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 requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | Unknown | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | 180 |
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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Start practicing freeRequirements 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.