The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

An Internationally Recognized University - Located in the heart of Asia
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is committed to education and preparing students to becoming global citizens through quality learning and teaching. We are internationally known for our excellence in professional education and innovative research.
Established in 1937, we have nurtured over 355,000 graduates, many of whom have become leaders in their professional fields, contributing their knowledge and expertise to building Hong Kong's thriving economy and improving the world.
We have the largest student community out of all Hong Kong's publicly-funded universities, with some 32,000 full-time and part-time students on campus annually. In addition, the University’s Student Exchange Programme offers students opportunities to study and experience different cultures at over 220 renowned universities across 28 countries and regions. Every year, around 550 PolyU students go on exchanges while a similar number of inbound exchange students come to the University.
Over 200 programmes, some unique in Hong Kong, are offered by our six faculties and two schools, each with its own unique strengths. We are the only university in Hong Kong whose curriculum mandates a Work-Integrated Education (WIE) component to facilitate work-based learning. Therefore our graduates are highly sought after by employers.
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Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus (edX)

Learn how different healthcare professionals work together to give holistic management for patients with cardiac diseases. Want to explore more about common cardiac diseases and their management? Don't miss this FREE online course conducted by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals!

English@Work: CVs (edX)

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Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance (edX)

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Operations Research: an Active Learning Approach (edX)

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Interdisciplinary Innovations for Population Ageing (edX)

Population ageing is a global phenomenon profoundly affecting the well-being of communities. Social sciences, design, and engineering each offer unique, insightful innovations for older adults. However, creative, practical innovations are more likely to be achieved through interdisciplinary innovations. We will explore the process of incubating innovation in these disciplines [...]