It is the 24fall master's study abroad application season, and many Hong Kong universities have opened the application channel, but the news of the skyrocketing tuition fees of Hong Kong schools has caught many students off guard.
In the past three years, the track for Hong Kong master's degree application has become more and more crowded, not only the difficulty of admission has escalatedTuition fees are also rising every yearTuition fees for some popular master's programs have risen to 400,000-500,000 per year.
Why are Hong Kong school tuition fees skyrocketing?In fact, the tuition fees for all majors in Hong Kong institutions are determined by the school according to the application situation and market environment. Next, let's take a look at the increase in tuition fees of various institutions in Hong Kong
1. The increase in tuition fees of institutions in Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong-2024 QS ranked 26th
It's competitive every yearFaculty of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong24fall applications opened early this year, yet almost all courses in the College of Engineering are seeing price increases. Engineering and computer-related courses rose to 280,000 Hong Kong dollars, and data analysis-related majors rushed directly to 32HK$50,000.
College of BusinessTuition fees are also skyrocketing, with the most expensive master's program at HKU Business School last year at around 34W RMB, while this year's minimum tuition fee is HK$360,000, and the most expensive in finance and fintech is as high as 46HK$20,000.
Chinese University of Hong Kong-2024 QS ranked 47th
The increase in popular majors in Hong Kong Chinese is also obvious:
Major in Marketing: From 290,000 Hong Kong dollars last year to 320,000 Hong Kong dollars.
Accounting Major: The largest increase, from 33HK$50,000 to HK$390,000.
Computer Science Major: The increase was smaller, from 240,000 to 26HK$40,000.
It's not just a popular major**, it seems to be unpopularMajor in Public and Comparative HistoryAlso from 1160,000 to 150,000 Hong Kong dollars.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology-2024 QS ranking 60
Most of the major tuition fees of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have **, especially for business and science and engineering majors, which have risen relatively largely.
Major in Financial Mathematics: From 210,000 to 250,000 Hong Kong dollars, up 40,000 in a row.
Fintech Major: It's still 31 this year50,000, 36 next year30,000 Hong Kong dollars.
Economics: from 2550,000 to 290,000 Hong Kong dollars.
Last year was not cheapInternational ManagementThis year's tuition fee is from $3550,000 to 390,000 Hong Kong dollars.
The above are the top three popular majors in Hong Kong, and the specific increases of more majors can be viewed on the school's official website.
Next, I will summarize it for youTuition fees for the eight universities in Hong Kong. (For reference only, everything is based on the tuition fee displayed on the school's official website).
The University of Hong Kong-
Faculty of Engineering: 2810 thousand.
Business School: 36-440,000.
Faculty of Letters: 160,000-2380 thousand.
Faculty of Architecture: 1940,000-3640 thousand.
Faculty of Education: 1680,000-1980 thousand.
Faculty of Law: 1610,000-200,000.
Li Ka Shing Medical College: 120,000-200,000.
Faculty of Science: 150,000-300,000.
Faculty of Social Sciences: 130,000-2440 thousand.
Dental Medicine: 250,000-5460 thousand.
Chinese University of Hong Kong-
Faculty of Letters: 120,000-1670 thousand.
College of Business: 260,000-6980 thousand.
Faculty of Education: 1290,000-1650 thousand.
Faculty of Engineering: 1740,000-340,000.
Interfaculty: 1250 thousand.
Faculty of Law: 160,000.
Medical School: 1450,000-2450 thousand.
Faculty of Science: 120,000-1980 thousand.
Faculty of Social Sciences: 143-29.80 thousand.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology-
Business School: 290,000-600,000.
Faculty of Engineering: 1750,000-2420 thousand.
Faculty of Humanities: 1320,000-1670 thousand.
Faculty of Science: 13-250,000.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Business School: 270,000-330,000.
Faculty of Engineering: 1830,000-320,000.
Faculty of Humanities: 1770,000-2120 thousand.
Hospitality & Tourism Management: 2650,000-5480 thousand.
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences: 16-330,000.
School of Design: 212-22.30 thousand.
City University of Hong Kong
College of Business: 213-690,000.
Faculty of Engineering: 162-22.50 thousand.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: 168-18.20 thousand.
Faculty of Science: 168-19.80 thousand.
College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences: 18-1980 thousand.
Faculty of Data Science: 2880 thousand.
Faculty of Energy and Environment: 1680 thousand.
Law School: 17-2350 thousand.
Hong Kong Baptist University
College of Business: 189-340,000.
Faculty of Arts: 860,000-990 thousand.
College of Creative Arts: 140,000.
Faculty of Science: 10-210,000.
Faculty of Letters: 10-1790 thousand.
Faculty of Communication: 105-15.50 thousand.
Faculty of Social Sciences: 13-160,000.
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine: 126-13.60 thousand.
Lingnan University, Hong Kong
Business School: 18-300,000.
Faculty of Letters: 120,000-150,000.
Academy of Social Sciences: 120,000-230,000.
The Education University of Hong Kong
Graduate School: 1410 thousand.
Faculty of Humanities: 123-12.80 thousand.
Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences: 12-140,000.
Faculty of Education and Human Development: 1260,000-250,000.
Second, the tuition fee has risen wildly, is it still worth studying for a master's degree in Hong Kong?
Despite the increase in tuition fees, everyone's enthusiasm for applying for a master's degree in Hong Kong has not diminished at all, and the competition is still fierce. Because, the cost performance of going to Hong Kong for a master's degree study is still very good.
The duration of study is short
Compared with the three-year postgraduate study in the Mainland, the one-year master's degree program in Hong KongHave a short school durationThe curriculum is intensiveThe ability to quickly complete studies and obtain a master's diploma not only allows you to enter the workplace in advance, but also greatly reduces the time and money costs of postgraduate education.
Flexible application
There are taught master's programmes in Hong KongSpring and autumnIf you miss the master's program in the fall, you can also submit an application for the master's program in the spring within the specified time, and the application procedures and materials will be simpler than those of universities in the United States, Canada and Australia.
The job prospects are bright
The Hong Kong government's preferential visa policy for international students can be obtained free of charge if they choose to stay and work in Hong Kong after graduation2-year IANG stay visaIf you stay in Hong Kong to work within two years, you can change your work visa.
In addition, a full-time bachelor's degree or above diploma in Hong KongCertified by the Ministry of Education of the MainlandIt is possible to take the examination of civil servants and public institutions. Holding a high-quality Hong Kong university diploma to return to the mainland for development, it is also popular everywhere.
Enjoy preferential treatment for settled and tax-free cars
Master's students in Hong Kong also enjoy a lot of preferential treatment, including:Settle in a big cityBuy a tax-free carStart-up offersAnd so on:
Overseas students who have obtained a bachelor's degree or above in foreign countries or in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan can enjoy preferential policies for cross-regional dispatch and settlement.
Overseas students who have studied abroad or in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan for more than one year can also purchase a duty-free car through customs when they return to China to work.
Overseas students who have obtained a bachelor's degree or above in foreign countries or Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan can enjoy entrepreneurship subsidies and rental subsidies, and it is easier to obtain low-interest or interest-free loans for entrepreneurs in the Greater Bay Area.
Generally speaking, although the tuition fees of Hong Kong schools have skyrocketed, the recognition and prestige of Hong Kong schools in the mainland are undoubted, and they are more than overseasGeographical advantages, employment prospectsIt's also very expansive.
The 24fall application is in full swing, and students who want to study in Hong Kong are advised to submit their master's study materials as soon as possible to avoid missing the opportunity to be admitted to popular majors.