Explore Hong Kong’s higher education and share a brighter future together with your children

Choosing to settle in Hong Kong not only offers global talent better career prospects but also provides their children with access to world-class education. Take the time to explore the specialised domains and achievements of the top 5 universities in Hong Kong with your children to help them more consciously plan their futures.

Overview of Hong Kong's top 5 prestigious universities

Hong Kong's top 5 universities are ranked among the Top 100 of the 2025 QS World University Rankings, demonstrating excellence across various academic disciplines:

• The University of Hong Kong (17th place): Hong Kong's oldest higher education institution. It excels in disciplines such as dentistry, education, engineering, clinical and health studies, and law. Its microbiology research team was the first in Asia to isolate the Omicron virus strain, accelerating vaccine development.
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong (36th place): Renowned for its programmes in medicine, journalism and communication, and literature. The Faculty of Medicine has made significant breakthroughs in cancer research, intending to develop more targeted treatment options for various cancers.
• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (47th place): Specialised in data science, sustainability, public policy, autonomous systems & robotics, and design thinking & entrepreneurship. Its academic achievements are widely recognised and applied by top institutions.
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (57th place): Known for its programs in hospitality and leisure management, architecture & built environment, as well as art and design. Many subjects related to engineering and technology are ranked among the global top 100. PolyU is also the only local university to have participated in national space exploration projects multiple times.
• City University of Hong Kong (62nd place): Focuses on interdisciplinary research and is particularly renowned for its engineering programmes. For 8 consecutive years, the university has been the top recipient of U.S. patents among Hong Kong universities, highlighting its innovative research culture.

Aside from the Top 5 universities mentioned, higher education institutions in Hong Kong are dedicated to providing world-class education. These institutions offer students a global learning environment, which nurtures strong alumni networks, fosters industry-academic collaboration and provides students with access to resources such as facilities, research data, and domain knowledge for deeper learning and research. They can also engage with professionals from the business and academic sectors, helping them establish future career networks and gain advantages in seeking jobs and internships. Graduates are well-prepared to demonstrate their competitiveness in the workforce and apply their knowledge to the challenges of a globally competitive environment.

Initiatives that bring forth bright employment prospects for your children

To attract talent from around the world, Hong Kong has implemented policies to assist the dependents of talent in settling in the city after graduating. Various talent admission schemes, such as the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG), allow recently graduated dependents to remain in Hong Kong for work or entrepreneurship, enabling them to develop their careers in a diverse urban setting. For details on applying for each admission scheme, you may visit the "How to apply for a visa" page and explore the "Job search" page to learn more about the local job market and available vacancies.

For those choosing to settle in this dynamic and vibrant city, Hong Kong offers talent and their families new career opportunities, quality local healthcare services and social welfare. They can enjoy living in a safe and stable social environment, supported by a comprehensive social system and a multicultural atmosphere that fully meets the needs of individuals and their children, opening up limitless possibilities for their future.