UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 2015 ENTRY Full-time Undergraduate Programmes for 2015-16

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Full-time Undergraduate Programmes for 2015-16
Application Timeline
2015 ENTRY
International Students
2014
2015
18 November
on or before 30 December
Deadline for submission of Advance Offer applications
Notifications to successful applicants under Advance Offer round
6 January
Deadline for submission of applications
Thereafter, applications will be considered subject to availability of places.
Notifications to successful applicants under regular selection round
Registration and course selection for new students
Notifications to unsuccessful applicants
1st teaching term commences
February – August
Mid August
Late August
Early September
The information given below is accurate as of July 2014. Please refer to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
website at www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl/ for the latest information.
Since its establishment, CUHK has adopted bilingualism and biculturalism as the basis of teaching for the benefit of
local and international students and scholars. Courses are taught in Chinese or English, and in some cases in both
languages. This learning environment is ideal for those who are interested in studying in a Chinese context but are
unfamiliar with the language. Enough courses taught in English are offered to international students.
Programme
Faculty of Arts
www.arts.cuhk.edu.hk
-
Faculty of Business
Administration
www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk
- Integrated Bachelor of Business
Administration
- Global Business Studies
- Global Economics and Finance
- Hotel and Tourism Management
- Insurance, Financial and Actuarial
Analysis/Quantitative Finance@
- International Business and Chinese
Enterprise
- Professional Accountancy
- Quantitative Finance and Risk
Management Science
Faculty of Education
www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk
- B.A. and B.Ed. (Chinese Language
Education)*
- B.A. (English Studies) and B.Ed.
(English Language Education)*
- Mathematics and Mathematics Education^
- Liberal Studies^
- Physical Education, Exercise Science and
Health*
Faculty of Engineering
www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk
- Engineering @
Faculty of Law
www.cuhk.edu.hk/law
- Bachelor of Laws
Faculty of Medicine
www.med.cuhk.edu.hk
- Chinese Medicine*
- Medicine#
- Nursing^
- Pharmacy***
- Public Health
Faculty of Science
www.cuhk.edu.hk/sci
- Science@
- Enrichment Mathematics
- Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics
- Quantitative Finance and Risk
Management Science
- Risk Management Science
Faculty of Social Science
www.cuhk.edu.hk/ssc
-
-
Enquiries
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Room 1202, Yasumoto International Academic Park,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Shatin, N. T., Hong Kong
(852) 3943 7459 or (852) 3943 7469
(852) 2603 5184
ugadm2@cuhk.edu.hk
www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl
The information given in this material is accurate as of July 2014. Please refer to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
website at www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl for the latest information. Any supplements and amendments thereafter would be
announced through official notices by the University. This Guide is published by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Centre for China Studies
www.cuhk.edu.hk/ccs
#
*
**
***
^
@
Social Science@
Architectural Studies
Economics
Geography and Resource Management
Global Economics and Finance
Government and Public Administration
• those who need a student visa to study in Hong Kong
Application Deadlines
Advance Offer:
Regular Deadline:
18 November 2014
6 January 2015
www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl
Faculty
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature*
Cultural Management*
Cultural Studies*
English
Fine Arts*
History
Applicants should be
-
Japanese Studies**
Linguistics*
Music
Philosophy*
Religious Studies*
Theology*
Translation*
Journalism and Communication
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Urban Studies
- B.A. in Contemporary China Studies
- B.S.Sc. in Contemporary China Studies
Programme will not admit international students for 2015 entry.
Knowledge of Chinese required.
Knowledge of Chinese characters or Japanese "Kanji" will facilitate language study in the programme.
Students must be fluent in Cantonese and the School of Pharmacy is not responsible for their internship in Hong Kong.
Students must possess knowledge of Chinese and be fluent in Cantonese.
Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis/Quantitative Finance: Students admitted under this admission line will take courses selected from a common pool
of courses in the BBA Programme in Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis and BSc Programme in Quantitative Finance in their first year. After the first year,
students will then be able to select one of the two programmes as their major programme upon satisfactory completion of programme-specific requirements.
