City University of Hong Kong
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City University of Hong Kong opened in 1984 as City Polytechnic of Hong Kong and became a university in 1994. It teaches mainly in English across about eleven colleges and schools, including colleges of business, engineering, computing and biomedicine, and the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine, Hong Kong's only veterinary school.
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$30,770), and HK$400,000 for the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine. The university estimates living costs at HK$50,000–60,000 a year. Application fee HK$600.
Admission for international students
Applications: September 24, 2026 – January 15, 2027 · Applications open
Admission for international students
Applications: September 24, 2026 – January 15, 2027 · Applications open
International students (2027 entry): applications open on 24 September 2026, with an early deadline of 15 November 2026 and a regular deadline of 15 January 2027; applications are processed on a rolling basis and some programmes accept late applications. Semester A starts on 30 August 2027, and the university sponsors the student visa.
Official admission announcementAvailable programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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
32 faculties · 52 programmes
Faculties and programmes
32 faculties · 52 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
College of Business – Department of Accountancy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
College of Business – Department of Decision Analytics and Operations
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Supply Chain Management
College of Business – Department of Economics and Finance
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Economics
- Finance
College of Business – Department of Information Systems
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Information Technology (IT)
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College of Business – Department of Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Business Management
- International Business· Bachelor, Master
College of Business – Department of Marketing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Marketing
College of Computing – Department of Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Bachelor, Master
College of Computing – Department of Data Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Data Science & Analytics
- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor
College of Computing – Department of Biostatistics
MasterPhDENEnglish- Statistics
College of Engineering – Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
College of Engineering – Department of Electrical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Electrical Engineering
College of Engineering – Department of Materials Science and Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Materials Science & Engineering
College of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering· Bachelor
- Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering – Department of Systems Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Industrial Engineering
College of Biomedicine – Department of Biomedical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering
College of Biomedicine – Department of Biomedical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
College of Biomedicine – Department of Neuroscience
MasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences – Department of Chinese and History
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- History
- Languages and Literature
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences – Department of English
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Languages and Literature
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences – Department of Linguistics and Translation
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Languages and Literature
- Translation· Master, PhD
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences – Department of Media and Communication
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Digital Media· Master
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor
- Journalism
- Public Relations· Master
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences – Department of Public and International Affairs
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- International Relations
- Political Science
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences – Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
College of Science – Department of Chemistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Chemistry
College of Science – Department of Mathematics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Mathematics
- Statistics· Master
College of Science – Department of Physics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Physics
Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences – Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Veterinary Medicine
Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences – Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health
MasterPhDENEnglish- Public Health
School of Creative Media
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Digital Media
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Master
School of Energy and Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Environmental Science
School of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
CityUHK Academy of Innovation
MasterENEnglish- Entrepreneurship
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Coverage differs between programmes. Announced benefits: Full or half tuition, Up to HK$60,000 a year, Diversity Grant.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
The latest deadline we have is January 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Online admission application (HK$600 fee), Transcripts and international qualification results, Proof of English.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.cityu.edu.hk. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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