The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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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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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition HKD 230,000 per year (≈ US$29,300) |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 4 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | GCE 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 deadlines | Earliest: 12 nov. (Round 1) Last round: Main round, 7 janv.. |
| Where and how students live | Hong Kong · 32 km from HKG airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| 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. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| 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
| Aides et admission pour les candidats internationaux | Aucune aide sur critères financiers pour les étudiants internationaux de premier cycle Les étudiants internationaux ne sont pas éligibles à l'aide financière de l'établissement fondée sur les besoins ; seules des bourses au mérite ou des financements extérieurs sont possibles. Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Financial aid is not available to international students. However, we do offer entrance scholarships for outstanding international students.”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Couvre la totalité des besoins financiers | Non — ne s'engage pas à couvrir la totalité des besoinsSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Financial aid is not available to international students. However, we do offer entrance scholarships for outstanding international students.”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| 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. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Niveau d'anglais | Test de niveau d'anglais obligatoire pour les non-anglophones
Sources (4)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“4.5 out of 6 (Overall Score) [For tests taken on or after 21 January 2026]”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“TOEFL (iBT) 80 out of 120 (Total Score) [For tests taken before 21 January 2026]”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (Overall Band Score)”admission.cuhk.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 | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Belt and Road Scholarship
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
Sources (2)
“The Belt and Road Scholarship will cover the tuition fees of the awardees.”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Scholarships Based on Non-Academic Areas
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: HKD 50,000–HKD 214,000 (≈ US$6,400–27,300) en une fois
Sources (1)
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12HKSAR Government Scholarship
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: HKD 80,000 (≈ US$10,200) / an
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
Sources (2)
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12University Exchange Scholarship
- Amount: HKD 10,000–HKD 80,000 (≈ US$1,300–10,200)
Sources (1)
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12CUHK Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Excellence
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: HKD 50,000 (≈ US$6,400) en une fois
- Number of awards: 8
- Renewal: One year only
Sources (1)
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Shum Wai Yau and Kong Fook To Belt and Road First-in-the-Family Tertiary Education Admission Scholarship (reference)
- Amount: HKD 20,000 (≈ US$2,500)
- Number of awards: 10
- Renewal: Renouvelable — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (3)
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12CUHK Admission Scholarships
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: HKD 5,000 (≈ US$637)
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“There is no need for the students to apply for these scholarships.”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science and Engineering · 4 years (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Computer Science and Engineering - CUHK Undergraduate Admissions”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Economics · 4 years (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Economics - CUHK Undergraduate Admissions”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration Programme · 4 years (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration Programme - CUHK Undergraduate Admissions”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · 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 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “We do not offer Spring admissions. Our academic year begins in September.”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | HKD 500 one-time (≈ US$64) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The online application fee is HK$500 for 2027 entry.”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Optional (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application | 12 nov.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Advance Offer Round Deadline: 12 November 2026”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Application | 7 janv.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Regular Round Deadline: 7 January 2027”admission.cuhk.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 230,000 per year (≈ US$29,300) (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 48,500 per year (≈ US$6,200) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| 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 (10)
“Tuition fee is HK$230,000 for the academic year 2027-28.”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · 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 and other expenses would be around HK$48,500 per academic year.”admission.cuhk.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Although health insurance is not mandatory for students, some institutions may require you to purchase accident, hospitalization, medical expenses (accident and non-accident) and evacuation coverage before you begin your study in Hong Kong.”www.studyinhongkong.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“In any case, we strongly advise you to make your own insurance arrangements throughout the entire period of your studies in Hong Kong.”www.studyinhongkong.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ 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 | Guaranteed Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 2 Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 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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| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 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 |
Lieu
| City / state | Hong Kong |
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| Nearest major airport | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), about 32 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q15570 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).