University of Hong Kong

Overview

Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is Hong Kong's oldest and most prestigious university. Consistently ranked among Asia's top universities, HKU ranked #17 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. As a bilingual English-Chinese institution, HKU attracts students and academics from across the globe. Its faculties span medicine, law, business, engineering, humanities, education, social sciences, and science. HKU's medical school is particularly renowned, and its law school holds elite global status. Situated on the slopes of Pokfulam overlooking Victoria Harbour, the campus blends historic colonial architecture with modern research facilities.

Admission Process

Undergraduate: JUPAS (HK students) or Non-JUPAS/direct application for international students. Postgraduate: online application via HKU Graduate School portal. Deadlines: November–December for September entry. IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL 80+ typically required.

Programs at University of Hong Kong

• MSc Computer Science (Master's) — 120,000 HKD/year
• Master of Business Administration (Master's) — 160,000 HKD/year
• MSc Data Science & AI (Master's) — 200,000 HKD/year
• Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) (Bachelor's) — 240,000 HKD/year
• Master of Science in Engineering (Master's) — 120,000 HKD/year
• PhD in Natural Sciences (PhD) — 160,000 HKD/year
• BSc Computer Science (Bachelor's) — 100,000 HKD/year
• BSc Business Administration (Bachelor's) — 130,000 HKD/year
• BSc Economics (Bachelor's) — 160,000 HKD/year
• BA International Relations (Bachelor's) — 200,000 HKD/year
• BSc Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's) — 240,000 HKD/year
• BSc Civil Engineering (Bachelor's) — 100,000 HKD/year
• BSc Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's) — 130,000 HKD/year
• MBA Technology & Digital Transformation (MBA) — 304,173 HKD/year
• MSc Architecture & Urban Design (Master's) — 141,129 HKD/year
• MSc Finance (Master's) — 185,440 HKD/year