Hong Kong university admission guides

Practical, source-checked walkthroughs of every admission route into Hong Kong universities — for HKDSE, international, mainland and postgraduate applicants.

Admission routes

How JUPAS Works: The Complete Guide for HKDSE Students

How the Hong Kong JUPAS joint admission scheme works: who can apply, how programme choices and banding work, and how offers are made to HKDSE students.

Admission routes

Non-JUPAS Applications: How Direct Admission to HK Universities Works

Who should apply directly (non-JUPAS) to Hong Kong universities, how the process differs from JUPAS, and how to build a strong direct application.

Admission routes

Applying to Hong Kong Universities with IB, A-Levels and Other International Qualifications

How international qualification holders — IB, GCE A-Levels, US high school diplomas and more — apply to undergraduate programmes in Hong Kong.

Admission routes

Mainland Students: Your Route to a Hong Kong Degree

How mainland Chinese students apply to Hong Kong universities: admission schemes, Gaokao expectations, costs and the student visa process.

Fees & funding

Tuition Fees and Financial Support in Hong Kong: What University Actually Costs

A clear map of university tuition in Hong Kong — government-funded rates, non-local fees, self-financing programmes — and the government support schemes that reduce them.

Planning

The Hong Kong University Application Timeline: Your Year, Month by Month

A month-by-month walkthrough of the Hong Kong university application year for HKDSE and direct applicants, from open days to clearing rounds.

Institutions

Self-Financing Universities in Hong Kong: What They Are and When to Choose One

An honest guide to Hong Kong's self-financing degree-awarding sector: the institutions, accreditation, SSSDP subsidies, and who thrives there.

Postgraduate

Postgraduate Study in Hong Kong: Taught Master's and Research Degrees Explained

How postgraduate admission works in Hong Kong: taught master's degrees, MPhil and PhD research routes, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship, and how to apply.