Media

For the 2025/26 academic year, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) received a record-breaking of over 25,000 non-local undergraduate applications — a nearly 25% increase compared to last year. Applications from international undergraduate students also surged by nearly 50%. The University expects to admit over 1,600 non-local students.*

To foster integration among students from diverse backgrounds, a group of international students is organizing the HKU Cultural Carnival on 9 October (Thursday). The event will feature cultural performances and booths, showcasing HKU’s vibrant, international environment.

Members of the media are welcome to attend the event and chat with members of the HKU community. Details are as follows:

Date:    9 October 2025 (Thursday)
Time:   1:00 pm-5:00 pm (Opening Ceremony starts at 1:00pm)
Venue: Haking Wong Podium, The University of Hong Kong

Guests:

• Professor Bennett Yim, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and International Student Exchange (Arrival Time: 3:00pm)
• Mr Laurence Tang, Director of Campus Life, Centre of Development and Resources for Students

Please refer to this webpage for the event rundown: https://admissions.hku.hk/events/hku-cultural-carnival-2025.

*The final figure is to be confirmed in November.

For media enquiries, please contact Ms. Jessie Li, Senior Programme Manager of the HKU Admissions Office (Tel: 3917 4829 or Email: lijessie@hku.hk).