Overview

During the first phase of the UC Berkeley and The University of Hong Kong Dual Degree Program, years one and two, students take courses in chosen major at HKU, as well as some major requirements for their major at UCB, along with general education requirements. They then will come to Berkeley to finish both HKU and UCB major requirements and college requirements.

The University of Hong Kong

Students in the Dual Degree Program must satisfy all of The University of Hong Kong’s degree and University requirements, including the Capstone requirement. Many courses will overlap with UC Berkeley requirements but will depend on majors chosen. Some requirements will be required to complete at HKU to finish the Dual Degree.

UC Berkeley

Dual Degree students must satisfy all of UC Berkeley’s University, College, and Major requirements. Many of the college requirements and some major requirements will be satisfied with HKU coursework. However, requirements will need to be completed at Berkeley to finish the Dual Degree.

Programme Structure

Students can choose any one of the following majors:

American Studies

Chinese History and Culture

Chinese Language and Literature

Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern Art and Archaeology

Art History

Asian Studies: Multi-area

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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93

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

General Studies View 3 other Bachelors in General Studies in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

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93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete 15 year-long academic courses with a 3.4 GPA
Meet other requirements specific to your country

Demonstrate English-language Proficiency
In 750 to 1,000 words, describe the motivations that have led you to apply to the Dual Degree program.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

198000 HKD / year

≈ 198000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

44500 HKD / year

≈ 44500 HKD / year

Additional Details

Years 3 & 4:

California resident: $17,478
Non‑resident / International: $59,940

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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

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Overview

The University of Hong Kong

UC Berkeley

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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