Advice & Guidance on
Making Applications to
Hong Kong Universities
West Island School
Y12 Higher Education Evening
11 June 2013
ellie.tang@wis.edu.hk
University destinations of
West Island students in 2012
Presentation rundown
1. Rankings
2. Non-JUPAS application pathway
3. Entry requirements
4. Typical offers – June 2013
5. Main admission deadlines - Application timeline: NON-JUPAS applicants
6. Scholarships
7. Alternative pathways – Associate Degree & Higher Diploma
8. Useful websites and support from outside agencies
9. Q & A
Hong Kong universities and world rankings
{Source: QS World University Rankings & QS Asian university Rankings 2012-13}
UNIVERSITY
Asia
World
Hong Kong University of
Science & Technology
1
(33)
University of Hong Kong
3
(23)
Chinese University of Hong Kong
5
(40)
City University of Hong Kong
12
(95)
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
26
(159)
Hong Kong Baptist University
48
(271)
Application pathway
(NON-JUPAS)
IB and other 13year
qualifications
4 year
undergraduate
programmes
Entry Requirements (1)
General requirements
E.g. HKU

Grade E or above in 7 IGCSE subjects
(including English Language Grade C or above, Maths and a
second language other than English)

6 out of the 7 IGCSE subjects obtained in one sitting

Grade 4 in IB English (HL) or Grade 5 in SL (if IB student)

Merit or above in BTEC National Level 3 Diploma and
Subsidiary Diploma (if ID student)
Entry Requirements (2)
Preferred/specific subject requirements
Some unis indicate preferred subject(s) for some degree courses.
CHECK WITH THE INDIVIDUAL FACULTY.
E.g. CUHK and preferred IB subjects

Faculty of Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery – IB Chemistry (HL) & Biology (HL), with overall
total not less than 40 IB pts (not counting the EE/TOK pts) and at least 6,7,7 in the
three HL subjects

Faculty of Business Administration
Global Economics and Finance – good grade in IB Maths (HL/SL) – not Math Studies

Faculty of Law
Global Economics and Finance – good grade in IB English A1 (HL or SL)