Engineering: Faculty-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after completion of their first year of
study: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Information Engineering, Mathematics and
Information Engineering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering and Engineering Management.
Science: Broad-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after the completion of their first year of study:
Biochemistry, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Earth System Science, Environmental Science, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Mathematics, Molecular
Biotechnology, Physics, Statistics. Admission to student's choice of programme is guaranteed.
Social Science: Broad-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after completion of their first year of study:
Architectural Studies, Economics, Geography and Resource Management, Government and Public Administration, Journalism and Communication, Psychology, Sociology,
Urban Studies.
Admission Requirements
Minimum Requirements for Application
General Requirements
Applicants shall be eligible to apply for admission
i f , b y 1 September of the year in which admission is
sought, they possess any of the following qualifications:
• GCE-AL/International-AL (3AL/2AL+2AS in one sitting)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• a recognised non-local qualification which qualifies them
for admission to a university in the country/region where
such qualification is originated (e.g. high school diploma
plus SAT in USA, UEC/STPM in Malaysia, ATAR in
Australia, OSSD in Canada, GSAT in Taiwan)
• Completed at least one year of study leading to the
qualification of associate degree/higher diploma or its
equivalent
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a
recognised university
• Other exceptional achievements which merit admission
Language Requirements
International applicants should have attained an acceptable
level of proficiency in English. Below are the minimum
required scores or grades for some of the more common
acceptable examinations.
Test (English Language)
GCSE/IGCSE
IB
IELTS
SAT Reasoning Test Essay
TOEFL
- Internet
Minimum Attainment
C
4
6.0
8
80
Requirements of the Programmes
In addition to satisfying the University requirements,
applicants shall satisfy the additional requirements of the
programmes concerned.
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be considered on the basis of their education
background and academic achievements. If they are invited
to attend an interview, their performance at the interview will
also be taken into consideration.
Different study programmes have their own selection
schedules. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of
arrangements for interviews by phone, email or mail.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Applicants who meet specific requirements as stipulated by
the University for particular qualifications (including IB,
GCE-AL/International-AL, Cambridge Pre-U, HKALE,
associate degree and higher diploma) may apply for
"Admission with Advanced Standing". The minimum number
of units for graduation for students admitted with Advanced
Standing may be reduced by up to 24 (normative period of
study may be reduced by up to one year).
Please refer to our website for details.
Application for Admission
Application for Admission
Application Procedures
Please refer to the “Guide on Application for Admission” for
application procedures. The Guide and the web link to the
on-line application form can be obtained from our website at
www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl/application.htm
Other Information
Fees and Expenses (Estimation for 2015-16)
Application Deadlines
Advance Offer
Regular Deadline
18 November 2014
6 January 2015
Thereafter, applications will be considered subject to availability
of places.
CUHK Codes
Advance Offer
To facilitate outstanding candidates in making informed
decisions among all early offers they receive from the
various universities, candidates who apply to CUHK on or
before 18 November 2014 will be considered for advance
offers. Applicants who wish to be considered in the
Advance Offer round should submit information and
supporting documents on their academic background and
qualifications. In this round, applicants may be considered
for either a firm or conditional offer depending on individual
merits, and those selected for advance offers will be notified
on or before 30 December 2014.
Applicants who are not given an advance offer will compete
on equal footing with all other applicants in the Regular
round, the application deadline of which is 6 January 2015.
Tuition
Fee
Organisation
Test/Examination
CUHK Code
College Board
ETS
SAT, AP
TOEFL
5690
0812
Hong Kong
dollars
US dollars*
Hostel
Fee
Living
Expenses
Total
& Misc. Fees
$120,000 $10,000^
$35,000
$165,000
$15,400
$4,500
$21,200
$1,300
* Exchange rate: USD 1 = ~HKD7.8
^
Hostel fees of Colleges with communal dining plans are higher.
