Application

Application

Application Procedures
Step 1 – Prepare Application Materials

Applicants are required to upload scanned copies of the following supporting documents to the Online Application System. No need to send the hardcopies documents by post during the application stage.

Copies of Identity Document

  • Applicants in Hong Kong: Hong Kong ID Card
  • Applicants from Mainland China: Mainland ID Card/Passport
  • Other applicants: Passport

Copies of Transcripts and Grading Scheme of Academic Qualifications

CUHK qualification (Bachelor’s degree or above):

  • Copies of “Student Copy Transcript” issued by CUHK (not applicable to CUHK (Shenzhen) qualifications).
  • Academic reports generated from CUSIS are NOT accepted.

Other qualifications:

  • Final full transcripts with degree awarded information for completed programmes.
  • Latest transcript for applicants who are currently in the final year of study.
  • Applicants with Associate Degree/Higher Diploma programmes or participated in exchange programme of long duration which constitutes part of your studies should provide copies of the official transcript and certificate of their studies.
  • A proper letterhead and an official chop issued by the Registry or Office responsible for handling student records are accepted.
  • Documents printed from the system or any other documents without a proper letterhead and an official chop are NOT accepted.

Grading scheme:

  • The grading scheme should be attached with the transcript. It normally can be found at the back of the transcript or student handbook.
  • If your University does not have a grading scheme, please seek assistance from the Registry to issue a certifying letter confirming that no grading scheme is adopted by your University.

 

Remarks:

  • Documents in Chinese or English version are accepted. If not, an official certified translation in English should be provided.
  • The University may require applicants to provide verification reports of the qualification obtained. Applicants will be notified by the Graduate Division concerned/Graduate School separately.
  • Admitted students are required to submit original copies of those official documents or final full official transcript for verification by the condition fulfilment deadline. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to register and commence studies at the University.

Copies of Certificates of Academic/Professional Qualifications

  • Copies of certificates of academic/professional qualifications may include university certificates of graduation, examination certificates and proof of other qualifications.
  • Applicants who obtained degrees from universities in Mainland China are required to provide copies of the following certificate:
    • Graduation certificate (畢業證書)
    • Degree certificate (學位證書)
    • Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (教育部學歷證書電子註冊備案表) issued by the CHESICC (學信網)

Proof of English Language Proficiency

A Paper on “Objectives and Outline of Study”

Candidates need to submit the paper in Chinese or English with required contents:

  • The applicant’s reasons for choosing this programme;
  • Demonstration of a basic understanding of the area of study;
  • A description of how the proposed academic pursuits will enhance the applicant’s professional capacity; and
  • Future career plans

Assessment Report from the HKCAAVQ (if applicable)

Applicants with degrees awarded by overseas universities by distance learning or by completing a curriculum of short duration may be required to provide assessment report from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) on the level of qualification obtained. Applicants will be notified by the Graduate Division concerned separately.

Important Notes

  1. Uploaded copies of supporting documents must be complete, legible and without any masked information.
  2. The University may require applicants to submit additional information or documentary proof if deemed necessary. All documents submitted will not be returned. If the application is unsuccessful, all documents will be destroyed. Applicants are required to provide true, accurate and complete information in support of their applications. Any misrepresentation in the documents and information provided will result in disqualification of their applications and subsequent enrolments in the University.
Step 2 – Submit Online Application
  1. Submit online application and upload required supporting documents before the deadlines.
  2. State the area of study wished to apply for in the “Field of study” box at Online Application System.
  3. Settle application fee.
Step 3 – Submit Confidential Recommendations from Two Referees

Applicants are required to invite TWO referees to complete the Confidential Recommendations Report. Please input information of the TWO referees through the Online Application System. The University will send invitations for confidential recommendations to the referees.

Step 4 – Check Your Application Result
  1. Attend interview (if any).
  2. Check your application result and relevant information at Online Application System.
Step 5 – Accepting Offer
  1. Accept your admission offer online and settle the admission deposit by the payment due date. If you are admitted by more than one programme, you can only choose to study one programme. You have to decline the previous offer before accepting the new offer. Please note that the admission deposit paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  2. Send original copies of below documents to relevant Programme by post by the conditions fulfillment deadline. Otherwise, students will not be allowed to register and commence studies at the University.
    • Official transcripts together with the grading scheme should be sent directly to relevant Programme in a sealed envelope from the issuing university. Please quote your name, application number and admitted programme on the envelope. Some universities may only issue electronic official transcripts to other institutions. In that event, official electronic transcripts should be sent to relevant Programme directly from the issuing university.
    • Original valid official score report of TOEFL (University’s institution code: 0812)/IELTS (Academic)/GMAT (Verbal) should be sent directly from the test organization to the Programme.
  3. For non-local students, please follow the instructions on Graduate School website to prepare your student visa application.
Application Period
Application Start Date Application Deadline Commencement of Classes
1 November 2021 28 February 2022 September 2022
Admission Pamphlet 2022-23

Targeted Taught Postgraduate Fellowships Scheme

Established by the University Grants Committee (UGC) in 2019, the Targeted Taught Postgraduate Fellowships Scheme provides fellowships for local students to pursue designated taught postgraduate programmes. For more details, please refer to UGC website at https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/ugc/activity/targeted_postgraduate_scheme.html.