Hong Kong Metropolitan University is a public university in Hong Kong. It suits applicants who want a self-financing option set up by the Hong Kong government and are comparing public universities in the city.
The university is a public institution, but the programme catalogue is still being compiled. Check the official website for the current list of subject areas, degrees, and entry routes.
International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channels and check the entry requirements, document list, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions on the official website. The university does not publish further admissions details here; confirm the current process with the admissions office.
The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Hong Kong should also be checked separately, as they will depend on housing, transport, and personal spending.
The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it before applying. Also check visa requirements, programme availability for international students, document translation needs, and whether the university has any separate requirements for applicants coming from abroad.
Hong Kong has 18 universities, so this institution is one option within a small higher-education sector. Its main distinction is that it is public and described as the only self-financing university set up by the Hong Kong government, which may matter if you are comparing funding models and institutional setup rather than just programme choice.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
It is a public university.
It is in Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
No fee is published for international students; confirm the current rate with the admissions office.
No language of instruction is stated; check the official website before applying.
Hong Kong Metropolitan University is a public university in Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is the only self-financing university set up by the Hong Kong government.
Indicative annual tuition
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Indicative living cost
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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