Department of Economics and Finance

Master of Science in Applied Economics

Tuition Fees & CEF

The programme follows a credit unit system. A minimum of 30 credit units is required for graduation. For students entering the programme in September 2025, the tuition fee is HK$10,900 per credit unit. Furthermore, the University will charge a graduation fee of HK$400 and CityU Postgraduate Association (CUPA) will charge a membership fee of HK$300 (full-time students).

The estimated costs for non-local students to complete the MSc programme in 12 months (2025/26) are as follows:

HK$ US$ Tuition Fee (HK$10,900/credit unit x 30 credit units) 327,000 41,920 Rent (approximately HK$7,000/month x 12 months)* 84,000 10,800 Living Expenses (e.g. food, transportation, etc.) 54,000 6,900 Books and Photocopies 4,000 510 Total 469,000 60,130

* Non-local students have to arrange their own off-campus accommodation. The rental payment in the private housing market in Hong Kong can vary quite substantially depending on the location and quality of the property.

    NB: US$1.0 = HK$7.8

For eligibility and detailed information, please refer to the website of Continuing Education Fund at http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/tc/index.htm.