A. Students from high schools:
Australian Capital Territory
Universities Admission Index (UAI) score of 80 or above.
New South Wales
Universities Admission Index (UAI) score of 80 or above.
Northern Territory
An Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank of 80 or above.
Queensland
An Overall Position (OP) Band score between 1 and 8.
South Australia
An Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank
of 80 or above.
Tasmania
An Equivalent National Tertiary
Entrance Rank of 80 or above.
Victoria
An Equivalent National Tertiary
Entrance Rank of 80 or above.
Western Australia
An Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank
of 80 or above.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study on a
bachelor's degree programme at a recognised university in Australia.
(Foundation, Diploma and Certificate qualifications awarded by colleges
or universities in Australia are not recognised by the University for undergraduate
admission.)
Bangladesh
A. Students from high schools:
-
At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis;
-
Senior secondary school-leaving certificate (e.g. Higher Secondary Certificate)
fulfilling the minimum high school graduation requirement;
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics; and
-
A score of not less than 600 in at least two SAT II subjects including Mathematics.
B. Students studying at university:
-
Successful completion of one year's study on a bachelor's degree programme
at a recognised university in Bangladesh; and
-
Fulfilment of the English language requirement by obtaining one of the
following:
-
A score of 550 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (213 for computer-based,
80 for internet-based); or
-
A minimum overall band of 6.5 in IELTS; or
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics.
Canada
A. Students from high schools:
Alberta
Passes in five acceptable Grade 12 courses, provided
that at least 70% is achieved in each of these courses.
British Columbia
Passes in five acceptable subjects in the Senior Secondary
Graduation Diploma (Grade 12 or BC Provincially Examinable Courses), provided
that not less than grade B is achieved in each of these subjects.
Manitoba
High school graduation diploma with five full credits
at Grade 12 level (i.e. 40 level) in courses designated S(Specialized),
G(General), or U(University-based), provided that at least 70% is achieved
in three out of the five credits which should be S or U courses.
New Brunswick
Passes in five acceptable subjects in the High School
Graduation Diploma, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each
of these subjects.
Newfoundland
Passes in at least five acceptable subjects in the Grade
12 High School Diploma, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each
of these subjects.
Nova Scotia
Passes in five acceptable Grade 12 subjects in Honours
University Preparatory Courses or in University Preparatory Courses in
the High School Completion Certificate, provided that at least 70% is achieved
in each of these subjects.
Ontario
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),
with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses of which a minimum grade
of 70% is obtained in each of these courses.
Prince Edward Island
Passes in five acceptable Grade 12 subjects in the High
School Graduation Diploma, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each
of these subjects.
Quebec
Diploma d-Etudes Collegiales (DEC) (Diploma of Collegial
Studies).
Saskatchewan
Passes in five acceptable subjects of Division IV standing
(Grade 12), provided that at least 70% is achieved in each of these
subjects.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study on a bachelor's degree programme
at a recognised university in Canada.
(Qualifications obtained in colleges in Canada are not recognised by
the University for undergraduate admission.)
China
Students at International Schools taking examinations other than the National Joint College Entrance Examination (NJCEE):
The entrance requirements should follow those of the country to which the qualification belongs.
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview in a major city in the mainland, e.g. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, in 2011.
The following applicants should apply through the scheme
Admission of Undergraduate Students from the Mainland 2011 co-ordinated by our China Affairs Office:
| First attempt/non-first attempt NJCEE examinees; |
| HK/Macau/Taiwan NJCEE examinees; and |
| Mainland University students. |
France
-
Baccalaureate d'Enseignement du Second Degre; or
-
Option Internationale du Baccalaureate (OIB); or
-
European Baccalaureate
Germany
Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife
Hong Kong
A. Students at English Schools Foundation (ESF)
or International Schools taking the GCSE and GCE Examinations:
-
Grade E or above in seven subjects in the first and/or second attempt in
the GCSE examination, of which:
-
six subjects shall be obtained at one and the same time;
-
one shall be English Language at grade C or above;
-
one shall be Mathematics; and
-
one shall be a language other than English (e.g. German, French), or if
Chinese/Mandarin is offered as a language other than English, a pass in
the GCE Advanced Level examination
is required;
-
Grade E or above in two subjects (other than Chinese/Mandarin) in GCE Advanced
Level examination and grade E or above in one subject (other than Chinese/Mandarin)
in GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level examination, or the equivalent; and
-
Grade D or above in AS Use of English in HKALE or grade D or above in AS
English Language in GCE examination. In the latter case, GCE AS English
Language shall be in addition to the GCEA requirement as stipulated in
(2) above.
