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The Chinese University of Hong Kong is in Hong Kong. Tuition for international students: HKD 230,000 (≈ US$29,300) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: GCE AL / International AL 3AL passes / 2AL+2AS passes. Language: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: intake: September; application fee HKD 500. Scholarships: 7 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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Cost per yeartuition HKD 230,000 per year (≈ US$29,300)
Money from the collegeNeed-based aid: none for international students.
Merit scholarships: international students can receive them.
4 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students.
Chances of admissionGCE AL / International AL: 3AL passes / 2AL+2AS passes. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 80.
Application deadlinesEarliest: 12 nov (Round 1) Last round: Main round, 7 ene.
Where and how students liveHong Kong · 32 km from HKG airport
HousingFirst-year housing: Guaranteed
Working while studyingFull-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. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees
After graduationImmigration 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

Ayuda y admisión para solicitantes internacionalesSin ayuda por necesidad económica para estudiantes internacionales de pregrado
Los estudiantes internacionales no son elegibles para ayuda institucional por necesidad económica; solo para becas por mérito o financiamiento externo.
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Financial aid is not available to international students. However, we do offer entrance scholarships for outstanding international students.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Cubre toda la necesidad económicaNo — no promete cubrir toda la necesidad económica
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Financial aid is not available to international students. However, we do offer entrance scholarships for outstanding international students.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Becas por méritoSí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por mérito
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“CUHK offers admission scholarships to both local and non-local new undergraduate students on the basis of their excellent academic or non-academic performance.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Dominio del inglésExamen de dominio del inglés obligatorio para hablantes no nativos
  • TOEFL iBT (nueva escala de 1–6): 4.5
  • TOEFL iBT (escala anterior de 0–120): 80
  • IELTS global: 6
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants should have attained an acceptable level of proficiency in the English language. Below are the minimum required scores or grades for some of the more common acceptable examinations.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“4.5 out of 6 (Overall Score) [For tests taken on or after 21 January 2026]”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“TOEFL (iBT) 80 out of 120 (Total Score) [For tests taken before 21 January 2026]”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (Overall Band Score)”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Conditional admission / English pathwayNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Degree programmes taught in EnglishNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗

Becas para estudiantes de primer año

Belt and Road Scholarship

OtrasElegibilidad no indicada
Matrícula completa
  • Amount: Matrícula completa
  • How to apply: Nomination by the school
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The Belt and Road Scholarship will cover the tuition fees of the awardees.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“CUHK will nominate suitable first-year undergraduate students to the Education Bureau for the Belt and Road Scholarship. Applications for this scholarship is NOT required.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Scholarships Based on Non-Academic Areas

OtrasSolo para estudiantes internacionales
HKD 50,000–HKD 214,000 (≈ US$6,400–27,300) por única vez
  • Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
  • Amount: HKD 50,000–HKD 214,000 (≈ US$6,400–27,300) por única vez
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“One-off scholarships ranging from HK$50,000 to HK$214,000 each may also be awarded to non-local students who excel in non-academic areas such as sports, music, art, science and technology.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

HKSAR Government Scholarship

MéritoAbierta a estudiantes internacionales
HKD 80,000 (≈ US$10,200) / año
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Amount: HKD 80,000 (≈ US$10,200) / año
  • How to apply: Nomination by the school
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The amount of HKSAR Government Scholarship is HK$40,000 per year for local students and HK$80,000 per year for non-local students.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“CUHK will nominate suitable first-year undergraduate students to the Education Bureau for the HKSAR Government Scholarship. Application for this scholarship is NOT required.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

University Exchange Scholarship

MéritoElegibilidad no indicada
HKD 10,000–HKD 80,000 (≈ US$1,300–10,200)
  • Amount: HKD 10,000–HKD 80,000 (≈ US$1,300–10,200)
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Exceptionally outstanding new students may be awarded a University Exchange Scholarship, ranging from HK$10,000 to HK$80,000, in addition to the Admission Scholarship.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

CUHK Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Excellence

MéritoAbierta a estudiantes internacionales
HKD 50,000 (≈ US$6,400) por única vez
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Amount: HKD 50,000 (≈ US$6,400) por única vez
  • Number of awards: 8
  • Renewal: One year only
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Each year, 8 non-renewable awards of HK$50,000 each will be given out to the distinguished new students admitted to any full-time undergraduate programmes, irrespective of the admission channel and residency.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Shum Wai Yau and Kong Fook To Belt and Road First-in-the-Family Tertiary Education Admission Scholarship (reference)

