On March 16, 1910, Sir Frederick Lugard, the then Governor of Hong Kong, laid the foundation stone for the University.The University was first incorporated in Hong Kong as a self-governing body of scholars by the University Ordinance on March 30, 1911.
Ngo-March 16, 1910, Mnumzane Frederick Lugard, le ke Governor Hong Kong, wabeka itshe isisekelo University.The University lokuqala ifakwe e-Hong Kong njengoba umzimba ozibuse lezazi yiNyuvesi Odinensi ngo-March 30, 1911 .