The Education University of Hong Kong

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

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 188 ongoing projects with around HK$170 million (in 2024/25) 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.