University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong · QS World Rank #11

Living cost in Hong Kong: HKD 50,000/yr official source

English requirements

What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.

Test	Overall	Min per section
TOEFL(0-120 scale)	80	—
IELTS	6	5.5

University-wide taught postgraduate minimum; some faculties require higher (e.g. Arts: IELTS 7.0) · official source

Verified programmes (9)

Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.

Programme	Field	Length	Tuition (intl)	English
Master of China Development Studies (MChDS)	International Development, Development Economics	12 moIntake: Sep	HKD 47,000 total	See official page
Master of Climate Governance and Risk Management (MCGRM)	Climate Finance, Climate Governance, Disaster Risk Management	12 moIntake: Sep	HKD 360,000 total	See official page
Master of International and Public Affairs (MIPA)	Global Governance, Public Policy	12 moIntake: Sep	HKD 220,000/yr	See official page
Master of Public Administration (MPA)	Public Policy, Public Financial Management	12 moIntake: Sep	HKD 220,000/yr	See official page
Master of Public Health (MPH)	Global Health, Epidemiology and Health Data Science, Health Systems Management	12 moIntake: Sep	HKD 231,240 total	See official page
Master of Science in Geospatial Data Science	Geographic Data Science	12 moIntake: Sep	HKD 250,000 total	See official page
Master of Science in Technology, Design and Leadership for Learning	Education Technology	12 moIntake: Sep	HKD 234,000 total	See official page
Master of Science in Urban Planning	Urban Governance, Sustainability Science	24 moIntake: Sep	HKD 198,000/yr	See official page
Master of Social Sciences in Sustainability Leadership and Governance (MSLG)Work experience: Preference for candidates with 2+ years of related work experience (not required)	Climate Governance, Sustainability Science	12 moIntake: Sep	HKD 250,000/yr	See official page

Scholarships that fund study here

Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.

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Frequently asked questions

What master's programmes does University of Hong Kong offer?

We have verified 9 master's programmes at University of Hong Kong against its official pages, concentrated in International Development, Development Economics, Climate Finance, Climate Governance, Disaster Risk Management.

How much is international tuition at University of Hong Kong?

Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about HKD 47,000–360,000. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.

What IELTS score does University of Hong Kong require?

University of Hong Kong's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.

How much does it cost to live in Hong Kong as a student?

Student living costs in Hong Kong are around HKD 50,000/yr (official source).

Are there scholarships to study at University of Hong Kong?

Yes. Scholarships that fund study in Hong Kong include: Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme.

Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.