TWC has published its non-local tuition for 2027/28 entry as an average fee per annum for each of the seven bachelor’s programmes open to non-local applicants.[1] The 2026/27 Year 1–2 / Year 3–4 splits are kept below, labelled as historical reference, so families can see how the figures moved. Fees are adjusted annually.
Last verified September 2026 · source: TWC official 2027/28 material (Sep 2026).
Bachelor’s degree tuition (non-local)
| Programme | Duration | 2027/28 entry (average per annum, HK$)[1] | AY2026/27 annual tuition (historical) | AY2026/27 full-programme total (historical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology | 4 years | HK$93,400 | HK$74,050 (Years 1–2) HK$95,450 (Years 3–4) |
HK$339,000 |
| Bachelor of Management (Hons) in Social and Business Sustainability | 4 years | HK$94,980 | HK$75,280 (Years 1–2) HK$97,060 (Years 3–4) |
HK$344,680 |
| Bachelor of Health Information and Services Management (Hons) | 4 years | HK$94,980 | HK$75,280 (Years 1–2) HK$97,060 (Years 3–4) |
HK$344,680 |
| BEd (Hons) in Early Childhood Education | 4 years | HK$95,360 | HK$81,150 (Years 1–2) HK$91,900 (Years 3–4) |
HK$346,100 |
| BSc (Hons) in Applied Gerontology | 4 years | HK$110,020 | HK$99,800 per year | HK$399,200 |
| BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science | 4 years | HK$135,400 | HK$122,850 per year | HK$491,400 |
| BSc (Hons) in Forensic Biomedical Science | 4 years | HK$136,510 | HK$123,860 per year | HK$495,440 |
TWC’s 2027/28 material gives one average annual figure per programme (no Year 1–2 / Year 3–4 split for 2027/28). Senior Year (Year 3) entry totals in the AY2026/27 schedule ranged from HK$183,800 to HK$247,720 depending on programme; 2027/28 senior-year totals are not published separately. Ringgit estimates for Malaysian applicants are on the Malaysia entry page only.
Postgraduate tuition (non-local)
| Programme | Mode | Non-local tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD(N)) | Full-time (normative 36 months) | HK$116,955 per year |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD(N)) | Part-time (normative 48 months) | HK$87,717 per year |
| Master of Smart Health Services Management (MSHSM) | Full-time (one year) | HK$193,200 |
| Master of Smart Health Services Management (MSHSM) | Part-time Year 1 | HK$96,600 |
PhD(N) fees are subject to annual adjustment (linked to the Composite Consumer Price Index). MSHSM AY2026/27 applications have closed and the AY2026/27 intake is Chinese-medium (Putonghua) only — see the School of Management page for the intake caveats. PhD(N) details are on the School of Nursing page.
Scholarships
TWC’s Entrance Scholarships for International Students are worth HK$30,000 each for 2027/28 entry, and the award is renewable for each year the student maintains a cGPA of 3.0 or above — up to HK$120,000 over four years.[2] TWC’s 2027/28 material states the award value and renewal criterion but no number of awards; the 20-scholarship figure below is TWC’s AY2026/27 published figure. Scholarships are nomination-based; eligibility, selection and renewal are decided by TWC under its official rules. Details may change for future intakes — check the latest official TWC scholarship information before you apply.
Last verified September 2026 · source: TWC official 2027/28 material (Sep 2026).
- Nomination-based (Programme Leader)
- Deposit settled + bachelor’s entry requirements met
- Renewal: cGPA 3.0+ each year
Award values shown only — the number of awards is decided by TWC each intake and is not a promise for AY2027/28.[2]
- Eligibility: international students (excluding mainland China, Macao and Taiwan) who meet the entrance requirements for a Bachelor’s degree programme and have settled the deposit.
- Nomination by the Programme Leader of the respective School; selection considers academic achievement and, where applicable, low-income proof.
- Renewal: maintain a cGPA of 3.0 or above each academic year — renewed for four years the award reaches HK$120,000 in total.
- Payment: TWC states awards are paid in HK$ after the Scholarship and Award Presentation Ceremony (held each June/July).
- The 20-award figure is TWC’s AY2026/27 official figure. TWC’s 2027/28 material does not state an award count, so it is not a promise for 2027/28.
