Guide to HKU Admissions for Canadian High School Students (Nova Scotia)

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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is Asia’s top-ranked university and one of the world’s most prestigious institutions, ranked 26th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025. As an English-medium university, HKU is an increasingly popular destination for students from Canada, particularly those completing high school under provincial curriculums like Nova Scotia.

This page provides a clear summary of the undergraduate admissions process for students studying in Nova Scotia, Canada.

📌 Admissions Scheme

Students from Canadian high schools apply through the International / Non-JUPAS Admissions Scheme.

Eligibility includes:

Non-local students with international or national qualifications
Local Hong Kong students with international credentials (excluding HKDSE)

※ Applicants from Mainland China are not eligible for this scheme and must apply via the Gaokao route.

✅ Academic Requirements (Nova Scotia Curriculum)

For competitive programs such as Computing and Data Science:

A minimum overall average of 90% in the best five Grade 12 university preparatory subjects
Mathematics is required, along with one of the following:
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Computer Science, or ICT

✔️ Examples of acceptable Grade 12 subjects:

Advanced English, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Global Politics, Sociology, Economics, etc.

The full list of accepted courses is available on the HKU website. Some subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

🧪 English Language Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Final Grade of 80% or higher in Grade 12 English (Nova Scotia curriculum)
IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (in a single sitting)
TOEFL iBT: 93 or higher
SAT Reading & Writing: 610 or higher

※ IELTS Indicator and TOEFL Home Edition are not accepted.

💰 Tuition and Cost of Attendance

Item	Amount (HKD/year)
Tuition (Non-STEM)	198,000
Tuition (STEM)	218,000
On-Campus Housing	17,290 – 37,940
Living Expenses	Up to 50,000

STEM fields include Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine, Science, and Data Science.

🎓 Scholarships

HKU offers generous merit-based scholarships:

Automatically considered upon application submission
Some scholarships cover tuition and partial living expenses
Additional scholarships may require a separate application after admission

⚠️ Important Notice

HKU does not authorize any agent or intermediary to guarantee admission, lower entrance standards, or bypass formal procedures. All applications must be submitted through the official HKU online portal.

Submitting falsified documents will result in disqualification and legal action under University Statutes.