University Background

The University

Founded in 1956, HKBU aspires to be a leading research-led University in Asia for the world, delivering academic and research excellence in a caring, creative, and global culture. Guided by its mission of whole-person education and the advancement of knowledge for societal impact, the University aligns its strategic vision with key national development priorities, including the 15th Five-Year Plan and the goal of establishing a leading nation in education by 2035. In tandem with these national objectives, HKBU plays a pivotal role in supporting Hong Kong’s own evolution into an international hub for high-calibre professionals, actively driving the integrated development of education, technology, and talent.

To realise these ambitions, HKBU relies on its robust and diverse community. Today, HKBU is home to approximately 1,000 academic and teaching staff, a total workforce of around 3,200, and over 18,000 students. The University offers a comprehensive suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various Faculties and Schools: Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Chinese Medicine, Communication, Creative Arts, Science, and Continuing Education.

Beyond its Hong Kong campuses, HKBU’s footprint extends into the Chinese Mainland, where, in partnership with Beijing Normal University, it proudly pioneered the establishment of a modern liberal arts institution, Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University in Zhuhai. To further deepen cross-boundary collaboration, the University has launched strategic hubs such as the Institute of Research and Continuing Education in Shenzhen and the HKBU Qianhai Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. These initiatives cement HKBU’s expanding role within the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area and the broader national innovation ecosystems.