2020 - 2021

Annual Review

Motto and Vision & Mission

Motto

Disce, Progredere, Crea

Our History

Established by the Hong Kong Government in 1989 as a provider of distance education, HKMU began offering full-time programmes in 2001. Over the years we have grown into a leader in open and flexible education in the Asia Pacific region, and our full-time face-to-face programmes for qualified secondary school leavers are on par with other established universities across Hong Kong. HKMU today is a young, dynamic, full-fledged university.

Our Vision

To be a leader in providing open and flexible education to all, and to excel as a provider of quality higher education.

Our Mission

To advance learning, knowledge, and research that meet students' learning aspirations and society's talent needs, focusing on practical and professional programmes. As a multi-mode university, we use innovative teaching and education technology to offer world class education, guided by our core values of fairness, integrity, perseverance, and innovation.

HKMU at a Glance

Student enrolment

19,509

Total student population

10,785

Full-time student population

8,724

Part-time student population

Graduate figures

134,664

Cumulative total

6,674

Class of 2020

Scholarships and bursaries

1,974

No. of recipients

$25,864,882

Total amount

Internship opportunities (local and virtual overseas)

2,000+

No. of academic programmes on offer

139

Degree programmes on offer
(by programme suites)

46 / 50

2020-2021 / 2021-2022

Full-time undergraduate programmes via JUPAS
(incl. Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions (SSSDP))

*All figures are for 2020–21 except where otherwise stated

A New Name to
Launch a New Era

It was a year of many changes for the University, large and small, and this chapter spotlights a few of the most significant. All are events or milestones that have moved the University forward, expanded its profile and talent base, and set the scene for a flourishing future.

Innovation and Expansion
in Learning and Teaching

The University has always been associated with leadership in learning and teaching practices. The reason is simple: its ceaseless and unswerving dedication to innovation in these fields. Always exploring new ideas, new technologies, and new modes of effectiveness and efficiency, the University has continued to make significant strides forward in the quality of its learning and teaching initiatives over the past year.

Encouraging Excellence
at Every Level

More than ever, 'excellence' is a word that encapsulates the University's aspirations and its expectations. In response, students, staff and alumni have found new ways to demonstrate the quality of the education offered here, striving to excel across the entire spectrum of achievement. As this chapter shows, many came up trumps on a local, national and international scale over the past year.

Research Initiatives:
Putting Knowledge to Work

In the lead-up to its change of name in September 2021, the University has been placing more focus than ever before on defining and supporting a flourishing research culture. Backed by increasing amounts of external funding, research being undertaken at the University is strongly oriented towards the practical needs of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Some of the most significant of its current applied research achievements are showcased in this chapter.

Close Community Connections

The University sees itself as an integral part of the wider society it serves. It is natural, therefore, that many of its activities and initiatives are community focused, and involve forging close connections with civic groups and community organizations, as well as notable individuals and businesses. The process is a two-way one, with collaborations not only opening up new learning opportunities for students but also giving the University the chance to reach out and serve the community in many practical ways.

Finance

The 2020–21 fiscal year was a year of adapting to and persevering in the face of challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, interact and learn. It has forced every organization to review and adjust its modes of operation — and universities have not been exempt.