Hong Kong
Established in 1911, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is consistently ranked among the top universities in Asia and the world. It is ranked 17th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025. As a global research-led comprehensive university, HKU offers high-quality tertiary education to outstanding students with 49 programmes from 10 faculties across a wide range of academic disciplines including Architecture, Arts, Business, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Sciences. HKU makes a positive impact through internationalization, innovation, and interdisciplinarity. With a large student body of over 90 nationalities, HKU fosters an inclusive environment that attracts and nurtures global scholars and promotes excellence in research, knowledge exchange, teaching, and learning. Our undergraduate curriculum offers flexibility for students to design their own combination of disciplinary majors, minors, and electives within and outside their home faculties with academic advising. We also encourage and provide opportunities for students to engage in diverse learning experiences such as overseas exchange, internships, and real-life projects in and outside Hong Kong. Recognized as the 10th Most Employable University Graduates in the World by QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022, HKU graduates enjoy promising career prospects with many joining la
HKU Entrance Scholarships for International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Students: Students admitted to HKU’s undergraduate programmes who achieve 44 or above in IB Diploma will be eligible for a scholarship to cover full tuition fee. Eligible students will be shortlisted and nominated for the selection committee's consideration on a rolling basis. No application is required. Eligible Students are automatically considered.
There are different admissions requirements for different programmes. Please refer to https://admissions.hku.hk/apply/international-qualifications#admissions-standard for specific admissions requirements of each programme.
There are different IB Maths requirements for different programmes. Please refer to https://admissions.hku.hk/apply/international-qualifications#admissions-standard for specific admissions requirements of each programme.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (a) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language A: Language and Literature; (b) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language A: Literature; (c) Grade 4 in SL English – Text and Performance; (d) Grade 4 in SL English – Literature and Performance (A1 syllabus) (e) Grade 4 in HL English Language (B Syllabus); (f) Grade 5 in SL English Language (B Syllabus); or (g) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language (A1 or A2 Syllabus) Note: “Higher Level” is referred to as “HL”, and “Standard Level” as “SL” SECOND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Grade 4 in a language other than English
The IB curriculum fosters critical thinking, global perspective, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving skills - qualities that align with what HKU values in prospective students. HKU's unwavering commitment to internationalization, innovation, and interdisciplinary approaches fosters an inclusive atmosphere geared towards nurturing students into future global leaders. As one of the most international universities in the world, HKU offers a diverse and enriching educational experience that allows students to learn from peers representing over 90 nationalities, thus extending the IB world community. HKU empowers students to tailor their academic path by selecting majors, minors, and electives within or outside their faculties with academic guidance. IB students benefit from experiential opportunities such as overseas exchange, internships, community service, and real-life projects, fostering holistic student development to create a positive global impact.
Second language requirements website: https://admissions.hku.hk/apply/international-qualifications/second-language-requirement
Subject to faculty’s requirements, students who have completed seven years of secondary schooling on a seven-year curriculum of secondary education at the time of being admitted to the University are eligible to apply for advanced standing. The credit/advanced standing varies for each programme, please visit the link below.