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Best Universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in Hong Kong 2026

Top universities for medicine and health sciences in Hong Kong include University of Hong Kong (HKU), Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), City University of Hong Kong. BrightKey has evaluated 4 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

Visa & post-study work

IANG visa: 1 year post-study, extendable

Application system

Direct + JUPAS (local)

International tuition

HKD 140,000–180,000/year

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4 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

University of Hong Kong (HKU)

Hong Kong · Founded 1911 · 42% intl

SSA

Medicine & Health Sciences programs

  • MBBS Medicine — Consistently ranked in the global top thirty. Six-year programme training in Queen Mary Hospital and affiliated teaching hospitals. Graduates dominate Hong Kong's medical profession and hold automatic registration rights in the territory.
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Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Hong Kong · Founded 1963 · 30% intl

BAA

Medicine & Health Sciences programs

  • Nursing — Ranked sixth worldwide and first in both Hong Kong and Asia by QS 2026. Clinical placements across Hong Kong's public hospital system. Graduates enter a market with acute healthcare worker shortages and immediate employment.
  • Medicine (MBChB) — Six-year programme at the Faculty of Medicine led by current vice-chancellor Dennis Lo, pioneer of non-invasive prenatal testing used by millions globally. Strong clinical research output and teaching hospital partnerships across Hong Kong.
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City University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong · Founded 1984 · 40% intl

BAA

Medicine & Health Sciences programs

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences) — One of only two veterinary programs in all of Hong Kong, expanded in 2024 with increased clinical capacity. Small cohort size, direct faculty access, and clinical training at the CityU Veterinary Medical Centre. Practical pathway for East and Southeast Asian students pursuing the degree.
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Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong · Founded 1956 · 20% intl

BBA

Medicine & Health Sciences programs

  • BA Chinese Medicine (School of Chinese Medicine) — One of the strongest Chinese medicine programs globally outside Mainland China. Curriculum integrates traditional Chinese medical theory (Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, tui na manual therapy, dietary therapy, qigong) with modern clinical training, biomedical sciences, and pharmacology. Structural relationships with Mainland Chinese Chinese medicine institutions including the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. Strong placement into Hong Kong Chinese medicine practice, Mainland Chinese Chinese medicine clinics and pharmaceutical firms, and overseas Chinese medicine practice in Asia and beyond.
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Other disciplines in Hong Kong

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