The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

About

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts is internationally recognized as a premier institution for professional training and education in the performing arts. The academy is best known for its elite programs across six major faculties, including Dance, Drama, Music, Film and Television, Theatre and Entertainment Arts, and Chinese Opera. For international students, the campus offers a vibrant, multicultural learning environment enriched by global performance tours, masterclasses with visiting artists, and numerous undergraduate and postgraduate degrees delivered in English. A dedicated International Office and Student Affairs Office provide comprehensive support, ranging from visa processing and orientation to housing assistance tailored to overseas artists. What truly sets the academy apart is its unique dual focus on blending cutting-edge contemporary international performance techniques with deep, conservatory-level training in traditional Chinese art forms.

Background

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) is a public higher education institution in Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Located near the north coast of Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island, the main campus also functions as a venue for performances. Bethanie, which is the site of the institution's Landmark Heritage Campus in Pok Fu Lam, has housed the School of Film and Television since 2007. The Academy provides practice-based and professional diploma, advanced diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Chinese opera, dance, drama, film and television, music, and theatre and entertainment arts. Its educational policy reflects the cultural diversity of Hong Kong with an emphasis on Chinese and Western traditions and interdisciplinary learning. In the 2026 QS World University rankings, the Academy ranks 10th for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia. Every year, the Academy enrolls approximately 750 students for its full-time programmes and around 770 students for its Junior Music Programme and Gifted Young Dancer Programme.

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