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About The Education University of Hong Kong

An hour’s drive from Hong Kong’s bustling metropolitan life, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) offers undergraduate, postgraduate and professional development programmes in teacher education, social sciences and humanities. 

It has a network of more than 200 partnerships and collaboration with government agencies, NGOs and universities across the globe, including exchange opportunities, joint degree programmes, consultancy projects, and research and knowledge transfer projects.

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Undergraduate programs: 29
Postgraduate programs: 43#

#Subject to the University’s final approval

About The Education University of Hong Kong

An hour’s drive from Hong Kong’s bustling metropolitan life, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) offers undergraduate, postgraduate and professional development programmes in teacher education, social sciences and humanities. 

It has a network of more than 200 partnerships and collaboration with government agencies, NGOs and universities across the globe, including exchange opportunities, joint degree programmes, consultancy projects, and research and knowledge transfer projects.

Follow The Education University of Hong Kong on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for live updates as well as multimedia content on student life at the university.

Undergraduate programs: 29
Postgraduate programs: 43#

#Subject to the University’s final approval

Available programs

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) grooms non-local students for a number of careers in the educational sector and beyond, and offers full-time, dual-degree and special programmes. Continue reading to find out about subjects available, tuition fees and admissions.

Undergraduate degrees

EdUHK’s full-time Bachelor of Education (Honours) double degree programmes promise to equip you with all the professional and subject knowledge you need for roles in the education sector, while their multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) programmes prepare you for a wide range of other career paths.

Some of the subjects offered at EdUHK include: 

• Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology

• Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Education 

• Creative and Digital Arts 

• Digital Chinese Culture and Communication

• Early Childhood Education

• Early Childhood and Family Studies

• English Studies and Digital Communication

• Executive Management

• Geography Education 

• Heritage Education and Arts Management

• History Education 

• Information and Communication Technology Education 

• Integrated Environmental Management

• Language Education

• Language Studies

• Mathematics Education 

• Music Education

• Personal Finance (New admission for 2025/26)

• Physical Education

• Psychology

• Science Education 

• Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies

• Sociology and Community Studies

• Special Education

• Speech Pathology and Rehabilitation (New admission for 2025/26)

• Sports Science and Coaching

• Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

• Visual Arts Education

Browse all undergraduate programmes here


Tuition fees and cost of living

On-campus accommodation costs approximately US$1,800 per annum, while other expenses typically reach US$6,500 per year. Tuition fees are approximately US$21,400. Fortunately, international scholarships are available at the undergraduate level. Find out more about tuition fees here and student finance here.

Quick links

●    Read entry requirements for non-local students
●    Watch a short video about EdUHK
●    Applications and deadlines
●    Online application for overseas applicants
●    Explore student life
●    For all programme enquiries, email EdUHK here

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The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) offers a number of postgraduate programmes, including Research Postgraduate (RPg) (namely Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programmes), Professional Doctorate (namely Doctor of Education (EdD) programme), and a variety of Taught Postgraduate (TPg) programmes. 

Research Postgraduate, Professional Doctorate, and Taught Postgraduate programmes

Students enrolled in PhD and MPhil programmes benefit from the combined expertise of a team of renowned mentors and rigorous training in research skills and methods. MPhil and PhD candidates are expected to publish their own research and actively participate in conferences and other academic activities locally and overseas.

The Doctor of Education programme is aimed at experienced educators and professionals in education settings who aspire to extend their expertise in one of the specialised areas on offer. The programme also offers a Chinese stream for those who would like to enrol to a professional doctorate degree programme delivered in Chinese.    

EdUHK also offers a number of taught master’s programmes, including:

• Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology

• Child and Family Education

• Digital Learning and Technology

• Digital Humanities for Cultural Professionals

• Education

• Education for Sustainability

• Educational Counselling

• Educational Neuroscience

• Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities

• Global Higher Education 

• Global Histories of Education 

• Global Studies in Education

• International Educational Leadership and Change

• Leading Experiential Learning Activities

• Leading Innovative Learning Organizations

• Mathematics and Pedagogy

• Music Education

• Public Administration and Leadership

• Public Policy and Management

• Personal Finance Education

• Positive Psychology in Education

• Psychology (Schools and Community Settings)

• Sports Coaching and Management

• STEM Education

• Chinese Studies (Language Education) 

• Teaching

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 

• Teaching Chinese as an International Language

• Therapeutic Play and Well-Being 

• Visual Arts Education and Creative Practice

Browse the details of all postgraduate programmes here


Tuition fees and cost of living

Tuition fees for MPhil and PhD students are around US$5,400 a year, while taught master’s degrees will set you back US$16,500-67,400 for the whole programme. Tuition fee for Doctor of Education is around US$49,400 for the 72-cp programme. Student accommodation costs between US$2,150-$3,270 per academic year for research students. Explore fees here.

