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Studying in Hong Kong SAR China

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China and a global financial centre, home to some of Asia's highest-ranked universities. Most university programs are taught in English.

View its 6 universities Attaché and embassy

Hong Kong SAR China

Universities
6
Tracks
4
Living costs
Very high

Hong Kong SAR China at a glance

Population
7.5 million
Official languages
Chinese (Cantonese) and English
Language of study
English in most programs
Currency
Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Time difference
5 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia
Climate
Subtropical: hot, humid summers with typhoons and mild winters

Cost of living

Very high
More affordableMore expensive

Housing is among the most expensive in the world; university housing lowers the cost a lot.

English language

Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.

Bachelor

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
80

Master

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80–90

PhD

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80–90
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT
Some universities may accept: Duolingo English Test PTE Academic Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.

Most programs do not require Chinese; English is enough.

Working while studying

Non-local students are usually allowed limited part-time and summer work under the Immigration Department's conditions; check your visa.

For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.

Program tracks that include it

Ministry of Education

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program

  • Emdad Track 5 universities
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    Arts And Humanities, Business, Administration and Law, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, Services, and 1 more
  • Research and Development Track 5 universities
    Degrees:
    Doctorate
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, Social sciences, journalism and information

Ministry of Culture

Cultural Scholarship

  • Pre-Admitted Students Track 4 universities
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Architecture, English and Theatre Studies, Fashion Design, Food Science And Technology, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics, Museums, and 3 more
  • Self-Funded Students Track 4 universities
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Architecture, English and Theatre Studies, Fashion Design, Food Science And Technology, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics, Museums, and 3 more

Universities in Hong Kong SAR China

6 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.