The Faculty of Humanities (FH) is recognised as a leading tertiary education provider in Asia in the fields of English linguistics, language science, language technology, Chinese-English bilingual studies and translation, intercultural communication, professional communication, and cultural and historical studies of China. We also excel in areas such as AI in the humanities, computational linguistics, corpus linguistics, healthcare communication, language neuroscience, sociolinguistic studies, and speech therapy. FH comprises three ambitious academic departments and one pioneering division: the Department of Chinese History and Culture, the Department of English and Communication, the Department of Language Science and Technology, and the Division of AI and the Humanities.
Aligned with PolyU’s vision and mission, FH is an ideal place for the study of the humanities and a vibrant hub for impactful explorations of what it means to be human amidst the rich diversity and complexity of cultures, histories, languages, philosophies, and technologies. Here, students learn and grow, teachers guide and inspire, and scholars innovate and push the boundaries of their fields. FH is also a caring and engaged community, where members support one another and serve society with dedication and purpose. Our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are designed to equip students not only with the essential knowledge to contribute to society but also with the curiosity, creativity, and practical abilities that are highly valued across a wide spectrum of professions.
Our educational, research, and societal contributions have earned international acclaim. Our Arts and Humanities programmes are ranked 36th in the world in the US News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Global Universities for Arts and Humanities. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, our Linguistics discipline is ranked 51st globally. In the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026, our Faculty is ranked 77th in Arts and Humanities. These achievements are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, and community engagement. We are determined to build on this strong foundation to shape the future of the humanities, both locally and globally.
In an era marked by both profound uncertainty and extraordinary opportunity, our staff and students are committed to rising to unprecedented challenges and cultivating an FH environment that is welcoming, collegial, culturally inclusive, receptive to diverse perspectives, grounded in shared values, and guided by a forward-looking outlook. United in purpose, we are building a vibrant community that champions our core missions of nurturing talent, discovering knowledge, and making a meaningful impact on society.
