PolyU’s Faculty of Humanities –
a leading institution in the Greater China region, Asia and beyond

The Faculty of Humanities is famous for its research in the fields of linguistics, language
technology, Chinese–English bilingual studies and translation, cross-cultural communication,
and Chinese history and culture. As such, since 2013, the Faculty has consistently been ranked
in the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings for Linguistics.

Unlike traditional Chinese and English programmes focusing on literature, the Faculty’s curriculum
aims to equip students with language knowledge and application skills that address real-life
language issues. The Chinese History and Culture programme also helps students acquire
knowledge of Chinese history and culture that they can apply in pursuing their careers and
making contributions to society. The Faculty has nurtured many outstanding graduates who
excel in various professional fields, such as bilingual corporate communication, translation,
interpretation, speech therapy, language teaching, media, business, management and
administration, marketing, customer service, public relations, financial institutions,
tourism and more.

In addition to major courses, the Faculty also offers elective/minor subjects, such as French,
German, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese, to cultivate students’ multilingual abilities. Both the
University and the Faculty provide scholarships and funding for undergraduates to enable them to
have overseas learning experiences and gain international perspectives, such as via student
exchange programmes, overseas internships, international competitions, and academic research.
The Faculty has also advanced language laboratories and real-time translation laboratories that
students can use.

Furthermore, the Faculty offers five undergraduate programmes, and some students majoring in
these programmes can also enrol in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis as a Secondary
Major. The curriculum includes professional subjects related to information technology and big
data analysis to enhance students’ data-analysis skills, thereby enhancing their employability.

Click here for the details of our undergraduate programmes:

• Linguistics and Translation
• Language Sciences and Data Analytics
• Speech Therapy
• Chinese History and Culture
• English and Applied Linguistics

PolyU’s Faculty of Science Creates Impact

The Faculty of Science offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes and
cultivates a vibrant and dynamic teaching and learning environment. The Faculty’s
excellence in research underpins its teaching and supports the transfer of knowledge that
positively impacts society.

Academic Scholarships and Internship Support for International Students
The Faculty accords recognition to outstanding international students with excellent
academic results through the provision of entry scholarships. Moreover, it offers
sponsorships for students who have local or offshore internships.

Robust Global Partnership
The Faculty has established a global network of more than 40 renowned universities for
student exchanges that includes universities in Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Italy,
Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Sweden, the UK, the USA and so on. In addition, the Faculty
organises regular professional training workshops to support students in their transition
from the school environment to the workplace.

Research Excellence
The Faculty is committed to conducting excellent research that addresses global challenges
with practical innovation to benefit society, and its research efforts are underpinned by
state-of-the-art facilities. Furthermore, in 2023, 34 faculty members were recognised by
Stanford University as being among the top 2% most cited scientists worldwide in their
respective areas based on career-long and recent single-year data.

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