SFU Sees 10% Increase in Course Applications Compared to Last Year

30 Jun 2026
Saint Francis University (SFU) has seen a strong response to its programmes this year, with approximately 32,000 applications received by mid-June, representing a 10% increase compared to the same period last academic year. The University anticipates that application numbers will continue to rise following the release of the HKDSE results.

Among this year's "Top 10 Most Popular Programmes", the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) programme ranks first, followed by the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Applied Hotel and Tourism Management and the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy. Emerging technology programmes such as the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence and the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Digital Entertainment Technology have also garnered considerable attention.

Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung, President of SFU, said, "The encouraging number of applications received this year reflects broad recognition of SFU's positioning as an applied sciences university. We will continue to promote the development of health sciences and artificial intelligence, while providing students with more internship and further study opportunities." To accommodate the growth in student numbers, SFU is actively advancing its new campus development project in Tai Wai, which is expected to commence operations in early 2028, providing an enhanced teaching and learning environment for future academic development.
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