Educational Aims and Institutional Learning Outcomes

Benchmarked against the highest international standards, the 4-year undergraduate curriculum at HKU is designed to enable our students to develop their capabilities in:

Aim 1: Pursuit of academic/professional excellence, critical intellectual inquiry and life-long learning

Develop in-depth knowledge of specialist disciplines and professions
Maintain highest standards of intellectual rigor and academic integrity
Critique and apply received knowledge from multiple perspectives
Sustain intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning

Aim 2: Tackling novel situations and ill-defined problems

Respond positively to unanticipated situations and problems
Identify and define problems in unfamiliar situations
Generate and evaluate innovative solutions to problem

Aim 3: Critical self-reflection, greater understanding of others, and upholding personal and professional ethics

Maintain highest standards of personal integrity and ethical practice in academic, social and professional settings
Heighten awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses
Respect individual differences and preferences

Aim 4: Intercultural communication, and global citizenship

Heighten awareness of own culture and other cultures
Develop cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills for engagement with people of diverse cultures
Perform social responsibilities as a member of the global community

Aim 5: Communication and collaboration

Communicate effectively in academic, professional and social settings, making appropriate use of available technology
Work with others and make constructive contributions

Aim 6: Leadership and advocacy for the improvement of the human condition

Play a leading role in improving the well-being of fellow citizens and humankind
Uphold the core values of a democratic society: human rights, justice, equality and freedom of speech
Participate actively in promoting the local and global social, economic and environmental sustainability