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Hong KongQS #17IELTS 62026
IELTS Score for University of Hong Kong (HKU)
To study at University of Hong Kong (HKU) in Hong Kong, you typically need around IELTS Band 6 overall — about TOEFL 80 or PTE 60. Undergraduate courses may accept a little lower; competitive postgraduate programmes can ask for more.
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| World rank (QS) | #17 |
| Location | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| Type | Public |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Acceptance rate | 20% |
| International students | 40% |
| Tuition | ≈ HKD 170k/yr |
| Application fee | HKD 300 |
| Application deadline | Dec–Feb (varies) |
| Intakes | Fall (Sep) |
Popular programmes at University of Hong Kong (HKU)
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Financial Eng
- MBA
- MSc Electrical Eng
What University of Hong Kong (HKU) is known for
Business, Computer Science, Law
Scholarships & funding
HKU Foundation & entrance scholarships
How to reach Band 6
- Diagnose. Take a free IELTS mock to see your band in each skill.
- Target the gap. See exactly what Band 6 needs in each section.
- Learn the strategy. Use the free IELTS prep lessons for your weak sections.
- Get feedback. Check your Writing & Speaking with the free band checker and redo weak answers.
Frequently asked questions
- What IELTS score do I need for University of Hong Kong (HKU)?
- University of Hong Kong (HKU) typically requires around IELTS Band 6 overall (equivalent to TOEFL iBT ~80 or PTE ~60). Undergraduate courses are often 0.5 lower; some postgraduate programmes ask higher — confirm on your course page.
- Does University of Hong Kong (HKU) accept TOEFL or PTE too?
- Yes — University of Hong Kong (HKU) also accepts TOEFL iBT (~80) and PTE Academic (~60) alongside IELTS.
- How can I reach Band 6 for free?
- Take free IELTS mocks to find your weak section, learn the strategy in the PPT lessons, and check your Writing/Speaking band with the free band checker.