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16 Apr 2026

HKMU unveils development blueprint to further leverage its advantages as a university of applied sciences

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has experienced steady growth and achieved outstanding progress in teaching and research since being designated a university of applied sciences (UAS) in 2024. Today (16 April), it unveiled its future development blueprint. HKMU President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing highlighted that the University is entering a new phase of development. He stated that HKMU will closely align itself with the needs of society and industry, further strengthening its capabilities in teaching, research and innovation to nurture a new generation of professionals equipped with strong practical skills and an innovative mindset, in alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong's overall development priorities....

2 Apr 2026

HKMU Foundation Dinner unites the community to advance sports and cultural development

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has achieved remarkable results in recent years, with its academic programmes gaining popularity and its students excelling in various fields. These achievements have been made possible through the generous, longstanding support of community leaders. To express its gratitude and further unite the community, HKMU held its Foundation Dinner last Thursday (26 March), bringing together over 500 distinguished guests from government, the Legislative Council, business and industry sectors, academia and philanthropy, along with alumni, faculty and students, for an engaging evening....

25 Mar 2026

HKMU makes its debut in the QS World University Rankings by Subject: three subjects ranked in the Top 150

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has made its debut in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, achieving encouraging results, with six subjects ranked, including three in the world's top 150. This reflects the growing international recognition of HKMU's programme quality and academic achievements, marking HKMU as Hong Kong's first self-financing university and university of applied sciences (UAS) to be ranked in the QS subject rankings....

17 Mar 2026

HKMU Shenzhen Research Institute opens, deepening industry-academia integration in the GBA

The Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) Shenzhen Research Institute (HKMUSZRI) held its opening ceremony yesterday (16 March) at Shenzhen Virtual University Park (SZVUP), marking a significant milestone in HKMU's research development. This will further strengthen the University's integration with industry and academia in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and foster the commercialisation of research outcomes....

22 Jan 2026

HKMU hosts Tin Ka Ping Foundation Cheque Presentation Ceremony

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held the Tin Ka Ping Foundation (the Foundation) Cheque Presentation Ceremony on 20 January to express gratitude for the Foundation's longstanding and continuous support for the University. The Foundation recently generously donated HK$4 million to continue funding the “Tin Ka Ping Foundation Bursary” for inmates pursuing further education and to promote the future development of the “Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture”....

30 Dec 2025

HKMU secures HK$22 million ESGS funding to establish “Flight Simulation Laboratory” for advancing aviation talent training

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) secured over HK$22 million in the latest round of the Education Bureau's “Enhancement and Start-up Grant Scheme for Self-financing Post-secondary Education” (ESGS) to establish a Flight Simulation Laboratory. This advanced facility will provide students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Aviation Services Management programme with practical, industry-focused training, supporting the development of Hong Kong's aviation industry and addressing its talent cultivation needs....

26 Nov 2025

HKMU receives HK$4 million donation from Tin Ka Ping Foundation to support inmate students and promote Chinese culture

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has received a generous donation of HK$4 million from Tin Ka Ping Foundation (the Foundation) to continue supporting the “Tin Ka Ping Foundation Bursary” for inmates pursuing further education. The donation will also promote the future development of the “Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture” (TKPCCC). This donation aims to further advance education for inmates while fostering the integration of traditional culture and modern technology, thereby contributing to the inheritance of Chinese culture. It marks the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the TKPCCC....

4 Nov 2025

HKMU ranked 393rd in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026: a leap of over 140 places to enter Asia's Top 400

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has advanced by over 100 places for the second consecutive year in the latest QS Asia University Rankings 2026, released by international higher education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The University is now ranked among Asia's top 400 universities, rising to 393rd position, a significant leap of over 140 places compared to the previous year....

19 Sep 2025

HKMU welcomes LegCo approval of a HK$1.3 billion loan for new campus development

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) welcomes the approval of a HK$1,317.48 million loan by Finance Committee of the Legislative Council (LegCo) today (19 September) to the University under the Start-up Loan Scheme for post-secondary education providers, from the Loan Fund. This loan will support part of the development costs for HKMU's proposed new campus in Ho Man Tin, advancing the University's long-term development....

14 Sep 2025

HKMU secures over HK$33 million in RGC research funding, leading self-financing institutions with over 37% of the total allocation

In the latest round of the Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector of the Research Grants Council (RGC), Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) secured over HK$33.42 million for 47 projects, amounting to over 37.1% of the total RGC allocation. HKMU ranked first among all local self-financing institutions in terms of both funding amount and the number of projects for the third consecutive year, demonstrating the excellence of the University's faculty in research and innovation....