University of Hong Kong Reviews
73% would recommend to a friend
(902 total reviews)
Xiang Zhang
65% approve of CEO
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- "The salary is low compared to other universities in Hong Kong in the same job title" (in 111 reviews)
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Updated 28 Nov 2023
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- 5.024 Nov 2023Research AssistantCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearHong Kong
Pros
Working Hours of your choosing & supervisors are understanding.
Cons
Compensation can be better, limited working hours allowed per week.
- 5.023 Nov 2023Undergraduate Research AssistantFormer Employee, more than 1 yearHong Kong
Pros
Always go for research assistant positions if you can, esp if you're from the science faculty. Great for practical lessons, great hands-on practice with tools
Cons
Not much, but repetitive work may be a bit boring depending on the person
- 3.028 Nov 2023Clerk IIFormer EmployeeHong Kong
Pros
no need to OT, many holiday
Cons
boring, you need to be lucky for a good supervisor
- 3.027 Nov 2023Executive AssistantFormer EmployeeHong Kong
Pros
Great view and balanced working life
Cons
Too far and too many tourists
- 4.026 Nov 2023Student HelperCurrent EmployeeHong Kong
Pros
very flexible and nice boss
Cons
not much downsides for this job
- 3.024 Nov 2023Research Assistant IICurrent EmployeeHong Kong
Pros
quite convenient as it connects to the MTR station
Cons
the work duties are vague
- 4.021 Nov 2023Research AssistantFormer EmployeeHong Kong
Pros
great for entry positions and development
Cons
long working hours and fair pay
- 5.011 Nov 2023Research AssistantFormer Employee, more than 1 yearHong Kong
Pros
I had a really good boss, which made the experience of working there really good.
Cons
Work is not super stable, some bureaucracy, tiny team.
- 5.014 Nov 2023Reasearch AssistantFormer EmployeeHong Kong
Pros
With reasonable staff benefits, nice colleagues.
Cons
I can't think of any.
- 4.012 Nov 2023Research AssistantFormer EmployeeHong Kong
Pros
Relaxed environment cheap canteen good benefits
Cons
Bureaucratic Depends on who your supervisor is
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University of Hong Kong has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,885 reviews left anonymously by employees. 73% of employees would recommend working at University of Hong Kong to a friend and 51% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
73% of University of Hong Kong employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated University of Hong Kong 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.