OtrasElegibilidad no indicadaRenovableSolicitud aparte
HKD 20,000 (≈ US$2,500)
  • Amount: HKD 20,000 (≈ US$2,500)
  • Number of awards: 10
  • Renewal: Renovable — up to 4 years
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“There are 10 quotas, in the amount of HK$20,000 each. The Scholarship is renewable in the normative period of study for a maximum tenure of 4 years if the awardees attain a GPA of 3.0 or better with good conduct.”
www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“The applicant must be a non-local Year-one undergraduates of United College (through NonJUPAS) coming from *Belt and Road countries.”
www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Please submit application via the United College online form https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13740595 during the period from 14 September to 25 September 2026 (5:30pm).”
www.uc.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

CUHK Admission Scholarships

MéritoAbierta a estudiantes internacionalesRenovableConsideración automática
HKD 5,000 (≈ US$637)
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Amount: HKD 5,000 (≈ US$637)
  • Renewal: Renovable
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“CUHK offers admission scholarships to both local and non-local new undergraduate students on the basis of their excellent academic or non-academic performance.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“The value of each Admission Scholarship ranges from HK$5,000 to a full-tuition coverage. Many of the Admission Scholarships are renewable for the normative period of study programme subject to satisfactory academic progress.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“There is no need for the students to apply for these scholarships.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programme
Computer Science and Engineering · 4 years (reference)
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Computer Science and Engineering - CUHK Undergraduate Admissions”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“With the exception of a few special programmes, the normative study period is four years, and students have to complete 123 units and satisfy requirements under separate categories.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Economics · 4 years (reference)
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Economics - CUHK Undergraduate Admissions”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“With the exception of a few special programmes, the normative study period is four years, and students have to complete 123 units and satisfy requirements under separate categories.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration Programme · 4 years (reference)
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration Programme - CUHK Undergraduate Admissions”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“With the exception of a few special programmes, the normative study period is four years, and students have to complete 123 units and satisfy requirements under separate categories.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • GCE AL / International AL: 3AL passes / 2AL+2AS passes ↗
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry
September
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“We do not offer Spring admissions. Our academic year begins in September.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application fee
HKD 500 one-time (≈ US$64)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The online application fee is HK$500 for 2027 entry.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Interview
Optional (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“If they are invited to attend an interview (preferred by some programmes, not all), their performance at the interview will also be taken into account.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application requirement
English proficiency test: Required (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Applicants should have attained one of the following qualifications and the corresponding minimum attainments to be considered for admission to the University.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Passport copy: Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Copies of your passport / entry permit, personal statement, academic transcripts, public examination results, one recommendation letter and other relevant information you consider appropriate.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Personal statement / main essay: Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“You have to submit one personal statement with no more than 6000 characters via the online application system, telling us why you choose the programme(s) in your application.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Teacher recommendation: Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Copies of your passport / entry permit, personal statement, academic transcripts, public examination results, one recommendation letter and other relevant information you consider appropriate.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
School transcript / academic records: Required
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Copies of your passport / entry permit, personal statement, academic transcripts, public examination results, one recommendation letter and other relevant information you consider appropriate.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Deadlines (2027 entry)

Round 1 — Application12 nov
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Advance Offer Round Deadline: 12 November 2026”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application7 ene
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Regular Round Deadline: 7 January 2027”
admission.cuhk.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

TuitionHKD 230,000 per year (≈ US$29,300) (2027–28 figure)
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 mealsNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Living costs (college estimate)HKD 48,500 per year (≈ US$6,200) (reference)
Student health insuranceNot yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗
Health insurance rule for the student visaHealth 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 (10)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Tuition fee is HK$230,000 for the academic year 2027-28.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“The annual tuition fee for non-local students in the 2027-28 academic year is HK$230,000.”
admission.cuhk.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 and other expenses would be around HK$48,500 per academic year.”
admission.cuhk.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 2026-11-12

US$ 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
Guaranteed
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“International students admitted to full-time undergraduate studies at CUHK are eligible for on-campus residence under the University's N–2 residence policy. This means that students are normally guaranteed on-campus accommodation for their normative study period minus two years, should they wish to live in a college hostel.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Years of guaranteed campus housing
2
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“International students admitted to full-time undergraduate studies at CUHK are eligible for on-campus residence under the University's N–2 residence policy. This means that students are normally guaranteed on-campus accommodation for their normative study period minus two years, should they wish to live in a college hostel.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“With the exception of a few special programmes, the normative study period is four years, and students have to complete 123 units and satisfy requirements under separate categories.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

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
Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees
Yes
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The Co-operative Education Programme (Co-op@CUHK) combines classroom-based education with practical work experience in a well-structured learning approach.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Participating students in Year 2 or above take two preparatory courses for the school-to-work transition. They are then challenged on their professional knowledge and skills in a six- to eight-month placement.”
admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
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

Ubicación

City / stateHong Kong
Nearest major airportHong Kong International Airport (HKG), about 32 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q15570 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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