About The Open University of Hong Kong

The Open University of Hong Kong, established in 1989 by the Hong Kong Government, is the only fully accredited and recognized university in Hong Kong to deliver its programmes mainly by distance learning. As a self-financing public institution under the aegis of the HKSAR Government’s Education Bureau, the University’s degrees and other qualifications are equal to those awarded by all other Hong Kong Government-established universities. They are recognized both in Hong
Kong and overseas.

The University’s Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, Mr Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, and the President is Professor John C Y Leong. Professor Leong is an internationally renowned clinician-scientist specializing in spinal and pediatric orthopaedics. He is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Science, and a member of the International Commission of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation in the United States and the International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education.

The University comprises four academic schools, namely the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, School of Education and Languages, and School of Science and Technology. It offers different levels of academic programmes including doctorate, master’s, bachelor’s, associate degree, etc.

The University’s continuing education arm, The Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education, mainly provides courses and programmes in professional training. Committed to providing ‘Education for All’, the University strives to make available quality higher education in flexible modes (including distance learning mode, e-learning mode, fulltime face-to-face mode and part-time face-toface mode) to everyone aspiring to further studies.

The University’s programmes are flexible in terms of language medium, teaching mode, teaching and learning support technology, structure and duration. Students are given greater flexibility to determine their own study path and pace taking into account the demands of further studies, career development and family commitments.