**The tuition fee of 2025/26 is subject to annual review and adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.

Postgraduate scholarships for international students

All full-time UGC-funded research students admitted to an MPhil or a PhD are eligible for EdUHK’s Research Postgraduate Studentships, which are awarded on the basis of academic merit. It is non-taxable and its value varies from year to year. In the 2024/25 academic year, for example, the monthly stipend is about US$2,350 for all MPhil and PhD students and roughly US$2,420 for post-candidacy PhD students.

Quick links 

●    Download an online prospectus here
●    Explore support services for postgraduate students
●    Read about support services for international students
●    Read about admissions here
●    Find out all the visa and pre-departure information you need
●    For all programme enquiries, email the Graduate School here


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University information

EdUHK welcomes applications from all over the world. If you’re interested in applying to EdUHK, please visit the University’s website and select your preferred programme(s) for more information about the application process. 

Applications and Admissions 

Applications for the 2025/26 entry for non-local applicants are now open. More details can be found at: 

Undergraduate programmes

Postgraduate programmes 

For enquires, non-local students are welcome to contact the Registry (Admissions, Registrations and Academic Planning Section) for details by email.   

Scholarships for international students

The University has established scholarships to encourage and recognise the pursuit of academic excellence of our non-local students. The scholarships are set up with donations and funding from the University, and are granted on the basis of academic merit, personal qualities, extra-curricular activities and community service, among other factors. In addition, the HKSAR Government provides scholarships to undergraduate and research postgraduate students from Belt and Road regions.

EdUHK scholarships

  • EdUHK Entrance Scholarship Scheme

            o Full Scholarship: covers full tuition fees, on-campus accommodation fees, academic and living allowance 

            o Tuition Scholarship: provides full tuition fees

            o Half Tuition Scholarship: covers half of the tuition fees 

  • Subject Scholarship: designated for major subjects or areas of study 
  • Student Exchange Scholarship: for a semester-long outbound student exchange programme
  • Other scholarships: e.g. scholarship for outbound activities or special talents 


HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund 

  • Belt and Road Scholarship (Designated Countries): for students from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Mongolia and Kazakhstan
  • Belt and Road Scholarship (Other Countries): for students from Belt and Road countries other than those specified above
  • Belt and Road Scholarship (Research Postgraduate)


In addition, all full-time UGC-funded MPhil and PhD students at EdUHK are eligible for Research Postgraduate Studentships, which cover a monthly stipend. 

International students can apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which is run by Hong Kong’s Research Grants Council. It includes an annual stipend of approximately US$43,230 as well as a conference and research-related travel allowance of approximately US$1,790 per year for each awardee for a period up to three years.

Learn more about admission fees, scholarships and financial support

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EdUHK is a young and thriving research-active university, and has three university and 10 faculty-level centres for research. The academics and researchers have been undertaking 179 ongoing projects with around HK$148 million (in 2022/23) in funding provided by the Research Grants Council and other funding bodies, which bears testament to its research capacity as a young and thriving university.

Find out more about EdUHK’s academic support and services

Student life

Student halls are a vital element of student life at EdUHK. There are currently four on-campus student accommodation halls, namely Northcote Hall, Grantham Hall, Robert Black Hall and the Jockey Club Student Quarters, which offer approximately 2,200 residential places. 

Allocation is subject to availability and the eligibility of applicants.

Support services are also available to all students throughout the course of their studies, including a buddy support scheme, regular group trips and activities, on-campus events and a personal mentoring service to help students feel at home.

According to the Graduate Employment Survey’s findings over the past decade, EdUHK graduates have been highly competitive in the field of education, as shown by the consistently high percentage of graduates who are either employed or intend to continue their studies, coupled with the overall rising trend of their average starting salary levels.

EdUHK attaches great importance to the learning experience of students. They are encouraged to take part in different types of service learning, language immersion and overseas exchange programmes to broaden exposure. EdUHK graduates are well-sought after in the local education sector because of their professional knowledge in their specific fields of study, their whole-person development, and their classroom-management experience.


Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Rankings & ratings

The Education University of Hong Kong is one of the top universities in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. It is ranked #20 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024.

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

  • 2014
    #51-100
  • 2015
    #101-150
  • 2015
    #15
  • 2016
    #101-150
  • 2016
    #12
  • 2017
    #151-200
  • 2017
    #13
  • 2017
    #451-500
  • 2017
    #=399
  • 2018
    #9
  • 2018
    #151-200
  • 2018
    #251-300
  • 2018
    #=323
  • 2019
    #20
  • 2019
    #451-500
  • 2020
    #251-300
  • 2020
    #16
  • 2021
    #16
  • 2021
    #251-300
  • 2022
    #=17
  • 2022
    #301-320
  • 2022
    #201-250
  • 2022
    #251-300
  • 2023
    #21
  • 2023
    #251-300
  • 2023
    #301-340
  • 2023
    #251-300
  • 2023
    #201-250
  • 2024
    #20
  • 2024
    #301-330
  • 2024
    #251-300
  • 2024
    #251-300
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