The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU or HKPU) is a public university located in Hung Hom, Hong Kong. The history of PolyU can be traced back to 1937, and it assumed full university status in 1994. It is one of the funded institutions of the territory’s University Grants Committee (UGC).
PolyU has an international faculty and student community and has developed a global network with more than 440 institutions in 47 countries and regions. PolyU offers 220 postgraduate, undergraduate and sub-degree programmes for more than 32,000 students every year. It is the largest UGC-funded tertiary institution in terms of number of students.
Their Motto
“To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”
The above is derived from the Chinese motto, quoted from the great Chinese classic Yijing (Book of Change) and two ancient treatises, one from Han dynasty and the other from pre-Qin times.
The original Chinese text can be paraphrased as follows: “Learn every truth and use the knowledge learned to accomplish every task” and “to learn; to serve”.
Vision
Be a leading university that excels in professional education, applied research and partnership for the betterment of Hong Kong, the nation and the world.
Mission
To nurture graduates who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, innovative problem solvers, lifelong learners and ethical leaders.
To advance knowledge and the frontiers of technology to meet the changing needs of society.
To support a University community in which all members can excel through education and scholarship.