History
The historical roots of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) can be traced back to 1853 when the first formalised programme of in-service teacher training was introduced in St Pauls College in 1881. EdUHK enjoys more than 160 years of experiences in providing teacher training and education.
Education
Committed to the Education-plus approach, the primary mission of EdUHK is to lead educational innovation, and to promote and support the strategic development of teaching, teacher education and disciplines complementary to education by preparing outstanding and morally responsible educators and professionals while supporting their lifelong learning.
EdUHK aims to be a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on educational research, development and innovation.
Research
As the city’s largest teacher education institution, EdUHK aims to produce knowledge that can be applied to learning and teaching with the aim of improving professional practice and increasing the transfer of new knowledge and skills to society for community betterment. The University emphasises the translation of research results and findings into the promotion of positive change in education, social development and the enhancement of human well-being. We do this through applied research that creates inspiring and innovative knowledge with strong academic, professional, social and policy impacts on education and the wider community.
Career
EdUHK graduates are highly regarded by employers and enjoy an average monthly salary well above that of other graduates in the territory. Its programmes are designed to equip students with practical subject knowledge and professional skills to succeed in their future career.
Top reasons to study here
- EdUHK is the Leader in Education. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, EdUHK ranked 4th in Asia and 12th in the World in Education.
- EdUHK build a multidisciplinary learning environment that is not only about teacher education, but also Humanities and Social Sciences.
- EdUHK graduates are highly regarded by employers and enjoy an average monthly salary well above that of other graduates in the territory.
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Key Statistics & Highlights
- #195 Ranking
- 45 Scholarships
- 427 Academic Staff
- 8,827 Students
- Public Institution Type
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Overview
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Scholarships
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The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Student Reviews & Awards
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Excellent
Quality of Education was excellent. All the Professor's are highly qualified. University provides good environment to students for different activities.
Enjoy learning with excellent professors here!
The staff provided me useful information since I got the offer. I could plan my learning with no obstacles almost. They prepared lots of workshops to help us get used, which did make sense. Although I can not study on-campus because of the pandemic, I gained much from the professors, especially Dr. Alex Jingwei He. A charming speaker who shared a large number of real cases made it so fun and unforgettable. He encouraged us to show our thoughts in class. Besides, He explained to us the obscure and professional terms with patience. His classes weren't easy but I got into it and enjoyed it.
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 75 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 835 | 708 | 633 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | 801 | 801 |
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World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 195 |
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QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| - | - | 530 |
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Student services
Together with the Global Affairs Office (GAO), the Student Affairs Office (SAO) provides non-local students with supporting services throughout their course of studies at the University.
Housing services
There four government-funded student halls/quarters on Tai Po Campus, namely Northcote Hall, Grantham Hall, Robert Black Hall and the Jockey Club Student Quarters, providing about 2,200 residential places. First two years on-campus accommodation will be provided for international students admitted after 2024-25.
Library services
The Library supports the University’s mission to lead educational innovation, and to promote and support the strategic development of teaching, teacher education and disciplines complementary to education.
Medical services
The Student Affairs Office aims to promote and maintain the physical and psychological well-being of EdUHK students by provisions of primary health care and health education. On-campus Medical Clinic is provided to all students.
Campus life
Nestled in a scenic mountain range, just one hour from Hong Kong’s business districts, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) offers tranquility and world-class scholarship in a vibrant, inclusive community.
Sports facilities
Students can enjoy a wide range of facilities, such as gym rooms, tennis courts and swimming pools, located at the Amenities and Sports Complex on campus and the EdUHK Sports Centre located in Pak Shek Kok, Tai Po. Shuttle bus service running between Tai Po Campus and Sports Centre is also arranged for students to travel conveniently.
Accreditation
In 2018, EdUHK was granted full self-accrediting status for all its programme offerings.