The University of Hong Kong established GEU in 1995 as a major effort to provide whole-person education to all students of the University. The offerings comprise of a set of co-curricula courses and experiential learning activities in line with the Vision and Missions of the University. The aim is to cultivate among students the breath of knowledge, competencies, and qualities which they can consider (and to be considered) themselves as educated individuals in the community. GEU also works with other units of the University to create an intellectual and humanistic campus climate which is conducive to students growth, intellectual discussion, cultural interflow, reading, and art appreciation.