The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded tertiary institution dedicated to the advancement of teaching and learning, through a diverse offering of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional development programmes in teacher education, social sciences and humanities.
- #801 Ranking
- 19 Bachelors
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- The primary mission of EdUHK is to lead educational innovation, and to promote and support the strategic development of teaching.
- EdUHK provides a multidisciplinary learning and research environment beyond education that is conducive to intellectual pursuits, free thinking and speech.
- EdUHK aim to be a leading university on education, creating an impact and defining the education landscape for Asia Pacific region.
Bachelor's programmes
Education & Training (15)
- B.Ed. Geography (Honours)
- B.Ed. Science (Honours)
Humanities (7)
Social Sciences (4)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
Business & Management (1)
Computer Science & IT (1)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
About
History
The historical roots of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) can be traced back to 1853 when the first formalised programme of in-service teacher training was introduced in St Pauls College and 1881. EdUHK was granted full self-accrediting status for all its programme offerings effective from 1 April 2018.
Education
EdUHK is committed to nurturing outstanding and caring educators and professionals who contribute constructively to sustainable social and economic development in Hong Kong and beyond. Committed to the Education-plus approach, our primary mission is to lead educational innovation, and to promote and support the strategic development of teaching, teacher education and disciplines complementary to education by preparing outstanding and morally responsible educators and professionals while supporting their lifelong learning. Our focus is to prepare our students to become educators and professionals who can integrate theory and practice, and who are intellectually active, socially caring and globally aware.
Research
EdUHK research work emphasizes academic rigor, originality, as well as social and professional relevance. They believe research excellence is a combination of scholarship, professionalism and service through knowledge transfer and application.
The Knowledge Transfer (KT) strategies formulated by the University encourage academic units and staff to enhance the impact of their research through KT activities.
Research and Knowledge Transfer
- Our goal is to become the leading Research and Development Centre in Education, Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Serve local and international communities with needs-focused scholarship, knowledge transfer and community service
- Encourage active research among staff and students.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
801 -100
2019
701
2018
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
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2020
904 4
2019
908
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Together with the Global Affairs Office (GAO), the Student Affairs Office (SAO) provides support services for non-local students throughout their course of studies at the University.
Housing services
There are four Government-funded student halls/quarters on Tai Po Campus, namely Northcote Hall, Grantham Hall, Robert Black Hall and the Jockey Club Student Quarters, providing about 2,200 residential places.
Library services
The Library supports the University’s mission to lead educational innovation, and to promote and support the strategic development of teaching, teacher education and disciplines complementary to education.
Student Life
Sports facilities
- Bookings of sports and recreational facilities by student or staff groups for competition or training course may be made up to 2 months in advance with completed application form.
- Casual booking may be made at the Amenities & Sports Complex Service Counter up to one week in advance during opening hours.
- Booking of the Physical Fitness Room can only be made on the day of use at the Amenities & Sports Complex Service Counter. Only EdUHK Physical Fitness Room eligible users are allowed to book and use the room.
- Booking must be made in person and users must produce their valid EdUHK ID cards when bookings are made. Telephone bookings will not be accepted, except for EdUHK Sports Club members.
Student Reviews
Eduhk
Anonymous rated 2 out of 5 stars
The location was a bit far, the teaching was way to conventional at times.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My experience in usak uni was v good firstly it was quite difficult because of (Turkish) language as I was from an other corner of the world. In short University life and working experience was good at all.
I am an active learner who is always striving for quality Education. I believe Education is not just about exploring the theory but extending the theory to improve the practical life. As an educator myself, I enjoy expanding the capacity of quality educat
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The Education University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong Institute of Education is the former name) considers the well-being of the students. In addition to course works, University constantly arrange the programs to educate and expand the experience and knowledge of the students. The University is very supportive of exchange program and allows international exposure to local and...
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