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Postgraduate · Computer Science & IT · 📍 Hong Kong, Hong Kong

MSc Computer Science

University of Hong Kong

Duration
1 year Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
HK$240,000 / year

Fee shown is for the full one-year programme

Course overview

A taught master's with streams in general computing, cyber security and financial computing, designed for working professionals and fresh graduates alike.

Evening teaching options let students combine study with Hong Kong's fast-moving job market.

Key modules

  • Advanced Algorithms
  • Cyber Security
  • Financial Computing Stream Options
  • Cloud Computing
  • Machine Learning
  • Project

Entry requirements

Academic

A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 80 overall
  • CET-6: Accepted for mainland applicants

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ September 2026

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Hong Kong.

  • Software Engineer
  • Security Engineer
  • FinTech Engineer
  • Cloud Architect
  • Technical Lead

Post-study work in Hong Kong: IANG, typically 24 months initially. Read the Hong Kong student visa guide.

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MSc Computer Science: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MSc Computer Science at University of Hong Kong?

A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 overall; CET-6 Accepted for mainland applicants. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does MSc Computer Science cost?

Fee shown is for the full one-year programme Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start MSc Computer Science?

This course has intakes in September 2026. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.