PolyU SPEED boasts five TOP advantages within the Hong Kong self-financing tertiary education sector:
1. Well-recognised Degrees: Awarded by PolyU – a world top 100 university
- PolyU ranks 57th in《QS World University Rankings》2025 (record high) and 87th in《Times Higher Education World University Rankings》in 2024, one of top 0.5% universities worldwide
- Well-recognised degree giving you the competitive edge in your future career or study
2. Internationally Revered AACSB Accreditation – the first self-financing institution earning this honour; plus accreditation/recognition by 28 professional bodies
- Less than 6% of top business schools worldwide are AACSB-accredited
- All business-related programmes are accredited by AACSB
- 26 full-time and part-time programmes accredited/recognised by professional bodies
- Close linkage and affiliation with professional bodies greatly facilitate your future professional career in your chosen field
3. Excellence in Research - consistently ranked Top 3 in funded research projects
Consistently ranked Top 3 in research funding within the self-financed sector, and ranked first in the total number of funded projects in Research Grants Council’s Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2022/23. Learn more
4. Top-notch Faculty – close to 90% doctorally-qualified
Most lecturers possess doctoral qualifications, including one professor ranking among top 2% scientists worldwide
5. Strong Graduate Employability - well sought after by leading corporations
- Graduate employment rate on par with UGC-funded counterparts; employers include HSBC, CLP Power Hong Kong, HK Electric, MTR, Sun Hung Kai Properties, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Ocean Park, Hospital Authority, and Health Bureau, etc.
- Average employment rate of graduates in 2022 was 85.6%, with an average salary of HK$21,700
- CPCE Employability Services Office (CESO) supports you in preparing for employment through provision of international industry-related learning experiences, such as internships, career fairs and other activities
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6. Diversified programme choices matching your needs
- 29 full-time and 15 part-time programmes► (encompassing 4 strategic areas and 10 academic disciplines) that meet every interest and need
BUSINESS AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION | SCIENCE, | SOCIAL SCIENCES, |
20 full-time/part-time programmes in the disciplines of: | 4 full-time programmes in the discipline of: | 13 full-time/part-time programmes in the disciplines of: | 7 full-time/part-time programmes in the disciplines of: |
7. Over HK$5 million in scholarships and studentships annually to recognise students' achievements
- PolyU SPEED Scholarships: A total of about HK$13.8 million awarded to 854 awardees in 2023
- Government’s annual Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme: A total of HK$3.85 million was awarded to 138 PolyU SPEED students and graduates from 2020/21 to 2022/23
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8. Work-Integrated Education and Service-Learning boosting your employability
- Work-integrated Education (WIE) equips you with generic and technical skills relevant to your profession
- Service-Learning subjects integrating academic study with meaningful community service and self-reflection to enrich your learning experiences while benefitting the community
- Substantial resources for developing your work-based generic skills
9. Extensive alumni network helping you stay connected
- PolyU SPEED graduates eligible to join SPEED Alumni Association AND Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations with 400,000 members
- Extensive network enabling you to stay connected with professionals and experts of different fields
10. Curricular and co-curricular activities broadening your horizons
- Outbound internship opportunities to many countries and cities including Cambodia, Guam, Mainland China and Thailand
- Overseas study tours and case competitions
- International Summer School programme for you to pursue studies in selected overseas universities for cultural exchange
11. State-of-the-Art campuses supporting your learning
- Classes conducted on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus and PolyU West Kowloon Campus
- Vibrant college life on campuses equipped with advanced facilities including classrooms, lecture theatres, purpose-built labs and studios, libraries, computer centres…