University of Hong Kong
The origins of the University of Hong Kong can be traced back to the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese founded in 1887 (renamed the Hong Kong College of Medicine in 1907). The college became HKU's medical school in 1911.
Mid-Levels
Many schools and colleges can be found in the Mid-Levels. The most famous is the University of Hong Kong. Many famous secondary schools such as St. Joseph's College, St. Paul's College, Hong Kong, St. Paul's Co-Educational College, King's College, St. Stephen's Girls' College and Rainondi College are also located here.
The Main Building of the University of Hong Kong is the oldest of all the university's structures. Donated by Sir H.N. Mody, this building's construction began in 1910 and was completed in 1912 at Pok Fu Lam Road. It is made of red bricks and granite and a four turrets with a central clock tower. The clock tower was donated by Sir Paul Chater.