QS World Ranking
#17
Acceptance Rate
10%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$20,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#12
Hong Kong
Application Deadline
December 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
30,000
students
International Students
42%
US Students
2%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Asia's most international university, offering a unique gateway between East and West.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Asia's most international university. All programs in English. Gateway to mainland China opportunities.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Acceptance Rate
10%
Highly selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
December 1
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$20,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via JUPAS or directly (non-local) by December 1
- SAT 1350+ or ACT 30+ (or IB 36+)
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80+
- High school transcripts
- Personal statement required
- Interview for Medicine and Law
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$20,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- December 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 10%
- QS Best Student City (Hong Kong)
- #12 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓HKU Presidential Scholarships
- ✓HKU Foundation Scholarships
Cost of Living — Hong Kong
High CostEstimated monthly total
$1,890
vs. avg US college student
1% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Hong Kong is expensive for rent but cheap for food (street markets, cha chaan teng). The MTR is world-class and affordable.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Hong Kong (HKU) as a US Student
University of Hong Kong (HKU) is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR and is ranked #17in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Medicine, Law, Business, Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$20,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 10%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of December 1. Scholarships available include the HKU Presidential Scholarships.