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3 Best Economics & Public Policy Universities in Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong leads the 3 Economics & Public Policy 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 University of Science and Technology (QS World #60). The universities on this list offer 7 matching courses between them.

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HK Hong Kong University of Science and Technology logo
QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Public University · 4 courses in Economics & Public Policy

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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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #17 (University of Hong Kong) to #60 (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology); 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 3 public to 0 private institutions. 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 3 bachelor's, 3 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 1 year (full-time); minimum 24 units required. 100% are full-time. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology offers the widest choice, with 4 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 Economics & Public Policy?

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 Economics & Public Policy 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 Economics & Public Policy in Hong Kong?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in Hong Kong?

Most listed courses run 1 year (full-time); minimum 24 units required.

Which university has the most Economics & Public Policy courses in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, with 4, ahead of University of Hong Kong (2).

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