The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong · Official website ↗
The Education University of Hong Kong is in Hong Kong. Tuition for international students: HKD 210,000 (≈ US$26,800) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: 12 years of schooling Completion of Grade 12 studies on a full-time basis in high school; GCE Advanced Level (AL) / International Advanced Level (IAL) Grade D or above in 3 AL subjects, or Grade D in 2 AL plus 2 ASL subjects; IB Diploma. Language: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: intake: September; application fee HKD 300. Scholarships: 6 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition HKD 210,000 per year (≈ US$26,800) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 4 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | 12 years of schooling: Completion of Grade 12 studies on a full-time basis in high school. GCE Advanced Level (AL) / International Advanced Level (IAL): Grade D or above in 3 AL subjects, or Grade D in 2 AL plus 2 ASL subjects. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL (1–6) 4, TOEFL 80, PTE 62. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Nov 16 (Round 1) Last round: Late applications, May 7. |
| Where and how students live | Hong Kong · 34 km from HKG airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| 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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (1)“Entrance scholarship will be granted automatically to outstanding applicants who obtain excellent academic results and demonstrate outstanding performance in admission interviews.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English proficiency test required for non-native speakers
Sources (6)“In addition, applicants are also required to fulfill the language requirements as accepted by the University.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 4”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 80; or”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| IELTS Academic | Overall Band: 6”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | Overall score of 62 or above”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“Applicants seeking admission to programmes with English as the medium of instruction will be exempted from this Chinese Language requirement on a case-by-case basis.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
EdUHK Entrance Scholarship for Non-local Students (Full Scholarship)
Full cost of attendance
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“| EdUHK Entrance Scholarship for Non-local Students”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Full Scholarship: $270,000 p.a. (renewable)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Covers full tuition fee, on-campus accommodation fee and a living allowance”www.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Entrance scholarship will be granted automatically to outstanding applicants who obtain excellent academic results and demonstrate outstanding performance in admission interviews.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman’s Scholarships
Full cost of attendance
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
Sources (3)
“| The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman’s Scholarships”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“(for local and non-local students who will be taking their university entrance public examination for the first time in the same academic year at the time of application, and matriculate in a UGC-funded undergraduate programme for their first undergraduate degree)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Comprehensive coverage: Full tuition fee, Academic and living allowance, Overseas learning subsidies, Overseas leadership programme, and One-off cash award”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12EdUHK Entrance Scholarship for Non-local Students (Tuition Scholarship)
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)
“| EdUHK Entrance Scholarship for Non-local Students”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition Scholarship: $210,000 p.a. (renewable)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Covers full tuition fee”www.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Entrance scholarship will be granted automatically to outstanding applicants who obtain excellent academic results and demonstrate outstanding performance in admission interviews.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12EdUHK Entrance Scholarship for Non-local Students (Half-tuition Scholarship)
HKD 105,000 (≈ US$13,400) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: HKD 105,000 (≈ US$13,400) / year
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“| EdUHK Entrance Scholarship for Non-local Students”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Half-tuition Scholarship: $105,000 p.a. (renewable)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Covers half of the tuition fee”www.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Entrance scholarship will be granted automatically to outstanding applicants who obtain excellent academic results and demonstrate outstanding performance in admission interviews.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers
HKD 80,000 (≈ US$10,200) / year
- Amount: HKD 80,000 (≈ US$10,200) / year
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“| Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“(for full-time undergraduates and PGDE students)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Non-local student: $80,000 p.a. (renewable)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“(Please submit application to the EDB )”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Belt and Road Scholarship
Amount not published
- Renewal: Renewable
Sources (3)
“| Belt and Road Scholarship (offered by the HKSAR Government)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This scholarship was established to attract more outstanding non-local students from Belt and Road countries. To learn more, please refer to the official website for details.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Annual tuition fees (renewable)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative and Digital Arts (Music) · 4 years Source (3)“Bachelor of Arts (Honours)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Creative and Digital Arts (Music) Note 1”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“- Year 1 Entry: 4 Years”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Studies and Digital Communication · 4 years Source (3)“Bachelor of Arts (Honours)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| English Studies and Digital Communication”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“- Year 1 Entry: 4 Years”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Arts in English Studies and Digital Communication & Bachelor of Education (English Language) · 5 years Source (2)“| BA in English Studies and Digital Communication & BEd (English Language) ^”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Normal Period of Studies: 5 Years”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence & Educational Technology · 4 years Source (3)“Bachelor of Science (Honours)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Artificial Intelligence & Educational Technology”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“- Year 1 Entry: 4 Years”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology · 4 years Source (3)“Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours)”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Psychology”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“- Year 1 Entry: 4 Years”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 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)“| Early September 2027 | Commencement of Academic Year 2027/28”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | HKD 300 one-time (≈ US$38) Source (1)“Each non-local applicant can submit applications for a maximum of two programme choices with an application fee of HK$300.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Optional Source (2)“Eligible applicants may be requested to attend interviews for further assessment.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Admission interview for shortlisted non-local applicants will be conducted online via Zoom.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (2)“To facilitate preliminary assessment, please upload the following academic qualifications and relevant supporting documents (if any) to the application system for consideration.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“- Proof of English language proficiency”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (2)“To facilitate preliminary assessment, please upload the following academic qualifications and relevant supporting documents (if any) to the application system for consideration.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“- Copies of Passport / National ID card, Visa and/or travel documents”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required (reference) Source (3)“To facilitate preliminary assessment, please upload the following academic qualifications and relevant supporting documents (if any) to the application system for consideration.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“- Public exam result certificates”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“- Predicted grades”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)“To facilitate preliminary assessment, please upload the following academic qualifications and relevant supporting documents (if any) to the application system for consideration.”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“- School reports in the last three academic years”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-125-year full-time teacher-education programmes: Teacher recommendation: Required Source (1)“If you would like to apply for the 5-year full-time teacher-education programmes, an online referee report is required .”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application | Nov 16Source (2)“| 5 October 2026 | Application Opens”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| 16 November 2026 | Early Round Application Deadline”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application | Jan 6Source (1)“| 6 January 2027 | Main Round Application Deadline”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Late applications — Application | May 7Source (1)“| 7 May 2027 | Late Round Application Deadline - Applications are considered on a rolling basis subject to the discretion of the relevant programmes and availability of places. After the deadline, applications may continue to be accepted subject to space availability.”www.apply.eduhk.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
| Tuition | HKD 210,000 per year (≈ US$26,800) (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 — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | HKD 50,000 per year (≈ US$6,400) (2026–27 figure) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| 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 — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (12)
“Tuition Fees for 2027/28”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For Local Students Not Eligible for Government-subsidised Tuition Fees and Non-local Students | Government-funded Programmes | Tuition Fees (per annum) | Undergraduate | HK$210,000”www.apply.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The above tuition fees are provisional and subject to adjustment.”www.apply.eduhk.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“| Fee | 2026/27 academic year”www.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“| Living Expenses 2 | HK$50,000”www.eduhk.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Although health insurance is not mandatory for students, some institutions may require you to purchase accident, hospitalization, medical expenses (accident and non-accident) and evacuation coverage before you begin your study in Hong Kong.”www.studyinhongkong.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“In any case, we strongly advise you to make your own insurance arrangements throughout the entire period of your studies in Hong Kong.”www.studyinhongkong.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
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 |
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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)“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 |
Location
| City / state | Hong Kong |
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| Nearest major airport | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), about 34 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q5968342 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).