Faculty of Education
BA (English Studies) and Bed (English Language Education) – good grade in IB
English (HL)
Some typical offers received in 2013 by
WIS students as of 10/6/13
Degree course
Uni
IB points
Architecture
HKU
Good pass in IB Diploma (5
or above in English SL)
(outstanding performance at
interview)
Business and
Management
HKUST
International
Business and
Global
Management
HKU
40 (5 or above in English SL)
English Lang
Education
HKU
Good pass in IB Diploma (4
or above in English HL)
34 (4 or above in all IB
subjects)
Some typical offers received in 2013 by
WIS students as of 10/6/13
Degree course
Uni
Dentistry
HKU
IB points
40 (5 in English SL)
Mechanical
Engineering
HKUST
34 (5 in Maths HL and 5 in
Physics HL)
Medicine
CUHK
42 (7 in Chemistry HL, 7 in
Biology HL and 6 in History HL)
HKU
41 (7 in Chemistry HL, 7 in
Biology HL)
Law
HKU
38/42 (6 or above in all IB
subjects)
Psychology/
Social Sciences
HKU
36 (5 in English SL)
APPLICATION DEADLINES – Non-JUPAS
applicants (2012-13 dates for guide)
UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION PERIOD
Hong Kong Baptist University
21 Nov 2012- 21 Jan 2013
Chinese University
Early decision
Regular decision
4 Oct – 15 Nov 2012
4 Oct 2012 - 6 Feb 2013
City University
University of Hong Kong
Fast track decision
Regular decision
15 Nov – between 31 Jan and 30 Apr
(depending on course/faculty)
4 Oct – 16 Nov 2012
4 Oct - 28 Dec 2012
Hong Kong University of Science &
Technology
28 Sept – 31 Dec 2012
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
12 Dec 2012 – 31 Jan 2013
APPLICATION TIMELINE – Non-JUPAS
applicants
SEPT-DEC 2013
•Attend Uni Open Days
•Create online application account
•Complete application and get it checked by Careers staff before
submission
NOV 2013-JUNE 2014
Interview invitation (can be at very short notice)
JULY 2014
Programme Registration
AUGUST 2014
University Orientation Programmes
SEPTEMBER 2014
Commencement of 2014-2015 academic year
Examples of scholarship schemes (indicative data)
University / Agency
Amount in HK$
CUHK
5,000 – full tuition fee
CityU
1,700-80,000
HKU
10,000 – full tuition fee
PolyU
Tuition fee plus b/w 15,000 and
35,000
HKUST (IB scholarship)
38pts (1st year full tuition)
35-37pts (six months tuition)
33-34pts 15,000
Student Financial Assistance
Agency (HK Government)
Different types of schemes, e.g.
Sir Edward Youde Memorial
Fund
HSBC
Different types of award
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Different types of award
Alternative pathways to university
Associate Degree & Higher Diploma (Community Colleges & VTC)
ID graduate with
English and
Cantonese
competence:
Entry into Year 1
of AD/HD
programme
Completion of Year
2 of AD/HD
programme:
-Enter degree study
(HK or overseas)
-Enter study
programmes run by
local/overseas
professional bodies
-Enter workforce
Degree study:
-HK /North
America/Scotland
unis - enter Year 3
of Bachelor
degree
programme
-UK/Australia/New
Zealand unis enter Year 2 of
Bachelor degree
programme
-
HK Government-accredited institutions (2013-14)
20+ institutions HK-wide …
Caritas Bianchi College of Careers
Hong Kong Art School (HK Arts Centre)
The Community College at Lingnan University
Caritas Institute of Higher
Education
Hong Kong Baptist University – College of
International Education
The Hong Kong Institute of Education – School of
Continuing & Professional Education
Hong Kong Buddhist College
Hong Kong College of Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Hong
Kong Community College
Community College of City
University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Institute of Technology
The Open University of Hong Kong
Hang Seng Management College
YMCA College of Careers
HKU SPACE Community College
Kaplan Business and Accountancy
School
HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Community
College
Vocational Training Council (School of Business & Information Systems, Hong
Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Hong Kong
Design Institute, Hospitality Industry Training &
Development Centre, Chinese Cuisine Training
Institute, Maritime Services Training Institute )
Hong Kong Academy of
Performing Arts
Tung Wah College
Yew Chung Community College
Pui Ching Academy
The Chinese University of Hong Kong –
School of Continuing & Professional
Studies
Hong Kong Adventist College
Alternative pathways: application and costs
General entry requirements
Completion of our Y13
Application timeline
Community Colleges: June – Aug
2014 – check with institution
VTC: Dec 2013-Jan 2014; Feb-Apr
2014 (late application)
Tuition cost
Community Colleges: Approx.
HK$52,000 per year
VTC: Fees dependent on
programme (cheaper than
community college)
Scholarships
Community Colleges: e.g. HKU
SPACE - 50 x HK$10,000
VTC: 300 scholarships (varying
amounts)
Useful websites
Below is a list of websites which have been referred to in this presentation.
HK universities (Non-JUPAS Applicants)
CUHK: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/
CityU: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/
HKU: http://www.hku.hk/
HKUST: http://www.ust.hk/
PolyU: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/
Community colleges & VTC
HKU SPACE Community College: http://hkuspace.hku.hk/cc/
Vocational Training Council (VTC): http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/eng/index.html
HKSAR Education Bureau – list of accredited sub-degree course providers
http://www.ipass.gov.hk/eng/instilist.aspx
Scholarship websites
Student Financial Assistance Agency (HK Government): http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/
Hong Kong Jockey Club - Scholarships: http://charities.hkjc.com/charities/english/index.aspx
HSBC Scholarships: http://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/2/cr/community/education/scholarships
Q&A