The Education University of Hong Kong

Overview of the university

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. Continue reading to find out about scholarships, student accommodation and support services available at EdUHK. According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022, EdUHK is ranked 3rd in Asia and 17th in the World in Education.

Scholarships for international students

Renewable entrance scholarships up to HK$185,000 (approximately US$23,700) are provided for aspiring, committed and high-quality international students to join our undergraduate programmes. These include:

• Full scholarships 
• Tuition scholarships 
• Half tuition scholarships

Applicants will be considered for their eligibility of entrance scholarship during the selection process and no separate application is required.

All full-time MPhil and PhD students at EdUHK are eligible for research postgraduate studentships, which cover their tuition fees and a stipend.

International students can also apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), which is run by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong. It includes an annual stipend of HK$322,800 (approximately US$41,400) as well as an annual conference and travel allowance of HK$13,500 (approximately US$1,730) for up to three years.

Student accommodation and hall life

Student halls are a vital part of student life at EdUHK. Currently, there are four on-campus student hostels, namely Northcote Hall, Grantham Hall, Robert Black Hall and the Jockey Club Student Quarters, which offer about 2,200 residential places. Allocation of hostel places are subject to availability and eligibility of applicants.

Student support Services

EdUHK offers support services 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.

A young and thriving research-active university

EdUHK has 3 University-level and 11 Faculty-level research centres. The academics and researchers have been undertaking 193 ongoing projects with HK$153.26 million (as of 2021) in funding from the RGC and other funding bodies, which bears a testament to its research capacity as a young and thriving university.

The University also has a network of around 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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Programs and courses at The Education University of Hong Kong