(Note: HKCEE results are accepted in lieu of GCSE on a subject for subject basis.
In the case of English Language and Chinese Language obtained in the HKCEE in or after 2007,
Level 4 or better is accepted for satisfying the English and Chinese requirements in GCSE.)
B. Students at International
Schools taking examinations other than GCSE and GCE:
The entrance requirements should follow those of the country to which
the qualification belongs.
C. Students studying at Shue Yan University:
Successful completion of one year's study on
a bachelor's degree programme.
D. Students reading a Bachelor's Degree in
a UGC-funded institution*:
Following the guidelines of the University Grants
Committee (UGC) on inter-institutional transfer, HKU will not normally
accept applications from students currently reading a bachelor's degree
in another UGC-funded institution, unless there are exceptional circumstances
and the following conditions are met:
-
Successful completion of one year's study on a bachelor's degree programme
with excellent academic results;
-
The candidate is applying for a programme at HKU which is the same as or
similar to that of the candidate's current study; and
-
The programme at HKU will recognise the credit units the candidate earned
from his/her current institution, so that the candidate does not have to
repeat a year.
E. Students reading an Associate Degree (AD)
/ a Higher Diploma (HD) in a community college of a UGC-funded
institution:
- Gain in the HKCEE
- Level 3 or above in English Language;
- Level 2 or above in Chinese Language; or grade E or above in a language other than Chinese and English;
- Grade E or above in three other subjects;
- At least 13 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis, including one year of successful study on a full-time AD / HD programme
in a community college of a UGC-funded institution
which should be at least two years in duration.
Applicants who do not fulfil the requirements above must have successfully completed either a 2-year AD / HD programme or two years' study on a 3-year HD programme
in order to be eligible for admission.
F. Students reading a Higher Diploma at the
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (HKIVE):
- Gain in the HKCEE
- Level 3 or above in English Language;
- Level 2 or above in Chinese Language; or grade E or above in a language other than Chinese and English;
- Grade E or above in three other subjects;
- At least 13 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis,
including one year of successful study on a full-time HD programme in HKIVE which should be at least two years in duration; and
- Grade D or above in AS Use of English in HKALE or a score of 500 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (173 for computer-based, 61 for internet-based).
Applicants who do not fulfil the requirements 1) and / or 2) above must have successfully completed either a 2-year HD programme
or two years' study on a 3-year HD programme in order to be eligible for admission.
* Note:
- Grade E or above in English Language (Syllabus B) or Grade C or above in English Language (Syllabus A) taken before 2007
is acceptable for this purpose. Candidates with Level 2 in English Language but Grade C or above in AS Use of English in HKALE will also be considered.
- Grade E or above in Chinese Language taken before 2007 is acceptable to this purpose.
- The following institutions (and The University
of Hong Kong) are UGC-funded institutions:
| City University of Hong Kong; |
| Hong Kong Baptist University; |
| Lingnan University; |
| The Chinese University of Hong Kong; |
| The Hong Kong Institute of Education; |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; and |
| The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. |
India
A. Students from high schools:
Completion of a senior secondary school leaving certificate
at Grade 12 level, e.g. All India Senior School Certificate Examination
/ Higher School Certificate, with 75% or better in each of the subjects
which should include English.
B. Students studying at university:
-
Successful completion of one year's study on a bachelor's degree programme
at a recognised university in India; and
-
Fulfilment of the English language requirement by obtaining one of the
following:
-
A score of 550 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (213 for computer-based,
80 for internet-based); or
-
A minimum overall band of 6.5 in IELTS; or
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics.
