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3 Best Languages & Linguistics Universities in Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong leads the 3 Languages & Linguistics universities in Hong Kong at #36 in the QS World University Rankings. It is followed by Hong Kong Polytechnic University (QS World #54) and Hong Kong Baptist University (QS World #244). Across the whole list there are 10 courses to choose from.

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QS World #244 #9 in Hong Kong Hong Kong
#244 QS World University Rankings 2026
#9 in Hong Kong

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #36 (Chinese University of Hong Kong) to #244 (Hong Kong Baptist University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Chinese University of Hong Kong is cited most (18,136,514 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New Territories (1) and Kowloon (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Hong Kong Polytechnic University, founded in 1937. Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the largest, with 32,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 5 bachelor's, 3 phd / doctorate and 2 master's. The usual length is 4 years and Full-time: normal period of one academic year. Part-time: no. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). Hong Kong Baptist University offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the least expensive at USD 18,000 a year and Chinese University of Hong Kong the most at USD 22,000; the middle of the range is about USD 22,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Languages & Linguistics in Hong Kong?

Chinese University of Hong Kong (QS World #36), Hong Kong Polytechnic University (QS World #54) and Hong Kong Baptist University (QS World #244) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Languages & Linguistics in Hong Kong?

Of those with published fees, Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the least expensive at about USD 18,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Languages & Linguistics in Hong Kong?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Languages & Linguistics course take in Hong Kong?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with Full-time: normal period of one academic year. Part-time: no the next most common.

When do Languages & Linguistics courses start in Hong Kong?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Languages & Linguistics courses in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Baptist University, with 7, ahead of Chinese University of Hong Kong (2).

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