Annual Tuition Fees for Local Students not Eligible for Government Subsidised Tuition Fees #^ and Non-Local Students in 2027/28 Academic Year
| For STEM Faculties and Schools |
HK$ 280,000 Faculties of Engineering, Medicine (except MBBS), and Science; and Schools of Biomedical Engineering, Computing and Data Science*, and Innovation *including a STEM-related double-degree programme, jointly offered with the Faculty of Arts |
|---|---|
| For Non-STEM Faculties and Schools |
HK$ 250,000 Faculties of Architecture, Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Law, and Social Sciences; and Schools of Future Media, and Governance and Policy |
| For the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
HK$ 590,000 |
#Please visit the following link for details on the eligibility criteria for government subsidised tuition fees: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202507/31/P2025073100290.htm.
^Any changes in local / non-local status will lead to corresponding changes in the rate of tuition fee, please refer to the above for definitions of local and non-local students.
Cost of Living
HKU has 17 residential halls and colleges and non-hall housing in three residential areas close to the University. Here’s a snapshot of what it will cost to live and learn at HKU.
HKD17,290 to HKD37,940 per year
HKD30,000 to HKD50,000 per year
Up to HKD50,000 per year
Scholarships
HKU offers generous scholarships based on academic merit that cover tuition fees, and living expenses in some cases, to both local and non-local students. We seek to maintain a diverse campus that welcomes deserving students from all walks of life. Our grants help the brightest students earn an education at a world-class university, regardless of their financial circumstances.