What PolyU SPEED Offers You

PolyU SPEED boasts five TOP advantages within the Hong Kong self-financing tertiary education sector:

1. Well-recognised Degrees: Awarded by PolyU – a world top 100 university

PolyU ranks 54th in《QS World University Rankings》2026 (record high) and 80th in《Times Higher Education World University Rankings》in 2026, one of top 0.2% universities worldwide

Well-recognised degree giving you the competitive edge in your future career or study

2. Internationally Revered AACSB Accreditation – the first self-financing institution earning this honour; plus accreditation/recognition by nearly 30 professional bodies

Less than 6% of top business schools worldwide are AACSB-accredited
All business-related undergraduate top-up degree programmes are accredited by AACSB
A wide range of full-time and part-time undergraduate top-up degree programmes accredited/recognised by professional bodies
Close linkage and affiliation with professional bodies greatly facilitate your future professional career in your chosen field

3. Excellence in Research - ranked Top 3 for 5 consecutive years in funded research projects

Ranked Top 3 for 5 consecutive years in research funding within the self-financed sector, and ranked first in the total number of funded projects in Research Grants Council’s Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2022/23. Learn more

4. Top-notch Faculty – doctoral degrees awarded by the world's top 100 universities

Most of our lecturers possess doctoral degrees awarded by the world's top 100 universities, including professors ranking among top 1% scholars or top 2% scientists worldwide

5. Strong Graduate Employability - well sought after by leading corporations

Graduate employment rate on par with UGC-funded counterparts; employers include HSBC, CLP Power Hong Kong, HK Electric, MTR, Sun Hung Kai Properties, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Ocean Park, Hospital Authority, and Health Bureau, etc.
Graduates' average salary in 2023: HK$22,171
CPCE Employability Services Office (CESO) supports you in preparing for employment through provision of international industry-related learning experiences, such as internships, career fairs and other activities
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6. Diversified programme choices matching your needs

Taught Postgraduate Programmes

PolyU SPEED has been expanding its postgraduate portfolio with a range of master’s degree programmes offered in mixed mode, starting from January 2025. These programmes span multiple disciplines, including Business, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Languages and Communication, AI, Engineering , Health and Nutrition as well as Construction Management.

Designed to equip students with advanced professional knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills, these master’s programmes aim to nurture future-ready leaders and specialists for a variety of industries. Graduates will be conferred a master's degree awarded by PolyU.

Undergraduate Programmes

PolyU SPEED offers a wide range of quality self-financed 4-year Full-time Undergraduate Programmes and 2-year full-time/ 3-to-4-year part-time Undergraduate Top-up Degree Programmes, encompassing the academic disciplines of Accountancy, Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Marketing, Language and Communication, Building, Surveying and Property Management, Engineering, Health, Information Technology and Data Science, Design, and Social Sciences and Humanities. Graduates will be conferred a degree awarded by PolyU.

These programmes are administered by the four Academic Divisions of PolyU CPCE.

7. Over HK$10 million in scholarships and studentships annually to recognise students' achievements

Government’s annual Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme: A total of HK$10.24 million was awarded to 459 PolyU HKCC student and graduates and 121 PolyU SPEED students and graduates in 2024/25
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8. Work-Integrated Education and Service-Learning boosting your employability

Work-integrated Education (WIE) equips you with generic and technical skills relevant to your profession
Service-Learning subjects integrating academic study with meaningful community service and self-reflection to enrich your learning experiences while benefitting the community
Substantial resources for developing your work-based generic skills

9. Extensive alumni network helping you stay connected

PolyU SPEED graduates eligible to join SPEED Alumni Association AND Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations with 400,000 members
Extensive network enabling you to stay connected with professionals and experts of different fields

10. Curricular and co-curricular activities broadening your horizons

Outbound internship opportunities to many countries and cities including Cambodia, Guam, Mainland China and Thailand
Overseas study tours and case competitions
International Summer School programme for you to pursue studies in selected overseas universities for cultural exchange

11. State-of-the-Art campuses supporting your learning

Classes conducted on PolyU West Kowloon Campus
Vibrant college life on campuses equipped with advanced facilities including classrooms, lecture theatres, purpose-built labs and studios, libraries, computer centres…