Graduate Programs in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has 5 universities in the Grad School Navigator top 200, including 3 in the top 100.

Hong Kong brings several research universities into one compact destination. The University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology sit alongside City University, Polytechnic University and other institutions. The setting is not uniformly downtown: Hong Kong Island campuses offer dense urban surroundings, while Sha Tin and Clear Water Bay provide larger campus environments. English is widely used in graduate teaching, with program-specific language requirements.

Hong Kong offers a clear choice between taught master's courses and research degrees. Many full-time taught master's courses take one year, which suits applicants who want a focused qualification before returning to work. Master of Philosophy and PhD routes instead center on supervised research, with studentships and research funding distinct from the taught-course fee model.

Median annual tuition among master's programs, according to our data, is about US$25,200 in Hong Kong, compared with US$39,300 in the US, US$38,100 in the UK, US$25,500 in Canada and US$35,100 in Australia. A one-year taught course can also keep the time spent paying living expenses and away from work short.

Hong Kong is particularly welcoming to eligible recent graduates through its Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG). Those who apply within six months of graduation can receive two years to stay and work without first securing a job offer. The freedom to find and change employers makes this a useful route into the local job market and a strong reason to consider Hong Kong for a career in Asia.