Why this Programme
We understand the learning pace and needs of highly able students might be different – they are quick learners who can usually accomplish more than expected, which a standard pedagogical routine might not be an ideal option for them.
This elite programme:
provides a fast-track of study for talented students: completing 2 degrees at an accelerated pace | |
caters specifically to the needs of science-inclined students, with more learning opportunities, intensive training and inspirations | |
allows research-aspired students to immerse themselves in an authentic research environment and learn from researchers with diverse backgrounds | |
![]() | incubates the next generation of dynamic scientists who are able to translate scientific knowledge into practical applications with far- and wide-reaching impacts |
World-class Rankings of HKU
![]() | #1 Most international universities in the world 2023 #31 World University Rankings 2023 #4 Asia University Rankings 2022 |
![]() | #21 World University Rankings 2023 #4 Asia University Rankings 2023 #10 World Graduate Employability Ranking 2022 |
Eminent Subject Rankings | |||
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 ![]() | |||
#62 Biological Sciences ![]() | #41 Chemistry ![]() | #51-100 Earth & Marine Science ![]() | #31 Environmental Sciences ![]() |
#51-100 Geology ![]() | #49 Life Sciences & Medicine ![]() | #53 Materials Science ![]() | #56 Mathematics ![]() |
#57 Natural Sciences ![]() | #67 Physics & Astronomy ![]() | #47 Statistics & Operational Research ![]() |
Top-notch Scientists in the Faculty |
Clarivate Analytics’ Essential Science Indicators 2022 |
18% of our professoriate staff are the world’s Top 1% Highly Cited Researchers |
International Environment |
About 40% academic staff in the Faculty are from overseas |