Program choice
Level 3
Major & minor
University
HKU
The University of Hong Kong
Ranking positions
- QS (2026) = 11
- THE (2026) = 33
- RAEX (2025) = N/A
Educational model
Flexibility coordinates
Course choice
Level 3
Unrestricted elective
Parameters
- Program duration (bachelor's and specialist degrees):
- 4 - 6 years
Sources
- HKU undergraduate curricula https://cdqa.hku.hk/undergraduate-curriculum.php
HKU describes a four-year undergraduate curriculum structure with combinations of disciplinary majors, minors and electives under academic advising.
Model elements: the major plus minor model and free electives.
- HKU Common Core Curriculum https://commoncore.hku.hk/cccurriculum/
The Common Core is described as a series of self-selected interdisciplinary courses across five Areas of Inquiry for all undergraduates.
Model element: free elective choice within a broad interdisciplinary structure.
- HKU Common Core requirements https://commoncore.hku.hk/requirements/
The Common Core requirements define 36 credits with area constraints chosen by students within the undergraduate curriculum.
Model clarification: the distributional part of the free course-choice model.
- Regulations for First Degree Curricula https://www4.hku.hk/pubunit/drcd/files/ugdr2024-25/first-degree.pdf
The first degree regulations define the academic year, the degree curriculum and the use of major/minor programmes in undergraduate degrees.
Formal model element: majors and minors are embedded in first-degree rules.