Welcome to
St. John's College
The University of Hong Kong
Ethos
Virtue and Wisdom
The College aims to equip its students with the open mind, moral principles, and physical robustness to develop their intellectual and critical thinking skills.
History
Since 1912
Nurturing virtuous leadership with service ethic has been intrinsic to St. John's since its establishment.
College Life
More Than a Hall
Through the shared-living experience, healthy competitions, and cultural exposure, St. Johnians continue to bond, support each other and push themselves as far as they are able.
Unity in Diversity
Living in a community with a 50:50 ratio of local and international peers reflects the College's Christian faith, which transcends differences and embraces inclusiveness.
Spirit of Aquila
Let every St. Johnian rally around, whether it be fixtures and games or cultural activities.
Brothers and Sisters
"Brotherhood" and "Sisterhood" are two St. Johnian residential life vocabularies. Each floor is shaped by their distinctive culture and traditions, which are shared among current students and alumni.
At a Glance
St. John’s Uniqueness
St. Johnians continue to strive:
1st
Academic
82
Overall Champions
50 : 50
Local: International
29
Nationalities
110
Years of History
1st
HKU Residential Hall
230
Undergraduates
111
Postgraduates
Our Stories
Our St. John's
Sharings of what does the College mean to students and College members.
Highlights
Hoping to bridge the cultural and language gap between ethnic minorities and medical practitioners, Kainaat Asif KHAN (9/F) plans to design a medical translation table in Urdu, English and Chinese to help raise cultural awareness as well as tackle language barriers in hospitals.
The student-led sustainability campaign, GO Green St. John’s, was launched to raise students’ awareness around this topic as well as to cultivate sustainable habits.
Fin-Minds, a new student-led initiative was launched this year that aims to provide a platform for students who are interested in finance or business to exchange ideas and explore different industries.
Apart from initiating free pancakes for students at the Dining Hall, the Christian Fellowship also held a music worship and rounds of Kahoot games on bible study as well as the festival’s fun facts.
After almost three years of preparation, the Archives is pleased to announce the official launch of 𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧’𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲, the online catalogue of St. John’s College Archives.
For Valentine’s Day, the Students’ Association Community Service Working Group organised a charity sale for St. Johnians. Roses, chocolates and band team performances were for sale, which they could purchase for loved ones and friends.
St. Johanians who aren’t native of this city also got the chance to learn about Chinese culture from the local students. May everyone have a good year of Ox ahead!
For winter time, people in the past would stand around the charcoal pits to stay warm. Currently staying at home is encouraged amidst the pandemic, and local street foods were provided as treats at the College.
The clothing drive “Five-for-Five” for second-hand clothes was organised by the Students’ Association’s Sustainability Working Group this week. The drive kickstarted the Sustainability Initiative at St John’s.
St. John's College has installed solar panels on the roofs of the Third Wing (Phase I) and the New Wing (Phase II). The electricity generated will be sold back to CLP and the revenue generated will be used to sponsor students who are in need for their residence fee in the College.
This hiking trip to the Victoria Peak was the first outdoor activity in the new semester of 2019-2020 when we have new residents joined our big SJC family.
While attending HKU, I often get caught up in the moment, in the rigor, and forget the true meaning of achieving a university education. Now after visiting the colleges and experiencing Cambridge life, I am empowered with a desire for knowledge, and passion to reach my full potential.
