University of Sunderland in Hong Kong

What University of Sunderland in Hong Kong does

The University of Sunderland in Hong Kong (UoSHK) is a private higher education institution operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the UK-based University of Sunderland, registered in Hong Kong as The University of Sunderland in Hong Kong Limited. It was established on 2 March 2017 through the acquisition of RDI Limited and operates a single physical campus at 1/F, Centre Point, 181-185 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai — the only UK university campus physically present in Hong Kong. The institution delivers UK-accredited bachelor's, master's, and Pearson BTEC HND programmes under the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) of England and the European Qualification Framework (EQF), with the same qualifications awarded as at the UK parent institution.

The product portfolio spans postgraduate programmes (MBA in English and Mandarin, MSc Data Science, MSc Psychology Conversion, MBA Top-Up), undergraduate top-up degrees (BA Hons in Business and Management, Business and HRM, Business and Marketing Management), and the Pearson BTEC HND in Business. Delivery occurs through face-to-face evening tutorials at the Wan Chai campus, hybrid models, and 100% online programmes hosted on the Canvas learning management system, with four annual intakes (January, April, July, October). Programmes are registered with Hong Kong's Non-local Courses Registry and are eligible for ENLS government loans, while the MSc Data Science holds NITTP approval enabling corporate trainees to access HK$250,000 of 1:1 government matching subsidies.

The business model is tuition-driven, with programme fees ranging from HKD60,000 (MSc Psychology conversion) to HKD156,000 (MBA) payable in 1–6 instalments. The primary customer segments are Hong Kong-based working professionals seeking UK-recognised qualifications without leaving employment, HND/diploma holders seeking degree top-up pathways, Greater China professionals preferring Mandarin-language delivery, and Hong Kong companies upskilling employees in data science. Distribution relies on the institution's own website and recruitment advisors, supplemented by educational agents in Hong Kong and Mainland China (notably Beijing Le Linglong Education for the Chinese MBA), plus a student referral programme.

Name

University of Sunderland in Hong Kong

Legal name

The University of Sunderland in Hong Kong Limited

Website

https://sunderland.edu.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The University of Sunderland in Hong Kong is a private higher education institution and wholly-owned subsidiary of the UK-based University of Sunderland, operating the only UK university physical campus in Hong Kong and delivering UK-accredited bachelor's, master's, and BTEC HND programmes to Hong Kong working professionals via face-to-face, hybrid, and online modes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• UK-accredited degrees
• Postgraduate programmes
• Online learning platforms
• Transnational education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Master's Degree Programmes: Primary revenue stream from postgraduate programmes including MBA (HKD156,000 for 15 months), MSc Psychology (HKD60,000-120,000), MSc Data Science (HKD135,000 across three stages over 21 months), and MBA Top-up (HKD80,000 for 12 months). Fees can be paid in instalments (1-6 instalments depending on programme) and are subject to annual review.
2. Tuition Fees - Bachelor's Degree and HND Programmes: Revenue from undergraduate programmes including BA (Hons) Business and Management (HKD74,000-83,000 for 12 months), BA (Hons) Business and HRM (HKD80,000 for 12 months), and Pearson BTEC HND in Business (HKD80,000 for 21 months). These programmes offer multiple intake periods and instalment payment options.
3. Government Funding Support - ENLS: The institution participates in Hong Kong's Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS), enabling eligible Hong Kong residents to access government-backed loans for tuition fees, expanding access to working professionals who may not qualify for traditional financing.
4. Corporate Training Grants - NITTP: The MSc Data Science programme is approved under Hong Kong's New Industrialisation and Technology Training Programme, allowing registered Hong Kong companies to receive matching subsidies for employee training, effectively subsidising programme fees for corporate clients.
5. BTEC Student Registration Fees: Annual registration fees applicable for Pearson students enrolled in RQF programmes, charged separately from programme tuition fees (e.g., HKD5,350 BTEC student registration fee for HND programmes).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The University of Sunderland in Hong Kong delivers UK-accredited higher education programmes in Hong Kong, including postgraduate master degrees (MBA, MSc Data Science, MSc Psychology), bachelor degrees (BA Hons in Business and Management, HRM, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Tourism and Hospitality), and Pearson BTEC Higher National Diplomas. Programmes are delivered through face-to-face evening classes at the Wan Chai campus, hybrid modes, and 100% online formats via Canvas LMS, targeting Hong Kong working professionals and Greater China students with multiple annual intakes (January, April, July, October).

