City University of Hong Kong
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City University of Hong Kong is in Hong Kong. Tuition for international students: HKD 240,000–HKD 400,000 (≈ US$30,600–51,000) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: 12 years of schooling university entry qualifications obtained after 12 or 13 years of schooling are usually recognised; A-levels Grade E or above in three GCE A Level (or A2)/International A Level subjects; IB Diploma IB Diploma awarded. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79. Applying: intake: September; application fee HKD 600. Scholarships: 6 from the university.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition HKD 240,000 per year (≈ US$30,600) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 6 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | 12 years of schooling: university entry qualifications obtained after 12 or 13 years of schooling are usually recognised. A-levels: Grade E or above in three GCE A Level (or A2)/International A Level subjects. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 79. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 15 nov (Round 1) Last round: Main round, 15 ene. |
| Where and how students live | Hong Kong · 27 km from HKG airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | Full-time non-local undergraduates (locally-accredited local programmes of 1+ years, excl. exchange students) are temporarily exempted from the student employment restrictions from 1 Nov 2024: they may take up employment within their limit of stay or NOL effective period. |
| After graduation | Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG): non-local bachelor's graduates may stay/return and work in Hong Kong; recent graduates are granted 24 months without needing a job offer. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Sí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por méritoFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “CityUHK has an Entrance Scholarship Scheme for international students with excellent academic performance who are admitted to full-time government-funded bachelor's degree programmes.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (5)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applicants with international qualifications are expected to show proof of English language proficiency to meet the University's English Language Requirement.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“or Grade B/Grade 5 or above in IGCSE English as a Second Language; or an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above (Academic Module); or a TOEFL score of 4.5 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“a TOEFL score of 4.5 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“a TOEFL score of 79 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken before 21 January 2026”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above (Academic Module)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Unless otherwise determined by the Senate for a specific course, the medium of instruction and assessment at the University is English.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Full Tuition Scholarship
Matrícula completa
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Matrícula completa
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“CityUHK has an Entrance Scholarship Scheme for international students with excellent academic performance who are admitted to full-time government-funded bachelor's degree programmes.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Full Tuition Scholarship: Renewable full-tuition scholarship”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applicants do not have to apply for these scholarships. The appropriate level of scholarship is awarded based on merit.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students who receive the scholarship are required to attain a minimum required Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) each year throughout their period of study in order to renew the scholarship.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship
Matrícula completa
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Matrícula completa
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 30 ene
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Non-local student athletes admitted under the Student Athletes Admission Scheme may receive up to HK$250,000 (approximately US$32,050) per annum.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The scholarship covers full tuition for the normal duration of study in a specific UGC undergraduate programme, or partial/full tuition for a specific one-year master's programme, depending on the tuition fees.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“For undergraduate candidates, the Scholarship is automatically renewed throughout the normal duration of study for recipients who have achieved satisfactory sports performance and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or above by the end of each academic year.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“OAES for Non-Local Students Application Deadline: 30 January 2027”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Top Scholarship
Matrícula completa
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Matrícula completa
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“CityUHK has an Entrance Scholarship Scheme for international students with excellent academic performance who are admitted to full-time government-funded bachelor's degree programmes.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Top Scholarship: Renewable full-tuition scholarship plus an annual living allowance (covering university-managed accommodation and partial living expenses) up to HKD60,000 (approximately USD7,700)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applicants do not have to apply for these scholarships. The appropriate level of scholarship is awarded based on merit.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students who receive the scholarship are required to attain a minimum required Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) each year throughout their period of study in order to renew the scholarship.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Diversity Grant
HKD 30,000 (≈ US$3,800) / año
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: HKD 30,000 (≈ US$3,800) / año
- Renewal: Renovable
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“1st Year Entry 4 years HKD30,000 (~USD3,850) HKD120,000 (~USD15,400)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All non-local students admitted from underrepresented nationalities except Top Scholarship recipients will be eligible for the grant.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The grant will be paid in installments and automatically renewed each year.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Half Tuition Scholarship
50% of tuition
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: 50% of tuition
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“CityUHK has an Entrance Scholarship Scheme for international students with excellent academic performance who are admitted to full-time government-funded bachelor's degree programmes.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Half Tuition Scholarship: Renewable half-tuition scholarship”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applicants do not have to apply for these scholarships. The appropriate level of scholarship is awarded based on merit.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students who receive the scholarship are required to attain a minimum required Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) each year throughout their period of study in order to renew the scholarship.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund
Monto no publicado
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The Fund supports outstanding non-local students to pursue undergraduate studies in Hong Kong, with targeted scholarships made available to first-year full-time students from countries/regions along the Belt and Road, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and Mongolia.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | BEng Biomedical Engineering · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “BEng Biomedical Engineering (Features: Medical Technology / Bioinstrumentation / Cell and Tissue Engineering / Biomedical Robotics)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Normal Duration of Programme 4 years”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12BSc Computer Science · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “BSc Computer Science (Streams: Artificial Intelligence / Cybersecurity / Data Science / Multimedia Computing / Software Engineering and Project Management)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Normal Duration of Programme 4 years”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12BSc Cybersecurity · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “BSc Cybersecurity (Features: System Security / Software Security / Cryptography / Privacy-Enhancing Technologies / Cyber Risk Management)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Normal Duration of Programme 4 years”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September (reference) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “30 Aug 2027 Start of Semester A, 2027/28 (Provisional)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | HKD 600 one-time (≈ US$76) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Pay the application fee online. The fee (HK$600 for up to 2 programme choices) is non-refundable and non-transferrable.