The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong · Sitio web oficial ↗
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is in Hong Kong. Tuition for international students: HKD 240,000 (≈ US$30,600) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: GCE A-level / International A-level Grade B or above in 3 AL subjects; International Baccalaureate (IB) typically 32 or higher. Language: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: intake: September; application fee HKD 600. Scholarships: 3 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) |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | GCE A-level / International A-level: Grade B or above in 3 AL subjects. International Baccalaureate (IB): typically 32 or higher. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ Reference: IB Diploma points 33-38 (middle 50% of admitted students). English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 80. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 17 nov (Round 1) Last round: Rolling admission, 14 may. |
| Where and how students live | Hong Kong · 27 km from HKG airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | 7.7% go on to further study |
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 internacionales | Sin 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. “Non-local students are not eligible to apply for financial assistance from either the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or PolyU.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Cubre toda la necesidad económica | No — no promete cubrir toda la necesidad económicaFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Non-local students are not eligible to apply for financial assistance from either the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or PolyU.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Becas por mérito | Sí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por méritoFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “These scholarships are available to both local and non-local students, alongside special subsidies for exchange programmes to enhance professional knowledge and personal growth.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“At PolyU, outstanding applicants for full-time undergraduate programmes will be considered for merit-based scholarships without needing a separate application, except for external organization scholarships.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Dominio del inglés | Examen de dominio del inglés obligatorio para hablantes no nativos
Fuentes (4)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “No, all non-local applicants are required to meet the English Language Requirement by fulfilling ONE of the requirements”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“(For tests taken on or after 21 January 2026) Total Score of 4.5 or above out of 6.0 in one sitting”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“(For tests taken before 21 January 2026) Total Score of 80 or above out of 120 in one sitting”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“An overall band score of 6.0 or above in one sitting”www.polyu.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. “English is the medium of instruction for classes, written assignments and examinations, except for Chinese-related subjects and specially approved schemes/programmes.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Entry Scholarship for Non-Local Students with International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma / GCE A-Level / International A-Level Qualifications
Matrícula completa
- Amount: Matrícula completa (2026-27 figure)
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“2026/27 Academic Scholarship for Non-Local Students with International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma / GCE A-Level / International A-Level Qualifications”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Non-local school leavers taking International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma / GCE A-Level / International A-Level examinations and meeting the University's General Entrance Requirements will be automatically considered for this entry scholarship.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Renewable full-tuition scholarship with an annual allowance of up to HK$70,000, a one-off exchange scholarship of HK$30,000, plus eligibility for admission to the Undergraduate Research and Innovation Scheme (URIS) scholarship of up to HK$50,000”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS) Scholarship for Non-Local Students
Matrícula completa
- Amount: Matrícula completa (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“2027/28 Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS) Scholarship for Non-Local Students (Subject to approval)”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Renewable full-tuition scholarship with a renewable allowance of HK$60,000”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Eligible applicants will be considered automatically on the eligibility for the STARS scholarship.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Cultural Ambassador Scholarship for Non-Local Students
Hasta HKD 60,000 (≈ US$7,600) / año
- Amount: Hasta HKD 60,000 (≈ US$7,600) / año (2026-27 figure)
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“2026/27 Cultural Ambassador Scholarship for Non-Local Students”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Eligible students will be awarded a renewable scholarship of up to HK$60,000 per year.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“No application is required. Eligible Students are automatically considered.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Normal Duration 4 years (including 1 year with common curriculum)”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science (Hons) Scheme in Computing & AI · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science (Hons) Scheme in Computing & AI”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Normal Duration 4 years”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor's Degree Scheme in Business Administration · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor's Degree Scheme in Business Administration”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“DURATION 4 years”www.polyu.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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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | IB Diploma points 33-38 — middle 50% of admitted students (2026 figure) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “25th - 75th Percentile of Admissions Score Range (2026 Entry) 144-168 33-38 (UCAS Tariff points for 3 AL subjects) (including additional points for TOK & EE) GCE IB”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Our undergraduate programmes only offer a single annual intake, which occurs in September.”www.polyu.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. “Application Fee HKD600”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Optional Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “While interviews are generally not mandatory, Academic departments may notify shortlisted applicants of the interview arrangement individually by email.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “No, all non-local applicants are required to meet the English Language Requirement by fulfilling ONE of the requirements”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Optional Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “For most programmes, submitting a recommendation letter and personal statement is optional.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Optional Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “For most programmes, submitting a recommendation letter and personal statement is optional.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applicants are required to upload scanned copies of the academic certificate(s)/ transcript(s) for qualifications as claimed in their application, as well as any supporting document(s) specifically required for the applying scheme / programme.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application | 17 novFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Application Starts 23 SEPT 2026”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Early Round Application Deadline 17 NOV 2026”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Application | 11 febFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Main Round Application Deadline 11 FEB 2027”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Rolling admission — Application | 14 may Applications are reviewed as they arrive; apply early. Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applications received after the main round deadline will still be considered on a rolling basis till 14 May 2027, subject to the availability of study places.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Scholarship application | 11 feb (reference)Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Main Round Deadline STARS Application Deadline 11 February 2027”www.polyu.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) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| 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 (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Tuition fee for 2027/28 entry: HK$240,000/US$30,769 per year”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Tuition Fee (Non-local Students) HKD240,000 per academic year”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Guaranteed for the first year of study.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“# Normally granted for the first year for 2027/28 intake cohort”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Guaranteed for the first year of study.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The PolyU fast-track programmes offer a time-saving and cost-effective pathway for high-achieving and ambitious students to complete both undergraduate and taught postgraduate studies at an accelerated pace.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | 7.7% Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “2021 DEGREE GRADUATES' DESTINATIONS”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Full-time Further Studies 7.7%”www.polyu.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 Q1187271 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).