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Before Application Submission |
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What are JUPAS and Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Schemes? What are the differences between them? |
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JUPAS (HKALE) and JUPAS (HKDSE) Admission Schemes are the main route of application designed to assist students (current secondary 6 or 7 students or non-school applicants) to apply for admission to the University's undergraduate degree programmes on the strength of their HKALE and HKDSE results.
Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme is a scheme for all other applicants seeking admission to the University on the strength of qualifications other than HKALE, HKDSE or results of National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) in mainland China sought in the admission year. |
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Can I apply via JUPAS and Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Schemes? |
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No. Applicants with HKDSE results should apply through JUPAS (HKDSE) Admission Scheme while applicants applying on the strength of HKALE results should apply through JUPAS (HKALE) Admission Scheme. Applicants with qualifications other than HKDSE and HKALE results should apply directly to the University. If you submit your applications through both JUPAS and Direct (Non-JUPAS), none of your applications will be considered. |
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Can I apply for 4-year curriculum programmes? |
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Applicants applying via the Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme for 2012 entry will be considered for admission to the 3-year curriculum programmes unless specified. Please refer to the programmes on offer for Direct (Non-JUPAS) applicants. |
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Can I apply on the qualification by combining the HKDSE, HKALE and HKCEE results? |
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No. Applicants holding the HKDSE qualification should apply for admission via JUPAS (HKDSE) Admission Scheme. Combination of HKDSE, HKALE and HKCEE results are not acceptable for the 2012 entry. |
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Is there any intake quota for Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme? |
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No, There is no fixed quota for Direct (Non-JUPAS) applicants, and admission to the University is based on individual merits. Please refer to the online prospectus for the overall Year 1 intake quota of individual programmes. |
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When will classes start? Apart from Fall Intake, are there any other intakes? |
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Classes start in early September. There is only one intake each year, i.e. Fall Intake. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for details. |
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What is the length of an undergraduate degree programme? |
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Most of the undergraduate degree programmes on offer for Direct (Non-JUPAS) applicants are 3-year programmes. Some programmes are of longer duration: 4-year programmes include BA (Hons) in Translation, BSSc (Hons) in European Studies and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine while Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Science is a 5-year programme. For details, please refer to the online prospectus. |
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Are there any part-time undergraduate degree programmes? |
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No. You can contact the School of Continuing Education for part-time, short-term and distance-learning programmes. |
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What is the medium of instruction? |
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The medium of instruction for formal classroom teaching at HKBU is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption. |
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When is the application period? |
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The University invites applications from late November to mid January. For 2012 entry, the application period is from Nov 21, 2011 (Mon) to Jan 18, 2012 (Wed). There is only one intake each year, i.e. Fall Intake, and late applications are NOT accepted. |
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How can I get the programme information/prospectus? |
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The Undergraduate Prospectus is available online or from the Academic Registry Service Counter (6/F., Fong Shu Chuen Library, Ho Sin Hang Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University) during the application period. |
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Can I submit more than one application for government-funded programmes if I pay an additional application fee? |
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No. Each applicant is allowed to submit ONE application with a maximum of two programme choices. |
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Can I apply for both government-funded programmes and self-funded programmes at the same time? |
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Applicants can apply for both government-funded and self-funded programmes at the same time, but must submit separate applications. The application fee paid, documents submitted and tuition fees paid for one admission scheme are NOT transferable to other schemes. |
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If I have studied at HKBU before but not yet completed the programme, can I apply again? |
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As long as an applicant has officially withdrawn from the University, he or she can re-apply for admission to the University. |
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During Application |
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How can I make a direct application for admission? |
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The University accepts online application only and applications can be made through the University’s website. |
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Which study year should I apply for? |
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Applicants eligible for Year 1 and Year 2 admission include: holders or final year students of an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma/Diploma, Degree holders, transfer students, students from OUHK, Shue Yan University, Chu Hai College of Higher Education and Hang Seng Management College. Applicants who are IB Diploma holders/students, GCE applicants, non-final year students of Associate Degree/Higher Diploma/Diploma or mature applicants can apply for Year 1 only. Applicants eligible to choose to study in Year 1 or Year 2 may consider the depth and relevancy of the subjects and the progrmme in which they are enrolled before making the decision.
