Overview

Economics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong aims to provide students with rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative analyses to enhance their ability to conduct independent academic research at master level.

Students at Economics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

build a solid foundation in understanding more thoroughly about different economic theories and their applications.

interact with well-known scholars and professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Review of Quantitative Methods
Applied Econometrics

Game Theory

Computational Methods in Economics

Monetary Economics

International Trade

Industrial Organization
Corporate Finance

Health Economics

Analysis of Fiscal and Monetary Policy in China

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

21 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Economics View 11 other Masters in Economics in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's in Economics or related discipline with strong Mathematics/Statistics background.

GRE - Required for all PhD applicants and non-local MPhil applicants (recommended for others if applicable).
Official transcripts (including exchange studies, with certified translations if needed).

Degree certificate(s) (with certified translations if needed).
CHESICC verification reports (Mainland China applicants only).
English language proficiency test score (if required).
GRE score report (if applicable).
2 referee reports (MPhil) / 3 referee reports (PhD).
Passport or permanent ID.
Research proposal or working paper (PhD only).
Resume/CV.
Supporting certificates for qualifications, awards, internships, work, extracurricular and volunteer activities.

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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

49500 HKD / year

≈ 49500 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

49500 HKD / year

≈ 49500 HKD / year

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.

Funding

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Students at Economics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

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

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

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