Overview

Our comprehensive curriculum of Master of Economics programme at The University of Hong Kong has multiple learning streams and helps students connect economic theory with real world business. As a student on this course, you will have the opportunity to take part in in-depth discussions and conduct studies on China economics from Hong Kong’s unique perspective.

Key Facts

The school boasts a top-class teaching faculty with strong economists and outstanding alumni and mentors, as well as an active research environment, with long-term collaborative research opportunities available both within and outside the faculty. The programme also provides students with a strong foundation for PhD study, should they choose to continue their studies, and Master of Economics students can also apply to complete their PhD overseas through the Theory stream.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Econometrics

Microeconomic Theory

Macroeconomic Theory

Microeconomic Analysis

Macroeconomic Analysis

Econometric Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

Offers will be made on a rolling basis and early applications are preferred; a large proportion of offers will be allocated to applicants in the early stages.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration View 13 other Masters in Economics in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

hold a Bachelor's degree of this University; or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose;
obtain statements from two referees, regarding his/her suitability for the Programme; and
obtain a TOEFL/IELTS score* if he/she is not from an English teaching university.
GMAT/GRE scores are not required, but a good GMAT/GRE score will be favourably considered and can be helpful for marginal cases.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

199000 HKD / year

≈ 199000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

199000 HKD / year

≈ 199000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

HKU Business School Dean's Master Fellowship supports outstanding full-time students in masters programmes, based on academic merit, work experience, and interview performance. Awards from HK$250,000 to full tuition, plus access to top-tier internships, personalized mentorship, networking events, and free international learning opportunities.

Entrance Scholarships offer 10–50% tuition waivers, with full waivers for exceptional cases.

Merit-based Scholarships offer 10% awards recognizing academic and extracurricular excellence.

Fargo Wealth Excellence Scholarship awards HK$10,000 to up to 14 Year One students for academic achievement and contributions to the master's community.

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Living costs

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