Indonesia
A. Students from high schools:
-
At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis;
-
Senior secondary school-leaving certificate (e.g. Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar
Sekolah Menengah Tingkat Atas (STTB SMA)) fulfilling the minimum high school
graduation requirement;
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics; and
-
A score of not less than 600 in at least two SAT II subjects including Mathematics.
B. Students studying at university:
-
Successful completion of one year's study on a bachelor's degree programme
at a recognised university in Indonesia; and
-
Fulfilment of the English language requirement by obtaining one of the
following:
-
A score of 550 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (213 for computer-based,
80 for internet-based); or
-
A minimum overall band of 6.5 in IELTS; or
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
An International Baccalaureate Diploma with
-
grade 4 or better in the Higher Level English Language (B Syllabus); or
-
grade 5 or better in the Standard Level English Language (B Syllabus);
or
-
grade 4 or better in the Higher or Standard Level English Language (A1
or A2 Syllabus);or
-
grade 4 or better in the Standard Level English - Text and Performance;
or
-
grade 4 or better in the Standard Level English - Literature and Performance (A1 syllabus).
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate, provided that passes in five
approved subjects at the Higher (Honours) Level have been obtained with
not less than grade B in one of these subjects and not less than grade
C in the remaining four.
Japan
A. Students from high schools:
-
At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis;
-
Senior secondary school-leaving certificate (e.g. Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho
(Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)) fulfilling the minimum high
school graduation requirement;
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics; and
-
A score of not less than 600 in at least two SAT II subjects including Mathematics.
B. Students studying at university:
-
Successful completion of one year's study on a bachelor's degree programme
at a recognised university in Japan; and
-
Fulfilment of the English language requirement by obtaining one of the
following:
-
A score of 550 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (213 for computer-based,
80 for internet-based); or
-
A minimum overall band of 6.5 in IELTS; or
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics.
Macau
A. Students taking the GCSE and GCE Examinations:
-
Grade E or above in seven subjects in the first and/or second attempt in
the GCSE examination, of which:
-
six subjects shall be obtained at one and the same time;
-
one shall be English Language at grade C or above;
-
one shall be Mathematics; and
-
one shall be a language other than English (e.g. German, French), or if
Chinese/Mandarin is offered as a language other than English, a pass in
the GCE Advanced Level examination
is required; and
-
Grade E or above in two subjects (other than Chinese/Mandarin) in GCE Advanced
Level examination and grade E or above in one subject (other than Chinese/Mandarin)
in GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level examination, or the equivalent.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study on a
bachelor's degree programme at a recognised university in Macau.
Malaysia
A. Students taking the Malaysia
STPM Examinations:
-
Grade E or above in seven subjects in the first and/or second attempt in
the SPM/UEC examination, of which:
-
six subjects shall be obtained at one and the same time;
-
one shall be English Language at grade C or above;
-
one shall be Mathematics; and
-
one shall be a language other than English (e.g. Malay, French), or if
Chinese/Mandarin is offered as a language other than English, a pass in
the GCE Advanced Level examination
is required; and
-
Grade D or above in three STPM subjects (other than Chinese/Mandarin),
or the equivalent.
B. Students taking the Malaysian UEC-Senior Level Examination:
- Passes in six subjects (excluding English) in the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools System Unified Examination Certificate (UEC-Senior), provided that B6 or better is achieved in each of those subjects;
- Fulfilment of the English language requirement by obtaining one of the following;
- Grade B4 or better in UEC-Senior English Language; or
- A score of 550 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (213 for computer-based, 80 for internet-based);
- A minimum overall band of 6.5 in IELTS; or
- An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics; and
- Candidates should show evidence for second language competency (besides English), e.g. a pass at UEC-Senior Level.
The Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO).
New Zealand
A. Students from high schools:
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) with
-
A minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications
Framework, including a minimum of 14 credits at level 3 or higher in each
of two subjects from an approved subject list, with a further 14 credits
at level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on
the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects;
-
A minimum of 14 credits at level 1 or higher in Mathematics on the National
Qualifications Framework; and
-
A minimum of 8 credits at level 2 or higher in English; 4 credits must
be in Reading and 4 credits must be in Writing. The literacy credits will
be selected from a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit
standards.
B. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study on a
bachelor's degree programme at a recognised university in New Zealand.
(Foundation, Diploma and Certificate qualifications awarded by colleges
or universities in New Zealand are not recognised by the University for
undergraduate admission.)
Pakistan
A. Students from high schools:
-
At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis;
-
Senior secondary school-leaving certificate (e.g. Higher Secondary School
Certificate (HSSC)) fulfilling the minimum high school graduation requirement;
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics; and
-
A score of not less than 600 in at least two SAT II subjects including Mathematics.
B. Students studying at university:
-
Successful completion of one year's study on a bachelor's degree programme
at a recognised university in Pakistan; and
-
Fulfilment of the English language requirement by obtaining one of the
following:
-
A score of 550 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (213 for computer-based,
80 for internet-based); or
-
A minimum overall band of 6.5 in IELTS; or
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics.
The Philippines
-
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university in the Philippines; and
-
Fulfilment of the English language requirement by obtaining one of the
following:
-
A score of 550 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (213 for computer-based,
80 for internet-based); or
-
A minimum overall band of 6.5 in IELTS; or
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics.
Scotland
Scottish Certificate of Education, provided that passes
in five approved subjects at the Higher Level have been obtained with not
less than grade B in one of these subjects and not less than grade C in
the remaining four.
Singapore
A. Students taking the GCE O-level and GCE A-level Examinations:
- Grade E or above in seven subjects in the first and/or second attempt in the GCE O-level examination, of which:
- six subjects shall be obtained at one and the same time;
- one shall be English Language at grade C or above;
- one shall be Mathematics; and
- one shall be a language other than English (e.g. German, French), or if Chinese/Mandarin is offered as a language other than English, grade E or above in GCE Advanced Level H1 Chinese is required;
and
- Grade E or above in two subjects at H2 level and one subject at H1 level (other than Chinese/Mandarin), or the equivalent in GCE A-Level examination.
B. Students from polytechnics:
Diploma, Professional Diploma or Technical Diploma
awarded by one of the following institutions, provided that the period
of study extends over not less than two years (full-time) or four years
(part-time): Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic,
Singapore Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic.
C. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study on a
bachelor's degree programme at a recognised university in Singapore.
South Africa
Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement)
and at least BBBCC at higher grade.
South Korea
A. Students from high schools:
-
At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis;
-
Senior secondary school-leaving certificate (e.g. Inmungye KodBng (Senior
High School Diploma)) fulfilling the minimum high school graduation requirement;
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics; and
-
A score of not less than 600 in at least two SAT II subjects including Mathematics.
B. Students studying at university:
-
Successful completion of one year's study on a bachelor's degree programme
at a recognised university in South Korea; and
-
Fulfilment of the English language requirement by obtaining one of the
following:
-
A score of 550 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (213 for computer-based,
80 for internet-based); or
-
A minimum overall band of 6.5 in IELTS; or
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics.
Sri Lanka
Students taking the Sri Lanka Ordinary and Advanced
Level Examinations:
-
Passes in seven subjects in the first and/or second attempt in the Sri
Lanka Ordinary examination, of which:
-
six subjects shall be obtained at one and the same time;
-
one shall be English Language at Credit or above;
-
one shall be Mathematics; and
-
one shall be a language other than English (e.g. Sinhala and Tamil), or
if Chinese is offered as a language other than English, a pass in the Sri
Lanka Advanced Level examination is required; and
-
Passes in three subjects (other than Chinese) in Sri Lanka Advanced Level
examination, or the equivalent.
Taiwan
A. Students from high schools:
-
At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis;
-
Senior secondary school-leaving certificate (e.g. Senior High School Diploma)
fulfilling the minimum high school graduation requirement;
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics; and
-
A score of not less than 600 in at least two SAT II subjects including Mathematics.
B. Students studying at university:
-
Successful completion of one year's study on a bachelor's degree programme
at a recognised university in Taiwan; and
-
Fulfilment of the English language requirement by obtaining one of the
following:
-
A score of 550 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (213 for computer-based,
80 for internet-based); or
-
A minimum overall band of 6.5 in IELTS; or
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics.
