Look beyond the university name
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is a public university with a Christian education heritage in Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
| Location | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 37,347 |
| Total citations | 2,367,310 |
| President | Alexander Wai |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Hong Kong Baptist University?
Hong Kong Baptist University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis, Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research, Physical Activity and Health, Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics, Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
Official source: Official website ↗
Research at Hong Kong Baptist University
According to OpenAlex, Hong Kong Baptist University has 37,347 indexed research works with 2,367,310 total citations.
Rankings and reputation University rankings Global – Overall ARWU World 601-700 (2026) QS World 216 (2027) QS Under 50 23 (2021) THE World 205 (2027) THE Young Universities 46 (2024) USNWR Global 371 (2026) Regional – Overall QS Asia 53 (2026) THE Asia 40 (2026) USNWR Asia 91 (2026) HKBU was ranked 244th worldwide by the QS World University Ranking 2026, and 201–250th worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. It was previously ranked 111th worldwide in the THE WUR 2011. The QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2022 placed HKBU at 301–500th worldwide. ^ "ARWU World University Rankings 2022 - Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022 - Shanghai Ranking - 2022" .
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Xiang Wan — 16,253 citations
- Jiming Liu — 16,253 citations
- Tiejun Tong — 16,253 citations
- Ah Chung Tsoi — 9,796 citations
- Peter W. Gething — 7,841 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
Official source: Official website ↗
Who leads Hong Kong Baptist University?
The current President is Alexander Wai.
Alexander Wai Ping-kong is a former Deputy President and Provost of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, who served from 1 March 2020. He had served the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for over 20 years since 1996.
Official source: Official website ↗
Campus & student life
Hong Kong Baptist University is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Hong Kong Baptist University
Official website: https://www.hkbu.edu.hk ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Official source: Official website ↗
Frequently asked questions
When was Hong Kong Baptist University founded?
Hong Kong Baptist University was founded in 1994.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Alexander Wai.