University of Hong Kong (HKU)
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HKU Entrance Scholarship for International Students

Fully FundedBachelorMasterPhD12-48 monthsOpens Sep · closes 1 Dec 2026

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) offers generous entrance scholarships for international students that may cover full tuition fees, accommodation, and a general living allowance. HKU is ranked in the global top 30 (QS) and is Hong Kong's premier university. Scholarships are available at undergraduate, Master's, and PhD levels. Some are automatically considered during admission; others require separate applications.

Host University

University of Hong Kong (HKU)University of Hong Kong

Quick info

Application status

Opens Sep · closes 1 Dec 2026
Hong Kong
Bachelor, Master, PhD
12-48 months
All programmes at HKU
Open to: Open to all nationalities
Apply on official site

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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • Accommodation support
  • General living allowance
  • Duration aligned with programme length
Monthly: Full tuition (HKD 182,000–421,000/year depending on programme) / Accommodation and living allowance included for top awards

Requirements

First degree: not specified
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: Open to all nationalities

Detailed requirements

  • - Open to all nationalities — international applicants
  • - Outstanding academic achievement
  • - Must apply for admission to HKU
  • - Scholarships may cover full tuition fees, accommodation, and living allowance
  • - Some scholarships are automatically considered during admission; others require separate application

Who can apply

Outstanding international students at all levels (UG, Master's, PhD) applying to HKU. HKU is Hong Kong's oldest and highest-ranked university (QS Top 30 globally). Entrance scholarships range from partial tuition waivers to fully funded packages.

Fields of study

All programmes at HKU

Application window

Opens Sep · closes 1 Dec 2026

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application period: varies by programme, typically November – April
Results: varies by faculty
Studies commence: September

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Apply for admission to HKU through the online application portal
  2. 2Step 2: Check specific faculty/school scholarship requirements
  3. 3Step 2: Some scholarships are automatically considered; others require a separate scholarship application
  4. 4Step 3: Submit academic transcripts, personal statement, references, and any required scholarship essays
  5. 5Step 4: Results vary by faculty — typically announced with or after admission offers