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University of Hong Kong English Requirements

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Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a public research university located in Pokfulam, Hong Kong, founded in 1911 as the oldest tertiary institution in the territory. It is consistently ranked among the top universities in Asia and the world, known for strong programs in medicine, law, business, architecture, and the humanities. HKU operates with English as the primary medium of instruction.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

University of Hong Kong accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, and PTE Academic for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

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

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBTUnknown
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge English180

Sources: admissions.hku.hk/apply/international-qualifi…

Graduate requirements

Each graduate and professional school at University of Hong Kong 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 University of Hong Kong's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.