Hong Kong

At a glance

Who it suitsStudents who want an English-taught degree near home and may stay to work after graduating.适合想在离家近的地方读英语授课本科，并考虑毕业后留港工作的学生。

HKU tuition, STEM

HK$249,000 a year (2026-27 entry)每年 249,000 港元（2026-27 年入学） [1]

HKU tuition, other faculties

HK$224,000 a year (2026-27 entry)每年 224,000 港元（2026-27 年入学） [1]

Applications open

September or October, first round, then rolling每年九月或十月开放，先有第一轮截止，之后滚动录取 [2]

Work during term

On campus, up to 20 hours a week仅限校内，每周最多 20 小时 [3]

Stay and work after

IANG: 24 months, no job offer needed within 6 months of graduatingIANG：24 个月，毕业 6 个月内申请无需工作邀请 [4]

Which qualification leads where

• A-LevelGood route

  Apply as a non-local student with international qualifications; each programme lists its grades.以持国际课程成绩的非本地学生身份申请，各课程列有成绩要求。

• IB DiplomaGood route

  Accepted in the same route; check the points each programme asks for.走同一申请通道，注意各课程的分数要求。

• AP and SATPossible

  Accepted by the universities, which each list the scores they expect.各大学都接受，但各自列出期望的分数。

• GaokaoPossible

  Mainland Gaokao students apply through the university's separate scheme for them.内地高考生通过大学专门的内地招生计划申请。

• Chinese high-school diploma onlyHard

  Usually not enough without Gaokao or international results.没有高考或国际课程成绩通常不够。

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Choose and apply

• Shortlist programmes and note each one's subject and English requirements.筛选课程，记下每个课程的科目和英语要求。
• Apply in the first round: after its deadline, places are offered on a rolling basis.争取在第一轮申请：第一轮截止后改为滚动录取。 [2]
• Prepare transcripts, predicted grades, a reference and your personal statement.准备成绩单、预估成绩、推荐信和个人陈述。
• Prepare for interviews and send updated results when the university asks.准备面试，大学要求时及时提交最新成绩。

Money

• Budget for tuition: at HKU HK$249,000 a year for STEM and HK$224,000 for other faculties (2026-27 entry).预算学费：港大理工科每年 249,000 港元，其他学院 224,000 港元（2026-27 年入学）。 [1]
• Ask each university for its estimate of housing and living costs.向各大学索取住宿和生活费用估算。

Visa

• Mainland residents: the study visa application goes to Immigration through your university as sponsor.内地居民：学生签证由录取你的大学作为担保方，向入境处递交。 [3]
• Keep the e-Visa that your university collects for you; you need it to enter.保管好大学为你领取的电子签证，入境时需要。 [3]

Before you go

• Apply for university housing as soon as you accept your offer.接受录取后马上申请大学宿舍。
• Buy health insurance and plan how you will pay fees from a Hong Kong account.购买医疗保险，并规划如何用香港账户缴费。

1. Jun 2026 15 months before passed

   Research programmes and check subject and English requirements.了解课程，查清科目和英语要求。

2. Sep 2026 12 months before now

   Applications for international qualifications open in September or October.国际课程申请于九月或十月开放。 [2]

3. Nov 2026 10 months before

   Apply before the first-round deadline; later applications are considered on a rolling basis.在第一轮截止前提交；之后的申请滚动审理。 [2]

4. Mar 2027 6 months before

   Interviews and offers: reply on time and send updated grades.面试与录取：按时回复，并提交最新成绩。

5. May 2027 4 months before

   Accept your offer; the university submits your visa application as your sponsor.接受录取；大学作为担保方为你递交签证申请。 [3]

6. Jul 2027 2 months before

   Final results: send them to the university to meet any conditions.出最终成绩：交给大学以满足录取条件。

7. Aug 2027 1 month before

   Book housing, buy insurance and plan the journey.确定住宿、购买保险、安排行程。

8. Sep 2027 At the start

   Arrive and join the orientation for non-local students.抵达，参加非本地学生迎新活动。

Money

HKU tuition, STEM

HK$249,000 a year (2026-27 entry)每年 249,000 港元（2026-27 年入学） [1]

HKU tuition, other faculties

HK$224,000 a year (2026-27 entry)每年 224,000 港元（2026-27 年入学） [1]

Other universities

Each sets its own non-local fee; check the admissions site非本地生学费各校自定，请查招生网站

Living costs

Ask each university for its estimate; housing is the biggest part向各大学索取估算；住宿是最大开支

Visa

• Mainland residents apply through the university that accepts them, which acts as sponsor.内地居民通过录取自己的大学申请，由大学担任担保方。 [3]
• The university pays the fee and collects the e-Visa for you.大学代为缴费并领取电子签证。 [3]

Work during and after studies

• During studies: part-time work on campus of up to 20 hours a week.在读期间：可在校内兼职，每周不超过 20 小时。 [3]
• Summer jobs from 1 June to 31 August have no limit on hours or place.6 月 1 日至 8 月 31 日的暑期工作不限时间和地点。 [3]
• Internships must relate to your studies and be arranged or approved by your university.实习须与学业相关，并由大学安排或认可。 [3]
• After graduating: IANG gives 24 months; apply within 6 months of graduating and no job offer is needed.毕业后：IANG 签证给予 24 个月；毕业 6 个月内申请无需工作邀请。 [4]

When you arrive

• Join your university's orientation for non-local students.参加大学的非本地学生迎新。
• Open a local bank account and get a local phone number.开设本地银行账户，办理本地电话卡。

Common mistakes

• Missing the first round: later applications are considered as places remain.错过第一轮：之后的申请只能在尚有名额时审理。 [2]
• STEM programmes cost more than other faculties, so compare fees per programme.理工科学费高于其他学院，要按课程比较费用。 [1]
• During term, work only on campus; off-campus jobs are for the summer months.学期中只能校内打工，校外工作限于暑期。 [3]
• No job yet? Apply for IANG within 6 months of graduating, before that option closes.还没找到工作？毕业 6 个月内申请 IANG，否则需要先有工作邀请。 [4]

Sources

1. HKU admissions: fees checked 2026-09-13
2. HKU admissions: international qualifications (non-JUPAS) checked 2026-09-13
3. Hong Kong Immigration Department: study checked 2026-09-13
4. Hong Kong Immigration Department: IANG for non-local graduates checked 2026-09-13

Rules and fees change. Everything here was checked against the official pages on the date shown. Confirm on those pages before you apply or pay.