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How many programme choices do I have? Will my second choice be considered? |
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Each applicant is allowed to submit ONE application with a maximum of two programme choices. Owing to the large number of applications received each year, selection of applicants will be mainly based on the first programme choice. Second programme choice is processed with a lower priority. |
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How can I know my application status? |
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Applicants can view their application status including details of interview and offer if applicable, through the Online Enquiry System. |
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Should I use my full name or preferred name in my application? |
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For verification purpose, the name registered in your application should be the same as the one in your identification documents such as HKID/passport. |
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Can I change my programme choice or personal particulars after submitting my application? |
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If you want to amend data during the application period, you can amend/update and save your data via the Online Application System directly. After the application period, applicants should immediately report changes in their application data to the Admissions Section of the Academic Registry in writing. |
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How can I pay the application fee if I do not have a VISA/MASTER CARD/China UnionPay Card? |
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Kindly note that application fees must be paid through the online payment gateway. The holder of a VISA/MASTER CARD/China UnionPay Card need not to be the applicants themselves. Application fees can be settled by persons other than the applicants. |
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If my documents will not be available until after the application deadline, how can I submit the documents? |
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Documents not available at the time of application should be submitted to the University by post/fax/email once they are available. Under normal circumstances, selection for interview is held from February to April. Delay in the submission of relevant supporting information may affect your chance of being admitted to the University. |
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Should I submit my personal statement or reference letters? Is there any limitation on the number of words and the acceptable format? |
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Submission of a personal statement/reference letter is OPTIONAL. Personal statement/Reference letters should be of reasonable length (e.g. one A4-size page). |
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What is the University’s code for TOEFL, SAT and International Baccalaureate (IB)? |
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The institutional code of HKBU is 9467 for TOEFL, 7904 for SAT and 000247 for International Baccalaureate (IB). Applicants are requested to send the results to the Admissions Section of Hong Kong Baptist University. Applicants applying on the strength of SAT/TOEFL/IELTS results should submit copies of their result slip/report to the University. |
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How can my referee(s) submit their reference letter? |
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Referees can write reference letters in their own style and format. Applicants may upload the letters to the online system or referees may send letters directly to us by fax or by post. Please write down (1) the applicant's name (the same as the name on the online application), (2) the applicant's first programme choice and (3) the application number at the top of documents for identification purposes. Reference letter(s) can be sent to us by various means:
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Go to the "Supporting Documents" section to upload the documents in acceptable format; or
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Fax to (852) 3411 7373; or
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Post to Admissions Section, Academic Registry
Hong Kong Baptist University
224 Waterloo Road,
Kowloon Tong, Kowloon,
Hong Kong.
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If I have document(s) written in a language other than Chinese and English, what should I do? |
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For submission of a document that is not written in English or Chinese, please also attach a Chinese or English translation certified as a true translation by a sworn translator, court translator, authorised public translator, certified translator, expert translator or official translator. |
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Can I transfer my credits earned in other institution(s) to HKBU? |
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Upon successful admission, students admitted to Year 1 can apply for course exemption/transfer of units for equivalent courses within two weeks of commencing their first semester of study whereas students admitted to Year 2 will receive an individual study plan in August. Under normal circumstances, students may be granted transfer units which amount to no more than one-third of the total units required for graduation. The University reserves the right to refuse to grant units for courses which are not deemed to be equivalent to the University courses and for courses with grades below the equivalent of grade C in the University grading system. |
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Can I transfer to HKBU if I am studying in another local government-funded institution? |
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In accordance with the University Grants Committee (UGC)'s guidelines on the inter-institutional transfer of students, repeated study of a student as a result of the transfer should not bring additional cost to the UGC, and should not take up funded quota that should have otherwise been made available to students entering institutions under normal progression. The institution should accept such transferees by way of over-enrolment. In this regard, inter-institutional transfer of students is considered on a case-by-case basis. |
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Can I change my programme choice or study year during and after the application period? |
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During the application period, applicants are free to change programme choice and study year ( Please check eligibility of admission year). However, after the application period, requests for change of programme choice and study year are NOT accepted. |
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What should I do if I receive an error message while submitting my application? |
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You can contact the Admissions Section by phone at 852-3411 7360/3411 7356 or email at ardirect@hkbu.edu.hk. To facilitate our checking of the case, please capture the screen by pressing the “Print Screen” button on the keyboard, then paste and save the captured screen into a Word file and email the file to us at ardirect@hkbu.edu.hk. |
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I missed the application deadline, will the University consider late applications? |
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No, the University does NOT accept late applications. |