Scholarships
A number of scholarships and bursaries funded by the Hong
Kong Government as well as private donations are available
for
international
students
commencing
full-time
undergraduate studies at CUHK in September 2015. The
value of the scholarships varies from HK$60,000 to
HK$165,000 per year. Some awards are renewable on an
annual basis and tenable for up to the duration of
undergraduate studies undertaken by the awardees at
CUHK, subject to continued satisfactory academic records
and demonstrable financial need. All international applicants
who have been offered admission will be automatically
considered for scholarships. No separate application is
required.
U.S. Federal Student Financial Aid Programs
U.S. students attending CUHK and enrolled in full-time
undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes as
approved by the US Education Department can apply for
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program to help pay
their education expenses. The Federal School Code for
CUHK
is
G22074.
For
details,
please
visit:
www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov.
Credit Transfers
Applicants who have taken courses at undergraduate level
before admission to the University may apply for credit
exemption upon registration as CUHK students. Such
applications will be considered on individual merits.
Working in Hong Kong
Non-local full-time students (excluding exchange students)
may take up internships (subject to a few conditions),
part-time on-campus employment for not more than 20
hours per week throughout the year, and employment
during the summer months without any limit in relation to
work hours or location. Students can apply to stay/return
and work in Hong Kong under the Immigration
Arrangements for Non-local Graduates after their
graduation. Please visit the Immigration Department
website at www.immd.gov.hk for further information.
Life @ CUHK
Hostel Accommodation
On-campus residence is available to all international students.
Leisure
Leisure complements study and adds another dimension to
your education at CUHK. For fun and fitness, students can
access to 2 sport fields, 4 gymnasia, an Olympic-sized
swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, fitness rooms and a
Water Sports Centre. Cultural diversions are available at our Art
Museums and Galleries, the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, which has
a seating capacity of 1,438 and at the 269-seat Lee Hysan
Concert Hall, which boasts Asia's most advanced concert
facilities. Students can take their pick from over 100 interest
clubs.
International Student Services
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) manages the International
House and provides off-campus housing information to
non-local students. With the aim of promoting a diverse
campus, the OSA organises cultural and recreational activities
and supports and offers advice to associations of non-local
students. To help non-local undergraduate students tackle
adjustment and learning-related issues, the OSA tailors new
student orientations and provides individual guidance for them
via a group of Learning Enhancement Officers. It also arranges
group activities to enhance mutual support among these
students. For details, please visit www.cuhk.edu.hk/osa.
International Student Association
Through collaboration with the University's administrative units
and the various student organisations, the International Student
Association (ISA) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong works
to promote cultural diversity and mutual understanding on
campus.
The ISA welcomes partnerships with organisations outside
CUHK, including both student bodies of other universities and
corporations, to build international awareness and
understanding in the local community. For details, please visit:
www.isa-cuhk.com.
Application for Admission
Application for Admission
Application Procedures
Please refer to the “Guide on Application for Admission” for
application procedures. The Guide and the web link to the
on-line application form can be obtained from our website at
www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl/application.htm
Other Information
Fees and Expenses (Estimation for 2015-16)
Application Deadlines
Advance Offer
Regular Deadline
18 November 2014
6 January 2015
Thereafter, applications will be considered subject to availability
of places.
CUHK Codes
Advance Offer
To facilitate outstanding candidates in making informed
decisions among all early offers they receive from the
various universities, candidates who apply to CUHK on or
before 18 November 2014 will be considered for advance
offers. Applicants who wish to be considered in the
Advance Offer round should submit information and
supporting documents on their academic background and
qualifications. In this round, applicants may be considered
for either a firm or conditional offer depending on individual
merits, and those selected for advance offers will be notified
on or before 30 December 2014.
Applicants who are not given an advance offer will compete
on equal footing with all other applicants in the Regular
round, the application deadline of which is 6 January 2015.
Tuition
Fee
Organisation
Test/Examination
CUHK Code
College Board
ETS
SAT, AP
TOEFL
5690
0812
Hong Kong
dollars
US dollars*
Hostel
Fee
Living
Expenses
Total
& Misc. Fees
$120,000 $10,000^
$35,000
$165,000
$15,400
$4,500
$21,200
$1,300
* Exchange rate: USD 1 = ~HKD7.8
^
Hostel fees of Colleges with communal dining plans are higher.
