HKU Entrance Scholarship for International Students
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
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Application status
Opens Sep · closes 1 Dec 2026Opens the provider's official website
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
Requirements
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
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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
How to apply
- 1Step 1: Apply for admission to HKU through the online application portal
- 2Step 2: Check specific faculty/school scholarship requirements
- 3Step 2: Some scholarships are automatically considered; others require a separate scholarship application
- 4Step 3: Submit academic transcripts, personal statement, references, and any required scholarship essays
- 5Step 4: Results vary by faculty — typically announced with or after admission offers
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