HKAPA: Where the Journey to a Performing Arts Career Begins
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) is the only publicly-funded tertiary institution dedicated to nurturing performing arts professionals in Hong Kong. The Academy is a global top 20 institution in the QS World University Rankings for the Performing Arts subject. We offer diplomas, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programmes in Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music, and Theatre and Entertainment Arts.
Practice-based Education
Our vigorous learning is grounded in the practice of both Eastern and Western performing arts.
Our curriculum incorporates the latest arts technologies and industry trends.
We offer a vibrant and creative campus community and strong industry connections and internships to support your developing career.
Personalised Guidance
We offer a student-centred approach to education, and a low teacher-to-student ratio, so you get tailored, professional guidance during your studies.
You will be mentored by distinguished artist-practitioners who will help you to develop your artistic aspirations.
Diverse Disciplines
You can study Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music, and Theatre and Entertainment Arts all under one roof.
We encourage you to become broad-minded artists by engaging in interdisciplinary learning, across our different Schools.
Our interdisciplinary opportunities will strengthen and deepen your understanding of the arts and prepare you for diverse careers in the performing arts and film-making, as well as arts administration, arts education and entrepreneurship.
We are proud of our 10,000 graduates who are actively contributing to the performing arts and related industries in Hong Kong and around the world.
We are committed to nurturing a new generation of performing artists and cultural leaders with a global impact, firmly rooted in Hong Kong’s rich East-West cultural heritage.
Join us to create new successes together!