Hong Kong SAR
The University of Warwick has developed strong and enduring connections with Hong Kong SAR, building relationships that support research excellence, educational collaboration and international opportunities for students and staff.
These collaborations span a range of disciplines and activities, including joint research, student mobility, academic exchange and collaborative degree programmes. Through them, Warwick continues to strengthen its engagement with one of Asia's leading centres of education, innovation and global connectivity.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Warwick and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have enjoyed a longstanding relationshipLink opens in a new window for more than 35 years. WMG and PolyULink opens in a new window jointly deliver postgraduate programmes in Engineering Business Management and Supply Chain and Logistics Management, supporting the development of business and engineering leaders across the region.
The collaboration also encompasses joint research, student exchange opportunities and strategic initiatives designed to deepen academic engagement. In 2025, Warwick and PolyU further strengthened their ties through the launch of an institutional Joint Seed FundLink opens in a new window, supporting collaborative research projects and creating new opportunities for academics from both institutions to work together on shared global challenges.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
In 2026, the University of Warwick signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), strengthening collaboration in research, education and academic exchange. The agreement provides a framework for developing joint research activities, promoting student and staff mobility, and exploring new opportunities for institutional collaboration.
The partnership was further highlighted in November 2026 when Warwick Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Stuart Croft, participated in the World Class University Presidents Forum hosted by HKUST, joining global higher education leaders to discuss the future of international collaboration and innovation.
Research and Student Exchange Partnerships
Warwick also collaborates with several leading universities across Hong Kong SAR through joint research projects and student exchange programmes, including:
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
- The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
- City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
These collaborations foster the exchange of ideas and expertise, while creating opportunities for students and researchers to engage with challenges of global significance through an international perspective.