Thailand
A. Students from high schools:
-
At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis;
-
Senior secondary school-leaving certificate (e.g. Mathayom Suksa 6 (M6))
fulfilling the minimum high school graduation requirement;
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics; and
-
A score of not less than 600 in at least two SAT II subjects including Mathematics.
B. Students studying at university:
-
Successful completion of one year's study on a bachelor's degree programme
at a recognised university in Thailand; and
-
Fulfilment of the English language requirement by obtaining one of the
following:
-
A score of 550 or better in the paper-based TOEFL (213 for computer-based,
80 for internet-based); or
-
A minimum overall band of 6.5 in IELTS; or
-
An overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics.
United Kingdom
A. Students taking the GCSE and GCE Examinations:
-
Grade E or above in seven subjects in the first and/or second attempt in
the GCSE examination, of which:
-
six subjects shall be obtained at one and the same time;
-
one shall be English Language at grade C or above;
-
one shall be Mathematics; and
-
one shall be a language other than English (e.g. German, French), or if
Chinese/Mandarin is offered as a language other than English, a pass in
the GCE Advanced Level examination
is required;
and
-
Grade E or above in two subjects (other than Chinese/Mandarin) in GCE Advanced
Level examination and grade E or above in one subject (other than Chinese/Mandarin)
in GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level examination, or the equivalent.
(Note: HKCEE results are accepted in lieu of GCSE on a subject for subject basis.
In the case of English Language and Chinese Language obtained in the HKCEE in or after 2007,
Level 4 or better is accepted for satisfying the English and Chinese requirements in GCSE.)
B. Students taking the GCSE and Cambridge Pre-U:
-
Grade E or above in seven subjects in the first and/or second attempt in
the GCSE examination, of which:
-
six subjects shall be obtained at one and the same time;
-
one shall be English Language at grade C or above;
-
one shall be Mathematics; and
-
one shall be a language other than English (e.g. German, French), or if
Chinese/Mandarin is offered as a language other than English, a pass in
the GCE Advanced Level examination
is required;
and
- Grade P3 or above in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects (other than Mandarin Chinese), or the equivalent;
or the award of the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma.
(Note: HKCEE results are accepted in lieu of GCSE on a subject for subject basis.
In the case of English Language and Chinese Language obtained in the HKCEE in or after 2007,
Level 4 or better is accepted for satisfying the English and Chinese requirements in GCSE.)
C. Students studying at university:
Successful completion of one year's study on a
bachelor's degree programme at a recognised university in the UK.
(Foundation, Diploma and Certificate qualifications awarded by colleges
or universities in the UK are not recognised by the University for undergraduate
admission.)
United States of America
A. Students from high schools:
-
The US High School Graduation Diploma;
-
Passes in five Grade 12 courses, provided that at least 70% is achieved
in each of these courses; and,
-
either Advanced Placement (AP) Examination of the American College
Board, provided that at least two subjects are passed at grade 3 or better;
-
or an overall minimum score of 1800 in SATI with the minimum subscores of 550 in Critical Reading, 550 in Writing and 650 in Mathematics.
(Note: ACT and SATII are not accepted in fulfilment of the above requirements.)
B. Students studying Associate Degree (AD) in
the US or in a US university/college operating in Hong Kong:
-
The US High School Graduation Diploma;
-
At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis; and
-
Successful completion of one year's study on a full-time AD programme at
a recognized US university / community college, provided that the AD programme
is at least two years in duration.
Applicants who do not fulfil the requirements above must have obtained
the AD in order to be eligible for admission.
C. Students following Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in community colleges:
- The US High School Graduation Diploma;
- At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis; and
- Successful completion of IGETC with Grade C or above in each of the subjects.
D. Students studying at university/college:
Successful completion of one year's study on a
bachelor's degree programme at a recognized university / college in the
US.
Mature Students
An applicant shall also be deemed to have satisfied
the minimum university entrance requirements if he/she has reached the
age of 25 on or before September 1 of the year in which admission is sought.
Other Qualifications
BTEC Higher National Certificate
(HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND).
BTEC National Certificate (NC) or National Diploma (ND),
provided that at least three full units are passed at Merit level.