Student Statistics
Student Numbers for Programmes
Funded by University Grants Committee
By Award [Note 1] |
2003 / 2004 |
|
Headcounts |
Full-time Equivalents |
| Student Enrolment |
16,619 |
(100%) |
13,313 |
(100%) |
| Research Postgraduate |
418 |
(3%) |
390 |
(3%) |
| Taught Postgraduate |
2,259 |
(14%) |
794 |
(6%) |
| Undergraduate |
7,963 |
(48%) |
7,442 |
(56%) |
| Subdegree |
5,979 |
(36%) |
4,687 |
(35%) |
| First-Year-First-Degree Intakes |
2,458 |
2,348 |
Student Enrolment for Programmes
Funded by University Grants Committee
By Mode by Faculty [Note 1] |
2003 / 2004 |
|
Headcounts |
Full-time Equivalents |
| Full-time |
11,725 |
(71%) |
11,418 |
(86%) |
| Applied Science & Textiles |
1,594 |
(10%) |
1,594 |
(12%) |
| Business |
2,380 |
(14%) |
2,332 |
(18%) |
| Communication |
1,400 |
(8%) |
1,400 |
(11%) |
| Construction & Land Use |
1,680 |
(10%) |
1,654 |
(12%) |
| Engineering |
2,229 |
(13%) |
2,145 |
(16%) |
| Health & Social Sciences |
2,442 |
(15%) |
2,293 |
(17%) |
| Part-time |
4,894 |
(29%) |
1,895 |
(14%) |
| Applied Science & Textiles |
878 |
(5%) |
312 |
(2%) |
| Business |
1,162 |
(7%) |
399 |
(3%) |
| Communication |
125 |
(1%) |
42 |
(<0.5%) |
| Construction & Land Use |
516 |
(3%) |
199 |
(1%) |
| Engineering |
1002 |
(6%) |
414 |
(3%) |
| Health & Social Sciences |
1,211 |
(7%) |
529 |
(4%) |
| Total |
16,619 |
(100%) |
13,313 |
(100%) |
Student Profile for Programmes
Funded by University Grants
Committee [Note 1] |
2003 / 2004 |
| Full-time |
Part-time |
| Sex Ratio ( Male : Female ) |
0.9 : 1 |
1.1 : 1 |
| Average Age in Years |
21 |
30 |
| Other Postgraduate Student Numbers [Note 2] |
2003 / 2004 |
|
Headcounts |
Full-time Equivalents |
| Research Postgraduate |
451 |
342 |
| Taught Postgraduate |
4,724 |
1,565 |
| Total |
5,175 |
1,907 |
| Note 1: |
The student numbers for taught programmes are as of December 2003 and for research programmes are as of January 2004. For research postgraduate students, they are funded by the University Grants Committee and include all studying either within or beyond their normative period of studies. |
| Note 2: |
Other research postgraduate student numbers refer to those funded substantially by external funds; while other taught postgraduate numbers refer to those on self-financed programmes leading to PolyU awards. |
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Graduate Employment in 2002/03 (based on survey data)
Graduates' Destinations of
Full-time Sub-degree Programmes
Funded by University Grants Committee |
Number of
Sub-degree Graduates
in 2002/03 |
| Employed/Self-employed |
833 |
(57%) |
| Further Studies |
519 |
(35%) |
| Temporary/Part-time Employed |
74 |
(5%) |
| Unemployed |
40 |
(3%) |
| Others |
6 |
(<0.5%) |
| Total Respondents |
1,472 |
(100%) |
| Response Rate |
94% |
| Average Monthly Salary |
HK$10,436 |
Graduates' Destinations of
Full-time Undergraduate Programmes
Funded by University Grants Committee |
Number of
First-degree Graduates
in 2002/03 |
| Employed/Self-employed |
1,668 |
(86%) |
| Further Studies |
113 |
(6%) |
| Temporary/Part-time Employed |
101 |
(5%) |
| Unemployed |
43 |
(2%) |
| Others |
11 |
(1%) |
| Total Respondents |
1,936 |
(100%) |
| Response Rate |
93% |
| Average Monthly Salary |
HK$9,614 |
Graduates' Destinations of
Full-time Higher Degree Programmes
Funded by University Grants Committee |
Number of
Higher Degree Graduates
in 2002/03 |
| Employed/Self-employed |
91 |
(67%) |
| Further Studies |
9 |
(7%) |
| Temporary/Part-time Employed |
1 |
(1%) |
| Unemployed |
2 |
(1%) |
| Others |
32 |
(24%) |
| Total Respondents |
135 |
(100%) |
| Response Rate |
76% |
| Average Monthly Salary |
HK$12,585 |
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Staff Strength
Staff Strength Funded by
University Grants Committee [Note 1] |
2003 / 2004 |
|
Number of Staff |
| Academic Departments |
1,460 |
(57%) |
| Academic Grade Staff |
950 |
(37%) |
| Non-academic Grade Staff |
510 |
