The University of Hong Kong - HKU vs Lingnan University - LU vs Hong Kong Shue Yan University - SYU vs Hong Kong Chu Hai College of Higher Education vs The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts - APA

Side-by-side comparison from 23 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
The University of Hong Kong - HKU: wins 2/5 categories
Lingnan University - LU: wins 0/5 categories
Hong Kong Shue Yan University - SYU: wins 2/5 categories
Hong Kong Chu Hai College of Higher Education: wins 0/5 categories
The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts - APA: wins 0/5 categories
ESEUNE Business School: wins 0/5 categories
Tung Wah College - TWC: wins 1/5 categories
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Best programme: Liberal Arts
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.38
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Location
4.44
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Professors
4.33
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4.00
Internationality
4.22
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Student life
3.89
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Value
4.33
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Accommodation
3.78
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent academic quality and teaching by profound scholars.
  • +Vibrant campus life with global students and international cultures.
  • +Strong career enhancement through industry exposure and mentorship.
  • +Small university size, fostering close student-teacher relationships and a friendly learning environment.
  • +Abundant opportunities for personal growth through experiential learning programs like service-learning and internships.
  • +Supportive faculty and relevant coursework, particularly for understanding Hong Kong issues.
  • +Supportive and guiding teachers.

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  • +Calm study spaces and good environment
  • +Quality teaching and learning experience
  • +Kind and genuine people
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Overcrowding and lack of resources negatively impact the learning environment.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Facilities are consistently described as outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content and teaching methods lack relevance and engagement.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a significant problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is prevalent.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are common complaints.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives high marks for its **location**, which scored a 4.44. Other strong areas include **facilities** (4.375), **professors** (4.333), and **value** (4.333). Areas scoring lower are **student life** (3.889) and **accommodation** (3.778), indicating these might be opportunities for improvement. **Internationality** also received a solid rating of 4.222.

An examination of the university's ratings reveals a consistent lack of scoring across all evaluated aspects. There are no standout strengths or notable weaknesses as every category, including Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, Accommodation, Internationality, and Value, has received a score of zero. This indicates a uniform absence of positive evaluation in all surveyed areas.

This institution garners exceptional scores in key areas like facilities, professors, student life, and internationality, all receiving a perfect 5. Location and accommodation are solid with a rating of 4, suggesting good but not outstanding offerings. Value for money is also rated at 4. The university's weakest area, relative to its strengths, is its location and accommodation, though still strong overall.

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This institution excels in several key areas, achieving perfect scores for its Facilities and Accommodations. The University also received strong ratings for its Location and overall Value. Student Life, while rated adequately, represents the area with the most room for improvement, scoring a 3. Internationality also stands out positively with a perfect score.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly all student feedback is positive, with an average rating of 4.41/5. Students highlight excellent academics and dedicated professors, fostering personal growth. Campus life is described as vibrant and supportive.

All feedback is positive, averaging 4.4/5 stars. Students praise the small campus size, supportive faculty, and numerous personal growth opportunities like service-learning programs.

With a single review, this university has a perfect 5/5 rating. The student expressed strong excitement and appreciation for their favorite teachers and the university. No negative feedback was received.

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The sole reviewer found the university environment good, with calm study spaces and effective teaching. A slight lack of communication was noted, but kindness and genuineness were appreciated.

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The Master of Law in Human Rights at HKU

This opinion is made in respect of the Master of Law in Human Rights programme at HKU only ("Programme"). The Law Department offers its students many opportunities to be involved in extracurricular initiatives. For instance, the academic staff often hire student researchers and the Center for Comparative and Public Law frequently seek volunteers to assist in their seminars and conferences. One of the Programme's most notable opportunities is a grant with Open Society Foundations called the 'rights and governance internship'. The Law Department also has innovative street law and clinic initiatives. Further, many of its academic staff are legal practitioners and integrate anecdotes from their practices in the classroom, which is both interesting and beneficial to the learning environment. The class sizes are intimate and allow for in-depth discussions. The elective selection could be broader (the electives are also subject to last minute changes) and the compulsory courses are not the best-fitted for all students. Since the Programme accepts students without a law degree, it is sometimes difficult to reconcile the different backgrounds and meaningfully begin a legal discussion. Some students are in the Programme for the purpose of getting an 'easy' masters-level law degree. Overall, the Programme is terrific if you are proactive in seeking opportunities to advance your studies and pave a path for your next steps. You can build strong networks. Students entering with a more passive mindset may be disappointed with the experience though.

A Liberal Arts Uni for Student Transformation

I've completed a Bachelor and a Master degree there. The uni is small (the smallest in HK), and to me it was just perfect, e.g. low student-to-faculty ratio, 100% on-campus housing, good food from the Chinese restaurant on campus. All academic building are within short walking distance, and you can reach a supermarket, post office and convenient store within a 10-minute walk. International students may find dorm life a bit challenging because only induction cooktops and microwaves are available and no cooking with fire is allowed in all student dorms.

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University life

This university is really a known place. What I like about the uni is the study space is calm, and the environment is good. The study also taught me very well. What is disliked is it was a lack of communication between one another, but everyone was very kind and genuine.

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