Product overview

University of Sunderland in Hong Kong offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs delivered by a UK university with a physical campus in Hong Kong. The core offerings include Master degrees (MBA in English and Chinese, MSc Psychology, MSc Data Science), Bachelor degrees (Business and Management, HR Management, Marketing Management), and Pearson BTEC Higher National Diplomas. Programs are available in full-time, part-time, evening, and 100% online formats, with pathways from HKDSE through to master's level. The institution integrates academic programs with professional development opportunities, utilizing Canvas as the online learning environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of graduates secure employment or further study within 6 months of graduation (HESA 2016)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beijing Le Linglong Education (北京乐玲珑教育)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for recruitment and distribution of Chinese-language MBA programmes in Mainland China. Beijing Le Linglong Education serves as a local contact point for prospective students in China, providing programme information, application assistance, and student support. Contact details include WeChat (ZZ413413413413), phone ((86)13161883139), and email ([email protected]).
• Pearson (BTEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited partnership for delivery of Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) and Higher National Certificate (HNC) programmes in Business and related disciplines. BTEC qualifications are internationally recognised vocational qualifications corresponding to the first two years of a traditional university degree. The RQF programmes are registered and regulated under the Regulated Qualification Framework of England.
• Chartered Management Institute (CMI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for MBA Top-up programme where CMI Executive Diploma holders can progress to full MBA qualification. The CMI Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is accepted as equivalent entry requirement for the MBA Top-up programme.
• University of Sunderland UK (Headquarters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent institution and awarding body for all degrees. UK headquarters provides curriculum alignment, quality assurance, and academic oversight. Hong Kong campus delivers the same programmes and awards as the UK main campus. Teaching quality guaranteed by UK headquarters.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Northumbria University: UK university with London campus and international partnerships across Asia. Comparable as a UK TNE provider targeting professional learners with business, management, and technology programmes abroad.
• Staffordshire University: UK university with established international pathways including Hong Kong. Comparable transnational model offering business and management degrees to overseas working professionals via approved partners.
• Heriot-Watt University: UK university with an established international campus in Malaysia and global online programmes including business and data science. Comparable transnational model with online and overseas delivery to professional learners in Asia.
• Edinburgh Napier University: Scottish university with significant international partnerships and online programmes in business and technology. Comparable as a UK provider serving overseas professional markets with flexible delivery modes.
• Oxford Brookes University: UK university with extensive international partnerships including Hong Kong and China. Comparable as a UK TNE provider offering business and management programmes to international working professionals.
• Kaplan Hong Kong: Operates as a major private provider of international (including UK) higher education programmes in Hong Kong across face-to-face and online modes. Highly comparable business model: foreign credentials, working professional target market, multiple intakes, and HK-based support teams.
• University of London International Programmes: Provides UK university degrees to students worldwide, including significant enrolments from Hong Kong and Greater China. Comparable as a UK transnational provider selling international degrees through local support and online delivery to professional learners.

Broad incumbents

• PolyU SPEED: Polytechnic University of Hong Kong's continuing-education arm offering self-funded top-up degrees and postgraduate programmes to local working professionals. Competes for the same HK professional learner segment but as part of a public local university rather than a UK TNE provider.
• HKU SPACE: The University of Hong Kong's School of Professional and Continuing Education; Hong Kong's largest continuing-education provider offering a wide portfolio including UK-accredited programmes. Overlaps with UoSHK on the same target customer (HK working professionals) and many programme areas, but operates at much greater scale as part of HKU.
• CUHK School of Continuing and Professional Studies: Chinese University of Hong Kong's continuing-education school offering diplomas, bachelor's, and postgraduate programmes. Addresses an overlapping professional learner base in Hong Kong, but anchored in a public local university brand rather than a UK degree.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCduL-BbqaSp7_fA0PTl9zew
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sunderland.edu.hk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/university-of-sunderland-in-hong-kong
• Instagraminstagram.com/sunderland.edu.hk

Compliance10 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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