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5 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong leads the 5 Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Hong Kong at #17 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Next come Chinese University of Hong Kong (QS World #36) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (QS World #54). The universities on this list offer 22 matching courses between them.

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2Top pick
CU Chinese University of Hong Kong logo
QS World #36 #3 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Public University · 7 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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HKD 145,000 – HKD 195,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1963Founded
22,000Students
7,000International
Admissions open
#36 QS World University Rankings
#3 in Hong Kong
3Top pick
PO Hong Kong Polytechnic University logo
QS World #54 #4 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, Kowloon

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Public University · 9 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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HKD 120,000 – HKD 160,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1937Founded
32,000Students
7,000International
Admissions open
#54 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in Hong Kong
5Ranked
HK Hong Kong Baptist University logo
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

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #17 (University of Hong Kong) to #244 (Hong Kong Baptist University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Hong Kong has the largest research record in this group, with 22,535,057 citations and an h-index of 1,179.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 5 public to 0 private institutions. By location, New Territories (2), Hong Kong Island (1) and Kowloon (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Hong Kong, founded in 1911. Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the largest, with 32,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 12 master's, 8 bachelor's and 2 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 90% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (73% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (36% of courses with a stated intake). Hong Kong Polytechnic University offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the least expensive at USD 18,000 a year and University of Hong Kong the most at USD 23,000; 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 Medicine & Health Sciences in Hong Kong?

University of Hong Kong (QS World #17), Chinese University of Hong Kong (QS World #36) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (QS World #54) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences in Hong Kong?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Hong Kong?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Hong Kong?

Fall is the main intake — 73% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, with 9, ahead of Chinese University of Hong Kong (7).

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