Program Overview

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program are as follows:

Academic Qualification

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, or with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits, in any discipline from a recognised university or comparable institution.

Language Proficiency Requirement

Fluency in English, either proof of English Medium of Instruction of the Bachelor's degree obtained or one of the following English test scores:

• a minimum TOEFL score of 90 with minimum score of 21 in all bands (internet based)
• IELTS (academic) overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
• Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE) grading of A, B or C
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) a minimum score of 63 Remarks: English test should be taken at an official test centre. All online tests (such as Duolingo, TOEFL home edition, IELTS indicator, etc.) are NOT ACCEPTED.

Documents Required for Application

Essential Documents

• Certificates of all degree/sub-degree (or a letter from your current institution stating an expected date of graduation)
• Transcripts of all post-secondary education (front and back with grading scale)
• Copy of passport on the "information and photo page"
• HKID card (for local applicants); Passport or other identity documents of home country (for non-local applicants)
• If you have a valid identity/permit to stay and/or work in Hong Kong, please provide relevant documents.
• Result report of your IELTS or TOEFL exam

Other Required Documents

• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Work experience proof, if applicable
• A personal statement describing your academic/professional experience, your reasons for choosing this programme, your intercultural awareness and your career aspirations
• If medium of instruction of your Bachelor's degree is English, please provide a relevant testimonial or letter

Two References

• Please add two referees directly on the Online Application System
• The University will contact your referees via email in two days upon your submission of application, requesting them to complete an online Confidential Reference Form
• Family members or friends are not acceptable as referees

Application Periods & Selection Process

The first round of selection will mostly be based on the information submitted to the application portal. Shortlisted applicants might be invited to attend an interview by the admission office. Interview will be arranged via online teleconference tool such as Zoom. Candidates with incomplete application documents (e.g. minimum admission requirement not met, passport/identity document missing, reference missing, etc.) will usually be put in the pending list without arranging interview.

Application

Starting from 15 September 2025

• Early deadline: 30 November 2025
• First deadline: 31 January 2026
• Second deadline: 31 March 2026
• Late deadline: 24 July 2026 (very likely to end early this year)

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 Academic Registry 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.