Tuition and Financial Aids - Full-Time MBA Programme - CUHK MBA

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    Tuition Fee

    Items Amount
    Tuition Fee HK$605,000*
    Student Activities Fees HK$10,000**
    Caution Money HK$450***
    * The above tuition fee is for the 2025 intake.
    ** Student activity fee of HK$10,000 will be collected to run different activities during the study period, including venue booking for residential component of the pre-term course and selected extra-curricular and career development-related activities.
    *** Students of the MBA Programmes are required to pay HK$450 caution money as a deposit against any debts incurred to the University. This sum, less any deductions made for outstanding debts, is refunded upon discontinuation of studies at the University. For graduating students, subject to no claim being outstanding, the caution money is converted into a graduation fee, which is payable by all students on completion of their study programmes.

    Tuition Fee Payment Schedule

    Deposit: HK$90,000
    September: 1/2 of tuition fee – deposit
    December: 1/2 of tuition fee

    Estimated Expenses

    Items Cost per month
    Accommodation on campus (single room) HK$4,900
    Accommodation outside campus HK$6,000 – 15,000
    Meals HK$3,000 – 6,000
    General Living Cost HK$2,000 – 5,000
    Transport HK$500 – 1,000

    Application Deadlines for the 2025 Intake:

    • 31 October 2024 (1st round)
    • 15 December 2024 (2nd round)
    • 31 January 2025 (3rd round)
    • 15 March 2025 (4th round)
    • 30 April 2025 (5th round)

    * Application for 2025 Intake is currently processed on a rolling basis. Please contact mba@cuhk.edu.hk to check about the latest admissions status.

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    Scholarships and Financial Aids

    CUHK MBA offers a wide range of merit-based scholarships to outstanding candidates. Assessment criteria include solid academic and professional achievements, interview performance and potential contributions to cohorts. High-calibre candidates are advised to apply early for scholarships.

    In order to qualify for scholarships, awardees have to fulfil general criteria (specific criteria are stated under individual scholarships and grants). They should be:

    • applying for the CUHK MBA full-time intake in 2025. Applicants must complete and submit their applications by the designated deadline(s).
    • commencing their full-time MBA studies at CUHK during the academic year 2025-26.

    How to apply: Applicants shall indicate the scholarship preference in their Online Application Form.

    List of Scholarships

    • The CUHK MBA Top Talent Scholarship

      The CUHK MBA Top Talent Scholarship is awarded to candidates with decent academic performance and professional achievements, personal accomplishments and interview performance in expectation of their likely contributions to the MBA programmes.

      No separate application is required. All applicants are considered for this scholarship holistically, based on their profiles and interview performances.

    • Asian Century Leadership scholarship

      The Asian Century Leadership scholarship is awarded to outstanding professionals who display diverse experience living and working in different countries. Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

      • Extensive international exposure
      • Strong academic credentials and outstanding professional experience and achievements

      The application to this scholarship is by invitation only from the Admissions Committee. 

    • Entrepreneurial Leader Scholarship

      The Entrepreneurial Leader Scholarship is designed for professionals with at least two years of professional experience who have played key roles in the leadership and development of entrepreneurial projects or for candidates who have successful track records in launching their own businesses. CUHK MBA is seeking candidates who think and act in an entrepreneurial manner and have a strong sense of how to put a project or idea into action.

      The application to this scholarship is by invitation only from the Admissions Committee. 

    • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scholarship

      The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scholarship is designated for individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical practices. Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

      • Track record of actively contributing in ESG initiatives, or demonstrated a genuine interest and involvement in ESG issues

      The application to this scholarship is by invitation only from the Admissions Committee. 

    • Women in Global Business Scholarship

      The Women in Global Business Scholarship is for female applicants with at least two years of professional experience in large multinational corporations. CUHK MBA is seeking female leaders with experience in international companies who understand the global business environment and demonstrate passion to succeed in management or leadership positions.

      The application to this scholarship is by invitation only from the Admissions Committee. 

    List of Grants

    • BEAM Corporate Scholars Programme

      The BEAM Corporate Scholars Programme aims to work with invited companies and institutional partners to nurture more talents. A grant of HK$15,000 will be offered to each admitted MBA student nominated by participating companies and institutional partners.

      How to apply:  

      Indicate in your application if you are a current employee of our corporate partners or a member of our institutional partners and you are nominated to apply through the Corporate Scholars Programme. Once you are admitted, apply for a recommendation letter from your Human Resources department and send it to our admissions staff for a grant arrangement.

    • CUHK Business School Alumni Referral Grant

      For any applicants who are referred by CUHK Business School alumni, a grant of HK$15,000 each will be awarded after their acceptance to CUHK MBA programme. Please indicate CUHK Business School Alumni Referral Grant in the scholarship section in your application.

    • CUHK Alumni Grant

      To support lifelong learning of CUHK alumni, a grant of HK$15,000 each will be awarded after their acceptance to CUHK MBA programme. Please indicate CUHK Alumni Grant in the scholarship section in your application.

    Notes:

    • General Notes

      Applicants’ eligibility and the amount of scholarships they may receive will be assessed and determined by CUHK MBA Admissions Committee based on each candidate’s prior academic performance, work experience, GMAT scores and interview performances.

      Any scholarship awarded will subsequently be deducted from the successful applicant’s programme tuition fees.

    • Terms and Conditions

      Please note the below conditions will apply:

      • Candidates will be entitled to only one scholarship as listed above.

      CUHK’s MBA programme reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions applied to these scholarships at any time and without prior notice. All amended terms and conditions will be published in a timely manner on our website. All decisions related to admissions and scholarships will be subject to the approval and confirmation of the CUHK MBA Programmes Office and are final.

    List of Financial Aids

    • OFID Scholarship Award for International Students

      OFID’s Scholarship Programme sponsors outstanding young students from developing countries who wish to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development, from any recognized university/college in the world.

      The Award will cover the full cost of tuition fees, including any supplementary fees, required by your academic institution. The grant will also cover one round-trip flight between your home country and the university, health insurance, a relocation grant to help you cover additional costs of moving, and a monthly allowance for one year. For details, please refer to the following link: https://opecfund.org/what-we-offer/beyond-the-scope/scholarship

    • TeeTRND Scholarship

      TeeTRND.com offers the opportunity for all who want to apply for the scholarship by researching and covering the following topic “Future of the E-Commerce: Small Business vs. E-Commerce Giants”.

      TeeTRND.com will award one (1) $3000 scholarship for the best submitted entry determined by our judges. The scholarship will be awarded in check form, made payable directly to the university that the winner is, or will be, attending for a school term. For details, please visit: https://teetrnd.com/scholarship/

    • Continuing Education Fund for Hong Kong Residents (CEF)

      Hong Kong residents who have the right of abode or the right to land or to remain in Hong Kong without restriction are eligible to apply for the Continuing Education Fund (CEF). The maximum entitlement for each applicant is HK$25,000. For details regarding eligibility and application procedures, please visit CEF website: http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/index.htm

      CUHK MBA Programmes are listed as a reimbursement course under the Continuing Education Fund.

    Disclaimer: CUHK MBA is not connected and/or affiliated with the above finance companies, financial institutions, and/or organizations. Students will take full responsibility of the loans they engaged and can contact the respective companies and organizations directly. Students are suggested to seek independent advice before engaging in any study loan services.

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