9 Sep 2025
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has been granted 1,891 subsidised places across 21 programmes for the 2026/27 academic year under the latest round of the Education Bureau (EDB)'s Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) for undergraduate programmes. This includes 1,177 places for 10 Applied Degree (APD) programmes. HKMU continued to secure the highest number of funded programmes and places among the eight participating self-financing institutions....
1 Sep 2025
Today (1 September) marks the start of the new academic year at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). To welcome over 4,900 new students, the University organised a wide range of orientation activities. The University also officially established the Graduate School to provide comprehensive support for postgraduate students and further promote research excellence and innovation....
28 Aug 2025
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently achieved its first-ever technology licensing agreement, a milestone in the University's efforts to translate research into impactful, real-world applications. A know-how licensing agreement for a non-invasive electrochemical screening technology, based on foundational research by Prof. A. L. Roy Vellaisamy, Chair Professor of Intelligent Systems in the School of Science and Technology, has been signed with a UK-based healthcare company. The technology offers a highly promising method for the early detection of prostate cancer through a simple urine test....
17 Aug 2025
Proudly presented by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), the inaugural World University Animation Awards (WUAA), a ground-breaking event celebrating creativity and innovation in animation, is set to take place from 15 to 16 September 2025. The WUAA has achieved a remarkable global reach, with more than 1,000 submissions from around the world. A series of free activities for the public, including screenings of finalist animation films, expert-led forums and autograph sessions with world-renowned animation legends, will be held to promote creativity and industry exchange....
22 Jul 2025
HKMU Creative Arts Graduation Show “Spectrum” showcases the brilliance of young creators
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is holding its annual Creative Arts Graduation Show, showcasing over 100 outstanding works by graduating students. The theme of the show, “Spectrum”, symbolises the moment a rainbow shines, reflecting the brilliance of the graduates' dazzling works – fruits of their hard work and dedication. The exhibition is open to the public at the HKMU Jockey Club Campus from now until 27 July....
21 Jul 2025
The final modification period for the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) concluded last Saturday (19 July). Following the release of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results, applications for Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) programmes listed as the top three choices (Band A) have increased for the fourth consecutive year, reaching nearly 18,000, a significant 21% rise compared to that of last year. The number of both applicants and applications for HKMU programmes surged by 10%, reflecting the University's growing recognition and popularity among students and educators....
18 Jul 2025
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) allocated HK$50 million last year to launch the HKMU Startup Fund, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship among students, faculty and alumni. As part of this initiative, the Angel Fund Programme selected its first batch of five high-potential startups, each receiving investment of up to HK$1 million to further develop their business. These startups span fields such as smart healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and sustainable development, leveraging innovative technologies and products to drive social and economic growth in Hong Kong and beyond....
9 Jul 2025
The Education Bureau (EDB) of the HKSAR Government has recently released the list of designated programmes and allocation of scholarship places under the first cohort of the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies (FTSS) for the 2025/26 intake. HKMU secured the highest number of designated programmes and scholarship places among self-financing institutions in Hong Kong....
8 Jul 2025
With the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results announcement approaching, the 48 Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) programmes offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) this year continue to be popular among students, with enthusiastic application responses. Over the past three years, the number of applicants selecting HKMU programmes as their top three choices (Band A) after results day has consistently increased. As of the latest round of programme choice modifications this year, Band A applications surged by 22.5% compared to those in the same period last year, highlighting the growing recognition and popularity of the University's professional and practical programmes among both students and educators....
7 Jul 2025
Hong Kong's housing shortage and sky-high property prices have forced many grassroots families to live in cramped, poorly equipped subdivided units. To examine the impact of these living conditions on children's development, the Public and Social Policy Research Centre of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) partnered with the Society for Community Organization (SoCO) to conduct a longitudinal study. The findings from the first phase reveal that the narrow, overcrowded and noisy environment of subdivided units significantly affects children's mental well-being, academic performance and daily life. The survey found that nearly 40% of children living in subdivided units feel they lack adequate space for studying, and over 40% feel they lack space for play. These children also display significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress....
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