Advice & Guidance on
Making Applications to
Hong Kong Universities
University destinations of West
Island students in 2014-5
GY/Mil/Job 8%
Others 7%
UK 38%
Canada 8%
Australia 5%
USA 17%
HK 17%
Presentation rundown
1. Rankings
2. Non-JUPAS application pathway
3. Entry requirements
4. Typical offers – June 2015
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 2014-15 & QS Asian University Rankings
2014}
UNIVERSITY
University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong University of
Science & Technology
Chinese University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong Baptist University
Asia
World
3
(28)
5
6
11
27
45
(40)
(46)
(108)
(162)
(318)
Global Employability University
Ranking 2014
{Source: International New York Times}
How do the universities in HK rank among top 150
global institutions?
UNIVERSITY
Rank
Hong Kong University of Science
& Technology
16
The Chinese University of
Hong Kong
57
University of Hong Kong
107
City University of Hong Kong
146
Non–JUPAS application pathway
(NON‐JUPAS) IB and other 13‐
year qualifications 4 year undergraduate programmes (exc. Medicine and Dentistry)
Entry Requirements (1)
Minimum General, English and Second Language
requirements
E.g. HKU
GENERAL:
• IB Diploma
• Merit or above in BTEC National Level 3 Diploma and Subsidiary
Diploma (if ID student)
ENGLISH:
• Grade C – IGCSE English Language – First Language OR
Grade B – IGCSE English Language – Second Language
• Grade 4 in IB English (HL) or Grade 5 in SL (if IB Diploma student)
SECOND LANGUAGE:
• Grade E – IGCSE in any language other than English
• Grade 4 – IB in any language other than English (if IB Diploma
student)
Entry Requirements (2)
Preferred/specific subject requirements
Some universities indicate preferred subject(s) for some degree courses.
CHECK WITH THE FACULTY.
E.g. CUHK - preferred or recommended IB subjects
•
Faculty of Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery – IB Chemistry (HL) & Biology (HL),
with overall predicted total not less than 44 IB pts and at least 6,7,7 in
the three HL subjects
Pharmacy – students must be fluent in Cantonese
•
Faculty of Education
BA English Studies/BEd English Language Education – knowledge of
Chinese is required
Physical Education, Exercise Science & Health – knowledge of Chinese
is required
With ID applicants check with faculty and undergraduate admission office
for BTEC and any other requirements.
Some typical offers received in 2015 by WIS
students as of 4/6/15
Degree course
Uni
International
Business & Mgt
HKU
Business
Economics
Quant. Finance
IB points
36 (5 in SL Maths, 5 in SL English)
HKUST
36 (4 in all subjects)
Poly U
31
HKU
CUHK
36 (6 in HL Maths, 5 in SL English)
38 (7 in SL Maths)
Journalism
HKU
32
Law
HKU
38/42 (776@HL and no 5 in subjects)
CUHK
Fine Art
HKU
40 (6 in English)
32
Some typical offers received in 2015 by WIS
students as of 4/6/15
Degree course
Product Design
Engineering
Medicine
Psychology
Uni
PolyU
Actuarial Science
24 (no 4 in any subject)
HKUST
34 (6 in SL Maths, 5 in HL Physics and
HL Chemistry)
CUHK
36 (5 in HL Maths and HL Physics)
Poly U
33 (4 in HL Physics, HL Chemistry and
SL English)
HKU
CUHK
HKU
Science
IB points
HKUST
HKU
CUHK
44
35 (no 4 in any subject)
36
36 (6 in HL Biology or HL Chemistry)
40
38 (7 in HL Maths and no 4 in any
subject)
APPLICATION DEADLINES – Non-JUPAS
applicants (anticipated dates for 2015-16)
UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION PERIOD
Hong Kong Baptist University
From early November to early January
Chinese University
Advance Offer round
Regular decision round
Early October to mid November
Early October to early January
City University
From November to between January and
April (depending on course/faculty)
University of Hong Kong
Fast track decision
Regular decision
From September to mid November
From September to late December
Hong Kong University of Science &
Technology
Early decision round
Regular decision round
Early September to mid November
Early September to early January
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
From early December to between January
and April (depending on course/faculty)
APPLICATION TIMELINE – Non-JUPAS
applicants
AUGUST-DECEMBER 2015
•Attend University Open Days/Application events
•Create online application account
•Complete application and get it checked by Careers staff before
submission
NOV 2015-JUNE 2016
Interview invitation (can be at very short notice). Most ‘fast track’
application decisions in December and January. ‘Regular’ application
decisions from March to August. Non-refundable deposits paid to
secure place.
JULY 2016
Programme Registration
AUGUST 2016
University Orientation Programmes – ‘O camp’
SEPTEMBER 2016
Commencement of 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)
45pts (full tuition fee/renewable)
42‐44pts (1st year full tuition fee)
36‐41 (partial tuition fee)
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)
Bachelor Degree study:
Completion of Year 2 of AD/HD programme:
‐Enter degree study (HK or overseas)
ID graduate with English and Chinese language competence:
Entry into Year 1 of AD/HD programme ‐Enter study programmes run by local/overseas professional bodies
‐HK /North America/Scotland: enter Year 3 of Bachelor degree programme
‐UK/Australia/New Zealand: enter Year 2 of Bachelor degree programme
‐Enter workforce
‐
HK Government-accredited institutions
(2015-16)
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 –
August – check with institution
VTC: December -January;
February-April (late application/
remaining places)
Tuition cost
Community Colleges: Approx.
HK$55,000 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