German Programme, School of Modern Languages and Cultures HKU

German is one the the world´s major languages.
Around 130 million people worldwide speak German as their 1st or 2nd language. It is the most spoken native language in the European Union, the second-most used scientific language and the third most studied foreign language globally.
Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the fourth largest in the world. Germany is also a major trading partner of Hong Kong and Mainland China. Knowing German will give you an edge when embarking on your future career.
Philosophers, authors, composers, musicians, and scientists from the German-speaking countries are world-famous.
Inventions and discoveries made in the German-speaking countries are improving our world today
Award-winning movies from the German-speaking countries are popular around the world
Post-graduate degrees in German-speaking countries are internationally renowned and much more affordable than in English- speaking countries.
The German-speaking countries are popular holiday destinations. Knowing German helps you discover the countries, people, and diverse cultures!

Is German difficult?
German - like English - belongs to the Germanic group of languages and many German words are very similar to English: Fisch, Garten, Apfel … Since all of you have learned English already, learning German will be easier.

Learning a new language is always a new challenge. But our team of dedicated and experienced teachers will assist you and help you to fulfil your potential. Studying German at HKU is your starting point to achieving a high proficiency in a new language.

Studying German at HKU
German at HKU combines well with both Arts subjects as well as non-Arts subjects, like Linguistics, History, Comparative Literature, Translation, Art History, Global Creative Industries, Philosophy, Music, Social Sciences, Business, Law, and many more.

We wish you all the best for your studies at HKU and we are looking forward to meeting you in our German courses!