4 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong tops our list of 4 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Hong Kong at #17 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. It is followed by Chinese University of Hong Kong (QS World #36) and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (QS World #60). The universities on this list offer 27 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

QS World #17 #2 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island

University of Hong Kong

Public University · 8 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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HKD 150,000 – HKD 205,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1911Founded

30,000Students

10,000International

Admissions open

#17 QS World University Rankings 2025

#2 in Hong Kong

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2Top pick

QS World #36 #3 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Public University · 4 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

HKD 145,000 – HKD 195,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1963Founded

22,000Students

7,000International

Admissions open

#36 QS World University Rankings

#3 in Hong Kong

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3Top pick

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Public University · 4 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

HKD 145,000 – HKD 195,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1991Founded

16,000Students

6,000International

Admissions open

#60 QS World University Rankings 2024

#6 in Hong Kong

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4Ranked

QS World #244 #9 in Hong Kong Hong Kong

Hong Kong Baptist University

Public University · 11 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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—Tuition (indicative)

1956Founded

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#244 QS World University Rankings 2026

#9 in Hong Kong

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How these universities are ranked

4 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Hong Kong is cited most (22,535,057 citations).

Public, private and where they are

4 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New Territories (2) and Hong Kong Island (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Hong Kong, founded in 1911. University of Hong Kong is the largest, with 30,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 15 bachelor's, 10 master's and 2 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and Two-year full-time or three-year Part-time Master of Social. 94% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). Hong Kong Baptist University offers the widest choice, with 11 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Chinese University of Hong Kong is the least expensive at USD 22,000 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

Which is the best university in Hong Kong for Social Sciences & Psychology?

University of Hong Kong (QS World #17), Chinese University of Hong Kong (QS World #36) and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (QS World #60) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Social Sciences & Psychology in Hong Kong?

Of those with published fees, Chinese University of Hong Kong is the least expensive at about USD 22,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Social Sciences & Psychology in Hong Kong?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Hong Kong?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with Two-year full-time or three-year Part-time Master of Social the next most common.

When do Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Baptist University, with 11, ahead of University of Hong Kong (8).

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