Hong KongQS #32Hong KongPublic UniversityTaught in English, ChineseFully FundedTuition HK$214,000 per yearThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) offers admission scholarships to outstanding non-local undergraduates, ranging from partial tuition coverage to full tuition plus a living allowance, and they may be renewed yearly based on academic performance. Most are considered automatically within the admission application. Awards are also available for research postgraduates, such as the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
The official published non-local undergraduate fee is HK$214,000 for 2026–27; press reports in October 2026 put it at HK$230,000 for 2027–28 (check the university page). CUHK estimates hostel costs at about HK$17,000 and living expenses at about HK$45,000 a year, plus a refundable HK$450 caution fee.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
In the 2026 cycle the Advance Offer Round closed on 13 November 2025 and the Regular Round on 8 January 2026, with a HK$500 fee; 2027-entry dates were not yet on the page.
Official admission announcementAvailable programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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CUHK Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship 2027–2028
PhDFully Funded45 majorsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Hong Kong · Hong Kong
Life and living
Hong Kong · Hong Kong
Living in Hong Kong
A global financial hub in southern China where skyscrapers meet green hills, home to the Chinese University of Hong Kong and other top-ranked universities.
Student housing
CUHK postgraduate halls cost HK$2,065–4,135 a month depending on room type (2026/27), plus a HK$3,500 deposit.
Transport for students
Full-time students aged 12–25 at a local institution get concession fares on the MTR with a Personalised Octopus carrying Student Status.
Top landmarks
Victoria Peak
Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Victoria Harbour
Tian Tan Buddha
Huangdan2060 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:HKSAR Government – Mid-2026 populationCUHK Postgraduate Halls – Hostel fees 2026/27MTR – Student Travel Scheme
Studying and living in Hong Kong
Costs and living
Undergraduate tuition for non-local students (2027–28, HK$ per year): • University of Hong Kong: 250,000 for non-STEM, 280,000 for STEM and 590,000 for medicine and dentistry. • HKUST: 260,000. • PolyU, CityU and Hong Kong Baptist University: 240,000 (CityU veterinary medicine 400,000). • Chinese University of Hong Kong: 230,000 as reported in October 2026 (214,000 in 2026–27). • Education University of Hong Kong: 210,000, the lowest among the public universities. PhD: tuition is about HK$47,000–49,500 a year and is usually covered by scholarships or waivers. Living costs: university housing costs HK$17,000–51,000 per academic year, private housing HK$4,500–18,000 a month, and personal expenses HK$50,000–65,000 a year according to university estimates. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar (about HK$7.8 to US$1).
Working while studying
The basic rule in student visa conditions is no employment, with exceptions for students in full-time programmes at undergraduate level or above lasting at least one year: study-related internships endorsed by the university (up to one academic year or one-third of the programme), on-campus jobs of up to 20 hours a week, and unrestricted summer work from 1 June to 31 August. However, the government has temporarily exempted non-local postgraduates from these restrictions since 1 November 2023, and undergraduates since 1 November 2024: they may take part-time jobs with no limit on hours or location during their limit of stay, under a “No Objection Letter” (NOL) issued by ImmD through the university without a separate application. The exemption was still in force in November 2026, but it is temporary and subject to review, and it does not cover exchange students. After graduation: under IANG, non-local graduates of undergraduate or higher programmes who apply within six months of graduating can stay 24 months without a job offer; later, graduates can return with a degree-level job offer at market pay. The Top Talent Pass Scheme also admits graduates of leading universities worldwide.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in Hong KongFaculties and programmes
8 faculties · 63 programmes
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 63 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Arts
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Anthropology
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- History
- Languages and Literature
- Music
- Philosophy
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Translation
Faculty of Business Administration
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor
- Finance
- Hospitality Management· Bachelor, Master
- Information Technology (IT)· Master
- International Business· Bachelor
- Marketing· Master, PhD
Faculty of Education
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor, Master
- Educational Psychology· Master, PhD
- Sports Science
Faculty of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Bachelor
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor
- Mechanical Engineering
- Supply Chain Management· Master
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Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law· Bachelor, PhD
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor, PhD
- International Law
- International Relations· Bachelor
Faculty of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Master
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Statistics· Master
Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Chemistry
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Physics
- Statistics
Faculty of Social Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Architectural Engineering
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor
- Digital Media· Master
- Economics
- Geography
- International Relations· Bachelor
- Journalism
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Relations· Master
- Social Work
- Sociology
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027–2028
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Studentship of about HK$229,200 a year, HK$80,000 award and HK$30,000 travel grant.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: PhD application, Transcripts, publications and references.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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