The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Admission Guide

What EdUHK is

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded (UGC-funded) university based in Tai Po in the New Territories. It is best known for teacher education, and it is one of the specialist institutions in Hong Kong's university system.

Alongside education degrees, EdUHK also offers non-education programmes — for example in humanities and language studies, social sciences, psychology, the sciences, creative arts, and sustainability. Teaching at university level is in English, though some education programmes involve Chinese-language elements, which you should check per programme.

Programmes beyond teaching

If you are interested in education, EdUHK offers a range of routes, but you do not have to plan on teaching to study there. Its non-education degrees cover fields such as psychology, language and communication, and creative and cultural subjects.

If your goal is to teach in India or another country after graduation, remember that becoming a registered teacher follows that country's own rules and qualifications. An EdUHK degree does not by itself guarantee a teaching licence elsewhere — verify the requirements with the relevant authority in the country where you intend to teach.

The non-local application route

International and Indian students apply as non-local applicants using their own qualifications (such as IB, A-Levels, or a recognised national curriculum). You apply directly through EdUHK's online application system, not through JUPAS, which is reserved for local HKDSE students.

Applications are typically assessed on a rolling basis, so applying early can help. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer.

• Apply directly online (non-local route), not JUPAS
• Rolling assessment — earlier applications are reviewed sooner
• Interviews may be requested; minimum requirements do not guarantee a place

English and entry requirements

Applicants normally need to have completed senior secondary school (around Grade 12) and to show English proficiency, with tests such as IELTS and TOEFL accepted. Some programmes have additional subject or interview requirements.

Exact scores, accepted qualifications and any programme-specific conditions change over time, so confirm the current entrance requirements on the official EdUHK application website before applying.

Fees, scholarships and visa

An application fee applies, and non-local tuition is set by the university; both can change each year, so verify the current amounts on the official site. Some entrance or merit scholarships may be available to strong applicants, but nothing is guaranteed.

This visa note is general information, not immigration advice: after accepting an offer, you normally apply for a student visa/entry permit through the Hong Kong Immigration Department, usually with the university's sponsorship. Rules can change, so confirm the current process on the Immigration Department website.