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Study in Hong Kong

Top Asian universities, a global finance hub and a generous post-study stay-back scheme.

Indicative tuition
HK$140,000โ€“HK$200,000 per year
Post-study work
IANG, typically 24 months initially
Student route
Student visa

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong blends East and West, hosting several of Asia's top universities, including HKU, HKUST and CUHK, with English as the main medium of instruction and strong global recognition.

As one of the world's leading financial centres, it offers outstanding opportunities in business, finance and technology, plus a generous scheme allowing graduates to stay and work.

Popular student cities

  • Hong Kong

Hong Kong student visa: key facts

The main student route to Hong Kong is the Student visa. Here's what international students should know.

Visa type
Student visa, sponsored by your university
Work during study
Limited part-time / on-campus work for eligible programmes
Post-study work
IANG scheme, stay to work after graduating (typically 24 months initially)
Language
English is the primary language of instruction
Proof of funds
Evidence of funds for tuition and living costs

Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances. The above is a general guide for international students; your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.

Why choose Hong Kong?

Top Asian universities

Several universities rank among Asia's and the world's best.

Global finance hub

Unrivalled access to banking, finance and tech opportunities.

Stay-back scheme

The IANG arrangement lets graduates remain in Hong Kong to work.

East meets West

An international, English-friendly city with excellent connectivity.

Courses in Hong Kong

Programmes we place students into, with entry requirements, intakes and indicative fees.

See all 12 courses
Nursing & Allied Health
Undergraduate5 years

BNurs Nursing

University of Hong Kong

Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Indicative tuition
HK$182,000 / year
Business & Management
Undergraduate4 years

BBA Business Administration

University of Hong Kong

Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Indicative tuition
HK$182,000 / year
Computer Science & IT
Undergraduate4 years

BEng Computer Science

University of Hong Kong

Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Indicative tuition
HK$171,000 / year
Life & Biomedical Sciences
Undergraduate4 years

BSc Biomedical Sciences

University of Hong Kong

Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Indicative tuition
HK$182,000 / year
Accounting & Finance
Undergraduate4 years

BSc Quantitative Finance

University of Hong Kong

Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Indicative tuition
HK$182,000 / year
Law
Undergraduate4 years

LLB Law

University of Hong Kong

Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Indicative tuition
HK$182,000 / year

Universities in Hong Kong

Scholarships for Hong Kong

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Counselling to enrolment

How we place you in Hong Kong

Three simple steps, covered by one flat SGD 50.

  1. 1

    Counselling & matching

    A dedicated counsellor gets to know your grades, budget and goals, then maps out the strongest route into your chosen programme.

  2. 2

    Application support

    We prepare your application with you, personal statement, documents and references, and submit it to the university on the right timeline.

  3. 3

    Placement & enrolment

    From offer letter to enrolment and visa paperwork, we guide you through every step until you are confirmed and ready to start.

SGD 50 in total. Charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers counselling, your application and guidance right through to your offer. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.

Why is it only SGD 50? ยท The full process, stage by stage

Ready to study in Hong Kong?

Answer a few quick questions to see where you stand. Subscribe and a counsellor calls within 24 hours to map your route, shortlist universities and start your application.

SGD 50 in total, charged as 2 monthly instalments of SGD 25. University tuition is separate and paid directly to the university.

Not set on Hong Kong?

Compare visa routes, costs and post-study work rights across our other country guides โ€” the same placement support applies everywhere.

Compare Hong Kong side by side

Weighing Hong Kong against another destination? These match-ups put tuition, visas and post-study work rights next to each other, with an honest verdict.

Studying in Hong Kong: your questions, answered

What visa do I need to study in Hong Kong?

The main student route is the Student visa. Visa type: Student visa, sponsored by your university. Work during study: Limited part-time / on-campus work for eligible programmes. Post-study work: IANG scheme, stay to work after graduating (typically 24 months initially). Language: English is the primary language of instruction. Proof of funds: Evidence of funds for tuition and living costs. Visa and immigration rules change regularly and depend on your nationality, course and circumstances, so your Tutopiya counsellor confirms the current requirements before you apply.

How much does it cost to study in Hong Kong?

International tuition typically falls in the range of HK$140,000โ€“HK$200,000 per year, and living costs vary by city. Tutopiya's counselling, application and enrolment support is free, so the only cost you take on is the university's own fees.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees 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 SGD 50 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.

What qualifications do you accept?

We place students from IGCSE / O-Level, A-Levels (Cambridge and Edexcel), the IB Diploma, foundation and diploma programmes, and national curricula such as CBSE and ICSE. If your grades are not quite there for direct entry, we advise on an international foundation year.

How soon will someone contact me?

A Tutopiya counsellor calls you within 24 hours of you subscribing. Before that, our guided assistant is free to use and shows you where you stand โ€” your readiness, the destinations that fit your budget, and what to prepare next โ€” so you can judge the service before you pay for it.