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.
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.
EdUHK welcomes applications from all over the world. If you’re interested in applying to EdUHK, please visit the University’s websiteand select your preferred degree programme for more information about the application process.
COVID-19 Information:
• How can applicants contact the University about their applications?
For enquiries, non-local students are welcome to contact the Registry (Admissions, Registrations and Academic Planning Section) for details by email.
• How does the University handle applicants whose exams have been cancelled?
The University will closely monitor the release of the updated assessment details for candidates made by the relevant examination boards. The final decision will be made after consideration and approval by the relevant committees of the University.
• What advice is the University offering to applicants who are unable to take an English-language test due to test centres being closed?
The University will extend the English test submission deadline for applicants who are unable to present English-language test results due to test centres being closed. It is hoped that the test centres will be re-opened and applicants will be able to take the tests later. In the event that the test centres will be closed for an extended period, the University will consider using other means to assess an applicant’s English language level. One of which is admission interview to assess an applicant’s oral skills.
• Is the University still accepting applications? Are there any restrictions being placed on international applicants?
Applications for the 2022/23 entry for non-local applicants are now open. More details can be found at:
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 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 expenses 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 and Myanmar
Belt and Road Scholarship (Other Countries): for students from Belt and Road countries other than those specified above
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$41,400 as well as an annual conference and travel allowance of approximately US$1,730 for up to three years.
EdUHK is a young and thriving research-active university, and has three university and 11 faculty-level centres for research. The academics and researchers have been undertaking 193 ongoing projects with around HK$153 million (in 2021/22) 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.
Student hallsare 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.
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 in education and the humanities EdUHK’s full-time Bachelor of Education (Honours) 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) 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
• Chinese History Education (New admission for 2023/24)
• Creative Arts and Culture
• Early Childhood Education
• English Studies and Digital Communication
• Executive Management
• Family Studies
• General Studies Education
• Geography Education
• Greater China Studies
• Health Education
• Heritage Education and Arts Management
• History Education
• Information and Communication Technology Education
Tuition fees and cost of living On-campus accommodation costs approximately US$1,795 per annum, while other expenses typically reach US$7,244 per year. Tuition fees are approximately US$17,950. Fortunately, international scholarships are available at undergraduate level. Find out more about tuition fees here and student finance here.
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), a Doctor of Education (EdD) programme, and a variety of taught postgraduate (TPg) programmes.
Research and taught 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.
EdUHK also offers a number of taught master’s degrees, including:
• Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
• Child and Family Education
• Education
• Education for Sustainability
• Educational Counselling
• Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities
• Global and Regional Studies
• Global Histories of Education
• Global Studies in Education
• International Educational Leadership and Change
• International Relations and Development
• Public Policy and Management
• Mathematics and Pedagogy
• Music Education
• Personal Finance Education
• Positive Psychology in Education
• Sports Coaching and Management
• STEM Education
• Chinese Studies (Language Education)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Teaching Chinese as an International Language
• Visual Arts Education and Creative Practice
Browse the details of all postgraduate programmeshere
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$15,385-51,470 for the whole programme. Student accommodation costs between US$1,970-$2,995 per academic year for research students. Explore fees here.
Postgraduate scholarships for international students
All full-time research students admitted to an MPhil or a PhD are eligible forEdUHK’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 2022/23 academic year, for example, the monthly stipend is about US$2,260 for all MPhil and PhD students and roughly US$2,320 for post-candidacy PhD students.
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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.
COVID-19 Information: Please check the Admissions tab
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.
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 degree programme for more information about the application process.
COVID-19 Information:
• How can applicants contact the University about their applications?
For enquiries, non-local students are welcome to contact the Registry (Admissions, Registrations and Academic Planning Section) for details by email.
• How does the University handle applicants whose exams have been cancelled?
The University will closely monitor the release of the updated assessment details for candidates made by the relevant examination boards. The final decision will be made after consideration and approval by the relevant committees of the University.
• What advice is the University offering to applicants who are unable to take an English-language test due to test centres being closed?
The University will extend the English test submission deadline for applicants who are unable to present English-language test results due to test centres being closed. It is hoped that the test centres will be re-opened and applicants will be able to take the tests later. In the event that the test centres will be closed for an extended period, the University will consider using other means to assess an applicant’s English language level. One of which is admission interview to assess an applicant’s oral skills.
• Is the University still accepting applications? Are there any restrictions being placed on international applicants?
Applications for the 2022/23 entry for non-local applicants are now open. More details can be found at:
Undergraduate programmes
Postgraduate programmes
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 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
o Full Scholarship: covers full tuition fees, on-campus accommodation fees, academic expenses and living allowance
o Tuition Scholarship: provides full tuition fees
o Half Tuition Scholarship: covers half of the tuition fees
HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund
In addition, all full-time MPhil and PhD students at EdUHK are eligible for Research Postgraduate Studentships, which cover a 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$41,400 as well as an annual conference and travel allowance of approximately US$1,730 for 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 11 faculty-level centres for research. The academics and researchers have been undertaking 193 ongoing projects with around HK$153 million (in 2021/22) 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.
Rankings & ratings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
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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 in education and the humanities
EdUHK’s full-time Bachelor of Education (Honours) 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) 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
• Chinese History Education (New admission for 2023/24)
• Creative Arts and Culture
• Early Childhood Education
• English Studies and Digital Communication
• Executive Management
• Family Studies
• General Studies Education
• Geography Education
• Greater China Studies
• Health Education
• Heritage Education and Arts Management
• History Education
• Information and Communication Technology Education
• Integrated Environmental Management
• Language Education
• Language Studies
• Mathematics Education
• Music Education
• Physical Education
• Psychology
• Science Education
• Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies
• Sociology and Community Studies
• Special Education
• Sports Science and Coaching
• Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
• Visual Arts Education
Browse all undergraduate programmes hereTuition fees and cost of living
On-campus accommodation costs approximately US$1,795 per annum, while other expenses typically reach US$7,244 per year. Tuition fees are approximately US$17,950. Fortunately, international scholarships are available at 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
Follow EdUHK on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
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), a Doctor of Education (EdD) programme, and a variety of taught postgraduate (TPg) programmes.
Research and taught 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.
EdUHK also offers a number of taught master’s degrees, including:
• Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
• Child and Family Education
• Education
• Education for Sustainability
• Educational Counselling
• Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities
• Global and Regional Studies
• Global Histories of Education
• Global Studies in Education
• International Educational Leadership and Change
• International Relations and Development
• Public Policy and Management
• Mathematics and Pedagogy
• Music Education
• Personal Finance Education
• Positive Psychology in Education
• Sports Coaching and Management
• STEM Education
• Chinese Studies (Language Education)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Teaching Chinese as an International Language
• 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$15,385-51,470 for the whole programme. Student accommodation costs between US$1,970-$2,995 per academic year for research students. Explore fees here.
Postgraduate scholarships for international students
All full-time 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 2022/23 academic year, for example, the monthly stipend is about US$2,260 for all MPhil and PhD students and roughly US$2,320 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
Find EdUHK on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
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