(20%) |
| Non-academic Departments [Note 2] |
1,124 |
(43%) |
| Administrative & Professional Grade Staff |
210 |
(8%) |
| General/Technical & Ancillary Grade Staff |
914 |
(35%) |
| Total |
2,584 |
(100%) |
| Note 1: |
Based on the actual staff numbers as of December 2003. Excluding part-time, temporary and research staff. |
| Note 2: |
Non-academic departments include Offices of the President, faculty offices, administrative units and central support services. |
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Research and Scholarly Activity
| Allocations from Research Grants |
2003 / 2004 |
| HK$Million |
| University Grants Committee Block Grants |
165.4 |
(51%) |
| Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
60.4 |
(19%) |
| University Grants Committee Teaching Development Grants |
11.3 |
(4%) |
| Other External Competitive Research Grants |
54.7 |
(17%) |
| Research Grants Council Direct Allocation |
12.4 |
(4%) |
| Other Non-University Grants Committee Funds |
17.1 |
(5%) |
| Total |
321.3 |
(100%) |
| On-going Research Projects Funded by Research Grants & External Funds by Faculty |
2003 / 2004 |
|
Cumulative Funding HK$Million |
Number |
| Applied Science & Textiles |
233.5 |
(28%) |
400 |
(19%) |
| Business |
54.5 |
(6%) |
278 |
(13%) |
| Communication |
33.4 |
(4%) |
202 |
(9%) |
| Construction & Land Use |
175.2 |
(21%) |
369 |
(17%) |
| Engineering |
225.4 |
(27%) |
504 |
(24%) |
| Health & Social Sciences |
124.6 |
(15%) |
380 |
(18%) |
| Total |
846.6 |
(100%) |
2,133 |
(100%) |
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Income and Expenditure [Note 1]
Income for Activities Funded by
University Grants Committee |
2003 / 2004 |
|
HK$Million |
| Government Subventions |
2,338.4 |
(79%) |
| - UGC Recurrent Grants and Subventions [Note 2] |
1,648.0 |
(55%) |
| - Earmarked Grants [Note 2] |
380.8 |
(13%) |
| - Matching Grants |
200.7 |
(7%) |
| - Capital Project Grants |
108.9 |
(4%) |
| Tuition and Other Fees |
539.8 |
(18%) |
| Investment Income |
68.2 |
(2%) |
| Other Income |
28.8 |
(1%) |
| Total |
2,975.2 |
(100%) |
Expenditure for Activities Funded by
University Grants Committee |
2003 / 2004 |
|
HK$Million |
| Learning and Research |
2,022.5 |
(78%) |
| Instruction and Research |
1,684.6 |
(65%) |
| Library |
116.3 |
(4%) |
| Central Computing Facilities |
83.2 |
(3%) |
| Other Academic Services |
138.4 |
(5%) |
| Institutional Support |
584.9 |
(22%) |
| Management and General |
122.3 |
(5%) |
| Premises and Related Expenses [Note 3] |
367.8 |
(14%) |
| Student and General Educational Services |
91.2 |
(3%) |
| Other Activities |
3.6 |
(<0.5) |
| Total |
2,607.4 |
(100%) |
| Note 1: |
With effect from 2003/04, the University has adopted all applicable Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants in preparing the financial statements. However, for the purpose of consistency and comparison with previous years' figures, the effect of grants accounting and depreciation accounting is not included in the reported figures. |
| Note 2: |
Including grants for research activities. |
| Note 3: |
Including expenditure on capital project grants. |
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Student Unit Cost
Recurrent Expenditure Per Full-time Equivalent Student
for Programmes Funded by University Grants Committee |
2003 / 2004 |
|
HK$Thousand |
| Research Postgraduate |
432 |
| Taught Postgraduate |
215 |
| Undergraduate |
188 |
| Subdegree |
144 |
| Overall Average |
181 |
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Computing and Student Facilities
| Computing Facilities |
2003 / 2004 |
| Number of Medium to Large Servers |
496 |
| Number of Desktop PCs/Workstations |
10,594 |
| Number of Notebook PCs |
2,109 |
| Number of Network Outlets in Campus |
20,372 |
| Number of Online Subject Websites |
3,523 |
| Student Halls of Residence |
2003 / 2004 |
| Number of Residential Places |
3,004 |
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