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HKU Opens New School, Launches Governance and Policy Master’s – Application Deadline May 29

发布时间：2026-05-14

HKU has officially established the School of Governance and Policy and launched its inaugural Master of Governance and Policy, with rolling admissions for Fall 2026 and an application deadline of May 29, 2026. Jointly founded by HKU’s top faculties of Social Sciences, Business and Economics, and Law, and integrating core resources like the Asia Global Institute, the school aims to cultivate next-generation leaders capable of tackling complex global challenges and fostering government-business collaboration, offering an exceptional platform with interdisciplinary strengths. The one-year program blends rigorous empirical research with policy practice, covering required courses in public governance, geoeconomics, Chinese leadership, and political ethics—ideal for students interested in public affairs, regulatory compliance, or ESG. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and meet English requirements (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80+); while not mandatory, at least 3 years of professional experience is recommended. CheersYou（清柚教育） reminds prospective students to take advantage of the first intake, prepare materials early, and seize the opportunity in this emerging interdisciplinary field.

Recently, HKU made a major move by establishing a brand-new school—the School of Governance and Policy, and simultaneously launched its first master’s program—the Master of Governance and Policy.

Source: HKU

The program is admitting its first cohort for Fall 2026 on a rolling basis, with applications closing on May 29, 2026.

Source: HKU

HKU Opens School of Governance and Policy and New Master’s

The HKU School of Governance and Policy is jointly established by the Faculties of Social Sciences, Business and Economics, and Law, integrating academic resources from the Asia Global Institute (AGI) and the Centre for Contemporary China and the World (CCCW).

The school aims to advance global governance and policy analysis, further strengthening collaboration with public sectors, businesses, and non-profit organizations, and to address complex regional and global challenges with innovative, evidence-based solutions.

As the flagship program of the new school, the Master of Governance and Policy aims to train a new generation of leaders who can foster collaboration among government, business, and society to tackle complex public challenges.

Curriculum

Designed to address the rapidly changing geopolitical and economic landscape, the program combines rigorous empirical research with hands-on policy practice.

The MGP is a one-year, full-time program. Required courses include:

Public Governance and Policy Implementation: Comparative Perspective
Economics Lessons from Turning Points and Crises
Trust, Governance and Leadership
Chinese Leadership and Governance
Geoeconomics in a Multipolar World
Political Ethics in China and the World: Ancient and Modern Perspectives on Public Policy

Source: HKU

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above
Applicants from non-English medium institutions must meet the language requirement: IELTS 6.0 with no subscore below 5.5, or TOEFL 80+
Preferably at least 3 years of professional work experience
A qualifying examination may be required if necessary

Source: HKU

Students interested in governance and policy expertise, or those looking to transition into public affairs, regulatory, or ESG-related roles, may want to consider this new HKU program.

CheersYou（清柚教育） wishes everyone the best in their preparations and success in gaining admission to their dream schools!

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