Tuition Fee, Financial Aid & Scholarships

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    Tuition fees vary across different master’s programmes. There are various financial aid options and scholarships to support students in pursuing postgraduate studies at CUHK Business School. Scholarships offered by CUHK Business School or specific master’s programmes are awarded to outstanding students based on admission qualifications or academic performance during their studies.

    Tuition Fee (2025 Intake, Subject to University's Approval)

    Financial Aid

    Several financial aid options are available to both local and non-local students.

    • Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

      Some of the courses in our master’s programmes are considered reimbursable for CEF purposes. Eligible candidate could reimburse up to HK$20,000 once  successfully completed the course.

      For details, please check with programme office.

    • Loans for non-local students

      Prodigy Finance offers postgraduate loans for students studying abroad. The loans can cover only tuition and are not available to citizens and permanent residents of Hong Kong.

      For more information, please refer to the Prodigy Finance website.

    Scholarships

    A wide range of scholarships is offered by CUHK Business School and specific master’s programmes to outstanding candidates. These scholarships encompass both admission-based and merit-based awards. The Admission Scholarships recognises students who possess exceptional qualifications upon entrance, including academic achievements, interview performance, and their potential to contribute to their cohorts. On the other hand, the merit-based scholarships is granted to students who demonstrate outstanding performance throughout their Master’s studies. Students may be awarded multiple scholarship upon assessment by the programmes.

    List of Scholarships:

    • Admission Scholarships

      All applications will be automatically considered for the scholarship and no separate application is needed. The Programmes will identify qualified students and inform the selected students of the scholarship offers.

      BOC- CUHK International Scholarship

      BOC- CUHK International Scholarship is designed to support outstanding students from ASEAN countries who wish to further pursue their postgraduate studies* at CUHK Business School.

      Scholars will be entitled to:

      • 60% coverage of tuition fees
      • Work on a practicum project sponsored by BOCHK during the study period
      • Fast-track interview opportunities to work for BOC offices in HK or SEA upon graduation

      * To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be admitted into one of the following CUHK Business School Master’s Programmes 
      Master of Accountancy
      MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics
      MSc in Business Analytics
      MSc in Finance
      MSc in Information Science and Technology Management

      BTS Group Scholarship

      BTS Group Scholarship aims to support students from Thailand to pursue their graduate degree in business at CUHK Business School.

      Scholars will be awarded HK$120,000 in tuition.

      Excelsior Education Scholarship

      Excelsior Education Scholarship aims to support international students to pursue their graduate degree in business at CUHK Business School.

      Scholars will be awarded full coverage of the tuition.

      Laura M Cha Capital Markets Scholarship Programme

      This scholarship scheme aims to support international students who have genuine interest in global finance and capital markets and related areas, and demonstrate strong academic performance to pursue an MSc in Finance at CUHK Business School. Scholars may be invited to conduct a research study or short-term internships, sharing sessions or presentation ceremonies.

      Scholars will be awarded HK$400,000 of tuition waiver.

      Scholarship for Malaysian students

      Support outstanding students who are Malaysian citizen to pursue master’s studies at CUHK Business School

      Scholars will be awarded up to HK$320,000 in tuition.

      Diversity Excellence Scholarship

      Diversity Excellence Scholarship will be awarded to new MSc in Marketing students based on their outstanding academic performance or/and other outstanding merits and they are able to increase the diversity of the student body.

      Scholars will be awarded up to 100% of the tuition fee.

      Different scholarship schemes will be awarded to exceptional candidates based on the decision of each master’s programme below:

      Master of Accountancy
      MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics
      MSc in Business Analytics
      MSc in Finance
      MSc in Information and Technology Management
      MSc in Information Science and Technology Management
      MSc in Management
      MSc in Marketing
      MSc in Real Estate
      MSc in Sustainable Global Business

    • Merit-based Scholarships

      Students who consistently excel in academic performance and professional development are eligible to receive the award for their outstanding achievements. There is no need to submit a separate application for the majority of our merit-based scholarships. However, it is important to note that some scholarships schemes may require application. Please refer to the specific details provided below for further clarification:

      FTLife Scholarship

      FTLife Scholarship is offered by FTLife Insurance Company Limited and will be awarded to outstanding students from MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics. No separate application is necessary. The Programme will identify qualified students and inform the selected students of the scholarship offers.

      The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers Scholarship

      The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers Scholarship is offered by The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers and will be awarded to one outstanding Hong Kong local student from MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics. No additional application is required. Qualified student will be identified by the Programme and notified about the scholarship offers.

      Professional Exam Scholarship

      This scholarship is offered by professional accounting organizations including ACCA, CPA Australia and TIHK. Students who are interested in this scholarship will need to apply through Master of Accountancy Programme.

      Below Master’s Programme also provide different varieties of merit-based scholarship scheme to outstanding student during master’s study. Respective programme will evaluate eligible students and communicate scholarship offers directly to the selected individuals.

      Master of Accountancy
      MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics
      MSc in Business Analytics
      MSc in Finance
      MSc in Information Science and Technology Management
      MSc in Management
      MSc in Marketing