Dear new students,

Welcome to the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) family! Whether you are joining us as a freshman or continuing your learning journey here, you are now part of a vibrant community dedicated to empowering your future.

This is an especially exciting time at HKMU. As Hong Kong’s pioneering university of applied sciences (UAS), we are transforming education by seamlessly blending classroom theory with hands-on, real-world application. Our programmes — developed in collaboration with industry leaders — equip you with not just knowledge, but the skills and experience necessary to thrive in your career from day one.

Take our commercial pilot training programme, for example, developed in partnership with the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy. It’s a perfect example of how we transform opportunities into real-world success. At HKMU, we don’t just dream about the future — we help create it.

However, HKMU is more than just a launchpad for your career. We provide a holistic education that nurtures curiosity, resilience and sense of social responsibility. Through service-learning, entrepreneurial projects, and a host of extracurricular activities, you’ll grow into a well-rounded leader ready to make a positive impact on society.

To support your journey, we are also expanding our campus with exciting enhancements. The upcoming HKMU Hub for Community Health and Wellness, a new academic complex near our Homantin campus, and the newly acquired MU Tower in Hung Hom will provide cutting-edge spaces for learning, collaboration, and community engagement — all thoughtfully designed to support your growth and aspirations.

My advice to you? Be bold. Embrace challenges, try new things, and trust that stepping outside your comfort zone will unlock your potential. You have chosen a university that believes in you — and we’ll be right here, supporting you every step of the way.

Welcome to HKMU, where your story begins. I look forward to celebrating your achievements in the years ahead!

Yours sincerely

Professor Paul LAM Kwan-sing

President