The Hong Kong Polytechnic University   The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is the largest HKSAR Government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong with a academic staff of over 1,100 and over 28,000 students.  Its mission is to: provide high quality education of an applied nature to meet the changing requirements of the community develop students' professional competency equip students with independent thinking, good communication skills and a global outlook. Over the years, more than 280,000 young men and women have graduated from PolyU and its predecessors – the Hong Kong Polytechnic, the Hong Kong Technical College and the Government Trade School.  These graduates have found their place in society, dedicating their knowledge and expertise to building and developing Hong Kong's thriving economy.