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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.

✓ 35 facts from 13 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify

International students should also budget for health insurance, visa and travel costs not shown here.

Reference only. Automatically checked against the college's official pages on 2026-11-12; maintained by Jordan Lee, editor. Colleges can change policies at any time — confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted an error? Tell us.

Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition HKD 240,000 per year (≈ US$30,600) (varies by programme)
Money from the collegeMerit scholarships: international students can receive them.
6 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students.
Chances of admission12 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 deadlinesEarliest: Nov 15 (Round 1) Last round: Main round, Jan 15.
Where and how students liveHong Kong · 27 km from HKG airport
HousingFirst-year housing: Available (apply)
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.
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.

Financial aid & requirements for international students

Merit scholarshipsYes — international students can receive merit scholarships
Sources (1)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
English proficiencyEnglish test required unless an exemption applies
  • TOEFL iBT (new 1–6 scale): 4.5
  • TOEFL iBT (old 0–120 scale): 79
  • IELTS overall: 6.5
Sources (5)
“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“a TOEFL score of 79 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken before 21 January 2026”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above (Academic Module)”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Conditional admission / English pathwayNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Degree programmes taught in EnglishYes
Sources (1)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Scholarships for first-year students

Full Tuition Scholarship

MeritInternational students onlyRenewableAutomatic consideration
Full tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: Full tuition
  • Renewal: Renewable
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Full Tuition Scholarship: Renewable full-tuition scholarship”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship

AthleticInternational students onlyRenewableSeparate applicationDeadline Jan 30
Full tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: Full tuition
  • Renewal: Renewable
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
  • Deadline: Jan 30
Sources (4)
“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“OAES for Non-Local Students Application Deadline: 30 January 2027”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Top Scholarship

MeritInternational students onlyRenewableAutomatic consideration
Full tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: Full tuition
  • Renewal: Renewable
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Diversity Grant

OtherInternational students onlyRenewable
HKD 30,000 (≈ US$3,800) / year
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: HKD 30,000 (≈ US$3,800) / year
  • Renewal: Renewable
Sources (3)
“1st Year Entry 4 years HKD30,000 (~USD3,850) HKD120,000 (~USD15,400)”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The grant will be paid in installments and automatically renewed each year.”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Half Tuition Scholarship

MeritInternational students onlyRenewableAutomatic consideration
50% of tuition
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: 50% of tuition
  • Renewal: Renewable
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Half Tuition Scholarship: Renewable half-tuition scholarship”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund

OtherInternational students only
Amount not published
  • Who can receive it: International students only
Sources (1)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programme
BEng Biomedical Engineering · 4 years
Source (2)
“BEng Biomedical Engineering (Features: Medical Technology / Bioinstrumentation / Cell and Tissue Engineering / Biomedical Robotics)”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Normal Duration of Programme 4 years”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
BSc Computer Science · 4 years
Source (2)
“BSc Computer Science (Streams: Artificial Intelligence / Cybersecurity / Data Science / Multimedia Computing / Software Engineering and Project Management)”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Normal Duration of Programme 4 years”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
BSc Cybersecurity · 4 years
Source (2)
“BSc Cybersecurity (Features: System Security / Software Security / Cryptography / Privacy-Enhancing Technologies / Cyber Risk Management)”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Normal Duration of Programme 4 years”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • 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 ↗
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry
September (reference)
Source (1)
“30 Aug 2027 Start of Semester A, 2027/28 (Provisional)”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application fee
HKD 600 one-time (≈ US$76)
Source (1)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Interview
Optional
Source (2)
“Depending on the programme for which you apply, you may be required to attend an interview.”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Interview Arrangement - Direct Yr1 On a selective basis”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application requirement
English proficiency test: Optional
Source (1)
“GCSE/IGCSE English result or TOEFL/IELTS results or other acceptable English results, if available”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
School transcript / academic records: Required
Source (2)
“Please find the supporting documents required for application review in the list below.”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“latest official high school transcript”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Deadlines (2027 entry)

Round 1 — ApplicationNov 15
Source (2)
“24 Sep, 2026, Application Opens, 15 Nov, 2026 Early Round Application Deadline”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Application period for Semester A 2027 / 28 admission will start on 24 September 2026.”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
ApplicationJan 15
Source (2)
“15 Jan 2027 Main Round Application Deadline”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“International Admission Fri, 01/15/2027 - 23:59”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Scholarship applicationJan 30 (reference)
Source (1)
“OAES for Non-Local Students Application Deadline: 30 January 2027”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 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 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)
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 — check the college site ↗
Living costs (college estimate)HKD 50,000–HKD 60,000 per year (≈ US$6,400–7,600) (reference)
Student health insuranceCost not yet determined
Can be waived if you have comparable insurance
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 — check the college site ↗
Sources (12)
“HK$240,000^ per academic year”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“^ HK$400,000 for students admitted to the BVM programme per academic year”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Living costs4 HK$50,000 – HK$60,000 per academic year”
www.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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
Available (apply)
Source (1)
“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 ↗ · checked 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)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“part-time on-campus employment for not more than 20 hours per week throughout the year”
www.immd.gov.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“employment during the summer months without any limit in relation to working hours and location”
www.immd.gov.hk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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)
“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme
Yes
Source (1)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Graduates employed or in further study (college survey)
BEngECE: 78% (2023–24 figure) (reference)
Source (3)
“Graduate Employment Statistics of BEngECE 2024 Graduates”
www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Employed, 70%”
www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Further Studies, 8%”
www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Graduates going on to further study (college survey)
BEngECE: 8% (2023–24 figure)
Source (2)
“Further Studies, 8%”
www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Graduate Employment Statistics of BEngECE 2024 Graduates”
www.ee.cityu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Location

City / stateHong Kong
Nearest major airportHong Kong International Airport (HKG), about 27 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q787360 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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