Tuition Fee and Cost of Study

The tuition fee for non-local students is HKD170,000 (~USD21,800) in the 2025/26 academic year. The tuition fee is subject to annual review.

Rough Estimation of the Yearly Cost of Studying at CityUHK
Expenses University-Managed Accommodation1 Private-Renting
Tuition Fee2 HKD170,000
Living Costs (meals, transportations, laundry, and education expenses for books, stationeries, etc.)3 HKD50,000 HKD50,000
Accommodation HKD19,1004 HKD50,000-60,0005
Total cost per academic year HKD239,100(~USD30,700) HKD270,000-280,000
(~USD34,600-35,900)
  1. Priority will be given to non-local students during the first two years of study. Calculation is based on a 9-month period (late-Aug to late-May the year after).
  2. Tuition fee for 2025/26. For the latest information, please refer to https://www.cityu.edu.hk/fo/htm/Degree_Fees.htm. The tuition fee for non-local students admitting in 2025 in the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme is HKD350,000 (USD44,900).
  3. Actual costs will vary depending on lifestyle choices. Students may also need to budget for overseas exchanges, summer study tours and emergency medical expenses, etc.
  4. Residence fee for a double room at the university-managed accommodation per residential year. All fees are subject to annual review.
  5. Estimated costs for private renting.

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