Public university in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, founded 1911

University of Hong Kong Application Deadlines 2027

HKU is Hong Kong's oldest university, admitting international qualification holders through a rolling International/Non-JUPAS scheme that runs from autumn until a final closing date the following August. Tuition for non-local students is HK$224,000 a year in non-STEM faculties and HK$249,000 in STEM faculties.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
Rolling
September 2027, Bachelor, regular
Tuition
HK$224,000 to HK$249,000
per year
English test
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 93, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
HK$600

Bachelor

IntakeRoundApplicantsOpensClosesStatusFeeSource
September 2027 RegularInternationalRolling TbcHK$6007 Sep 2026

The scheme runs on a rolling basis with an early first-round evaluation deadline and a final closing date. For September 2026 entry, the first-round deadline was 26 November 2025 and the scheme closed entirely on 21 August 2026 at noon Hong Kong time. The equivalent dates for September 2027 entry were not yet published on HKU's site as of September 2026.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://admissions.hku.hk/apply/international-qualifications
  2. https://admissions.hku.hk/node/152
  3. https://admissions.hku.hk/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-requirement
  4. https://admissions.hku.hk/node/172
  5. https://admissions.hku.hk/fees-and-scholarships/fees