IELTS Requirements in Hong Kong SAR China: Compare University Band Scores
Compare verified IELTS Academic band score requirements for 6 universities in Hong Kong SAR China. Includes minimum overall scores and critical component requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
- Bachelor's degree
- 6.0–6.5100% of 6 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
- Master's degree
- 6.5100% of 6 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
- Minimum in each skill
- 5.5Most common rule among the 4 universities that publish one.
Figures checked against each university's own admissions page, March 2026 – April 2026. Confirm on the official course page before you apply.
Universities Listed
| University | UGUndergraduate | PGPostgraduate | Per skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hong KongHong Kong · QS #17 · Per skill 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong · QS #36 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — |
| Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong Kong · QS #47 · Per skill 5.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| City University of Hong KongHong Kong · QS #62 · Per skill 5.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong Kong · QS #57 · Per skill 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Lingnan UniversityHong Kong · QS #801-850 | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
Bands are overall minimums. “Per skill” is the lowest band allowed in any one skill; two values mean undergraduate / postgraduate.