Hong Kong: Fields & Life

Hong Kong: Fields, More Universities & Student Life

Deeper Hong Kong content — fields of study, Lingnan and EdUHK, more scholarships, and the practicalities of student life.

Last updated September 2026

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IELTS

British Council / IDP IELTS / Cambridge University Press & Assessment · Year-round (test dates and session times vary by test centre)

TOEFL iBT

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Guides for East & Southeast Asia

5 of 5 guides in this hub are for East & Southeast Asia.

Admissions

East & Southeast Asia·8 min read

Lingnan University Admission Guide for International Students

How international and Indian students apply to Lingnan University in Hong Kong, a public liberal arts university — routes, English tests and the key steps.

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East & Southeast Asia·8 min read

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Admission Guide

How international and Indian students apply to The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK): its programmes beyond teaching, the non-local route and English tests.

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Study abroad

East & Southeast Asia·9 min read

Fields of Study and Strong Subjects in Hong Kong

Popular fields at Hong Kong's universities — business, law, engineering, computing, creative media and medicine — and how to choose.

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East & Southeast Asia·8 min read

Student Life and Part-Time Work in Hong Kong

What everyday student life in Hong Kong is like for international students — housing, campus life, getting around, and the rules on part-time work.

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Scholarships

East & Southeast Asia·8 min read

University Entrance Scholarships in Hong Kong Explained

How entrance and merit scholarships work for international students in Hong Kong — from university awards to the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund — and how to apply.

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Studying in East & Southeast Asia