Admission Requirements
Academic Qualification
A recognised bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification (with no work experience requirement); or
A recognised diploma plus a minimum of four years of work experience.
Language Proficiency Requirement
If English was not the medium of instruction for the first degree, applicants must meet the English language requirement as stated below:
TOEFL iBT: overall band score not lower than 79 (Home Edition not accepted); or
IELTS (Academic): overall band score not lower than 6.5.
Documents Required for Application – Photocopies of:
HKID card (for local applicants); Passport or other identity documents of home country (for non-local applicants)
Degree certificate(s)/ graduation diploma(s), and transcript(s) for academic qualification(s) supporting the application
English proficiency test results (TOEFL/ IELTS results), if applicable
Hong Kong public examination results, if applicable (e.g. HKCEE/ HKALE/ HKDSE)
Curriculum vitae
Work experience proof, if applicable
Application Period & Selection Process
Applications operate on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview* and sit for a written test during the application period or until all places are filled. We recommend that non-local applicants apply as early as possible to allow sufficient time for applying for student visa.** Admitted applicants from overseas or mainland China must obtain a student visa to study in Hong Kong.
* Selected applicants will be interviewed either in person or via teleconferencing
** All student visa applicants are advised to submit your study application ahead of the deadline as it normally takes six to eight weeks to process a visa.
Part-time Application
Starting from 10 September 2024
1st Round application ends on 28 February 2025
2nd Round application ends on 30 April 2025
Full-time Application
Starting from 10 September 2024
1st Round application ends on 28 February 2025
2nd Round application ends on 30 April 2025
Application Procedures
1. Complete the online application form.
2. Consider choosing one academic referee and one professional referee (for those with working experience). The academic referee should be able to comment on your academic ability and preferably have direct experience of your academic work. The professional referee can be your current or previous employer who should be able to assess your professional abilities.
3. Check the accuracy of your referee's email addresses as reference request emails are sent to your referees once you submit your application. Referees are contacted by the Taught Postgraduate Studies Section via email with detailed instructions on how to submit an online reference form.
4. Upload all the supporting documents together with the Application Form to the Graduate School Website and pay the non-refundable application fee.
5. Detailed information on application can also be found under Admission to Postgraduate Studies.