  The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has a total of 26,640 students, with approximately 7,860 students enrolled in taught postgraduate programs and a further 900 in MPhil/PhD degree programs. Our taught postgraduate programs play a major role in upgrading the professional competence of people in employment. We place a special emphasis on applied research without neglecting basic research. Programs leading to the awards of Doctor/Master of Philosophy, Professional Doctorate, Master's degree and Postgraduate Diploma are offered, all of which include varying combinations of research and coursework.
Our postgraduate programs are highly acclaimed for their practicality and relevance to the actual needs of industry, commerce, and the rest of the community. All six Faculties (Applied Science & Textiles, Business, Communication, Construction & Land Use, Engineering, and Health & Social Sciences), the School of Design, and the School of Hotel & Tourism Management offer a wide range of opportunities for postgraduate education. [ Request a catalogue now ] [ More about postgraduate programs ] |
The University prides itself on offering a wide range of courses to meet the demands of the professions. The various top quality programmes, distinguished by the University's close ties with key players in Hong Kong's industries, lead to the awards of Doctoral, Master's and Bachelor's degrees, as well as Postgraduate Diploma, Post-experience Diploma / Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Higher Diploma, Higher Certificate, Executive Diploma, Certificate, Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) Diploma and PCE Certificate.
PolyU attaches much importance to postgraduate studies, covering research and taught programmes, particularly the research programmes of an applied nature. The University admits candidates to research programmes leading to awards of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil). Designed to produce graduates with the highest level of professional competence, a number of programmes has been launched, including the 
With a strategic emphasis on applied research, the university firmly believes that research is an integral part of academic life on campus. It informs teaching and advances the frontiers of knowledge and technology, thus contributing to lifting the competitiveness of business and industry and to Hong Kong's move toward a knowledge-based economy. More details about the university's research profile can be found 
The PolyU campus is centrally located in Hung Hom, Kowloon, and covers approximately 9.34 hectares. It is adjacent to the Cross Harbour Tunnel and easily accessible by public transport.
The campus has high-quality teaching facilities and infrastructure, including a multi-purpose auditorium with 1,025 seats and a studio theatre with 247 seats, which provide quality venues for performances, exhibitions, conferences and other student activities.
