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Five leading Hong Kong universities

This page uses a consistent 2026/27 tuition reference for non-local undergraduates so the five institutions can be compared on the same academic-year basis. Rankings use QS World University Rankings 2027.

Admissions-rate note: the universities do not publish one simple, comparable university-wide international undergraduate acceptance rate. Selectivity varies by programme, qualification and applicant pool, so GlobalPath does not display invented acceptance-rate percentages.
QS 2027 · #11 globally

The University of Hong Kong

HKU
2026/27 non-local tuition HK$224,000 non-STEM
HK$249,000 STEM
Scholarship snapshot Merit awards can cover tuition and, in some cases, living expenses.

Selected current study areas include computer science, artificial intelligence and data science, data and systems engineering, business, law, social sciences, medicine and more.

Computer Science AI & Data Science Data & Systems Engineering Business
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QS 2027 · #18 globally

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

CUHK
2026/27 non-local tuition HK$214,000 per year
Scholarship snapshot Admission awards range from HK$5,000 to full tuition; some add up to HK$66,000/year allowance.

Current programme examples include Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence: Systems and Technologies, Computational Data Science, Financial Technology and a broad range of business and science programmes.

Computer Science & Engineering Artificial Intelligence Computational Data Science FinTech
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QS 2027 · #33 globally

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

HKUST
2026/27 non-local tuition HK$215,000 per year
Scholarship snapshot Academic scholarship consideration is automatic; award levels vary by qualification and achievement.

HKUST offers 45+ majors spanning science, engineering, business and interdisciplinary study. Relevant examples include Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science and Technology, and Information Systems.

Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Data Science & Technology Information Systems
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QS 2027 · #50 globally

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

PolyU
2026/27 non-local tuition HK$200,000 per year
Scholarship snapshot Selected non-local entry schemes can offer renewable full tuition plus an annual allowance and exchange support.

Current programme examples include Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Computing and AI, Information and Artificial Intelligence Engineering, and a broad engineering portfolio.

Data Science & AI Computing & AI Information & AI Engineering Engineering
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QS 2027 · =#52 globally

City University of Hong Kong

CityUHK
2026/27 non-local tuition HK$190,000 per year
Scholarship snapshot Top Scholarship: renewable full tuition plus annual living allowance up to HK$60,000.

Current programme examples include Computer Science with AI/Data Science/Cybersecurity streams, Data Science, Computer and Data Engineering, and business programmes.

Computer Science Data Science Computer & Data Engineering Global Business
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Use this as a starting point, not a final university decision. Programme fit, admissions requirements, scholarship terms and annual fees should always be checked on the official programme page.

University QS 2027 2026/27 non-local UG tuition Selected study examples Acceptance rate
HKU #11 HK$224k non-STEM / HK$249k STEM CS, AI & Data Science, Engineering, Business Not published as one comparable university-wide international rate
CUHK #18 HK$214k CSE, AI, Computational Data Science, FinTech Not published as one comparable university-wide international rate
HKUST #33 HK$215k AI, CS, Data Science & Technology, Business Not published as one comparable university-wide international rate
PolyU #50 HK$200k Data Science & AI, Computing & AI, Engineering Not published as one comparable university-wide international rate
CityUHK =#52 HK$190k CS, Data Science, Computer & Data Engineering Not published as one comparable university-wide international rate
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Last checked: 30 August 2026. QS ranking references use the 2027 edition. Tuition figures use the 2026/27 academic year for a consistent comparison across all five universities.

QS World University Rankings 2027 HKU — Tuition and Living Expenses CUHK — Undergraduate Fees HKUST — 2026/27 Undergraduate Tuition Rates PolyU — International Undergraduate Tuition CityUHK — Fees and Scholarships