The University of Hong Kong

Admission

Typical admitted average

About 92% for most programs, and 95% for computer science, engineering, business and health. This is our estimate: universities don't publish exact cut-offs for international students.

Language

Taught in English. English: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 93.

Good to know

Medicine, Law and Business are very competitive; interviews for some programs.

Scholarship-approved majors

MOHESR approves these programs here for the Spring+Fall 2026 cycle. Number = QS subject rank. ★ = priority sector.

• Dentistry#2
• Education#3
• Linguistics#9
• Accounting & Finance★#10
• Geography#10
• Social Policy & Administration#11
• History of Art#12
• Civil & Structural Engineering★#13
• Architecture#13
• Law#15
• Library & Information Management#15
• English Language & Literature#17
• Modern Languages#17
• Sociology#17
• Marketing#17
• Data Science★#18
• Computer Science & Information Systems★#21
• Medicine★#21
• Mineral & Mining Engineering#21
• Statistics & Operational Research#24
• Anthropology#25
• Environmental Sciences★#27
• Sports-related Subjects#27
• Psychology#28
• Communication & Media Studies#29
• History#29
• Politics & International Studies#29
• Earth & Marine Sciences#29
• Development Studies#29
• Business & Management Studies#30
• Economics & Econometrics#33
• Mathematics★#33
• Nursing★#34
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering★#38
• Physics & Astronomy★#41
• Chemistry★#41
• Geology#41
• Biological Sciences★#44
• Veterinary Science#45
• Geophysics#46
• Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering★#49
• Anatomy & Physiology#50
• Chemical Engineering★#51
• Art & Design★#51-100
• Hospitality & Leisure Management#51-100
• Performing Arts★#51-100
• Archaeology#51-100
• Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies#51-100
• Materials Science★#55
• Pharmacy & Pharmacology★#58
• Philosophy#60