Overview

During your Landscape Studies degree at The University of Hong Kong, you will experience both theoretical and practical learning across landscape design and sciences, history, ecology, planting, sustainability, community, construction technology, and visual communication and technology. Explore solutions to environmental and development challenges in hands-on studio projects that seek to create vibrant, diverse spaces with a unique identity.

Overseas and internship opportunities

Participate in overseas field trips, community workshops, and exchange programmes with overseas institutions during your four-year degree.

Professional Recognition

Graduates can go on to earn a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) degree to secure a professional qualification and register as a landscape architect.

Career Prospects

Rising global awareness of environmental and quality of life issues has strengthened demand for landscape solutions. Many of our graduates work with landscape architects, architects, engineers, ecologists, planners, contractors, or in landscape management. Others join government offices, non-profit organisations, or advocacy groups. Some of our graduates choose to pursue specialised academic studies and research in landscape architecture or related design fields at HKU or other educational institutions in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the US.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Landscape Design Studio
Theories and Practices of Contemporary Landscape Architecture
Technology in Landscape Architecture
Landscape Representation
Plants and Planting Design
English Course (Division)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-22 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Landscape Architecture View 22 other Bachelors in Design in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should provide proof of achievement in an international examination (IB Diploma, GCE A Level, SAT / ACT / AP, etc.) or a national examination (Indian Board Examinations, ATAR, Canadian provincial examinations, etc.), together with the English language and the second language proficiency to apply to the University.
Meanwhile, some programmes have programme specific requirements, which are listed on our Admissions Standards page. Please note, however, the Admissions Standards are information for students to assess their competitiveness for our various programmes. It should not be interpreted as a guarantee for admission.
Applicants to the University are required to demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

182000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 182000 HKD per year during 48 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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