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Lingnan University

Lingnan University, founded in 1967, is a liberal arts university located in Hong Kong. It is ranked among the top 10 liberal arts universities in Asia and is a member of the Global Liberal Arts Alliance.

It is located near the coast
Acceptance rate - 33%
Number of students - 5391 Number of students - 5391
International students - 28.6% International students - 28.6%
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#98 in East Asia QS Asian University Rankings
"Top 10 Asian Liberal Arts Colleges" Forbes
#51-100 for Social Policy and Administration QS Ranking by Subject

Quick Facts

It is located near the coast It is located near the coast
Acceptance rate - 33% Acceptance rate - 33%
Number of students - 5391 Number of students - 5391
International students - 28.6% International students - 28.6%

About University

Lingnan University is a small liberal arts college founded in Hong Kong in 1967. Situated in the northern part of the city, Tuen Mun, Lingnan University is only a 40-minute MTR ride from Hong Kong's thriving business district. The university offers courses in the humanities, business and social sciences. The language of instruction is predominantly English, with some courses taught in Cantonese or Mandarin.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

School of Interdisciplinary Studies

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Faculty of Business

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Faculty of Social Sciences

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Faculty of Arts

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 14 May, 2025
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Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 14 May, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.2

Motivation Letter Required

Standardized Tests

ACT
Overall Score

23

English Language Level

IELTS

6

TOEFL iBT

550

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply Lingnan University

1

Register on the official university portal

When registering, please bring the following documents: You must verify all information provided by uploading relevant documents (in English or Chinese, or with an officially certified English/Chinese translation if the documents are not in English/Chinese), including: - International passport - School transcripts - National exam/SAT scores - Academic transcript

2

Submit an online application

The online application must be active after submitting the online application. You must indicate your preferred programs of study in the application if you wish to select more than one program. You can apply for up to three programs.

3

Pay the entry fee

There is an entry fee of $19 - $25.

4

Wait for a response from the university

Admission results are usually announced between late January and May. Scholarship results will be announced at the same time.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$18,500/year
Includes academic materials
Monthly on-campus accommodation fee
$188/year
Off-campus accommodation fee per month
$1,900/year
Food expenses for a month
$480/year
Public transport
$63/year
Personal expenses
$150/year
Scholarships
• Non-local Student Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• About the Campus

World-class facility

• Pan Sutong Sports Ground

World-class facility

• Leung Fong Oi Wan Art Gallery

World-class facility

• Contemporary Garden

World-class facility

• Kin Sun Square

World-class facility