Program Overview

Double Masters’ Degree Programme with Peking University (PKU)

About the Programme

The Double Masters’ Degree Programme with Peking University (PKU) is a collaborative arrangement between the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Peking University (PKU). Under this arrangement, students will complete two master's degrees in two jurisdictions in two to three years, depending on the study mode. Students must complete their first year of study at PKU in Beijing as a full-time student and then complete their second year (and/or third year) of study at HKU Law, fulfilling the dissertation and oral examination requirements held at PKU.

Eligibility for Admission

To be eligible for admission, a candidate shall:

• be a local Hong Kong student
• hold a permanent Hong Kong Identity Card and the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (港澳居民來往內地通行證)
• have a Bachelor of Laws degree with at least second class honours or an equivalent qualification
• be admitted to one of the LLM programmes offered by HKU Law under the September 2026 intake
• comply with the General Regulations of HKU and PKU

Language Requirement(s)

The language of instruction and examination at PKU is Chinese (Putonghua and simplified Chinese), while the language of instruction and assessment at HKU is English. For eligible candidates seeking admission based on qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong, where the language of instruction and/or examination is not English, they must satisfy the Faculty’s English proficiency requirement. The faculty accepts IELTS and TOEFL with the following specific requirements:

• IELTS (Academic): Minimum Requirement - Overall band 7.0 or above
• TOEFL (Internet-based Test): Minimum Requirement - A score of 100 or above

Admission Quota

Up to three (3) students in the September 2026 intake.

Application Deadlines and Enquiries

Interested applicants must complete the application process on or before 12:00 PM HKT of 27 February 2026 (Friday). The application process involves:

• Completing the online application for one of the Master of Law (LLM) Programmes offered by HKU Law
• Confirming participation in this arrangement by attaching an application letter with the full name, application number, and programme applied on the email subject line.