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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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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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 janv.. |
| 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.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense
Sources (5)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“a TOEFL score of 79 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken before 21 January 2026”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above (Academic Module)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Full Tuition Scholarship
Frais de scolarité complets
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Full Tuition Scholarship: Renewable full-tuition scholarship”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship
Frais de scolarité complets
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 30 janv.
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“OAES for Non-Local Students Application Deadline: 30 January 2027”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Top Scholarship
Frais de scolarité complets
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Diversity Grant
HKD 30,000 (≈ US$3,800) / an
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: HKD 30,000 (≈ US$3,800) / an
- Renewal: Renouvelable
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“1st Year Entry 4 years HKD30,000 (~USD3,850) HKD120,000 (~USD15,400)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The grant will be paid in installments and automatically renewed each year.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Half Tuition Scholarship
50% of tuition
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: 50% of tuition
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Half Tuition Scholarship: Renewable half-tuition scholarship”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund
Montant non publié
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
Sources (1)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | BEng Biomedical Engineering · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “BEng Biomedical Engineering (Features: Medical Technology / Bioinstrumentation / Cell and Tissue Engineering / Biomedical Robotics)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Normal Duration of Programme 4 years”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12BSc Computer Science · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “BSc Computer Science (Streams: Artificial Intelligence / Cybersecurity / Data Science / Multimedia Computing / Software Engineering and Project Management)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Normal Duration of Programme 4 years”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12BSc Cybersecurity · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “BSc Cybersecurity (Features: System Security / Software Security / Cryptography / Privacy-Enhancing Technologies / Cyber Risk Management)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Normal Duration of Programme 4 years”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “30 Aug 2027 Start of Semester A, 2027/28 (Provisional)”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | HKD 600 one-time (≈ US$76) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Optional Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Depending on the programme for which you apply, you may be required to attend an interview.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Interview Arrangement - Direct Yr1 On a selective basis”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Optional Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “GCSE/IGCSE English result or TOEFL/IELTS results or other acceptable English results, if available”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Please find the supporting documents required for application review in the list below.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“latest official high school transcript”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application | 15 nov.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “24 Sep, 2026, Application Opens, 15 Nov, 2026 Early Round Application Deadline”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Application period for Semester A 2027 / 28 admission will start on 24 September 2026.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Application | 15 janv.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “15 Jan 2027 Main Round Application Deadline”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International Admission Fri, 01/15/2027 - 23:59”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Scholarship application | 30 janv. (reference)Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “OAES for Non-Local Students Application Deadline: 30 January 2027”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| 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 — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (12)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“HK$240,000^ per academic year”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“^ HK$400,000 for students admitted to the BVM programme per academic year”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Living costs4 HK$50,000 – HK$60,000 per academic year”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You will be asked to indicate your insurance enrolment decision (Enrol in Basic Package / Enrol in Top-Up Package / Not to Enrol) through AIMS before the start of each academic year.”www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Although health insurance is not mandatory for students, some institutions may require you to purchase accident, hospitalization, medical expenses (accident and non-accident) and evacuation coverage before you begin your study in Hong Kong.”www.studyinhongkong.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“In any case, we strongly advise you to make your own insurance arrangements throughout the entire period of your studies in Hong Kong.”www.studyinhongkong.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ 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) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 Source (6)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“part-time on-campus employment for not more than 20 hours per week throughout the year”www.immd.gov.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“employment during the summer months without any limit in relation to working hours and location”www.immd.gov.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | BEngECE: 78% (2023–24 figure) (reference) Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Graduate Employment Statistics of BEngECE 2024 Graduates”www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Employed, 70%”www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Further Studies, 8%”www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | BEngECE: 8% (2023–24 figure) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Further Studies, 8%”www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Graduate Employment Statistics of BEngECE 2024 Graduates”www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| 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).