The University of Hong Kong - HKU vs City University of Hong Kong - CityU vs The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - PolyU vs The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts - APA vs ESEUNE Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 38 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 0/7 categories
City University of Hong Kong - CityU: wins 5/7 categories
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - PolyU: wins 2/7 categories
The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts - APA: wins 0/7 categories
ESEUNE Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education - HKNY: wins 0/7 categories
School of Professional Education and Executive Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - PolyU SPEED: wins 0/7 categories
Category ratings
Facilities
4.38
4.00
4.45
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Location
4.44
5.00
Win
4.91
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Professors
4.33
5.00
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4.36
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Internationality
4.22
4.20
4.27
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Student life
3.89
4.80
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4.45
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Value
4.33
5.00
Win
4.55
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Accommodation
3.78
4.80
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4.36
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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.
  • +Strong program depth and regional focus
  • +Experienced and helpful faculty mentorship
  • +Practical skills and real-world experience opportunities
  • +World-class programs and practical learning
  • +Extensive internship and career opportunities
  • +Vibrant campus life and convenient location

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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  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.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.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and feedback is a consistent problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities are a significant concern.
  • -Course content is often irrelevant or not up-to-date.

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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.

With outstanding marks in **Professors, Location, and Value (all 5/5)**, this institution excels in key areas. Student life and accommodation also receive very high scores (4.8/5). Facilities are rated well at 4/5, while Internationality stands out as the relatively weakest area, though still strong at 4.2/5.

This institution garners positive feedback, particularly excelling in **Location** with a score of 4.91. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also received strong ratings at 4.45. Areas rated slightly lower include **Professors** and **Accomodation** at 4.36, and **Internationality** at 4.27. The university demonstrates a good overall value, scoring 4.55.

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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 ten reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students praise the university's strong programs, experienced faculty, and practical learning opportunities like internships and exchange programs.

With ~83% positive feedback and an average of 4.5/5, reviews highlight strong academic quality, professional advantages, and diverse campus life with ample opportunities. No negative feedback was provided.

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Rating distribution
5★
63%
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Most useful review
Most liked
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.

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My studies at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University

I SKIP CLASSES! I'm currently enrolled at the hong kong polytechnic university.... That is how my review should start rationally, right? But, here is a thing - I'm enrolled in the university and the last time I have been to lectures was half a year ago! It is supposed to be my 2nd year now, but due to the protests, coronavirus I'm on the online teaching for half a year!!!

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