University with clear vision and role
University Grants Committee (UGC), in January 2004, highly praised PolyU for fulfilling its role in delivering application-oriented education to the community. A bonus of $20 million was later granted to PolyU as recognition for its clear vision and role.

清晰的管理目標
大學教育資助委員會於2004年1月發表的文件中，高度讚揚理大為社會提供應用為本的高等教育課程。同年，教資會向理大額外撥款二千萬元，確認理大清晰的目標和明確的角色。