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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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: Nov 17 (Round 1) Last round: Rolling admission, May 14. |
| 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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | No need-based aid for international undergraduates International students are not eligible for need-based institutional aid; only merit awards or outside funding. Sources (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Meets full financial need | No — does not promise to meet full needSources (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English proficiency | English proficiency test required for non-native speakers
Sources (4)“No, all non-local applicants are required to meet the English Language Requirement by fulfilling ONE of the requirements”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“An overall band score of 6.0 or above in one sitting”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Entry Scholarship for Non-Local Students with International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma / GCE A-Level / International A-Level Qualifications
Full tuition
- Amount: Full tuition (2026-27 figure)
- Renewal: Renewable
- 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS) Scholarship for Non-Local Students
Full tuition
- Amount: Full tuition (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: Renewable
- 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Renewable full-tuition scholarship with a renewable allowance of HK$60,000”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Eligible applicants will be considered automatically on the eligibility for the STARS scholarship.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Cultural Ambassador Scholarship for Non-Local Students
Up to HKD 60,000 (≈ US$7,600) / year
- Amount: Up to HKD 60,000 (≈ US$7,600) / year (2026-27 figure)
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“2026/27 Cultural Ambassador Scholarship for Non-Local Students”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Eligible students will be awarded a renewable scholarship of up to HK$60,000 per year.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“No application is required. Eligible Students are automatically considered.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · 4 years Source (2)“Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Normal Duration 4 years (including 1 year with common curriculum)”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science (Hons) Scheme in Computing & AI · 4 years Source (2)“Bachelor of Science (Hons) Scheme in Computing & AI”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Normal Duration 4 years”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor's Degree Scheme in Business Administration · 4 years Source (2)“Bachelor's Degree Scheme in Business Administration”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“DURATION 4 years”www.polyu.edu.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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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | IB Diploma points 33-38 — middle 50% of admitted students (2026 figure) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (1)“Our undergraduate programmes only offer a single annual intake, which occurs in September.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | HKD 600 one-time (≈ US$76) |
| Interview | Optional Source (1)“While interviews are generally not mandatory, Academic departments may notify shortlisted applicants of the interview arrangement individually by email.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“No, all non-local applicants are required to meet the English Language Requirement by fulfilling ONE of the requirements”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Optional Source (1)“For most programmes, submitting a recommendation letter and personal statement is optional.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Optional Source (1)“For most programmes, submitting a recommendation letter and personal statement is optional.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application | Nov 17Source (2)“Application Starts 23 SEPT 2026”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Early Round Application Deadline 17 NOV 2026”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application | Feb 11 |
| Rolling admission — Application | May 14 Applications are reviewed as they arrive; apply early. Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Scholarship application | Feb 11 (reference)Source (1)“Main Round Deadline STARS Application Deadline 11 February 2027”www.polyu.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
| Tuition | HKD 240,000 per year (≈ US$30,600) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (2)
“Tuition fee for 2027/28 entry: HK$240,000/US$30,769 per year”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition Fee (Non-local Students) HKD240,000 per academic year”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ 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)“Guaranteed for the first year of study.”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“# Normally granted for the first year for 2027/28 intake cohort”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | 7.7% Source (2)“2021 DEGREE GRADUATES' DESTINATIONS”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Full-time Further Studies 7.7%”www.polyu.edu.hk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Location
| 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).