Explore why Hong Kong is a top destination for design studies, offering a vibrant city, innovative ecosystems, and world-class education. Discover resources, rankings, and insights for prospective students.
A Cosmopolitan City with Vibrant Culture
Hong Kong is a global city known for its diverse culinary scene, dynamic urban environment, and high safety standards, making it an ideal place for international students.
From egg tarts to the Star Ferry: 25 objects that tell us this is Hong Kong (SCMP)
9 Hong Kong Delicacies that You Shouldn't Miss (Michelin)
Hong Kong Great Outdoors (Discover Hong Kong)
The Most Instagrammable Architecture Spots In Hong Kong (Tatler)
#14 Current Safety Index by City (Numbeo)
#22 in the QS Best Student Cities Index (QS Top Universities 2025)
Thriving Innovation, Technology, and Startup Ecosystem
Hong Kong is a hub for innovation, with a booming startup scene and cutting-edge technology, providing design students with opportunities to engage in creative industries.
World's #18 for Innovation Performance (World Intellectual Property Organization: Global Innovation Index 2024)
The Index reveals the most innovative economies in the world of around 130 economies.
World's #7 for Digital Competitiveness (World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2024)
Digital Competitiveness measures the capacity and readiness of economies to adopt and explore digital technologies for economic and social transformation.
World’s #3 for Emerging Ecosystems Rankings (The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024)
Emerging ecosystems are startup communities at earlier stages of growth and the methodology for the rankings showcases the ecosystems displaying high potential to become top global performers in the coming years.
Hong Kong Fintech Landscape (InvestHK 2025)
Hong Kong is now home to around 1,100 fintech companies and startups.
Keep Up for I&T Tomorrow (HKSTP)
Inspiring stories from companies hosted by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
World-Class Education and Service Industries
Hong Kong is home to five universities ranked among the top 100 globally, offering exceptional design programmes, a bridge for both mainland and global exposure, and non-local student friendly policies, and strong industry ties for internships and networking.
PolyU Design Ranked Top #25 Design School within a Top 100 Global University (PolyU)
Best Schools in the World to Study Innovative Design (Studyportals)
Hong Kong Emerges as International Hub for World-Class Education (Times Higher Education)
Exception Measures Allowing Full-Time Non-Local Students to Engage in Part-Time Work (Press Releases, The Government of the HK SAR)
STEM Internship Scheme Funded by Innovation and Technology Commission of the Government of the HK SAR (PolyU)
Upcoming Convention and Exhibitions by Industries (Hong Kong Tourism Board)
Hong Kong Service Industries, Statistics, Market Trends, Industry Profile, and Success Stories (The Hong Kong Trade Development Council)
