It became the third tertiary institution in Hong Kong to operate fully at the degree level in 1989 and attained formal university title and status in 1994.

It introduces a registration system to regulate the quality of courses conducted in Hong Kong and leading to the award of non-local higher academic or professional qualifications.

To be awarded the Certificate of Completion, participants must complete an assignment not less than 800 words and successfully fulfill the attendance requirements as stipulated by the course.

Certificate for Laboratory Technician awarded by a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent;

He has received honorary doctorates from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and the University of Hong Kong.