What PolyU SPEED Offers You
PolyU SPEED boasts five TOP advantages within the Hong Kong self-financing tertiary education sector:
1. Well-recognised Degrees: Awarded by PolyU – a world top 100 university
- PolyU ranks 57th in《QS World University Rankings》2025 (record high) and 84th in《Times Higher Education World University Rankings》in 2025, one of top 0.2% universities worldwide
- Well-recognised degree giving you the competitive edge in your future career or study
2. Internationally Revered AACSB Accreditation – the first self-financing institution earning this honour; plus accreditation/recognition by 28 professional bodies
- Less than 6% of top business schools worldwide are AACSB-accredited
- All business-related articulation honours degree programmes are accredited by AACSB
- 26 full-time and part-time articulation honours degree programmes accredited/recognised by professional bodies
- Close linkage and affiliation with professional bodies greatly facilitate your future professional career in your chosen field
3. Excellence in Research - ranked Top 3 for 4 consecutive years in funded research projects
Ranked Top 3 for 4 consecutive years in research funding within the self-financed sector, and ranked first in the total number of funded projects in Research Grants Council’s Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2022/23. Learn more
4. Top-notch Faculty – doctoral degrees awarded by the world's top 100 universities
Most of our lecturers possess doctoral degrees awarded by the world's top 100 universities, including professors ranking among top 1% scholars or top 2% scientists worldwide
5. Strong Graduate Employability - well sought after by leading corporations
- Graduate employment rate on par with UGC-funded counterparts; employers include HSBC, CLP Power Hong Kong, HK Electric, MTR, Sun Hung Kai Properties, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Ocean Park, Hospital Authority, and Health Bureau, etc.
- Graduates' average salary in 2023: HK$22,171
- CPCE Employability Services Office (CESO) supports you in preparing for employment through provision of international industry-related learning experiences, such as internships, career fairs and other activities
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6. Diversified programme choices matching your needs
- 32 full-time and 20 part-time articulation honours degree programmes ► (encompassing 4 strategic areas and 10 academic disciplines) that meet every interest and need
Business and Hospitality Management | Languages and Communication | Science, Engineering and Health Studies | Social Sciences, Humanities and Design |
24 full-time/part-time programmes in the disciplines of: | 6 full-time programmes in the discipline of: | 15 full-time/part-time programmes in the disciplines of: | 7 full-time/part-time programmes in the disciplines of: |
* The offering of the programme is subject to the final approval by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in late 2024. There may be modifications to the programme title and curriculum subsequent to the approval.
7. Over HK$5 million in scholarships and studentships annually to recognise students' achievements
- PolyU SPEED Scholarships: A total of about HK$13.8 million awarded to 854 awardees in 2023
- Government’s annual Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme: A total of HK$3.85 million was awarded to 138 PolyU SPEED students and graduates from 2020/21 to 2022/23
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8. Work-Integrated Education and Service-Learning boosting your employability
- Work-integrated Education (WIE) equips you with generic and technical skills relevant to your profession
- Service-Learning subjects integrating academic study with meaningful community service and self-reflection to enrich your learning experiences while benefitting the community
- Substantial resources for developing your work-based generic skills
9. Extensive alumni network helping you stay connected
- PolyU SPEED graduates eligible to join SPEED Alumni Association AND Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations with 400,000 members
- Extensive network enabling you to stay connected with professionals and experts of different fields
10. Curricular and co-curricular activities broadening your horizons
- Outbound internship opportunities to many countries and cities including Cambodia, Guam, Mainland China and Thailand
- Overseas study tours and case competitions
- International Summer School programme for you to pursue studies in selected overseas universities for cultural exchange
11. State-of-the-Art campuses supporting your learning
- Classes conducted on PolyU West Kowloon Campus and PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus
- Vibrant college life on campuses equipped with advanced facilities including classrooms, lecture theatres, purpose-built labs and studios, libraries, computer centres…