Public university in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, founded 1888

Lingnan University Admission Requirements 2027

Lingnan is Hong Kong's smallest UGC-funded university, a liberal arts institution in Tuen Mun, New Territories. Its application window for overseas applicants holding international qualifications opened 8 October 2026 for the September 2027 intake, and non-local tuition is HK$175,000 a year for UGC-funded programmes.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
Not listed
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Tuition
HK$175,000
per year
English test
IELTS 6
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 proficiency evidence above.

Master

A recognised bachelor's degree meeting the entry criteria of the specific graduate programme; requirements are published separately by Lingnan's School of Graduate Studies.

Documents

Academic transcripts and certificates, evidence of English proficiency (IELTS or an accepted alternative), a valid travel document, and any programme-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Confirm your qualification is covered by the Overseas, Mainland and Transfer Applicants Holding International Qualifications pathway.
  2. Submit the online application directly through Lingnan's own admissions system; Lingnan warns it has not authorised any third-party agent for this process.
  3. Submit final results and English proficiency evidence.
  4. Receive the admission decision.
  5. Apply for a Hong Kong student visa through the Immigration Department once an offer is accepted.

English test waiver

IELTS Academic must show an overall band of 6.0; a One Skill Retake result is accepted. IB English, and GCE, GCSE or IGCSE English at the required grade, are also accepted in place of a separate English test.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.ln.edu.hk/admissions/ug/apply-now/overseas-and-mainland-applicants-holding-international-qualifications
  2. https://www.ln.edu.hk/admissions/ug/your-future-begins-now-apply/fees-and-scholarships