Postgraduate FAQ
How much is the application fee?

For RPG application: HK$180

For TPG application: the fees vary for each program, please visit here (“Application” tab of individual program page) for more details.

How much is the tuition fee?

For RPG studies: HK$42,100 per year

The HKSAR Government has introduced a Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local Research Postgraduate Students. Please visit here for details.

For TPG studies: Tuition fees vary for each program, please visit here (“General Information” tab of individual program page) for details.

Will there be any funding support provided for postgraduate students?

Most of our full-time MPhil and PhD students are granted studentship. For details of scholarship and funding schemes, please visit here.

For taught postgraduate study, individual programs may offer program-specific scholarships. Please visit here for details. (see “Enquiry” under “General Information” tab of individual program page).

Will I be provided with University housing?

For full-time research postgraduate students, the University will provide guaranteed university accommodation in the first 2 years of full-time studies.

Taught postgraduate students are required to arrange their own accommodation off-campus. Please contact the Off-Campus Housing Section of Student Housing & Residential Life Office, which provides general assistance for students who are looking for off-campus accommodation.

How much is the cost of living in Hong Kong?

The cost of living varies with each student, depending on the accommodation and lifestyle choices. Please visit here for more ideas about the living cost in Hong Kong.

Postgraduate Admissions for 2024/25 Spring Term & 2025/26 Fall Term intakes
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