Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a public research university and the oldest university in Hong Kong. An English-medium, comprehensive institution, HKU offers education and conducts research across ten faculties spanning the humanities, social sciences, business, law, engineering, science, education, dentistry and medicine. It has a highly international academic community and extensive partnerships with universities, industry and other institutions worldwide. HKU combines interdisciplinary research, education and entrepreneurship, with particular strengths in areas including medicine, dentistry, education, engineering, artificial intelligence and the social sciences.