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Application Requirements

1、Graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or Graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B" ; or Completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

2、To fulfill the University’s minimum English language requirements for admission to postgraduate programmes, applicants should have:

- obtained a degree from a university in Hong Konga or taken a degree programme of which the medium of instruction was English; or

- achieved scores in the following English Language testsb as indicated:

  • TOEFL: 550 (Paper-based)/79 (Internet-based/Home Edition);
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5(Test Centre based/Online);
  • GMAT: Band 21 (Verbal)c;
  • GMAT Focus Edition: Band 78(Verbal); or

- obtained a pass grade in English in one of the following examinations:

  • Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (AS Level);
  • Hong Kong Higher Level Examination;
  • CUHK Matriculation Examination;
  • General Certificate of Education Examination (GCE) Advanced Level (A-Level)/Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS-Level); or

- achieved Level 4 or above in the English Language subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination.

Notes:

a. This is based on the understanding that English is the medium of instruction of degree programmes offered by universities in Hong Kong. Moreover, graduates from universities in Hong Kong should have fulfilled the English language requirements of the institution concerned when they were admitted to the degree programmes. The CUHKSZ Graduate School may request applicants to provide additional supporting documents to prove their English proficiency.

b. TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years from the test date. GMAT scores are considered valid for five years from the test date.

GMAT (Verbal) scores at or above the threshold value of 21 will be kept until the score validity phases out.

Required Documents

Applicants should submit the following supporting documents:

  • A copy of Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree Certificate and Graduation Certificate, or Student Status Certificate;
  • A copy of Official transcript(s) with grading system;
  • A copy of TOEFL/IELTS/GMAT score sheet;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Personal Statement;
  • Two Reference Letters;
  • A copy of ID card;
  • A copy of Professional Certificates (if applicable);
  • Other supporting documents (Honor certificates etc.)

 

Applicants shall submit their applications by the deadlines. Once the applicants’ files are received, the Admission Panel will review them and render its decisions.

Application Deadline

Round Application Date Assessment
1 2023.09.01~2023.10.29 2023.11.04
2 2023.10.30~2023.12.03 2023.12.09
3 2023.12.04~2024.01.14 2024.01.20
4 2024.01.15~2024.02.25 2024.03.03
5 2024.02.26~2024.03.31 2024.04.06
6 2024.04.01~2024.04.30 2024.05.11
7 2024.05.01~2024.05.31 2024.06.08

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Normative study period: Three Years.

The tuition fee for the entire programme (2024 entry) is RMB 288,000.

*The tuition fee is for the full 36 credits of the major. The total tuition fee is based on the current year of enrollment. In addition, according to the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Education and others, schools that have been approved to implement a credit-based fee system may charge fees for taking additional courses in other majors or retaking courses according to the credit-based fee rates specified for the courses taken.

Scholarships:

  1. Merit-based entrance scholarships are granted to qualified candidates;
  2. Scholarships for Excellence will be awarded subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Application Method

Applicants should submit their applications and upload documents via the Online System for Applicants of Postgraduate Programmes.

Application website is: https://pgapply.cuhk.edu.cn/, applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of RMB 300.

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