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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University English Requirements

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Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a public research university located in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Founded in 1937 as the Government Trade School, it became a fully autonomous university in 1994 and is one of Hong Kong's eight publicly funded tertiary institutions. PolyU is known for its strong emphasis on applied research, professional education, and close ties with industry, offering programmes across science, engineering, business, design, health and social sciences, and humanities.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestNo published minimum
TOEFL iBTUnknown
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicNo published minimum
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: polyu.edu.hk/study/ug/admissions/internationa…

Graduate requirements

Each graduate and professional school at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University sets its own English test requirements; there is no single university-wide graduate minimum. Check the specific school or program you're applying to.

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Requirements are read from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.