{"id":935,"date":"2025-04-16T11:18:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T11:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/?p=935"},"modified":"2025-06-13T09:35:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T09:35:02","slug":"university-of-hong-kong-fees-and-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/university-of-hong-kong-fees-and-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Hong Kong Fees and Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is an English-language public research institution that holds a prestigious position among global universities. Founded in 1911, HKU is the oldest university in Hong Kong and has consistently ranked among the top educational institutions worldwide. As of 2021, HKU is ranked 22nd internationally by QS and 30th globally by Times Higher Education, reflecting its high academic standards and research output. The university&#8217;s main language of instruction is English, and it offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The annual tuition fee at the University of Hong Kong averages around <strong>HKD 145,000<\/strong>, while living expenses vary between <strong>HKD 50,000 and HKD 100,000<\/strong> depending on lifestyle and accommodation. This brings the total estimated cost of attending HKU to approximately <strong>INR 20,50,000<\/strong>, based on the exchange rate of <strong>1 HKD = 10.34 INR<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HKU is well-regarded for its global impact, having been the first to isolate the SARS-CoV virus, and offers strong programs in areas such as Pharmacy, Business Analytics, and International Business. With consistently high rankings, HKU remains one of the most sought-after universities in Asia and globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about University of Hong Kong, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/university-details\/university-of-hong-kong\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Know in detail about University of Hong Kong\u2019s popular programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/programs\/bachelor\/media\/hong-kong\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor in Media<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/all-program-listing\/hong-kong-university-of-science-and-technology\">Science and Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-hong-kong-mba-mba-full-time\">MBA in MBA (Full Time)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-hong-kong-bba-international-business-global-management\">BBA in International Business &amp; Global Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-hong-kong-bba-business-administration\">BBA In Business Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-hong-kong-bba-business-analytics\">BBA In Business Analytics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-hong-kong-bachelors-finance-in-asset-management-private-banking\">Bachelors In Finance in Asset Management &amp; Private Banking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"65\">University of Hong Kong Acceptance Rate<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"571\">\n<li data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"145\">\n<p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"145\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Edurank estimates HKU\u2019s overall acceptance rate at <strong data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"59\" data-is-last-node=\"\">~17%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"347\">\n<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"185\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Some sources offer a wider range:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"347\">\n<li data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"266\">\n<p data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"266\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">~10% overall for entry, as others claim<\/span> .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"347\">\n<p data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"347\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Bachelor\u2019s-only estimates hover around <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"49\" data-is-last-node=\"\">39\u201340%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"571\">\n<p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"387\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Faculty-level competitiveness<\/strong> varies significantly:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"571\">\n<li data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"400\">\n<p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"400\">Law: ~2%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"442\">\n<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"442\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Medicine: ~3\u20135%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"486\">\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"486\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Engineering: ~8\u201312%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"571\">\n<p data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"571\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Arts, Business, Social Sciences: ~6\u201312%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"744\">University of Hong Kong Admission Eligibility &amp; Requirements<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"773\"><strong>Academic Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1062\">\n<li data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"815\">\n<p data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"815\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Hong Kong students<\/strong>: strong scores on HKDSE\/HKCEE\/HKALE.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1020\">\n<p data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"847\"><strong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"846\">International applicants<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1020\">\n<li data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"891\">\n<p data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"891\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">IB Diploma ~45\/45,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"935\">\n<p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"935\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">GCE A-levels \u22655 A*,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1020\">\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1020\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Indian Standard XII: ~90%+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1062\">\n<p data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1062\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Application via JUPAS (local)<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"50\">non-JUPAS<\/strong> portal (international).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1087\"><strong>English Proficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1170\">\n<li data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1170\">\n<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1170\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">IELTS \u22656.5, TOEFL iBT \u226580\u201393, or equivalent (e.g., CAE\/CPE \u2265180)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1197\"><strong>Application Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1363\">\n<li data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1280\">\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1280\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Completed online form + ~HKD\u202f300\u2013450 application fee<\/span> .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1363\">\n<p data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1363\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">High school transcripts, personal statement, CV, references, proof of English proficiency<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1614\">Postgraduate Eligibility &amp; Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1639\"><strong>Academic Background<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1805\">\n<li data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1722\">\n<p data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1722\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Bachelor\u2019s degree with strong GPA; for specialized programs (e.g., LLM), at least Second Class Honors or equivalent experience<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1805\">\n<p data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1805\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">GMAT\/GRE or program-specific admission test may be required<\/span> .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1830\"><strong>English Proficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<li data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<p data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1913\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">IELTS \u22656.5\u20137.0, TOEFL iBT \u226580\u201397 depending on the program<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1939\"><strong>Supporting Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2064\">\n<li data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1981\">\n<p data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1981\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Transcripts, CV, personal statement\/SOP, references, proof of English proficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2064\">\n<p data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2064\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Some programs require a case study or written assignment; 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Founded in 1911, HKU is the oldest university in Hong Kong and has consistently ranked among the top educational institutions worldwide. As of 2021, HKU is ranked 22nd internationally by QS and 30th globally by <a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/university-of-hong-kong-fees-and-programs\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  University of Hong Kong Fees and Programs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":936,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-935","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-programs"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/University-of-Hong-Kong.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Karan Sharma","author_link":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/author\/applybuds\/"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/935"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=935"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/935\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1881,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/935\/revisions\/1881"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=935"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}