Scholarships
A number of scholarships and bursaries funded by the Hong
Kong Government as well as private donations are available
for
international
students
commencing
full-time
undergraduate studies at CUHK in September 2015. The
value of the scholarships varies from HK$60,000 to
HK$165,000 per year. Some awards are renewable on an
annual basis and tenable for up to the duration of
undergraduate studies undertaken by the awardees at
CUHK, subject to continued satisfactory academic records
and demonstrable financial need. All international applicants
who have been offered admission will be automatically
considered for scholarships. No separate application is
required.
U.S. Federal Student Financial Aid Programs
U.S. students attending CUHK and enrolled in full-time
undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes as
approved by the US Education Department can apply for
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program to help pay
their education expenses. The Federal School Code for
CUHK
is
G22074.
For
details,
please
visit:
www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov.
Credit Transfers
Applicants who have taken courses at undergraduate level
before admission to the University may apply for credit
exemption upon registration as CUHK students. Such
applications will be considered on individual merits.
Working in Hong Kong
Non-local full-time students (excluding exchange students)
may take up internships (subject to a few conditions),
part-time on-campus employment for not more than 20
hours per week throughout the year, and employment
during the summer months without any limit in relation to
work hours or location. Students can apply to stay/return
and work in Hong Kong under the Immigration
Arrangements for Non-local Graduates after their
graduation. Please visit the Immigration Department
website at www.immd.gov.hk for further information.
Life @ CUHK
Hostel Accommodation
On-campus residence is available to all international students.
Leisure
Leisure complements study and adds another dimension to
your education at CUHK. For fun and fitness, students can
access to 2 sport fields, 4 gymnasia, an Olympic-sized
swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, fitness rooms and a
Water Sports Centre. Cultural diversions are available at our Art
Museums and Galleries, the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, which has
a seating capacity of 1,438 and at the 269-seat Lee Hysan
Concert Hall, which boasts Asia's most advanced concert
facilities. Students can take their pick from over 100 interest
clubs.
International Student Services
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) manages the International
House and provides off-campus housing information to
non-local students. With the aim of promoting a diverse
campus, the OSA organises cultural and recreational activities
and supports and offers advice to associations of non-local
students. To help non-local undergraduate students tackle
adjustment and learning-related issues, the OSA tailors new
student orientations and provides individual guidance for them
via a group of Learning Enhancement Officers. It also arranges
group activities to enhance mutual support among these
students. For details, please visit www.cuhk.edu.hk/osa.
International Student Association
Through collaboration with the University's administrative units
and the various student organisations, the International Student
Association (ISA) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong works
to promote cultural diversity and mutual understanding on
campus.
The ISA welcomes partnerships with organisations outside
CUHK, including both student bodies of other universities and
corporations, to build international awareness and
understanding in the local community. For details, please visit:
www.isa-cuhk.com.
Application for Admission
Application for Admission
Application Procedures
Please refer to the “Guide on Application for Admission” for
application procedures. The Guide and the web link to the
on-line application form can be obtained from our website at
www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl/application.htm
Other Information
Fees and Expenses (Estimation for 2015-16)
Application Deadlines
Advance Offer
Regular Deadline
18 November 2014
6 January 2015
Thereafter, applications will be considered subject to availability
of places.
CUHK Codes
Advance Offer
To facilitate outstanding candidates in making informed
decisions among all early offers they receive from the
various universities, candidates who apply to CUHK on or
before 18 November 2014 will be considered for advance
offers. Applicants who wish to be considered in the
Advance Offer round should submit information and
supporting documents on their academic background and
qualifications. In this round, applicants may be considered
for either a firm or conditional offer depending on individual
merits, and those selected for advance offers will be notified
on or before 30 December 2014.
