University of Hong Kong English Requirements
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.
Quick answer
University of Hong Kong accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, and PTE Academic for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 93 (0–120) and IELTS Academic 6.5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 930–120≈4.51–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | 64 | |
| Cambridge English | 180 |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.51–6≈86+0–120 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 850–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for University of Hong Kong?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Hong Kong requires TOEFL iBT 93 (0–120) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for University of Hong Kong?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Hong Kong requires IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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