International Baccalaureate Diploma
IB diploma holders or students who will take the IB examinations in May 2012 are eligible to apply. Applicants sitting the 2012 IB examinations should request the IB Organization send copies of their transcripts to the University. For IB Diploma applicants, Score 4 or above out of 7 in IB English A1 or A2 (Higher or Standard Level) is regarded as acceptable language qualifications by the University.
Associate Degree Student/Holder
Holders of or final year students studying for an Associate Degree of a higher education institution recognized by the University may apply for Year One or Year Two, in consideration of the depth and relevancy of the subjects and the programme enrolled in. Non-final year students studying in an Associate Degree programme who want to apply for admission should have satisfied the General and Programme Admission Requirements for HKALE and HKCEE as listed in the General University Admission Requirements and Programme Admission Requirements respectively, and are eligible to apply for Year One only.
Higher Diploma/Professional Diploma/Diploma
Holders of or final year students studying for a Higher Diploma/Professional Diploma/Diploma of a higher education institution recognized by the University may apply to study for Year One or Two, in consideration of the depth and relevancy of the subjects and the programme enrolled in. Non-final year students studying in a Higher Diploma/Professional Diploma/Diploma programme who want to apply for admission should have satisfied the General and Programme Admission Requirements for HKALE and HKCEE as listed in the General University Admission Requirements and Programme Admission Requirements respectively, and are eligible to apply for Year One only.
GCE Qualification
Eligible applicants should obtain passes in
1. At least 6 subjects (including English and Chinese/an alternative language other than Chinese or English) in the General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level/General Certificate of Secondary Education/ International General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCEOL/GCSE/IGCSE) Examination in two consecutive years.
2. At least 2 Advanced Level (AL) subjects or 1 AL plus 2 Advanced Supplementary (AS) subjects.
Transfer Students
Current students outside China who are enrolled in a full time or sandwich degree programme or who have completed at least one year of study of a three-year Honours degree programme or two years of study of a four year Honours degree programme at a tertiary education institution recognized by the University.
Upon successful admission, applicants may apply for the transfer of units for equivalent subjects at the University. The number of credit units that can be transferred from an applicant's previous university depends on the depth and relevancy of the subjects and the programme enrolled in. Under normal circumstances, transfer students may be granted transfer units that amount to no more that one-third of the total units required for graduation.
Mature Applicants
Applicants who do not possess the formal academic qualifications as mentioned in the above but are aged 25 or above on 1 September in the admission year may be granted exemption from the University Admission Requirements provided that they:
1. Have pursued an appropriate programme of study.
2. Are able to show by acceptable evidence that they have achieved sufficient competence in their chosen field of study to justify admission.
3. Can demonstrate their aptitude and suitability for a particular programme of study by virtue of their experience and maturity.
Overseas Qualifications
Applicants who apply for admission on the basis of overseas qualifications, should refer to the following table listing the overseas qualifications recognized by the University. Given the diversity of education systems around the world, the acceptable overseas qualifications listed below may not cover every region. The University normally expects applicants to have obtained an academic standard equivalent to GCE A-level or obtained the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the first year of an undergraduate education. School leaving qualifications that are acceptable for admission to universities/colleges in other places may not necessarily be acceptable or sufficient for admission to the undergraduate programmes offered by the University.
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Region
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Acceptable Qualifications
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1. Australia
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A. Students from high schools:
New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) minimum 80.00/Universities Admission Index (UAI) minimum 80.
South Australia/Northern Territory/Tasmania/Western Australia: Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) minimum 80.
Victoria: Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER) minimum 80.
Queensland: Overall Position (OP) Band between 1 and 8.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
Obtaining at least 80% or equivalent in Grade 12 English (Australian State or Territory High School Certificate Examination) or other English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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2. Brunei
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Brunei-Cambridge GCE O-Level and Brunei-Cambridge GCE A-Level Fulfillment of the University and Programme Admission Requirements for GCE applicants.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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3. Canada
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A. Students from high schools:
Alberta: Passes in five acceptable Grade 12 courses, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each of these courses.
British Columbia: Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with Grade B in five Grade 12 subjects.
Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum average of 70% in six Grade 12 University Preparation Course (U) or University/College Preparation Course (M) courses
Quebec: Diploma of Collegial Studies.
Other provinces: High shool graduation diploma with at least 70% in five Grade 12 subjects.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study of a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
At least 70% in Grade 12 English Course or other English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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4. France
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A. Students from high schools:
1. Baccalaureat General
2. Option Internationale du Baccalaureat (OIB)
3. European Baccalaureate
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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5. Germany
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A. Students from high schools:
Completion of the High School Degree of Secondary Education (Abitur)/Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife (German Abitur certificate).
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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6. India
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A. Students from high schools:
Completion of a senior secondary school leaving certificate at Grade 12 level, e.g. All India Senior School Certificate Examination (SSC)/Higher School Certificate/Indian School Certificate (ISC), with 75% or better in each of the subjects, which should include English.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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7. Indonesia
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A. Students from high schools:
Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas/STTB: SMA (Senior Secondary School Certification of Completion) is not sufficient for candidates to make a competitive application. STTB SMA or GCEOL/GCSE, plus GCEAL results as stipulated by the University; or
Completion of SMA Ujian Sekolah; and Completion of SMA Ujian Nasional.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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8. Ireland
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Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in five subjects at C level or better in Higher level papers.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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9. Japan
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A. Students from high schools:
1. At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis.
2. Upper Secondary Certificate of Completion (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) fulfilling the minimum high school graduation requirements.
3. obtain one of the following results:
(1) A combined score of 1,100 in SAT I (normally 550 in each part).
(2)A combined score of 1,650 in the (new) SAT Reasoning Test (including Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing) and a sub-score on essay writing of no less than 8.
(3)Fulfillment of the University and Programme Admission Requirements for GCE applicants.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
The abovementioned requirements on SAT I or the (new) SAT Reasoning Test; or other English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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10. Malaysia
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A. Students from high schools:
Applicants should obtain:
1. Either passes (Grade C or above) in at least 7 subjects at UEC level of which 6 subjects were obtained in the same sitting.
2. Passes (Grade C or above) in at least 7 subjects at SPM level of which 6 subjects were obtained in the same sitting; AND 3 subjects in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) in the same sitting, other than language subjects.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
1. Band 4 (Aggregated Score 180-219) or above in Malaysian Universitiy English Test (MUET);
2. Grade C or above in SPM English Language 119;
3. Other English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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11. Myanmar
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Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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12. New Zealand
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A. Students from high schools:
New Zealand Bursary A; or New Zealand Bursary B (250 or above).
In and after 2004,
Level 3 or higher — 42 credits, including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two subjects from the approved subjects list; with a further 14 credits from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects;
Level 2 or higher — 8 credits in English; 4 credits must be in reading and 4 in writing. These are selected from a list of Standards fulfilling the literacy (Reading and Writing) requirement of the National Qualifications Framework;
Level 1 or higher — 14 credits in Mathematics or Statistics and Probability on the National Qualifications Framework.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
The abovementioned requirements of the National Qualifications Framework; or other
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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13. Norway
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Satisfactory completion of Vietnemål - Videregående opplæring (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate) endorsed "generell studiekompetanse".
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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14. Pakistan
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A. Students from high schools:
Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) (50% or above) or GCEOL/GCSE, plus GCEAL results stipulated by the University.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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15. Philippines
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Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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16. Saudi Arabia
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A. Students from high schools:
Applicants should obtain:
1. 60% or above in at least 6 subjects (including English and Chinese/an alternative language other than Chinese and English) in Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) Examination in two consecutive sittings;
2. At least 2 Advanced Level (AL) subjects or 1 AL plus 2 Advanced Supplementary (AS) subjects.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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17. Singapore
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A. Students taking the GCE O-Level and GCE A Level Examinations:
Fulfillment of the University and Programme Admission Requirements for GCE applicants.
B. Students from polytechnics:
Diploma, Professional Diploma or Technical Diploma awarded by one of the following institutions, provided that the period of study extended over no less than two years (full time) or four years (part time): Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic.
C. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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18. South Africa
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Before November 2008:
Senior Certificate with matriculation endorsement
After November 2008:
National Senior Certificate
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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19. South Korea
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A. Students from high schools:
1. At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis; and
2. Senior secondary school-leaving certificate (e.g. Inmungye KodBng (Senior High School Diploma) fulfilling the minimum high school graduation requirement; and
3. One of the following results:
(1)A combined score of 1,100 SAT I (normally 550 in each part); or
(2) A combined score of 1,650 in the (new) SAT Reasoning Test (including Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing) and a sub-score on essay writing of no less than 8; or
(3) Fulfillment of the University and Programme Admission Requirements for GCE applicants.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
The abovementioned requirements on SAT I or the (new) SAT Reasoning Test; or other
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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20. Taiwan
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A. Students from high schools:
1. At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis;
2. Senior High School Diploma fulfilling the minimum high school graduation requirement;
3. One of the following results:
(1) A combined score of 1,100 in SAT I (normally 550 in each part);
(2) A combined score of 1,650 in the (new) SAT Reasoning Test (including Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing) and a sub-score on essay writing of no less than 8;
(3) An American College Test (ACT) composite score of 23;
(4) Grade 3 in two Advanced Placement (AP) subjects;
(5) Fulfillment of the University and Programme Admission Requirements for GCE applicants.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
The abovementioned requirements on SAT I or the (new) SAT Reasoning Test; or other
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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21. Thailand
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A. Students from high schools:
1. At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis;
2. Senior secondary school-leaving certificate (e.g. Mathayom Suksa 6 - M6) fulfilling the minimum high school graduation requirement;
3. One of the following results:
i) A combined score of 1,100 in SAT I (normally 550 in each part);
ii) A combined score of 1,650 in the (new) SAT Reasoning Test (including Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing) and a sub-score on essay writing of no less than 8;
iii) Fulfillment of the University and Programme Admission Requirements for GCE applicants.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
The abovementioned requirements on SAT I or the (new) SAT Reasoning Test; or other
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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22. UK
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A. Students from high schools:
Applicants should obtain passes in:
1. At least 6 subjects (including English and Chinese/ an alternative language other than Chinese and English) in the General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level/General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCEOL/GCSE) Examination in two consecutive sittings,
2. At least 2 Advanced Level (AL) subjects or 1 AL plus 2 Advanced Supplementary (AS) subjects. (GCSE Short Courses are not recognized by the University for undergraduate admission. Double Award GCSEs are counted as two subjects)
B. BTEC National Certificate (NC) or National Diploma (ND), provide that at least three full units are passed at Merit level.
C. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university. (Foundation, Diploma and Certificate qualifications awarded by colleges and universities in the UK are NOT recognized by the University for undergraduate admission).
Recognized English Language Qualification:
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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23. USA
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A. Students from high schools:
A High School (Graduation) Diploma AND any of the following:
1. A combined score of 1,100 in SAT I (normally 550 in each part);
2. A combined score of 1,650 in the (new) SAT Reasoning Test (including Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing) and a sub-score on essay writing of no less than 8;
3. An American College Test (ACT) composite score of 23;
4. Grade 3 in two Advanced Placement (AP) subjects.
B. Students studying Associate Degree (AD):
1. The US High School Graduation Diploma;
2. At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis;
3. Successful completion of one year's study in a full-time Associate Degree programme at a recognized US university/community college, provided that the duration of the programme was at least two years in full-time mode. Applicants who do not fulfill the requirements above must have obtained the Associate Degree to be eligible for admission.
C. Students following Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in community colleges:
1. US High School Graduation Diploma;
2. At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis;
3. Successful completion of IGETC with Grade C or above in each of the subject.
D. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university.
Recognized English Language Qualification:
The abovementioned requirements on SAT I or the (new) SAT Reasoning Test; or other
English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.
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Language Requirements
A score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (Internet-based) or above in TOEFL.
A score of 6 or above in International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Level.
Grade E or above in GCE AS Level or AL Level English.
Grade C or above in GCE O Level/ GCSE/ IGCSE English;.
Grade 3 in Joint Matriculation Board (JMB) University Test in English (or a pass in the NEAB University Entrance Test in English for Speakers of Other Language
