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1 University in Hong Kong Island

University of Hong Kong tops our list of 1 universities in Hong Kong Island at #17 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. The universities on this list offer 38 matching courses between them.

1 university · ranked best first

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1Best overall
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QS World #17 #2 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island

University of Hong Kong

Public University · 38 courses

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HKD 150,000 – HKD 205,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1911Founded
30,000Students
10,000International
Admissions open
#17 QS World University Rankings 2025
#2 in Hong Kong
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Hong Kong at #17 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Hong Kong is cited most (22,535,057 citations).

Public, private and where they are

1 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Hong Kong Island (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Hong Kong, founded in 1911. University of Hong Kong is the largest, with 30,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 26 master's, 11 bachelor's and 1 phd / doctorate. The most common subjects are Social Sciences & Psychology (8), Built Environment (4), Arts, Design & Architecture (4) and Engineering (4). The usual length is 4-year and four-year undergraduate programme. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Hong Kong offers the widest choice, with 38 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Hong Kong Island?

University of Hong Kong (QS World #17) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Hong Kong Island are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Hong Kong Island?

Most listed courses run 4-year, with four-year undergraduate programme the next most common.

When do courses start in Hong Kong Island?

Spring is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most courses in Hong Kong Island?

University of Hong Kong, with 38.

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