- Overview
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a public research university in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Founded in 1887 as the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese, it is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. The university is also a founding member of Universitas 21, a network of comprehensive research-intensive universities covering all corners of the globe.
HKU has educated many notable alumni in varied fields, including Dr. Sun Yat-sen – the founder of the Republic of China. HKU was also the first team in the world to successfully isolate the coronavirus SARS-CoV, the causative agent of SARS in 2003.
At HKU, English is the main language of instruction and assessment. The university provides a wide range of single-degree, double-degree, and interdisciplinary programs, as well as dual-degree and joint admissions.
Rankings:
#17 Worldwide
#4 Asia
#1 Hong Kong
#32 Arts and Humanities
- Majors
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Business and Economics (HKU Business School)
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Law
Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Full list of undergraduate programs:
https://admissions.hku.hk/programmes/undergraduate-programmes
- Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fee per year: 182,000 HKD ~ 600,000,000 VND
Principal Nomination Scholarship Scheme – PNSS: 20 Full Ride scholarships for students from 7 high schools in Vietnam:
- Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, Hanoi
- Chu Van An High School, Hanoi
- Nguyen Sieu High School, Hanoi
- Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted, Nam Dinh
- Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, Nghe An
- Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted, Ho Chi Minh City
- Tran Dai Nghia High School for the Gifted, Ho Chi Minh City
HKU Foundation Scholarship for President’s Scholars: Up to 100% of tuition fees for 4 years plus accommodation and living allowances and an Enrichment Scholarship
HKU Scholarships for Future Leaders: 100% of tuition fees for 4 years
HKU Entrance Scholarships for Outstanding Students: Up to 100% of tuition fees for 4 years
List of other scholarships:
https://admissions.hku.hk/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships
- Application Process
Timeline for Fall 2025:
- Round 1: 27/09/2024 – 27/11/2024
- Final deadline: 22/08/2025
Application Process:
- Application Form
- Interview Round
Requirements:
- High School Transcript
- Essay
- CV
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- IELTS 6.5
More info:
https://admissions.hku.hk/apply/international-qualifications