Public university in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, founded 1956

Hong Kong Baptist University Admission Requirements 2027

HKBU is a UGC-funded university in Kowloon Tong known for communication, Chinese medicine and the creative arts, admitting international qualification holders with offers released from late December. Non-local undergraduate tuition is HK$190,000 a year for the 2026/27 cohort.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
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Tuition
HK$190,000
per year
English test
IELTS 6
TOEFL 79, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
Not listed

Requirements

Bachelor

An approved secondary qualification (A-Levels, IB, or an equivalent national school-leaving certificate) meeting the prerequisites of the intended programme, plus the English test scores above unless exempted.

Master

A recognised bachelor's degree meeting the entry criteria of the specific graduate programme; requirements are published separately by each HKBU faculty or school.

Documents

Academic transcripts and certificates, English test score report unless exempted, a valid travel document, and any programme-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Confirm your qualification is covered by HKBU's International Qualifications pathway.
  2. Submit the online application in the Early Round or Main Round.
  3. Submit final results and any outstanding documents.
  4. Receive the admission decision; offers for September 2027 entry are released from late December 2026 onwards.
  5. Accept the offer and pay the HK$10,000 non-refundable admission confirmation fee.
  6. Apply for a Hong Kong student visa through the Immigration Department once accepted.

English test waiver

HKBU also accepts SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing at 590 or above, or ACT English and Reading at 23 or above, in place of IELTS or TOEFL. From 2027 entry, both TOEFL and IELTS results must be taken within two years prior to the start of the academic year.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/admissions/international-qualifications.html