Open University of Hong Kong: Statistics

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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

55%

Enrollment

9,040

Languages

Chinese;English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate55%
Admissions RequirementsFor undergraduate programmes, students should hold the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education or equivalent. For postgraduate programmes, students should have an undergraduate degree.
Academic CalendarSemesters
Enrollment9,040

We've calculated the 55% acceptance rate for Open University of Hong Kong based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Open University of Hong Kong.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Open University of Hong Kong faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Open University of Hong Kong.

School : Arts and Social Sciences

Arts and Humanities Chinese Economics English Film Law Literature Performing Arts Psychology Public Administration Regional Studies Social Sciences Translation and Interpretation Writing

School : Business and Administration

Accountancy Business Administration E-Business/Commerce Finance International Business Law Management Management Systems Marketing

School : Education and Languages

Education Foreign Languages Education Preschool Education

School : Nursing and Health Studies

Nursing Physical Therapy

School : Professional and Continuing Education

Business Administration Civil Engineering Criminology Fashion Design Health Sciences Interior Design Japanese Multimedia Natural Sciences Preschool Education Psychology Tourism

School : Science and Technology

Applied Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Electronic Engineering Engineering Environmental Studies Food Science Industrial Design Information Technology Mathematics Nursing

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Open University of Hong Kong.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Associate Degree

Business Administration Education Information Technology Natural Sciences

Higher Diploma

Business Administration Civil Engineering Criminology Fashion Design Interior Design Japanese Media Studies Preschool Education Psychology Tourism

Bachelor's Degree

Child Care and Development Computer Science Education Electronic Engineering English Management Nursing Preschool Education Special Education

Bachelor's Degree Honours

Accountancy Administration Artificial Intelligence Banking Biological and Life Sciences Business Computing Chinese Communication Arts Computer Engineering Computer Networks Computer Science E-Business/Commerce Education Educational Administration Electronic Engineering Engineering English Environmental Studies Finance Food Science Foreign Languages Education Human Resources International Business Management Marketing Nursing Preschool Education Primary Education Psychology Public Administration Real Estate Sports Management Taxation Tourism Translation and Interpretation Transport Management

Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma

Education Primary Education Secondary Education

Master's Degree

Accountancy Applied Linguistics Business Administration Education Environmental Studies Finance Foreign Languages Education Literature Management Marketing Multimedia Natural Resources Nursing Real Estate Social Sciences Tourism Translation and Interpretation Writing

Master of Philosophy

Arts and Humanities Social Sciences

Doctor's Degree

Business Administration Education Engineering Philosophy Social Sciences

Research profile

Open University of Hong Kong has published 9,153 scientific papers with 150,396 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, and Biology.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
6,632 / 115,943
Computer Science
4,442 / 80,925
Political Science
4,335 / 85,732
Law
3,961 / 82,944
Philosophy
3,628 / 71,471
Sociology
3,622 / 77,492
Environmental Science
3,545 / 68,599
Engineering
3,467 / 60,963
Physics
3,006 / 57,620
Biology
2,872 / 62,096
Psychology
2,816 / 63,285
Business
2,618 / 52,609
History
2,452 / 36,407
Mathematics
2,370 / 50,941
Geography and Cartography
2,368 / 41,723
Medicine
2,013 / 40,639
Art & Design
1,997 / 32,301
Economics
1,909 / 42,966
Quantum and Particle physics
1,868 / 38,467
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,847 / 31,979
Chemistry
1,812 / 39,198
Linguistics
1,746 / 33,755
Archaeology
1,723 / 33,054
Geology
1,599 / 36,792
Education
1,241 / 27,936
Statistics
1,224 / 26,768
Ecology
1,194 / 24,974
Management
1,158 / 26,656
Mathematics Education
1,100 / 24,225
Paleontology
1,057 / 27,498
Development Studies
1,013 / 22,010
Social Psychology
1,009 / 29,730
Machine Learning
915 / 20,291
Materials Science
903 / 16,827
Organic chemistry
743 / 14,603
Biochemistry
726 / 17,550
Finance
722 / 15,076
Mechanical Engineering
717 / 14,480
Fashion Design
712 / 12,809
Genetics
705 / 14,115

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

5 Notable alumni

Scud

1. Scud

1967-. (aged 59)
film director screenwriter
Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung, known professionally as Scud, is a China-born Hong Kong filmmaker. He says that he chose the name "Scud" to match his Chinese name, which translates in English as "Scudding Clouds". His films explore somewhat taboo themes within Hong Kong cinema, including same-sex relationships and drug-taking. His film-making style eschews cynicism or gritty realism, and embraces an acceptance...
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Luk Chung-hung

2. Luk Chung-hung

1978-. (aged 48)
politician social worker trade unionist
Michael Luk Chung-hung is a Hong Kong politician. He is a member of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (HKFTU) and the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB). He was also member of the Yuen Long District Council since 2003 until 2019 for Tin Heng constituency and member of the Legislative Council of Hong...
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Ken Chow Wing-kan

3. Ken Chow Wing-kan

1966-. (aged 60)
politician
Chow Wing Kan, was a member of the Hong Kong Progressive Alliance and the Liberal Party, and is a political figure of the Hong Kong Pro-Beijing camp. He has worked in the district of Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long District for many years. He served as a member of the Yuen Long District Council from October 1994, being re-elected five...
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Joshua Wong

4. Joshua Wong

1996-. (aged 30)
schoolchild civil rights advocate politician
Joshua Wong Chi-fung is a Hong Kong activist and politician. He served as secretary-general of the pro-democracy party Demosistō until it disbanded following implementation of the Hong Kong national security law on 30 June 2020. Wong was previously convenor and founder of the Hong Kong student activist group Scholarism. Wong first rose to international prominence during the 2014 Hong Kong...
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names OUHK香港公開大學
Founded 1989
Motto Education for All
Colors blue, green
Academic calendar Semesters
Address Homantin Kowloon China
City Population 7,413,000
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