The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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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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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 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 mai. |
| 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.
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. “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 ↗ · 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. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · 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. “No, all non-local applicants are required to meet the English Language Requirement by fulfilling ONE of the requirements”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“An overall band score of 6.0 or above in one sitting”www.polyu.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. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Entry Scholarship for Non-Local Students with International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma / GCE A-Level / International A-Level Qualifications
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets (2026-27 figure)
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“2026/27 Academic Scholarship for Non-Local Students with International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma / GCE A-Level / International A-Level Qualifications”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS) Scholarship for Non-Local Students
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“2027/28 Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS) Scholarship for Non-Local Students (Subject to approval)”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Renewable full-tuition scholarship with a renewable allowance of HK$60,000”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Eligible applicants will be considered automatically on the eligibility for the STARS scholarship.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Cultural Ambassador Scholarship for Non-Local Students
- Amount: Jusqu'à HKD 60,000 (≈ US$7,600) / an (2026-27 figure)
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“2026/27 Cultural Ambassador Scholarship for Non-Local Students”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Eligible students will be awarded a renewable scholarship of up to HK$60,000 per year.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“No application is required. Eligible Students are automatically considered.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Normal Duration 4 years (including 1 year with common curriculum)”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science (Hons) Scheme in Computing & AI · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor of Science (Hons) Scheme in Computing & AI”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Normal Duration 4 years”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor's Degree Scheme in Business Administration · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor's Degree Scheme in Business Administration”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“DURATION 4 years”www.polyu.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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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | IB Diploma points 33-38 — middle 50% of admitted students (2026 figure) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Our undergraduate programmes only offer a single annual intake, which occurs in September.”www.polyu.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. “Application Fee HKD600”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Optional Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “While interviews are generally not mandatory, Academic departments may notify shortlisted applicants of the interview arrangement individually by email.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “No, all non-local applicants are required to meet the English Language Requirement by fulfilling ONE of the requirements”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Optional Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For most programmes, submitting a recommendation letter and personal statement is optional.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Optional Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For most programmes, submitting a recommendation letter and personal statement is optional.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application | 17 nov.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Application Starts 23 SEPT 2026”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Early Round Application Deadline 17 NOV 2026”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Application | 11 févr.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Main Round Application Deadline 11 FEB 2027”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Rolling admission — Application | 14 mai Applications are reviewed as they arrive; apply early. Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Scholarship application | 11 févr. (reference)Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Main Round Deadline STARS Application Deadline 11 February 2027”www.polyu.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) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| 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 (2)
“Tuition fee for 2027/28 entry: HK$240,000/US$30,769 per year”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Tuition Fee (Non-local Students) HKD240,000 per academic year”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ 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 Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Guaranteed for the first year of study.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“# Normally granted for the first year for 2027/28 intake cohort”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Guaranteed for the first year of study.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | 7.7% Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “2021 DEGREE GRADUATES' DESTINATIONS”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Full-time Further Studies 7.7%”www.polyu.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 Q1187271 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).