3 Best Mba Schools in Hong Kong (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Choosing between MBA schools in Hong Kong can mean picking a government-backed campus near Ho Man Tin over a satellite outpost of a name you already know from a business magazine. Between the three schools on this page there are 363 real Google reviews, and the ratings run from a 4 to a 4.7, which is a wider gap than the star count alone suggests once you see what is behind each score.

Short answer: For sheer track record, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) carries the most Google reviews of any mba school in Hong Kong on this page, 318 at a 4.0 average. HKUST Business School rates higher day to day at 4.7 across 37 reviews, and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business runs its Executive MBA out of a heritage campus on Mount Davis at 4.6. Programs, tuition, and admissions differ sharply, so match the school to the degree you actually want.

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Three very different paths to an MBA

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU)	4.0 ★	318	Public university / broad programs	View ›
2	HKUST Business School	4.7 ★	37	Highest-rated / full-time MBA	View ›
3	The University of Chicago Booth School of Business	4.6 ★	8	Executive MBA / international brand	View ›

The schools, one by one

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Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU)

4.0318 Google reviews

Hong Kong Metropolitan University runs as a self-financed public university spread across three campuses near Ho Man Tin and Yau Ma Tei, with programs that stretch from nursing to business. It was established by the Hong Kong government roughly three decades ago and now draws a large share of students from mainland China, some entering with credit exemptions from prior diplomas. Reviewers describe a busy, vertically built campus with two canteens known for good-value food. It teaches in English, though at least one reviewer questioned how consistently that is enforced in practice.

What people praise

Established public institution with government backing
Multiple campuses within a short walk of MTR stations
Canteens praised for value
Credit-exemption pathway for students with prior diplomas

Worth knowing

Campus described as busy and crowded
One reviewer questioned classroom English proficiency

Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong

Rating4 / 5

Review volume318 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown48% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks first here on sheer review volume and completeness, not on the highest star rating. If you want an accredited, budget-conscious route into postgraduate study with real infrastructure behind it, this is the safest bet on the page.

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30 Good Shepherd St, Ho Man Tin

HKUST Business School

4.737 Google reviews

HKUST Business School sits on the Clear Water Bay campus and is regularly cited by reviewers as one of Asia's top business schools, offering undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral programs. One long-time reviewer, a council member since 2019, describes it as a working base with a small meeting room and a harbor view used for strategy sessions. The reviews lean heavily toward people who studied or worked there rather than casual visitors.

What people praise

Consistently called one of Asia's top business schools
Full range from undergraduate through doctoral degrees
Harbor views and central meeting facilities noted by reviewers

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the public-university option, so the picture is thinner

Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume37 · 90th

Confidenceearly

Recencyabout a year ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: The 4.7 rating is the best on this page, but it rests on 37 reviews rather than hundreds. That is a real signal, just an early one, worth weighing against HKMU's much longer track record.

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Clear Water Bay Rd, Clear Water Bay

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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

4.68 Google reviews

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business runs its Hong Kong campus from Mount Davis, a site built into the former Victoria Road Detention Centre and restored with heritage buildings alongside modern additions. It's purpose-built for Booth's Executive MBA and global programs, hosting conferences and public lectures as well as classes. The school's own site describes itself as a destination for leaders who want an analytical, collaborative, bold approach to business education, with sister campuses in Chicago and London feeding the same faculty and alumni network.

What people praise

Part of a globally recognized US business school brand
Executive MBA structure aimed at working professionals
Heritage campus with harbor views, praised for atmosphere

Worth knowing

Fewer Google reviews than the other two schools on this page, since most activity centers on enrolled executives rather than public visitors

Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume8 · 77th

Confidenceearly

Recency10 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown63% 5-star

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Our take: This is the pick if the Chicago Booth name and its executive-track format matter more to you than the highest local star rating. The 4.6 rating holds up, but with only 8 reviews it's the thinnest track record here.

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168 Victoria Rd, Mount Davis

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How we score these schools

Rating is the live Google average score. Review volume measures how many people have actually left feedback, weighed against the other schools here. Confidence blends the rating with that volume, since a 5.0 from three reviews carries less weight than a 4.6 from three hundred. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No school can pay to change any of these numbers.

What does an MBA cost in Hong Kong? (2026)

Tuition varies enormously by program length, format (full-time versus executive), and whether the degree is delivered locally or through an international partner campus. We don’t have a trustworthy, current, per-school price list for this page, so contact each school directly and compare their published tuition and financial-aid pages before applying.

MBA study across Hong Kong

These three campuses sit in very different parts of the city: HKMU near Ho Man Tin and Yau Ma Tei on Kowloon side, HKUST out at Clear Water Bay, and Chicago Booth’s Executive MBA campus on Mount Davis on Hong Kong Island. If you’re searching for an mba school near me in Hong Kong, factor in the commute as much as the program, since executive students in particular will be making that trip on evenings and weekends.

What to ask before you apply to an MBA school

Is the program full-time, part-time, or executive format, and does that fit your work schedule?
What accreditation does the school and specific program hold?
What is total tuition, and what financial aid or payment plans exist?
What is the makeup of the current cohort and alumni network?
Can you sit in on a class or speak with a current student before enrolling?
What credit exemptions apply if you already hold a diploma or degree?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge plus top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these MBA schools?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for institutions offering MBA or business-school programs in Hong Kong, then ranked them on rating, review volume, and recency.

How often is this updated?

This page was last verified in July 2026 and we refresh it as new review data comes in.

Which of these schools has the strongest track record?

Hong Kong Metropolitan University has the most reviews by a wide margin (318), while HKUST Business School carries the highest average rating (4.7) on a smaller review base.

Do any of these schools offer a full-time MBA versus executive-only?

HKMU and HKUST both list broader academic programs alongside MBA study, while Chicago Booth’s Hong Kong campus is purpose-built for its Executive MBA and global programs.

The bottom line

If you want the deepest local track record and broad program options, HKMU is the safe default. If the Chicago Booth name and an executive format matter more than local review volume, that Mount Davis campus is worth the call. Either way, ask each school directly about current tuition and start dates before you commit.

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