Full-time MBA
Degree awarded by The University of Hong Kong
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Duration
- 1 year
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- November 9, 2026 (Early Round)
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
Students take 9 core courses and 8 electives. The first eight months are in Hong Kong, followed by four months of electives at a partner school (London Business School, Columbia Business School, Peking University, Fudan University) or in Hong Kong, depending on the chosen track.
- Intakes
- August Source: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 1 year Source: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- HKU Main Campus (K.K. Leung Building) — Hong Kong
Tuition and fees
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | HKD 648,000 Includes: Payable in 3 instalments over one year; subject to change with final approval by The University of Hong Kong. Source: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2027 intake |
Other published fees
- Deposit upon receiving notice of admission: HKD 75,000 (2027 intake) · mandatory Source: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- A recognised bachelor's degreeSource: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 2 years (published requirement)At least 2 years of postgraduate full-time work experience (as of August 2027)Source: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredShortlisted candidates are interviewedSource: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- HKD 780Source: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- One accepted test requiredGMAT or GRE result is required; scores older than five years not acceptedSource: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- One accepted test requiredGMAT or GRE result is required; scores older than five years not acceptedSource: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL iBT
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 80 (scale iBT)Required if the applicant's university outside Hong Kong did not teach/examine in English; the page gives a different threshold for tests taken from 21 January 2026Source: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
- IELTS Academic
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 6.5 (scale band)Academic module overall band, no subtest below 5.5Source: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2027 | Early Round | November 9, 2026Source: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
HKU Full-time MBA merit scholarships
- Benefit
- HK$150,000 to HK$350,000
- Basis
- Merit-based
- Eligibility
- All applicants considered automatically on merit regardless of nationality, profession, gender or age
- Application
- Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
- EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: mba.hkubs.hku.hk · verified October 5, 2026
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