The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
جامعة هونغ كونغ للفنون التطبيقية (بوليتكنك)
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University traces its origins to the Government Trade School of 1937 and became a university in 1994. It teaches mainly in English across seven faculties and three schools (Design, Fashion and Textiles, Hotel and Tourism Management), and is known for applied engineering, health sciences, design and hospitality.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Undergraduate tuition for non-local students is HK$240,000 a year (about US$30,800), with a HK$600 application fee. University housing is normally granted in the first year for the 2027–28 intake (HK$18,515 in 2026–27), and the university estimates campus meals at about HK$53,040 and personal expenses at about HK$18,717 a year.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
International-qualification applications run in early, main and extended rounds; several programmes starting in September 2027 list a 17 November 2026 deadline. Non-local entry scholarships are considered automatically.
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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PolyU Entry Scholarship for Non-Local Students: Renewable Full Tuition plus up to HK$60,000 a Year and HK$30,000 for Exchange
BachelorFully FundedAll fieldsDeadline 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
28 faculties · 42 programmes
Faculties and programmes
28 faculties · 42 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 Business – School of Accounting and Finance
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
- Finance
Faculty of Business – Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- International Business· Bachelor
- Supply Chain Management
Faculty of Business – Department of Management and Marketing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Business Management
- Human Resource Management· Master
- Marketing
Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences – Department of Computing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Computer Science
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, Master
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Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences – Department of Applied Mathematics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Mathematics
Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences – Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science & Analytics
Faculty of Engineering – Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering
Faculty of Engineering – Department of Biomedical Engineering and Sports Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering
- Sports Science· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Engineering – Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Bachelor
- Cybersecurity· Bachelor
- Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering – Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Industrial Engineering
- Supply Chain Management· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Construction and Environment – Department of Architecture
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
Faculty of Construction and Environment – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Civil Engineering
Faculty of Construction and Environment – Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Geography
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences – Department of Applied Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Psychology· Master, PhD
- Social Work
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences – Department of Health Technology and Informatics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Medical Laboratory Sciences
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences – Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Physical Therapy
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences – School of Nursing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nursing
Faculty of Humanities – Department of Language Science and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Languages and Literature
- Translation
Faculty of Humanities – Department of Chinese History and Culture
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- History
Faculty of Humanities – Department of English and Communication
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Languages and Literature
Faculty of Science – Department of Chemistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Chemistry
Faculty of Science – Department of Life Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
Faculty of Science – Department of Physics and Materials
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Materials Science & Engineering· Master, PhD
- Physics
Faculty of Science – Department of Food Science and Nutrition
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nutrition and Dietetics
School of Design
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Game Development· Bachelor
- Graphic Design
School of Fashion and Textiles
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Fashion Design
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Hospitality Management
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Coverage differs between programmes. Announced benefits: Full tuition, Up to HK$60,000 a year, HK$30,000 for exchange.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online PolyU admission application, Transcripts and certificates, Proof of English.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.polyu.edu.hk. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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