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University IELTS requirements in Hong Kong
Most universities in Hong Kong ask for IELTS 6.0 overall for undergraduate study. For postgraduate study, most ask for 6.5.
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- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
UGNot listedPG6.5 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
UGNot listedPG6.0 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Education University of Hong Kong
UGNot listedPG6.0 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
UG6.0PG6.5 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
UG6.0PGNot listed - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
UG6.0PG6.0 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
UG5.5PG6.5 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
UG6.0PG6.5min 5.5 each - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Lingnan University
UG6.0PGNot listed - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
UG6.5PGNot listed
All universities, A to Z
- The Chinese University of Hong KongPG 6.5
- City University of Hong KongPG 6.0
- The Education University of Hong KongPG 6.0
- Hong Kong Baptist UniversityUG 6.0 ยท PG 6.5
- Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversityUG 6.0
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityUG 6.0 ยท PG 6.0
- Hong Kong Shue Yan UniversityUG 5.5 ยท PG 6.5
- The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyUG 6.0 ยท PG 6.5
- Lingnan UniversityUG 6.0
- The University of Hong KongUG 6.5
Other countries
- ๐บ๐ธUnited StatesIELTS 5.0 to 8.0
- ๐ฌ๐งUnited KingdomMost ask 6.0
- ๐จ๐ฆCanadaMost ask 6.5
- ๐ฆ๐บAustraliaMost ask 6.0
- ๐ฉ๐ชGermanyMost ask 6.5
- ๐บ๐ฟUzbekistanMost ask 5.5
- ๐ณ๐ฑNetherlandsMost ask 6.0
- ๐ซ๐ทFranceMost ask 6.5
- Kazakhstan
- Italy
- Ireland
- Malaysia
- Sweden
- United Arab Emirates
- Spain
- China
- Russia
- Finland
- Japan
- Tรผrkiye
- Switzerland
- South Korea
- Austria
- Belgium
- Norway
- Poland
- Singapore
- Denmark
- New Zealand
- Qatar
- Hungary
- South Africa
- Czechia
- Kyrgyzstan
- Portugal
- Cyprus
- Greece
- Lithuania
- Saudi Arabia
- Vietnam
- Estonia
- Georgia
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Latvia
- Thailand
- Azerbaijan
- Egypt
- India
- Armenia
- Ghana
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Morocco
- Malta
- Philippines
- Pakistan
- Rwanda
- Taiwan
- Bahrain
- Brunei
- Belarus
- Iran
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Oman
- Tajikistan
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do universities in Hong Kong ask for?
Most universities in Hong Kong ask for IELTS 6.0 overall for undergraduate study. For postgraduate study, most ask for 6.5. Across our list, requirements run from 5.5 to 6.5.
Which universities in Hong Kong accept the lowest IELTS score?
Hong Kong Shue Yan University asks for 5.5 overall for undergraduate study, the lowest in our list for Hong Kong. Check each university's page, because some courses ask for more.
Which universities in Hong Kong ask for the highest IELTS score?
The University of Hong Kong asks for 6.5 overall for undergraduate study, the highest in our list for Hong Kong.
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