The University of Hong Kong - HKU vs The Chinese University of Hong Kong - CUHK vs Hong Kong Baptist University - BU vs Hong Kong Chu Hai College of Higher Education vs ESEUNE Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 46 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: The University of Hong Kong - HKU (4.40)
The University of Hong Kong - HKU: wins 2/6 categories
The Chinese University of Hong Kong - CUHK: wins 0/6 categories
Hong Kong Baptist University - BU: wins 4/6 categories
Hong Kong Chu Hai College of Higher Education: wins 0/6 categories
ESEUNE Business School: wins 0/6 categories
Hong Kong Community College - HKCC: wins 0/6 categories
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong - THEi: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Data Science
Best programme: Food Science and Technology
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
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Facilities
4.44
3.90
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Location
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Professors
4.40
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Internationality
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Student life
4.00
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Value
4.40
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Accommodation
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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.
  • +Diverse student body and global perspectives.
  • +Strong academic programs and practical skill development.
  • +Supportive professors and excellent campus facilities.
  • +Modern facilities and friendly international community
  • +Diverse program options and specialized learning
  • +Opportunities for exchange programs and community service

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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  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.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.
  • -Poorly maintained and insufficient facilities.
  • -Ineffective administrative and management decisions.
  • -Lack of student representation in key decision-making processes.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant problems.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Communication is consistently poor and unhelpful.

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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.

An analysis of university ratings reveals strengths in academics and international appeal, with Professors and Value both scoring a high 4.3, and Internationality at 4. The university also received a solid 4 for Location. Student Life and Facilities are rated well, though slightly lower at 3.8 and 3.9 respectively. The weakest area identified is Accomodation, with a rating of 3.56.

This institution exhibits a robust and highly positive overall rating profile. Its strongest areas, with near-perfect scores, are Student Life and Internationality, closely followed by an excellent Facilities rating. The weakest area, while still respectable, is Professors, which stands at 3.75 out of 5. Other categories like Location, Accomodation, and Value also received strong marks, indicating a generally well-regarded university experience.

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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.

About ~74% of reviews are positive, praising strong academics, interdisciplinary learning, and extensive campus facilities. A small ~8.3% of feedback mentions issues with WiFi, limited laundry facilities, and student representation in university appointments.

All 5 reviews are positive, rating the university 4/5 stars. Students highlight a modern campus with good facilities, a friendly international community, and beneficial exchange programs. Some found certain classes unengaging, but overall experiences were positive.

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Rating distribution
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Most useful review
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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.

University Experience

I don't know if it's because I major in Computer Science, but most of the professors who are in charge of the major courses teach very well. They have detailed explanations with step-by-step examples that are easy to learn. The student body is mostly locals and mainlanders but you can definitely find your own niche with international students as well and make friends from India, Indonesia, and Korea. I lived in CWChu College. They had three washing machines and four driers with a balcony where you could dry your clothes below the sun. The machines are usually free if its not near the weekends. The college is quite isolated but I'd say its facilities is one of the best. The food around university is mediocre, but you could eat out once a week and you should be fine. The food won't fit you if you have high standards. The campus is also the best in Hong Kong and the most university-like in terms of scale. The campus is closely intertwined with nature and you can definitely see and feel the greenness well. The buildings are quite old but they serve their purpose. In my opinion, CUHK is a decent university with great professors and students.

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