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
 Times Higher Education (THE) | #1 Most international universities in the world 2023 #31 World University Rankings 2023 #4 Asia University Rankings 2022 |
 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) | #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 |