#17 QS World Ranking#37 THE RankingHong KongPublic
QS World Rank#17
Acceptance rate15%
Typical GPA3.7+ GPA or top…
Tuition / year$180,000–195,000
Overview
About University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Asia's most international university; 'Asia's Global University' mission; 100% English instruction; Hong Kong's gateway position between East and West; common law system (UK-based); Forbes top-50 law
International environmentExtremely diverse; ~40% intl UG; most global in Asia
Teaching styleLecture + tutorial; discussion-based in law/business; research-heavy in medicine
Academics
Subjects and fit
Strongest subjects
Medicine
Law
Business (HKU Business School)
Dentistry
Architecture
Social Sciences
Best for
Finance
law
medicine
business students wanting Asia's global hub; China market access
Getting in
Admission requirements
GPA: 3.7+ GPA or top A-levels/IB 38+
IELTS 6.5–7.0 / TOEFL 90–100+
No SAT/ACT; IB/A-levels/GCE or equivalent; HKDSE for local
Difficulty: Competitive
Acceptance rate: ~15% overall; Medicine/Law more selective
Deadline: UG: Dec 1 | Graduate: Nov–Feb
On campus
Campus and location
On-campus housing very competitive; off-campus Hong Kong very expensive
ScholarshipsHKU Foundation Scholarship (full-ride); HKU Undergraduate Scholarship; Faculty-specific awards
Foundation Scholarship for President’s Scholars at University of Hong Kong 2026 (Fully Funded)
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Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.
Hong KongThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Foundation Scholarship for President’s Scholars!
While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the University of Hong Kong admission deadlines .
Here are the deadlines: | Bachelor's Deadline: Accepts Application All Year
Industry connectionsGoldman Sachs HK, HSBC, BlackRock Asia, Jardine Matheson, McKinsey HK, government
InternshipsCareer Centre very active; HKU SPACE; finance/consulting placements strong
EmployabilityTop 20 globally; Asia's top for law, medicine, business; gateway to China
The honest view
Why students choose University of Hong Kong (HKU)
HKU Foundation Scholarship (full-ride); HKU Undergraduate Scholarship; Faculty-specific awards
Employability: Top 20 globally; Asia's top for law, medicine, business; gateway to China
Worth knowing
Hong Kong political uncertainty post-NSL; very expensive city; housing extremely tight
GlowBal's insider note
VERIFIED: HKU is consistently top-20 globally (QS). INSIGHT: IANG visa allows 1 yr job search in HK after graduation many extend into longer-term finance/law careers. HKU → HSBC, Goldman pipeline is strong.
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Scholarships for Future Leaders at University of Hong Kong 2026 (Full Tuition)
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Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.
Hong KongThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Scholarships for Future Leaders!
While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the University of Hong Kong admission deadlines .
Here are the deadlines: | Bachelor's Deadline: Accepts Application All Year
Entrance Scholarships at University of Hong Kong 2026 (Full Tuition)
merit
Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.
Hong KongThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Entrance Scholarships!
While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the University of Hong Kong admission deadlines .
Here are the deadlines: | Bachelor's Deadline: Accepts Application All Year
Entrance Scholarships for Students with Indian Board Examinations at University of Hong Kong 2026 (Full Tuition)
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Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch.
Hong KongThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Entrance Scholarships for Students with Indian Board Examinations!
While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the University of Hong Kong admission deadlines .
Here are the deadlines: | Bachelor's Deadline: Accepts Application All Year
