HKU
University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
public universityQS World University Rankings17Top Comprehensive UniversitiesHong Kong Island
Hong Kong's oldest institution of higher learning, ranked in the top 20 globally by QS. All courses are taught in English with an outstanding academic reputation; its programs in medicine, law, and business are world-leading.
Basic Information
Institution Type
public university
Year Founded
1911 years
Number of Mainland Students
Approx. 400 people (2025/26 academic year)
City
Hong Kong Island
Institution Type
Top Comprehensive Universities
QS Ranking
#17
Application Requirements
Application Time
Opens in early 10 of 2025, closes on 6 28, 2026.
Gaokao score requirements
No fixed cutoff score; admission is based on overall Gaokao and English scores, selecting the most qualified candidates.
Featured Majors
ArchitectureHumanitiesBusinessDentistEducationEngineeringLegalMedicine
Fee Details
Tuition
Non-STEM subjects: 224,000 HKD/year; STEM subjects: 249,000 HKD/year