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Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Founded in 1989, today it is a modern comprehensive university. The university adapts its professional programs to market trends and industry needs, providing its students with high-quality professional education and a clear career ladder.

Situated in one of the central areas
Acceptance rate - 80%
Number of students - 19,150 Number of students - 19,150
International students - 13% International students - 13%
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#325 in East Asia QS University Rankings
#9 in Hong Kong UniRank 2024

Quick Facts

Situated in one of the central areas Situated in one of the central areas
Acceptance rate - 80% Acceptance rate - 80%
Number of students - 19,150 Number of students - 19,150
International students - 13% International students - 13%

About University

HKMU is the only university established by the government with its own funding. It started as a distance learning university, but is now effectively two universities in one. It began offering full-time programmes in 2001 and has been a member of the centralised Joint Universities Admissions Scheme (JUPAS) since 2007. The university currently has over 9,600 full-time students, accounting for one-sixth of Hong Kong’s undergraduate students. The current President is Professor Lam Kwan Sing.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

School of Arts and Social Sciences

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

School of Science and Technology

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Education and Languages

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 31 May, 2025
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Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 31 May, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.6

Motivation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

6

TOEFL iBT

550

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply Hong Kong Metropolitan University

1

Register on the official university portal

When registering, please bring the following documents: - Passport / Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID) - School transcript - National exam results / SAT - Academic transcript - Letter of recommendation

2

Pay the entry fee

There is an entry fee of $38.

3

Submit an online recommendation form

The online recommendation form must be active after the online application has been submitted and the application fee has been paid.

4

Wait for a response from the university

Once you have submitted your application and supporting documents, you will receive an admission decision from the university. This decision will indicate whether you have been accepted into the program.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$11,495/year
Includes academic materials
Payment for on-campus accommodation
$1,000/year
Personal expenses for the month
$800/year
Public transport subscription per month
$63/year
Nutrition
$300/year
Scholarships
• HKMU Admission Scholarship for International students

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Ho Man Tin Campus

World-class facility

• CITA Learning Centre (OCC)

World-class facility

• HKMU Jockey Club Institute of Health Care (IOH)

World-class facility