Guardrail
Scholarships, admission, visa outcomes and accommodation arrangements are not guaranteed. TWC decides scholarships and admissions according to its official rules.
Payment timing and caveats
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Programme registration — August.
New students settle the balance of the first-semester tuition fee (after deducting the deposit) upon programme registration in August.
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Instalment 1 — before Semester 1 commences.
Tuition is normally charged by two instalments per year, each payable before the commencement of the semester.
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Instalment 2 — before Semester 2 commences.
The second instalment is payable before the commencement of Semester 2. All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.[3]
- TWC will adjust the tuition fee of its programmes annually.
- Tuition is normally charged by two instalments per year, payable before the commencement of each semester.
- New students are required to settle the balance of the tuition fee for the first semester (i.e. after deducting deposit) upon programme registration in August.
- All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Retake or additional courses are charged per credit at the standard rate.
- The definition of non-local students follows Education Bureau guidelines.[3]
Application fee
The non-local application fee is HK$200, non-refundable and non-transferable, paid online via designated payment methods.[4] This is the AY2026/27 application fee only and is subject to change for AY2027/28. See how to apply.
Accommodation cost benchmark (official TWC dormitory)
For accommodation budgeting, TWC officially lists the TST Dorm (Youth Dorm) at 182 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui — operated by Youth Dorm HK — as a dormitory option for non-local students. All-inclusive monthly rents in the 2026-27 guide range from HK$5,830 to HK$12,500 per person depending on room type, charged ×12 months plus a one-month deposit. Full room-type details are on the parent guide; the hub overview summarises the dormitory option. Other living costs (food, transport, personal expenses) are not included here; budget them separately based on your family’s circumstances.[5]
Plan together
- Compare the study direction first on the programmes by school page.
- Review the application steps, including the official application fee.
- Use the parent guide to prepare family decisions.
Questions about costs or scholarships?
Youth Dorm HK helps families plan the full budget — tuition, accommodation and arrival — and prepare the right questions before committing. Talk to a Youth Dorm representative or share your study profile and YD will help you plan the questions to ask. TWC makes all eligibility, admission, scholarship and offer decisions. See the FAQ for common questions.
Sources and notes
- The 2027/28 average annual tuition figures are taken from TWC’s official 2027/28 recruitment material (September 2026); they are averages per annum, published as one figure per programme, and are subject to annual adjustment. The AY2026/27 Year 1–2 / Year 3–4 splits and full-programme totals are historical data / requirement and subject to change in future academic years and/or student circumstances. This page will be updated as TWC publishes new information. Sources: TWC official 2027/28 material (Sep 2026); TWC Tuition Fees for 2026/2027 (Non-local students), Feb 2026 version; PhD(N) General Information; MSHSM General Information. Postgraduate fees above remain the AY2026/27 published figures. See programmes by school for programme details.
- The HK$30,000 award value, the cGPA 3.0+ renewal criterion, the HK$120,000 four-year total and the June/July award-ceremony payment note are taken from TWC’s official 2027/28 recruitment material (September 2026). TWC’s material does not publish an award count for 2027/28; the 20-award figure quoted on this page is the AY2026/27 official published number and is historical data / requirement, subject to change in future academic years and/or student circumstances. This page will be updated as TWC publishes new information. Source: TWC Entrance Scholarships for International Students; TWC official 2027/28 material (Sep 2026). TWC also publishes a wider set of scholarships and bursaries for non-local applicants.
- Payment timing wording reflects the remarks in the official fee schedule. Source: 2026/27 non-local fee schedule (Feb 2026 version).
- Application fee details follow TWC’s official application procedure for non-local applicants. Source: application procedure for non-local applicants.
- Dormitory options and TST room rents are per Tung Wah College’s Non-local Students’ Campus and Living Guides 2026-27 (Student Affairs Office). They are the AY2026/27 reference; room types, availability and rents are set by the dormitory operator and are historical data / requirement, subject to change in future academic years and/or student circumstances. The Sheung Wan Dorm is being prepared for the AY2026/27 intake; this page will be updated as TWC publishes new details. Sources: Non-local Students’ Campus and Living Guides 2026-27 (PDF); TWC Student Affairs Office — non-local student services.