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.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Established in 1991 under Chapter 1141 of the Laws of Hong Kong ("The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance"), HKUST is one of the eight statutory universities in Hong Kong. It is an institution funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC).