| 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." Professor Matthew Evans |
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 from 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) |  Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) |
| #2 Most international universities in the world 2020 | #25 World University Rankings 2020 |
| #35 World University Rankings 2020 | #3 Asia University Rankings 2020 |
| #4 Asia University Rankings 2020 |
| Eminent Subject Rankings | |||
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020  | |||
| #51 Biological Sciences | #42 Chemistry | #50 Earth & Marine Science | #51 Environmental Sciences |
| #51 Materials Science | #43 Mathematics | #51 Physics & Astronomy | #50 Statistics & Operational Research |
| Top-notch Scientists in the Faculty |
| Clarivate Analytics’ Essential Science Indicators 2020 |
| 16.5% 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 |