Frequently Asked Questions

General entrance requirements:

Unless otherwise stated in the programme-specific subject requirements, HKDSE Category B subjects (Applied Learning) with attainment at “Attained” or above, and Category C subjects (Other Languages) at specified levels, can be considered as elective subjects.

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No. Only the module with the best result among all the electives will be taken into consideration.

Yes. Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) applicants who have met the specified circumstances announced by the Education Bureau (EDB) can use one of the following qualifications (equivalent to HKDSE Chinese Language level 3) to meet the admission requirement for Chinese Language:

• “Attained” or above in HKDSE Category B (Applied Learning Chinese);
• Grade E or above in GCE (A-Level / AS-Level / O-Level) Chinese;
• Grade E / Grade 3 or above in GCSE / IGCSE Chinese.

However, a few programmes require a higher level of Chinese Language proficiency. Please click here and select the programme you are interested in to find out the details.

Yes. In addition to the General Admission Requirements, applicants must also satisfy the admission requirements specific to their chosen programme(s).

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The University accepts combined results of HKDSE Examinations. Multiple sittings will not be penalized under the current admission system. The best results will be considered for meeting the entrance requirements and for the calculation of admission scores.

The admission scores are calculated by multiplying the converted points of the best 5 subjects in HKDSE by the respective subject weighting, as stipulated by the programme concerned, and then adding the products of each of the 5 subjects together.

The HKDSE examination results will be converted as follows when calculating admission score:

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Applicants should be reminded that admission scores are not the same every year. Past data may not reflect this year’s admissions situation and are for reference only.

Yes. Individual programmes may have specific subject requirements or give higher weighting to certain subjects (core and/or elective), or grant preference to certain elective subjects in admission selection.

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Local applicants who only have HKDSE Examination results should apply for the Bachelor’s Degree with Honours programmes (Year 1 entry) through JUPAS.

If you have already applied through the JUPAS scheme, you are NOT eligible to apply for the Bachelor’s Degree with Honours programmes (Year 1 entry) through the non-JUPAS route in the same academic year. If you make applications to both JUPAS and non-JUPAS routes, you will be asked to withdraw either application.

Our sub-degree programmes are not offered under JUPAS. Holders of HKDSE examination results and/or other academic qualifications should submit a direct application to the University via the non-JUPAS route.

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Our awards are well recognized locally and internationally. All of our taught programmes are on the Qualifications Register (QR) under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF) introduced by the Education Bureau (EDB) of the Government of the HKSAR.

Our bachelor and master degrees are on QF level 5 and 6 respectively. According to a comparability study of the HKQF and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) carried out by EDB, our bachelor and master degrees are found comparable with bachelor and master degrees under EQF.

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Normally, it is not necessary for JUPAS applicants to submit supplementary information to the University; the necessary information will be transferred from the JUPAS Office.

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Apart from taking courses in the Autumn and Spring terms, some programmes require students to take courses in the summer term.

No, only certain programmes require an interview.

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The University will invite shortlisted JUPAS applicants to attend the admission interview. Shortlisted applicants will be informed of the details by email and SMS. Please ensure your mobile phone number and email address in your JUPAS account are correct.

Interviews of most programmes will be held after the release of HKDSE examination results.

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You are advised to place the programmes concerned in Band A to get a higher chance for interview.

The interview format varies among different programmes. Details can be found in the email notification.

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To meet the schedule of JUPAS operations, the assigned timeslot could hardly be re-scheduled. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information.

The University offers admission scholarships to outstanding new students without requiring them to apply. Successful students may be awarded again in subsequent years of study, subject to outstanding performance at the University. Email and SMS notifications will be sent to awardees on the date of releasing main round offer results.

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Yes. Apart from entrance scholarships, the University offers many other scholarships and prizes to recognize academic and non-academic achievements. Please click here for details.

HKMU’s full-time undergraduate programmes (excluding SSSDP Programmes) are eligible for this Subsidy Scheme. All eligible local students will be provided with a non-means-tested annual subsidy. Students’ eligibility for this Subsidy Scheme is subject to the fulfillment of stipulated requirements set by the Education Bureau (EDB). For details, please click here.