Applicants who are not given an advance offer will compete
on equal footing with all other applicants in the Regular
round, the application deadline of which is 6 January 2015.
Tuition
Fee
Organisation
Test/Examination
CUHK Code
College Board
ETS
SAT, AP
TOEFL
5690
0812
Hong Kong
dollars
US dollars*
Hostel
Fee
Living
Expenses
Total
& Misc. Fees
$120,000 $10,000^
$35,000
$165,000
$15,400
$4,500
$21,200
$1,300
* Exchange rate: USD 1 = ~HKD7.8
^
Hostel fees of Colleges with communal dining plans are higher.
Scholarships
A number of scholarships and bursaries funded by the Hong
Kong Government as well as private donations are available
for
international
students
commencing
full-time
undergraduate studies at CUHK in September 2015. The
value of the scholarships varies from HK$60,000 to
HK$165,000 per year. Some awards are renewable on an
annual basis and tenable for up to the duration of
undergraduate studies undertaken by the awardees at
CUHK, subject to continued satisfactory academic records
and demonstrable financial need. All international applicants
who have been offered admission will be automatically
considered for scholarships. No separate application is
required.
U.S. Federal Student Financial Aid Programs
U.S. students attending CUHK and enrolled in full-time
undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes as
approved by the US Education Department can apply for
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program to help pay
their education expenses. The Federal School Code for
CUHK
is
G22074.
For
details,
please
visit:
www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov.
Credit Transfers
Applicants who have taken courses at undergraduate level
before admission to the University may apply for credit
exemption upon registration as CUHK students. Such
applications will be considered on individual merits.
Working in Hong Kong
Non-local full-time students (excluding exchange students)
may take up internships (subject to a few conditions),
part-time on-campus employment for not more than 20
hours per week throughout the year, and employment
during the summer months without any limit in relation to
work hours or location. Students can apply to stay/return
and work in Hong Kong under the Immigration
Arrangements for Non-local Graduates after their
graduation. Please visit the Immigration Department
website at www.immd.gov.hk for further information.
Life @ CUHK
Hostel Accommodation
On-campus residence is available to all international students.
Leisure
Leisure complements study and adds another dimension to
your education at CUHK. For fun and fitness, students can
access to 2 sport fields, 4 gymnasia, an Olympic-sized
swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, fitness rooms and a
Water Sports Centre. Cultural diversions are available at our Art
Museums and Galleries, the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, which has
a seating capacity of 1,438 and at the 269-seat Lee Hysan
Concert Hall, which boasts Asia's most advanced concert
facilities. Students can take their pick from over 100 interest
clubs.
International Student Services
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) manages the International
House and provides off-campus housing information to
non-local students. With the aim of promoting a diverse
campus, the OSA organises cultural and recreational activities
and supports and offers advice to associations of non-local
students. To help non-local undergraduate students tackle
adjustment and learning-related issues, the OSA tailors new
student orientations and provides individual guidance for them
via a group of Learning Enhancement Officers. It also arranges
group activities to enhance mutual support among these
students. For details, please visit www.cuhk.edu.hk/osa.
International Student Association
Through collaboration with the University's administrative units
and the various student organisations, the International Student
Association (ISA) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong works
to promote cultural diversity and mutual understanding on
campus.
The ISA welcomes partnerships with organisations outside
CUHK, including both student bodies of other universities and
corporations, to build international awareness and
understanding in the local community. For details, please visit:
www.isa-cuhk.com.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Full-time Undergraduate Programmes for 2015-16
Application Timeline
2015 ENTRY
International Students
2014
2015
18 November
on or before 30 December
Deadline for submission of Advance Offer applications
Notifications to successful applicants under Advance Offer round
6 January
Deadline for submission of applications
Thereafter, applications will be considered subject to availability of places.
Notifications to successful applicants under regular selection round
Registration and course selection for new students
Notifications to unsuccessful applicants
1st teaching term commences
February – August
Mid August
Late August
Early September
The information given below is accurate as of July 2014. Please refer to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
website at www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl/ for the latest information.
