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2026 · Hong Kong Study Guide

Study in Hong Kong,
from choosing to arriving

From universities and programmes to applications and visas — we help you map out your Hong Kong study journey, clearly and well.

Explore universities
8 universities profiled 5 in QS Top 100 DSE · JEE · UG · PG Real campus experiences
UNIVERSITIES
Eight UGC-funded universities, eight distinct characters
HKU
Univ. of Hong Kong
HKU
QS #11 · Pok Fu Lam
强势:Medicine · Law · Business
CUHK
Chinese Univ. of HK
CUHK
QS #32 · Sha Tin
强势:Medicine · Business · Arts
UST
HK Univ. of Sci. & Tech.
HKUST
QS #44 · Clear Water Bay
强势:Business · Engineering · CS
PolyU
HK Polytechnic Univ.
PolyU
QS #54 · Hung Hom
强势:Engineering · Design · Hospitality
CityU
City Univ. of HK
CityU
QS #63 · Kowloon Tong
强势:Business · Data · Veterinary
BU
HK Baptist Univ.
HKBU
QS #244 · Kowloon Tong
强势:Media · Chinese Medicine · Arts
Also: Education University of HK (EdUHK) · Lingnan University | Rankings illustrative; refer to latest QS World Rankings
TIMELINE
Hong Kong Application Season
Sep
Applications open
System opens · Shortlist
Dec
Main round deadline
Popular programmes fill early
Jan–Apr
Interviews & tests
Additional assessment for some
Mar–Jul
Offers released
Submit documents · Pay deposit
Aug
Visa & arrival
Student visa · Housing
SUBJECTS
Find your university by discipline

Business & Finance

HKU, HKUST, CUHK — the Big Three, anchored in a global financial hub.

Computer Science & AI

HKUST and CityU data science and AI programmes with strong industry ties.

Law

HKU and CUHK common law systems, bridging international arbitration and cross-border practice.

Medicine & Life Sciences

HKU and CUHK medical schools, balancing clinical training and research.

Media & Creative Arts

HKBU and CityU traditions in journalism, film and creative media.

Engineering & Architecture

PolyU and HKUST programmes in engineering, design and the built environment.

Dispatches from Hong Kong DISPATCHES

All dispatches →
Housing

Between luxury flats and subdivided units: the real HK student rental market

Deposits, advance rent and the true cost of commuting.
Language

Can you survive at a HK university without Cantonese?

The real boundary between English in class and Cantonese in daily life.
Career

Staying in HK after graduation: the IANG visa step

The timeline and thresholds from graduation to work visa.
Quick Application Reference
JEE · DSE · Personal Statement · Student Visa · Tuition & Housing
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