The University of Hong Kong
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The University of Hong Kong is Hong Kong's oldest university, incorporated in 1911 with roots in the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese (1887). It teaches mainly in English across ten faculties and several interdisciplinary schools, and is especially strong in medicine, dentistry, law and research postgraduate training.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Annual undergraduate tuition for non-local students in 2027–28: HK$250,000 for Architecture, Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Law and Social Sciences; HK$280,000 for Engineering, Science, Medicine (except MBBS) and the Schools of Biomedical Engineering, Computing and Data Science, and Innovation; and HK$590,000 for the MBBS and BDS. Halls cost HK$17,290–37,940 a year and living expenses up to HK$50,000.
Admission for international students
Applications: September 23, 2026 – August 25, 2027 · Applications open
Admission for international students
Applications: September 23, 2026 – August 25, 2027 · Applications open
International qualifications (2027 entry): applications open on 23 September 2026; those received by 25 November 2026 (noon HKT) are assessed first, then applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until they close on 25 August 2027. The application fee is HK$780, every applicant is considered for scholarships automatically, and non-local students pay a HK$20,000 deposit on accepting an offer.
Official admission announcementAvailable programmes (2)
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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HKU Entrance Scholarships for International Students 2027: Up to Full Tuition plus Accommodation and Living Allowance for a Bachelor’s Degree
BachelorAll fieldsNovember 25, 2026 - View Details
HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship 2027–2028: Up to HK$445,800 in the First Year for a Full-Time PhD at the University of Hong Kong
PhDFully FundedAll fieldsDecember 1, 2026
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$3,500 deposit.
Transport for students
Full-time students aged 12–25 at a local institution get concession fares on the MTR with a Personalised Octopus carrying Student Status.
Top landmarks
Victoria Peak
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Victoria Harbour
Tian Tan Buddha
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:HKSAR Government – Mid-2026 populationCUHK Postgraduate Halls – Hostel fees 2026/27MTR – Student Travel Scheme
Studying and living in Hong Kong
Costs and living
Undergraduate tuition for non-local students (2027–28, HK$ 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
32 faculties · 64 programmes
Faculties and programmes
32 faculties · 64 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 Architecture – Department of Architecture
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
Faculty of Arts – School of Chinese
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- History
- Languages and Literature
- Translation
Faculty of Arts – School of English
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Languages and Literature
Faculty of Arts – School of Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- History
- Languages and Literature
- Music
- Philosophy
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Faculty of Arts – School of Modern Languages and Cultures
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Languages and Literature
Faculty of Arts – Centre of Buddhist Studies
MasterPhDENEnglish- Theology & Religious Studies
Faculty of Business and Economics (HKU Business School)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor
- Finance
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, PhD
- International Business· Bachelor, Master
- Marketing
Faculty of Dentistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
Faculty of Education
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, Master
- Special Education
Faculty of Engineering – Department of Civil Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering· Bachelor
- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering – Department of Data and Systems Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Industrial Engineering
- Supply Chain Management· Bachelor
School of Biomedical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering
School of Computing and Data Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics
- Information Technology (IT)· Master
- Statistics
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine – School of Clinical Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine
Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine – School of Biomedical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine – School of Nursing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nursing
Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine – Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Pharmacy
Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine – School of Public Health
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Public Health
Faculty of Science – School of Biological Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor
Faculty of Science – Department of Chemistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Chemistry
Faculty of Science – Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Environmental Science· Bachelor, Master
- Geology
Faculty of Science – Department of Mathematics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Mathematics
Faculty of Science – Department of Physics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Astronomy· Master
- Physics
Faculty of Social Sciences – Department of Geography
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Geography
Faculty of Social Sciences – Department of Politics and Public Administration
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- International Relations· Master
- Political Science
Faculty of Social Sciences – Department of Psychology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences – Department of Social Work and Social Administration
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Social Work
Faculty of Social Sciences – Department of Sociology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Sociology
School of Future Media
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Film & Television Production· Bachelor, Master
- Journalism
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
The latest deadline we have is November 25, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.hku.hk. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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