Since its establishment, CUHK has adopted bilingualism and biculturalism as the basis of teaching for the benefit of
local and international students and scholars. Courses are taught in Chinese or English, and in some cases in both
languages. This learning environment is ideal for those who are interested in studying in a Chinese context but are
unfamiliar with the language. Enough courses taught in English are offered to international students.
Programme
Faculty of Arts
www.arts.cuhk.edu.hk
-
Faculty of Business
Administration
www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk
- Integrated Bachelor of Business
Administration
- Global Business Studies
- Global Economics and Finance
- Hotel and Tourism Management
- Insurance, Financial and Actuarial
Analysis/Quantitative Finance@
- International Business and Chinese
Enterprise
- Professional Accountancy
- Quantitative Finance and Risk
Management Science
Faculty of Education
www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk
- B.A. and B.Ed. (Chinese Language
Education)*
- B.A. (English Studies) and B.Ed.
(English Language Education)*
- Mathematics and Mathematics Education^
- Liberal Studies^
- Physical Education, Exercise Science and
Health*
Faculty of Engineering
www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk
- Engineering @
Faculty of Law
www.cuhk.edu.hk/law
- Bachelor of Laws
Faculty of Medicine
www.med.cuhk.edu.hk
- Chinese Medicine*
- Medicine#
- Nursing^
- Pharmacy***
- Public Health
Faculty of Science
www.cuhk.edu.hk/sci
- Science@
- Enrichment Mathematics
- Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics
- Quantitative Finance and Risk
Management Science
- Risk Management Science
Faculty of Social Science
www.cuhk.edu.hk/ssc
-
-
Enquiries
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Room 1202, Yasumoto International Academic Park,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Shatin, N. T., Hong Kong
(852) 3943 7459 or (852) 3943 7469
(852) 2603 5184
ugadm2@cuhk.edu.hk
www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl
The information given in this material is accurate as of July 2014. Please refer to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
website at www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl for the latest information. Any supplements and amendments thereafter would be
announced through official notices by the University. This Guide is published by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Centre for China Studies
www.cuhk.edu.hk/ccs
#
*
**
***
^
@
Social Science@
Architectural Studies
Economics
Geography and Resource Management
Global Economics and Finance
Government and Public Administration
• those who need a student visa to study in Hong Kong
Application Deadlines
Advance Offer:
Regular Deadline:
18 November 2014
6 January 2015
www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl
Faculty
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature*
Cultural Management*
Cultural Studies*
English
Fine Arts*
History
Applicants should be
-
Japanese Studies**
Linguistics*
Music
Philosophy*
Religious Studies*
Theology*
Translation*
Journalism and Communication
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Urban Studies
- B.A. in Contemporary China Studies
- B.S.Sc. in Contemporary China Studies
Programme will not admit international students for 2015 entry.
Knowledge of Chinese required.
Knowledge of Chinese characters or Japanese "Kanji" will facilitate language study in the programme.
Students must be fluent in Cantonese and the School of Pharmacy is not responsible for their internship in Hong Kong.
Students must possess knowledge of Chinese and be fluent in Cantonese.
Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis/Quantitative Finance: Students admitted under this admission line will take courses selected from a common pool
of courses in the BBA Programme in Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis and BSc Programme in Quantitative Finance in their first year. After the first year,
students will then be able to select one of the two programmes as their major programme upon satisfactory completion of programme-specific requirements.
Engineering: Faculty-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after completion of their first year of
study: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Information Engineering, Mathematics and
Information Engineering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering and Engineering Management.
Science: Broad-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after the completion of their first year of study:
Biochemistry, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Earth System Science, Environmental Science, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Mathematics, Molecular
Biotechnology, Physics, Statistics. Admission to student's choice of programme is guaranteed.
Social Science: Broad-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after completion of their first year of study:
Architectural Studies, Economics, Geography and Resource Management, Government and Public Administration, Journalism and Communication, Psychology, Sociology,
Urban Studies.
