Universities and admissions in Hong Kong

Universities in Hong Kong for Russian speakers — in brief

World-class universities: HKU, HKUST, CUHK, PolyU, CityU. Instruction is in English.

Cost:

• undergraduate for non-local students: HK$145,000–182,000/year (~$18,000–23,000)
• master’s degree: similar range, depends on the program
• no free option, but strong scholarships are available

What is needed:

• school certificate + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80; SAT/A-levels often required for undergraduate entry
• apply directly to the university

Residence permit: student visa, sponsor — the university (after an offer is made).

HKPFS — PhD scholarship: ~HK$28,100/month + conference grant.

Data as of 2026. Source: Hong Kong universities, ImmD.

Hong Kong: scholarships and admissions

There is no free bachelor’s degree, but there are strong grants:

Scholarships:

• HKPFS (for PhD): ~HK$28,100/month + travel grant
• University entrance scholarships (partial/full coverage for high academic achievement)
• Belt and Road / government programs

Admissions:

1. Undergraduate — school leaving certificate + SAT/A-level/IB + IELTS 6.5

2. Master’s — degree + references + motivation letter

3. Apply directly to the university (autumn–spring rounds)

Budget: undergraduate HK$145–182k/year + accommodation (expensive).

Data as of 2026. Source: HKU/HKUST, RGC (HKPFS).

Hong Kong: documents, degree, student visa

Documents:

• school certificate/diploma + translation
• IELTS/TOEFL; for undergraduate programmes — SAT/A-level/IB
• transcript, references, personal statement

Recognition: evaluated by the institution itself.

Visa:

• student visa, sponsored by the university (form ID995 + letter of guarantee)
• proof of funds for tuition and living expenses
• work: on-campus and internships with restrictions

Prices: undergraduate HK$145,000–182,000/year.

Data as of 2026. Source: Immigration Department (ImmD).