www.hkbu.edu.hk/en/about.html)

What makes HKBU unique compared to other universities?

HKBU, as a dynamic community of scholars, is committed to a distinctive mission of higher education that incorporates teaching, research and service, and which inculcates in all who participate a sense of value extending beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge. The University seeks to foster and achieve excellence, intellectual freedom and the highest of ethical standards and is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that develops and sustains the whole person in all of these educational endeavours. (Source: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/en/whyhkbu.html)

What are HKBU's key research achievements?

Research excellence is linked to a transdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. Researchers at HKBU from diverse disciplines like arts, social sciences, natural sciences and life sciences have been actively engaging in cross-faculty collaborations to devise solutions. It is through the fusion of our traditional disciplines like Chinese medicine, creative arts, communication, humanities and business management, and our advanced scientific and technological expertise, that HKBU finds its distinct edge. Collectively they add to the vibrant strengths embodied in the University’s strategic clusters: Creative Media and Practice, Health and Drug Discovery, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, and Humanities and Cultures. (Source: https://research.hkbu.edu.hk/about-hkbu-research/message-from-the-vice-president-research-and-development)

How does HKBU approach teaching and learning?

HKBU offers a diverse range of learning opportunities that provide the best student experience, and they nurture students’ cultural understanding as well as their global collaboration and leadership skills. The experience also prepares them for service and employment in an increasingly complex, intertwined world. HKBU provides a wide array of global education initiatives, such as student exchange programmes, virtual global education, and opportunities to pursue double, joint, or combined degree programmes. HKBU also emphasises experiential and service-based learning through its Service-Learning (SL) programmes. Innovation and entrepreneurship are key pillars of HKBU's educational philosophy. Programmes such as Residential Education, the Cultural Literacy Programme (LIVE), leadership training, and career development initiatives create a well-rounded learning environment. (Source: https://www.hkbu.edu.hk/en/learning-and-teaching.html#accordion-71222ed53c-item-43961cecbf)

How does HKBU contribute to the community and society?

HKBU is committed to serving society with its long-standing strengths in music, sport, the creative arts and Chinese medicine, and it strives to maintain close connections with the community. (Source: https://www.hkbu.edu.hk/en/about/annual-report/2020-2021/university-review/connecting-and-serving-society.html)

It actively contributes to the community and society through diverse initiatives that promote education, social engagement, and sustainable development. (Source: https://www.hkbu.edu.hk/en/about/annual-report/2023-2024/university-review/engaging-the-community.html)

Kowloon Tong Campus, Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR

# =252QS World University Rankings

139Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

58 % International students

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Available programmes

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Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)

Bachelor(6) UG(6)

BA (Hons) Chinese Language and Literature

BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing

BA (Hons) English Language and Literature

BA (Hons) Humanities

BA (Hons) Translation

BA (Hons) in History

BA (Hons) in Music

BA (Hons) in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics

BA (Hons) in Visual Arts

BFA (Hons) in Acting for Global Screen

Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons) in Arts and Technology

Bachelor of Arts, Science and Technology (Hons) in Individualised Major

Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Creative Industries

BA (Hons) in Business Administration (Global Entertainment)

BBA (Hons) - Accounting Concentration

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)

BSc (Hons) in Business Computing and Data Analytics

BPharm (Hons) in Chinese Medicine

Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

BSocSc (Hons) in Geography

BA (Hons) in Film and Television

BA (Hons) in Physical Education and Recreation Management

BComm (Hons) Journalism and Digital Media

BComm (Hons) Public Relations and Advertising

BComm (Hons) in Game Design and Animation

BSocSc (Hons) in European Studies - French Stream

BSocSc (Hons) in European Studies - German Stream

BSocSc (Hons) in Global and China Studies

BSocSc (Hons) in Government and International Studies

BSocSc (Hons) in Sociology

Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons) in Digital Futures and Humanities

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) / Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Innovation in Health and Social Well-Being

Bachelor of Social Work (Hons)

Master(6) PG(6)

MPhil (Academy of Music)

MPhil (Academy of Visual Arts)

MPhil (Department of Chinese Language and Literature)

MPhil (Department of English Language and Literature)

MPhil (Department of History)

MPhil (Department of Humanities and Creative Writing)

MPhil (Department of Religion and Philosophy)

MPhil (Mr. Simon Suen and Mrs. Mary Suen Sino-Humanitas Institute)

MPhil (The Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology)

Master of Arts (MA) in Chinese Literature, Language and Culture

Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing for Cultural Professionals

Master of Arts (MA) in Ethics and Public Affairs

Master of Arts (MA) in Language Studies

Master of Arts (MA) in Literary and Comparative Studies

Master of Arts (MA) in Music

Master of Arts (MA) in Translation and Bilingual Communication

Master of Arts (MA) in Visual Arts

Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Accounting and Finance

Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Economics

Master of Science (MSc) in Business Management

Master of Science (MSc) in Corporate Governance and Compliance

Master of Science (MSc) in Data Analytics and Business Economics

Master of Science (MSc) in Entrepreneurship and Global Marketing

Master of Science (MSc) in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics)

Master of Science (MSc) in Marketing for the Creative Economy