Hong Kong Metropolitan University

The Government established The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) in 1989. It was renamed Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) in 2021.

Today, HKMU is a full-fledged university with about:

• 10,000 full-time undergraduate students
• 1,900 postgraduate students
• 8,700 part-time students.

The University offers around 220 programmes. These cover distance, blended, and face-to-face learning, with full-time and part-time study options. Students can choose from flexible learning pathways.

HKMU advances learning, knowledge, and research that meet students’ aspirations. It also offers innovative, practical, and professional programmes that respond to Hong Kong’s changing needs.

Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education

Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) was established in June 1992. It is one of HKMU’s seven Schools and provides professional and continuing education.

Its motto is "Advancing VPET and Lifelong Learning for All". LiPACE plays a distinct and important role in fulfilling the University’s founding mission. It serves a broad range of learners across Hong Kong.

LiPACE is an established provider of Vocational Professional Education and Training (VPET). It offers:

• full-time post-secondary education
• part-time professional and continuing education
• corporate training.

LiPACE also supports non-formal learning through two flagship programmes:

• the Capacity Building Mileage Programme (CBMP) for women
• the Elder Academy at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (EAMU) for senior learners.

LiPACE provides high-quality programmes and courses for learners at different stages. Its provision is distinguished by creativity, novelty, and the value it creates for learners.

Courses available

BSc Honours Occupational Safety and Health Management (Top-up) (franchise, phasing out)

Find out more

Website: https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/lipace

Contact: lipace_nlp@hkmu.edu.hk