Admission Requirements
Minimum Requirements for Application
General Requirements
Applicants shall be eligible to apply for admission
i f , b y 1 September of the year in which admission is
sought, they possess any of the following qualifications:
• GCE-AL/International-AL (3AL/2AL+2AS in one sitting)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• a recognised non-local qualification which qualifies them
for admission to a university in the country/region where
such qualification is originated (e.g. high school diploma
plus SAT in USA, UEC/STPM in Malaysia, ATAR in
Australia, OSSD in Canada, GSAT in Taiwan)
• Completed at least one year of study leading to the
qualification of associate degree/higher diploma or its
equivalent
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a
recognised university
• Other exceptional achievements which merit admission
Language Requirements
International applicants should have attained an acceptable
level of proficiency in English. Below are the minimum
required scores or grades for some of the more common
acceptable examinations.
Test (English Language)
GCSE/IGCSE
IB
IELTS
SAT Reasoning Test Essay
TOEFL
- Internet
Minimum Attainment
C
4
6.0
8
80
Requirements of the Programmes
In addition to satisfying the University requirements,
applicants shall satisfy the additional requirements of the
programmes concerned.
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be considered on the basis of their education
background and academic achievements. If they are invited
to attend an interview, their performance at the interview will
also be taken into consideration.
Different study programmes have their own selection
schedules. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of
arrangements for interviews by phone, email or mail.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Applicants who meet specific requirements as stipulated by
the University for particular qualifications (including IB,
GCE-AL/International-AL, Cambridge Pre-U, HKALE,
associate degree and higher diploma) may apply for
"Admission with Advanced Standing". The minimum number
of units for graduation for students admitted with Advanced
Standing may be reduced by up to 24 (normative period of
study may be reduced by up to one year).
Please refer to our website for details.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Full-time Undergraduate Programmes for 2015-16
Application Timeline
2015 ENTRY
International Students
2014
2015
18 November
on or before 30 December
Deadline for submission of Advance Offer applications
Notifications to successful applicants under Advance Offer round
6 January
Deadline for submission of applications
Thereafter, applications will be considered subject to availability of places.
Notifications to successful applicants under regular selection round
Registration and course selection for new students
Notifications to unsuccessful applicants
1st teaching term commences
February – August
Mid August
Late August
Early September
The information given below is accurate as of July 2014. Please refer to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
website at www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl/ for the latest information.
Since its establishment, CUHK has adopted bilingualism and biculturalism as the basis of teaching for the benefit of
local and international students and scholars. Courses are taught in Chinese or English, and in some cases in both
languages. This learning environment is ideal for those who are interested in studying in a Chinese context but are
unfamiliar with the language. Enough courses taught in English are offered to international students.
Programme
Faculty of Arts
www.arts.cuhk.edu.hk
-
Faculty of Business
Administration
www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk
- Integrated Bachelor of Business
Administration
- Global Business Studies
- Global Economics and Finance
- Hotel and Tourism Management
- Insurance, Financial and Actuarial
Analysis/Quantitative Finance@
- International Business and Chinese
Enterprise
- Professional Accountancy
- Quantitative Finance and Risk
Management Science
Faculty of Education
www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk
- B.A. and B.Ed. (Chinese Language
Education)*
- B.A. (English Studies) and B.Ed.
