Dear new students

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) family! I am delighted to share with you the fact that HKMU has become Hong Kong’s first University of Applied Sciences (UAS), a landmark achievement that will significantly enhance your learning experience.

HKMU’s commitment to becoming a UAS represents an exciting new chapter in our university’s history. As a UAS, we will offer applied degree programmes that combine theory and practice to nurture talent with both applied skills and knowledge who contribute to society, while raising the status of vocational and professional education and training.

This is perfectly in line with the consistently articulated strategic goals of our university: first, to provide quality education for our students; second, to help our students establish clear career paths; and third, to prepare our students to become good citizens.

HKMU offers a wide variety of professional programmes that track market trends and meet industry needs, most of which are applied in nature and strongly connected to business and industry associations and professional bodies.

I am confident that your time at HKMU will be marked by an enriching and rewarding learning journey. Our faculty and staff are always around to provide you with strong support every step of the way. They will guide you as you unleash your full potential through our comprehensive curriculum, as well as a diverse range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities These include service-learning programmes, entrepreneurial opportunities and enrichment activities.

As you embark on this new chapter of your life, I encourage you to be bold, embrace challenges and seize every opportunity that comes your way. By stepping out of your comfort zone, you will not only discover your strengths, but also actualise your aspirations and potential.

Once again, welcome to the HKMU family. I look forward to seeing you on campus and witnessing your transformation into the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.

Yours sincerely

Professor Paul LAM Kwan-sing

President