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Optional Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Depending on the programme for which you apply, you may be required to attend an interview.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Interview Arrangement - Direct Yr1 On a selective basis”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Optional Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “GCSE/IGCSE English result or TOEFL/IELTS results or other acceptable English results, if available”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Please find the supporting documents required for application review in the list below.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“latest official high school transcript”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application | 15 novFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “24 Sep, 2026, Application Opens, 15 Nov, 2026 Early Round Application Deadline”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Application period for Semester A 2027 / 28 admission will start on 24 September 2026.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Application | 15 eneFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “15 Jan 2027 Main Round Application Deadline”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“International Admission Fri, 01/15/2027 - 23:59”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Scholarship application | 30 ene (reference)Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “OAES for Non-Local Students Application Deadline: 30 January 2027”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | HKD 240,000 per year (≈ US$30,600) (2027–28 figure) Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine: HKD 400,000 per year (≈ US$51,000) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Tuition rule for international students at public universities (government) | From the 2027/28 academic year, non-local students (e.g. student visa/entry permit holders) are Category II and pay non-subsidised tuition fees at government-subsidised (UGC-funded) universities; each institution determines its own non-subsidised fee levels. |
| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | HKD 50,000–HKD 60,000 per year (≈ US$6,400–7,600) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Cost not yet determined Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Health insurance is not mandatory for student-visa holders, but some institutions may require students to purchase accident, hospitalisation, medical and evacuation coverage before beginning their studies; arranging their own insurance is strongly advised. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Fuentes (12)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“HK$240,000^ per academic year”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Tuition fees for non-local students admitted to government-funded Bachelor's degree programmes in the 2027/28 academic year are shown above.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“^ HK$400,000 for students admitted to the BVM programme per academic year”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The revision will apply to the 2027/28 academic year and thereafter (the application cycle for the 2027/28 academic year commencing in October 2026).”www.info.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Category II refers to non-subsidised fees and applies to persons not meeting the eligibility criteria in the above-mentioned Category I.”www.info.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Non-local students (such as holders of a student visa/entry permit; holders of a visa/entry permit under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates; dependant visa/entry permit holders who were 18 years old or above when first issued with such visa/entry permit by the ImmD).”www.info.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Category II persons may still apply for government-subsidised sub-degree, undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes but have to pay non-subsidised fees.”www.info.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The institutions may determine appropriate non-subsidised fee levels, following the established principles, having regard to their own circumstances and programme costs, and taking a holistic view of various factors.”www.info.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Living costs4 HK$50,000 – HK$60,000 per academic year”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You will be asked to indicate your insurance enrolment decision (Enrol in Basic Package / Enrol in Top-Up Package / Not to Enrol) through AIMS before the start of each academic year.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Although health insurance is not mandatory for students, some institutions may require you to purchase accident, hospitalization, medical expenses (accident and non-accident) and evacuation coverage before you begin your study in Hong Kong.”www.studyinhongkong.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“In any case, we strongly advise you to make your own insurance arrangements throughout the entire period of your studies in Hong Kong.”www.studyinhongkong.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Non-local students (NLS) admitted to full-time government-funded Bachelor's degree programmes are eligible to apply for Student Residence, with higher priority granted during their first two years of study (i.e., Academic Year 2024/25 and 2025/26).”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Full-time non-local undergraduates (locally-accredited local programmes of 1+ years, excl. exchange students) are temporarily exempted from the student employment restrictions from 1 Nov 2024: they may take up employment within their limit of stay or NOL effective period. (reference) government rule Fuente (6)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Under Regulation 2 of the Immigration Regulations, Cap 115A, permission given to a person to land in Hong Kong as a student shall be subject to the conditions of stay that, inter alia, he/she shall not take any employment, whether paid or unpaid.”www.immd.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“part-time on-campus employment for not more than 20 hours per week throughout the year”www.immd.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“employment during the summer months without any limit in relation to working hours and location”www.immd.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Besides, with effect from 1 November 2024, non-local students (excluding exchange students) of full-time locally-accredited local programmes at undergraduate level or above whose study period is not less than one academic year are temporarily exempted from the above employment restrictions”www.immd.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“they may take up employment in Hong Kong during the currency of their limit of stay or within the effective period as specified in the “No Objection Letter” (NOL) issued to them (if applicable), whichever is the shorter”www.immd.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Starting from November 1, the Government will temporarily exempt full-time non-local undergraduate students from the restrictions on taking up part-time jobs”www.info.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG): non-local bachelor's graduates may stay/return and work in Hong Kong; recent graduates are granted 24 months without needing a job offer. (reference) government rule Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Persons who have obtained an undergraduate or higher qualification in a full-time and locally accredited local programme in Hong Kong may apply for staying/returning and working in Hong Kong under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates.”www.immd.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Non-local recent graduates who wish to apply to stay and work in the HKSAR are not required to have secured an offer of employment upon application. They may be granted 24 months' stay on time limitation only without other conditions of stay provided that normal immigration requirements are met.”www.immd.gov.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “the University introduced "Undergraduate plus Master's Degree Programme", where students will be awarded a Bachelor's and a Master's degree together upon completion of their study.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | BEngECE: 78% (2023–24 figure) (reference) Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Graduate Employment Statistics of BEngECE 2024 Graduates”www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Employed, 70%”www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Further Studies, 8%”www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | BEngECE: 8% (2023–24 figure) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Further Studies, 8%”www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Graduate Employment Statistics of BEngECE 2024 Graduates”www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Ubicación
| City / state | Hong Kong |
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| Nearest major airport | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), about 27 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q787360 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).