(English Language Education)*
- Mathematics and Mathematics Education^
- Liberal Studies^
- Physical Education, Exercise Science and
Health*
Faculty of Engineering
www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk
- Engineering @
Faculty of Law
www.cuhk.edu.hk/law
- Bachelor of Laws
Faculty of Medicine
www.med.cuhk.edu.hk
- Chinese Medicine*
- Medicine#
- Nursing^
- Pharmacy***
- Public Health
Faculty of Science
www.cuhk.edu.hk/sci
- Science@
- Enrichment Mathematics
- Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics
- Quantitative Finance and Risk
Management Science
- Risk Management Science
Faculty of Social Science
www.cuhk.edu.hk/ssc
-
-
Enquiries
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Room 1202, Yasumoto International Academic Park,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Shatin, N. T., Hong Kong
(852) 3943 7459 or (852) 3943 7469
(852) 2603 5184
ugadm2@cuhk.edu.hk
www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl
The information given in this material is accurate as of July 2014. Please refer to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
website at www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl for the latest information. Any supplements and amendments thereafter would be
announced through official notices by the University. This Guide is published by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Centre for China Studies
www.cuhk.edu.hk/ccs
#
*
**
***
^
@
Social Science@
Architectural Studies
Economics
Geography and Resource Management
Global Economics and Finance
Government and Public Administration
• those who need a student visa to study in Hong Kong
Application Deadlines
Advance Offer:
Regular Deadline:
18 November 2014
6 January 2015
www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl
Faculty
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature*
Cultural Management*
Cultural Studies*
English
Fine Arts*
History
Applicants should be
-
Japanese Studies**
Linguistics*
Music
Philosophy*
Religious Studies*
Theology*
Translation*
Journalism and Communication
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Urban Studies
- B.A. in Contemporary China Studies
- B.S.Sc. in Contemporary China Studies
Programme will not admit international students for 2015 entry.
Knowledge of Chinese required.
Knowledge of Chinese characters or Japanese "Kanji" will facilitate language study in the programme.
Students must be fluent in Cantonese and the School of Pharmacy is not responsible for their internship in Hong Kong.
Students must possess knowledge of Chinese and be fluent in Cantonese.
Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis/Quantitative Finance: Students admitted under this admission line will take courses selected from a common pool
of courses in the BBA Programme in Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis and BSc Programme in Quantitative Finance in their first year. After the first year,
students will then be able to select one of the two programmes as their major programme upon satisfactory completion of programme-specific requirements.
Engineering: Faculty-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after completion of their first year of
study: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Information Engineering, Mathematics and
Information Engineering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering and Engineering Management.
Science: Broad-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after the completion of their first year of study:
Biochemistry, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Earth System Science, Environmental Science, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Mathematics, Molecular
Biotechnology, Physics, Statistics. Admission to student's choice of programme is guaranteed.
Social Science: Broad-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after completion of their first year of study:
Architectural Studies, Economics, Geography and Resource Management, Government and Public Administration, Journalism and Communication, Psychology, Sociology,
Urban Studies.
Admission Requirements
Minimum Requirements for Application
General Requirements
Applicants shall be eligible to apply for admission
i f , b y 1 September of the year in which admission is
sought, they possess any of the following qualifications:
• GCE-AL/International-AL (3AL/2AL+2AS in one sitting)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• a recognised non-local qualification which qualifies them
for admission to a university in the country/region where
such qualification is originated (e.g. high school diploma
plus SAT in USA, UEC/STPM in Malaysia, ATAR in
Australia, OSSD in Canada, GSAT in Taiwan)
• Completed at least one year of study leading to the
qualification of associate degree/higher diploma or its
equivalent
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a
recognised university
• Other exceptional achievements which merit admission
Language Requirements
International applicants should have attained an acceptable
level of proficiency in English. Below are the minimum
required scores or grades for some of the more common
acceptable examinations.
Test (English Language)
GCSE/IGCSE
IB
IELTS
SAT Reasoning Test Essay
TOEFL
- Internet
Minimum Attainment
C
4
6.0
8
80
Requirements of the Programmes
In addition to satisfying the University requirements,
applicants shall satisfy the additional requirements of the
programmes concerned.
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be considered on the basis of their education
background and academic achievements. If they are invited
to attend an interview, their performance at the interview will
also be taken into consideration.
Different study programmes have their own selection
schedules. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of
arrangements for interviews by phone, email or mail.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Applicants who meet specific requirements as stipulated by
the University for particular qualifications (including IB,
GCE-AL/International-AL, Cambridge Pre-U, HKALE,
associate degree and higher diploma) may apply for
"Admission with Advanced Standing". The minimum number
of units for graduation for students admitted with Advanced
Standing may be reduced by up to 24 (normative period of
study may be reduced by up to one year).
Please refer to our website for details.