The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR hku.hk(opens in a new tab)Founded 1911
Overview
Hong Kong's oldest university, teaching in English, with strengths in business and economics, law, medicine and engineering.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ranking
- #11 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 95.9/100- Academic reputation99.3
- Employer reputation88
- Employment outcomes99.9
- Faculty–student ratio85
- International students100
- Citations per faculty98.7
- Sustainability87.1
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Highly selective
- A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
- How to apply
- Directly through the university
Requirements
English proficiency
About IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80
Commonly IELTS 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0, or equivalent.
Standardized testing
Varies — check policy
SAT/ACT may be considered depending on curriculum.
Deadlines
International applications
Main rounds typically from autumn into January
These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Tuition
Annual tuition (international)
Est. HK$180,000+ per year for non-local students
Scholarships & financial aid
Merit scholarships
Entrance scholarships for outstanding non-local students.
Programs
- BBA (Finance)
- BEcon & Finance
- Bachelor of Laws
- Computer Science
- Social Sciences
Fields: Business & Management · Finance & Accounting · Economics · Law · Medicine & Health · Engineering · Computer Science · Social Sciences
International students
Apply directly through the international admissions scheme.
Application
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