The University will inform eligible students of the application details of NMTSS via email from mid-August to September.

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The acceptance fee is not refundable or transferable to another year / other application.

Individual programmes may have specific admission requirements. Please click here for details.

The subsidised places of the designated first-year-first-degree (FYFD) programmes are allocated mainly through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) to ensure eligible students are selected through a merit-based system. From the 2023/24 academic year, participating institutions are allowed to admit non-JUPAS local students via direct admission of no more than 20% of the subsidised places of each designated programme, and the non-JUPAS admission may take place in parallel with JUPAS admission.

If you are a local applicant with HKDSE Examinations results only, the admission pathways differ, subject to the type of programme you wish to apply for:

1. Bachelor’s degree with honours programmes (Year 1 entry): JUPAS
2. Higher diploma programmes (Year 1 entry): Non-JUPAS (i.e. direct)

No. Admission to the study programme via year 2 or year 3 depends on the applicant’s academic merits and other relevant factors. Note that some programmes only have year 2 or year 3 entry under senior year entry.

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Mature local applicants without the stipulated entrance qualifications are eligible to apply for admission to the first year of study of an undergraduate programme. They must reach the age of 25 by 1 September of the year of admission and be able to demonstrate their aptitude and suitability for study.

Different programmes may have different application deadlines. Please click here for details.

Applications are normally processed on a first-come, first-served basis and may close earlier when all places are filled. Applicants are advised to submit their applications as early as possible.

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Please click here for details. Incomplete applications as of the stipulated deadline and late applications will NOT be entertained.

No. Please submit your application online via our Online Admission Application System before the application deadline. Applications are normally processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The application fee for local applicants is HK$300.

Payment can be made via VISA / Master Card / China UnionPay, Faster Payment System (FPS), online PPS, WeChat Pay / AliPay / BOC Pay or UnionPay App. Please note the application fee is neither refundable nor transferable.

The following documents should be submitted via the Online Admission Application System:

1. A photocopy of your HKID / Passport containing personal data, with the word ‘copy’ written (mandatory);
2. A photocopy of academic transcript(s) / certificate(s) with examination results (mandatory);
3. Additional document(s) as required by the programme(s) you apply for (if applicable); and
4. Other relevant information you consider appropriate (if applicable).

You are advised to state all relevant results and qualifications in your online application. The University will take all information provided into consideration.

Submit your application with the most up-to-date information first, then upload the academic transcript with all course results and public examination results as additional supporting documents via our Online Admission Application System when they are available. Otherwise, you may miss the application deadline.

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews. If you are invited, your interview performance will be taken into account in addition to your academic merits and other relevant factors.

No. There is only one admission intake, the September intake. There is no January intake.

It depends. Some online payment means take 3–5 working days to process transactions. You are advised to check your admission status 5 working days after making your payment. Please contact our office if you still have not received confirmation after 5 working days.

Please do not settle the payment again if you do not receive instant confirmation, otherwise a duplicated amount may be deducted from your bank account.

The requirements stated on the website are just minimum admission requirements. Satisfying them does not guarantee admission. Programme leaders will consider applications one by one on a merit basis.

Check your application status regularly via our Online Admission Application System. Your application may be deemed unsuccessful if you do not receive any result from the University one week before the first term starts.

No. If you are given an offer, it will be the only offer you receive from the University within the same academic year. The University considers your application from your first programme choice until an offer is made or all your selected programmes have been considered. If you receive an offer from any selected programme, applications for lower-priority choices will not be further processed.

Full-time needy students may apply for the following government schemes. For details, please visit www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo or contact the Student Finance Office (SFO) directly (FASP: 2152 9000 / NLSPS: 2150 6222 / CEF: 3142 2277).

• Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)
• Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)
• Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

Various financial assistance schemes are available for students encountering financial difficulties. Please visit the Student Affairs Office (SAO) website for more details:

• HKMU Bursary Scheme
• HKMU Emergency Grant
• HKMU Interest Free Tuition Loan (IFTL)

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You can select up to a maximum of 3 programme choices in one application, and you are advised to submit just one application per admission intake. If you submit more than one application in the same intake, the University will only process the first one. Any fees paid will not be refundable nor transferable.

Our awards are well recognized locally and internationally. All of our taught programmes are on the Qualifications Register (QR) under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF) introduced by the EDB of the Government of the HKSAR.

Our bachelor and master degrees are on QF level 5 and 6 respectively, and are found comparable with bachelor and master degrees under the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

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The duration of study varies depending on the programme type (honours degrees, ordinary degree or higher diploma) and the year of entry (year 1, 2 or 3). While first-year-first-degrees normally take 4 years (and 5 years for Nursing programmes) to complete, the duration of study of our undergraduate and sub-degree programmes ranges from 1 to 5 years.

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Unless specified, the medium of instruction is English.

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Please refer to the conditional offer letter / offer letter for the details of registration procedures.

Generally, you will need to complete the following before the deadline stipulated in the conditional offer letter / offer letter and Online Admission Application System:

1. Provide the true copies and copies of the required documents to the University (only applicable to those with conditional offers); and
2. Settle the tuition fees of the first term in full.

Email notification will be sent to confirm that you have completed the registration procedures. Please note you will be deemed to be declining the offer if you do not complete all required steps before the specific deadline.

If you are given a conditional offer, you should provide the true copies of the required documents in person before the specific deadline stipulated in the conditional offer letter. If you cannot come in person, you may authorize a representative to submit the required documents on your behalf. Please send us an email in advance if you are going to authorize someone. Mailing of true copies is not recommended, and the University will not bear any responsibility for document loss during the mailing process.

The University offers admission scholarships of HK$40,000 (full-time degree programmes) and HK$30,000 (full-time sub-degree programmes) to outstanding new students without requiring them to apply. Successful students may be awarded again in subsequent years of study, subject to outstanding performance. Notifications will be made prior to the deadline for settling the balance of tuition payment in July, or issued together with the admission offer.

Applicants who receive offers later than early July may not be taken into consideration. Hence, applicants should submit applications as early as possible. For details, please visit the Student Affairs Office website.

Yes. Apart from entrance scholarships, the University offers many other scholarships and prizes for both local and non-local students to recognize academic and non-academic achievements. Please click here for details.

HKMU’s full-time undergraduate programmes (excluding SSSDP Programmes) are eligible for this Subsidy Scheme. All eligible local students will be provided with a non-means-tested annual subsidy, subject to the fulfillment of requirements set by the EDB. For details, please click here.

The University will inform eligible students of the application details of NMTSS via email in mid-to-late July.

Please click here and select the programme you are interested in to find out its tuition fees.

Individual programmes may have specific admission requirements. Please click here for details.

No. Admission via year 2 or year 3 depends on the applicant’s academic merits and other relevant factors. Note that some programmes only have year 2 or year 3 entry under senior year entry.

Please click here and select the programme you are interested in to find out the details.

Different programmes / students from different countries may have different application deadlines. Please click here for details.

Applications are normally processed on a first-come, first-served basis and may close earlier when all places are filled. Applicants are advised to submit their applications as early as possible.

No. Please submit your application online via our Online Admission Application System before the application deadline. Applications are normally processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The application fee for non-local applicants is HK$515.

Payment can be made via VISA / Master Card / China UnionPay, Faster Payment System (FPS), online PPS, WeChat Pay / AliPay / BOC Pay or UnionPay App. Please note the application fee is neither refundable nor transferable.

The following documents should be submitted via the Online Admission Application System:

1. A photocopy of your HKID / Passport containing personal data, with the word ‘copy’ written (mandatory);
2. A photocopy of academic transcript(s) / certificate(s) with examination results (mandatory);
3. Additional document(s) as required by the programme(s) you apply for (if applicable); and
4. Other relevant information you consider appropriate (if applicable).

You are advised to state all relevant results and qualifications in your online application. The University will take all information provided into consideration.

