Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong
Funding
HKU considers international/non-local undergraduate applicants for academic merit entrance scholarships automatically when they apply. Scholarship sizes and renewal conditions vary by specific faculty or award, and some schemes offer only partial or one-off tuition support. Do not assume a full ride; only the written scholarship offer establishes its amount and whether accommodation/travel/living costs are funded. NON-LOCAL 2027–28 undergraduate annual tuition is HK$280,000 for STEM faculties, HK$250,000 for non-STEM faculties, and HK$590,000 for MBBS/BDS, before living costs. Individual awards may provide additional cost support but need program-specific evaluation.
Eligibility
Bangladeshi candidates apply as non-local international/non-JUPAS applicants using their recognized secondary school qualifications; enter predicted/actual grades directly in the HKU portal and submit supporting proof. Automatic eligibility screening for general entrance scholarships is based on academic and nonacademic merit; some special scholarships need a separate application. Programme, HSC-subject, and English-language requirements differ and must be checked using HKU's admissions-standards lookup. 2027 non-local application fee HK$780, nonrefundable. Full tuition award is NOT synonymous with full attendance cost.
Deadlines
For 2027 HKU international/overseas undergraduate admission: applications open September 23, 2026; first-round priority evaluation deadline NOVEMBER 25, 2026 at NOON HONG KONG TIME; predicted/actual grades and references for first round by DECEMBER 1, 2026; applications submitted after November 25 evaluated on a rolling basis subject to available places; final application close AUGUST 25, 2027 at noon HKT. Faculty-specific supplement/interview deadlines may differ. Scholarship outcome normally linked to admission review; confirm special scholarships separately.
What University of Hong Kong needs for Fall 2027
Draft research from official pages (checked 14 Nov 2026). Not yet verified by a bdesh editor — confirm every date and prompt on the official page. 7 details still being checked.
Rounds and deadlines
| Round | Application | Financial aid | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round (evaluation of applications received by closing date) | 25 Nov 2026 | not confirmed | offers from December 2026 onwards |
| Rolling review after first round | 25 Aug 2027 | not confirmed | rolling; applicants unsuccessful if no news by early September 2027 |
Essays and short answers
No college-specific essays found — only the Common App personal statement.
Testing
- SAT/ACT required for some applicants
- English tests: IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, SAT (Reading and Writing), IB English, GCSE/O-Level/IGCSE/AS/A-Level English (IELTS 6.5 overall, at least 6.0 in Writing and Speaking, same attempt (IELTS Indicator and IELTS Online not accepted) · TOEFL Tests taken on/after 21 Jan 2026: 5.0 overall and at least 5.0 in Writing and Speaking; tests before 21 Jan 2026: 95 overall, at least 25 in Writing and Speaking (ITP and Home Edition not accepted) · SAT Reading and Writing section 610 or above, same attempt)
- Exempt if currently enrolled in, or completed at least one year of, full-time bachelor's-level study at a recognised university taught/examined in English. Alternatives: IB English A grade 5 / English B grade 6; GCSE/O-Level English B or 6 (IGCSE B/6 first language with speaking and listening); AS/A-Level English Language or Literature grade C or higher (General Paper not accepted). IELTS/TOEFL must be taken within 2 years before 1 September 2027. Page heading says requirements are subject to approval. Duolingo English Test not mentioned on the page.
Recommendations · Interview
- not confirmed
- Interview: By invitation
- Application fee: not confirmed · Apply through HKU online application system (International Admissions Scheme / Non-JUPAS)
Financial aid for international students
- Merit scholarships only
- ✕ Does not meet full need for most international students
- Forms: Entrance scholarship (no separate application)
- Documents: Academic results (predicted and actual) entered in the online system; uploaded documents are for verification
HKU entrance scholarships for top-ranking students may be worth up to a full tuition waiver plus an accommodation scholarship and a living allowance per year. HKU also awards merit-based scholarships students can apply for after starting (scholarships.hku.hk). Tuition is high for non-local students: non-subsidised composition fee for 2027-28 is HK$250,000 per year (non-STEM) or HK$280,000 (STEM incl. Engineering, Science, Medicine excluding MBBS, Computing and Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Innovation); MBBS/BDS HK$590,000. No need-based aid described; full funding depends on winning the top entrance scholarship.
Official pages used
- admissions.hku.hk/sites/default/files/2026-09/HKU_General_Information_NJ_2027.pdf
- admissions.hku.hk/apply/international-qualifications
- admissions.hku.hk/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-requirement
- admissions.hku.hk/node/894
- admissions.hku.hk/fees-and-scholarships/fees
- www.admissions.hku.hk/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships
- www.admissions.hku.hk/faqs/hkdsenl