Lingnan University, Hong Kong · Application cycle 2027/2028

Lingnan University Non-local Student Scholarships for Undergraduates, 2027/28 Entry

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About this scholarship

Lingnan University in Hong Kong considers every non-local applicant to its UGC-funded first-year undergraduate programmes for a full, full-tuition or half-tuition scholarship, with no separate scholarship application. The non-local tuition fee for 2027/28 is HKD 205,000.

Funding type

Covers: in the Full Scholarship, tuition, hostel and part of academic and living expenses. The page does not give the amount for academic and living expenses. Full-tuition Scholarship: the whole tuition fee, which is HKD 205,000 for non-local students in 2027/28. Half-tuition Scholarship: half of the tuition fee. Each scholarship is renewable for the normal length of study, subject to a yearly review of academic results and other conditions. The page does not say how many awards there are, and does not mention travel or insurance.

Tuition fees: Covered
Living costs: Partially covered
Travel: Not specified
Insurance: Not specified

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities: All nationalities
Residence condition: Residence not mentioned

A non-local applicant to a UGC-funded first-year undergraduate programme at Lingnan. Non-local means you study in Hong Kong on a student visa or entry permit, or on certain other visas Open to all nationalities. The pages do not mention Palestine You must meet Lingnan's entrance requirements. Examples: Thanaweya Amma in Egypt with 70% overall, Thanawiya Amma in Oman with 80%, Tawjihiyya in the UAE with 70% in all subjects, the Baccalaureate in Morocco or Tunisia with 14 out of 20, three A-level passes, or a US high school diploma with SAT 1190 Lingnan's list of national school certificates does not include the Palestinian or Jordanian Tawjihi. If you hold one, ask Lingnan before you apply The page names applicants to UGC-funded first-year programmes and does not say whether self-financed programmes are included The page does not publish the grades needed for each scholarship

Minimum grade: Not stated
Work experience asked for: Not stated
Return condition: Return condition not stated
How to apply: With the admission application

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required IELTS 6 TOEFL iBT 79 PTE Academic 62 Cambridge English 180 Other test Waiver possible

Lingnan's minimum English for admission is IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (One Skill Retake accepted) or TOEFL iBT 79 in one sitting (Home Edition accepted, MyBest scores not accepted). Other qualifications also count, for example PTE Academic 62 (not PTE Academic Online), SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 590, ACT 23 in both English and Reading, IB English B Higher Level grade 4, or Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency at grade C or 180.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

Apply online as an overseas applicant with international qualifications. Applicants to UGC-funded first-year programmes are considered for the non-local scholarships automatically. Dates for 2027 entry: applications open on 8 October 2026, the early round closes on 30 November 2026, the main round on 28 February 2027, and the final round for non-local applicants on 30 June 2027. The time of day is not stated. The page does not say whether scholarships are still given in the final round. Lingnan advises applying as early as you can. Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Some programmes admit directly, and others shortlist applicants for an interview, sometimes with an oral or written test. Non-local applicants may be interviewed by phone or video. Offers and scholarships are normally sent by email. To accept, you pay a down payment by the deadline given. You can submit one application account with up to six programme choices. The fee is HKD 200 for each choice.

Required documents

Identity document, such as a passport or national identity card School transcripts and certificates Testimonial or reference letter, uploaded by you or emailed to the University by your referee Public exam results, uploaded and also emailed to [email protected]. IB, SAT, AP and ACT holders ask the exam board to send scores to Lingnan English test result or another accepted English qualification Certified English or Chinese translations of documents in other languages Records of awards and extracurricular activities, which Lingnan encourages you to upload

Application steps

Check the entrance and English requirements in Lingnan's admission information for international qualifications. Create an account at apply.ln.edu.hk and choose up to six programmes. Upload your documents and pay HKD 200 for each programme choice. Submit by 30 November 2026 for the early round or by 28 February 2027 for the main round. Ask your exam board to send your IB, SAT, AP or ACT scores to Lingnan, and watch your email for an interview invitation and the offer.

Requirement checklist

Online application to a UGC-funded first-year programme Required

Apply at apply.ln.edu.hk with up to six programme choices and HKD 200 for each. Scholarship consideration is automatic.

Transcripts, certificates and exam results Required

Upload them with your identity document. Documents not in English or Chinese need certified translations.

Testimonial or reference letter Required

Upload it yourself or ask your referee to email it to the University.

English proficiency Required

For example IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 79 in one sitting, or another qualification on Lingnan's list.

Interview or test Conditional?

Some programmes shortlist applicants for an interview and may add an oral or written test. Non-local applicants may be interviewed by phone or video.

Scholarship contacts

Lingnan University undergraduate admissions, the address in its admission information: [email protected]

Lingnan University undergraduate admissions, for applicants with international qualifications: [email protected]

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