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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a public research university located in Hong Kong. It is the territory’s oldest higher education institution, founded in 1911 as the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese and beginning to operate as a university in the following years. The university’s main campus is on Pok Fu Lam on Hong Kong Island, with additional facilities including the Centennial Campus and medical teaching and research facilities near Queen Mary Hospital.

HKU comprises multiple faculties and schools, including Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Engineering, Science, Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Education, and Architecture. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional degrees and conducts extensive research across disciplines. The university emphasizes English-language instruction and maintains a substantial international student presence.

The university is recognized for its research output and international collaborations, hosting numerous research institutes and centers in areas such as medicine, life sciences, engineering, and data science. It is regularly ranked among the top universities in Asia and the world and participates in international networks and partnerships, including Universitas 21 and other associations.

Student life at HKU features a range of organizations and activities, including the Hong Kong University Students’ Union, cultural and sporting clubs, and a continuing education arm through HKU SPACE, which offers part-time and distance-learning programs. The university operates extensive libraries and cultural facilities that support teaching, learning, and research.