The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

About

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts is a premier institution dedicated to professional education and training in the performing arts, widely recognized as one of Asia's leading academies. It excels in disciplines such as Music, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Theatre and Entertainment Arts, and Chinese Opera, offering a highly practice-based curriculum. International students benefit from English-taught programs and dedicated support services, fostering a diverse and vibrant artistic community. The Academy's unique strength lies in its intensive, conservatory-style training within the dynamic cultural landscape of Hong Kong, preparing graduates for global careers.

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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