Submit your application with the most up-to-date information first, then upload the academic transcript with all course results and public examination results as additional supporting documents via our Online Admission Application System when they are available. Otherwise, you may miss the application deadline.

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews. If you are invited, your interview performance will be taken into account in addition to your academic merits and other relevant factors.

No. There is only one admission intake, the September intake. There is no January intake.

It depends. Some online payment means take 3–5 working days to process transactions. You are advised to check your admission status 5 working days after making your payment. Please contact our office if you still have not received confirmation after 5 working days.

Please do not settle the payment again if you do not receive instant confirmation, otherwise a duplicated amount may be deducted from your bank account.

The requirements stated on the website are just minimum admission requirements. Satisfying them does not guarantee admission. Programme leaders will consider applications one by one on a merit basis.

Check your application status regularly via our Online Admission Application System. Your application may be deemed unsuccessful if you do not receive any result from the University one week before the first term starts.

No. If you are given an offer, it will be the only offer you receive from the University within the same academic year. The University considers your application from your first programme choice until an offer is made or all your selected programmes have been considered. If you receive an offer from any selected programme, applications for lower-priority choices will not be further processed.

Please click here and select the programme you are interested in to find out the details.

You can select up to a maximum of 3 programme choices in one application, and you are advised to submit just one application per admission intake. If you submit more than one application in the same intake, the University will only process the first one. Any fees paid will not be refundable nor transferable.

Our awards are well recognized locally and internationally. All of our taught programmes are on the Qualifications Register (QR) under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF). Our bachelor and master degrees are on QF level 5 and 6 respectively, and are found comparable with bachelor and master degrees under the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

Please click here for details.

No. The medium of instruction is normally English, unless specified. However, you may consider taking the elective course “Practical Cantonese in Daily Life”, which is optional and outside the programme requirements (this course cannot count towards graduation requirements), to help you learn Cantonese and equip you with communication competence for studying and living in Hong Kong. An additional course fee applies.

The duration of study varies depending on the programme type and the year of entry. While first-year-first-degrees normally take 4 years (and 5 years for Nursing programmes) to complete, the duration of study of our undergraduate and sub-degree programmes ranges from 1 to 5 years.

Please click here and select the programme you are interested in to find out the details.

Unless specified, the medium of instruction is English.

Currently, there is no on-campus hostel at the University. However, off-campus student accommodation services near the campus are available for non-local students to apply. Please click here for details.

Please refer to the conditional offer letter / offer letter for the details of registration procedures.

Generally, you will need to complete the following before the deadline stipulated in the conditional offer letter / offer letter and Online Admission Application System:

1. Provide the true copies of the required documents to the University (only applicable to those with conditional offers); and
2. Settle the tuition fees of the first term in full.

Email notification will be sent to confirm that you have completed the registration procedures. Please note you will be deemed to be declining the offer if you do not complete all required steps before the specific deadline.

If you are given a conditional offer, you should provide the true copies of the required documents in person before the specific deadline. If you cannot come in person, you may authorize a representative to submit them on your behalf. Please send us an email in advance if you are going to authorize someone. Mailing of true copies is not recommended, and the University will not bear any responsibility for document loss during the mailing process.

Yes. The University offers many scholarships and prizes for both local and non-local students to recognize academic and non-academic achievements. Please click here for details.

Under the Immigration Ordinance, unless a person has the right of abode or right to land in the HKSAR, he / she requires a valid visa / entry permit issued by the Immigration Department (IMMD) to study in Hong Kong.

Unless you are a holder of one of the following documents issued by the IMMD of the HKSAR, you will be required to apply for a student visa / entry permit to study in Hong Kong:

1. Visa / Entry permit under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates;
2. Dependant visa / entry permit (for students who were 18 years old or above when issued with such visa / entry permit by the Director of IMMD).

For details of student visa application, please click here.

Under the “Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates”, you may apply to stay in or return to Hong Kong after graduating from the University or completing a full-time degree-level or above programme in Hong Kong. For details, please visit the Immigration Department’s website.

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