Hong Kong Shue Yan University

Hong Kong, China Hong Kong · Self-financing · Not in the QS comprehensive ranking

LocationHong Kong, China · Hong Kong
Institution typeSelf-financing
Reference rankingNot in the QS comprehensive ranking
Degrees availableBachelor, Master
Strong programmesJournalism & Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Business
Tuition (indicative)HK$110,089–126,615 / year (2026–27 academic year) — approx. CNY 101,000–116,000
Language thresholdIELTS 6.0
Mainland route: Mainland undergraduates apply with Gaokao results.
Self-financing institution; general threshold approx. IELTS 6.0, some Chinese-medium programmes apply separate assessment criteria.
Entry requirements (summary)Gaokao score above the Tier-2 line (二本线) · IELTS 6.0
Hong Kong's first private university, with small-class teaching (student–staff ratio approx. 12:1). Non-local tuition rose substantially for 2026–27 (approx. 33%–40%), so budget accordingly.

FAQ

What is Hong Kong Shue Yan University's world ranking?

Not in the QS comprehensive ranking. Rankings differ by methodology — weigh subject rankings and your own plans alongside it.

How much is tuition at Hong Kong Shue Yan University?

Indicative range: HK$110,089–126,615 / year (2026–27 academic year) — approx. CNY 101,000–116,000. Tuition is revised annually and varies considerably by programme; check the university's official site before applying.

What do I need to apply to Hong Kong Shue Yan University?

Typical requirements: Gaokao score above the Tier-2 line (二本线) · IELTS 6.0. Admission is holistic — internships, research, personal statement and interview performance matter alongside grades.

What are Hong Kong Shue Yan University's language requirements?

The published general threshold is IELTS 6.0; a separate route exists for mainland Chinese undergraduates: Mainland undergraduates apply with Gaokao results.. Self-financing institution; general threshold approx. IELTS 6.0, some Chinese-medium programmes apply separate assessment criteria.

What is Hong Kong Shue Yan University known for?

Strengths recorded here include: Journalism & Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Business.

Source: Hong Kong Shue Yan University official site, 2026-27 tuition / MOE list of institutions admitting mainland students · Last verified: 2026-09-20 · For reference only; not application or legal advice. Always check the official source for current rules.

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