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Non-local Applicants/Qualifications |
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Who are non-local applicants? |
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Non-local applicants are persons entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration. *Applicants on work visas/under IANG and persons on dependent visas are considered as "non-local" (* Subject to confirmation). If you do not belong to the abovementioned categories of applicants, you will be considered as local applicants. |
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If I am a Hong Kong citizen studying overseas, will I be regarded as a non-local applicant? |
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Hong Kong citizens who are currently studying or residing overseas are still considered as local applicants. |
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I am studying in an international school in Hong Kong. Am I a non-local applicant? |
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Hong Kong citizens who are currently studying in an international school in Hong Kong are still considered as local applicants. |
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How can I apply for a student visa? |
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Upon successful admission, the University will assist non-local applicants in applying for a student visa/entry permit. The University acts as the sponsor of the visa/permit application, forwards the application forms to the Hong Kong Immigration Department, collects the visa/entry permit labels once ready and sends them to the applicant by post (except those currently residing in Hong Kong). |
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Do non-local applicants need to take IELTS or TOEFL for admissions? What if my high school curriculum is taught in English? |
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As English is the medium of instruction of the University, the University requires students to fulfill the English language requirements (HKALE Use of English (AS Level) or its equivalences obtained in IELTS/TOEFL/GCE) to be eligible for admission. Applicants following international curricula may refer to the recognised overseas qualifications of the particular region for the acceptable English qualification. |
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I am very interested in China-related programmes but I cannot write or read Chinese. Can I apply for these programmes and learn Chinese upon admission? |
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There are a number of programmes that require applicants to have grade E or above in Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) or an equivalent before entering the University. For these programmes, the Chinese language requirement cannot be substituted. For specific programme admission requirements, please see our programmes on offer. |
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What is the total cost of studying at HKBU? |
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The total annual cost of studying at the University as a non-local student is around HK$135,000-138,100 (US$17,309-17,706). For details, please check the information on tuition fees. |
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Can I do part-time work while studying at HKBU? |
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Please refer to the Guidebook for Entry for Study in Hong Kong issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. |
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If I am a mainland student studying in a Canadian international school in China, should I apply for admission through the Mainland or the Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme? |
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Mainland applicants applying on the strength of qualifications other than the National Joint College Entrance Examination results obtained in the admission year should apply through the Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme. Students studying in international schools should follow the acceptable qualifications required for their specific region or country. In this case, for example, you should follow the acceptable qualifications for Canada. |
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Can I stay in Hong Kong after graduation? |
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Please refer to the immigration arrangements for non-local graduates as posted by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. |
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Admission Requirements |
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If I have attempted HKCEE and GCE AL examinations, will the University consider combined examination results? |
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The University accepts diversified academic qualifications under different local and overseas education systems. Assessment of applications is based on the highest qualifications/status declared by the applicants. For example, for GCE applicants, the University takes into account only the students' GCE results. |
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Will the University consider combining the results of HKALE & HKCEE/HKDSE? |
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No. For 2012 entry, applicants holding HKDSE should apply for undergraduate admission through JUPAS (HKDSE). Applicants holding HKALE & HKCEE examination results only should apply for undergraduate admission through JUPAS (HKALE).
Applicants with other qualifications, with the exception of current National Joint College Entrance Examination, should apply through the Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme. |
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What are the admission requirements? |
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Please see the information listed in programmes on offer . |
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What are the English language and Chinese language requirements? |
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Please check the information listed in the University and Programme Requirements. |
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Interview Arrangements |
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Do all programmes require interview? |
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For the Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme, most of our programmes will short-list and invite applicants for interview or test. Interview arrangements may vary with programmes and are subject to change each year. |
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When will I be notified of the interview arrangements? What can I do if I am not in Hong Kong at that time? |
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Interviews are normally held from March to July. Applicants who are unable to attend their interview should contact us by email in advance. However, you are strongly recommended to attend the scheduled interview, as alternative arrangements are not always possible. For overseas applicants who are not available in Hong Kong, telephone interviews may be arranged if possible. |
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How will I be notified if I am selected for interview? |
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The University notifies applicants of the interview details such as the date, time and venue, by email/phone/SMS. |
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What do I need to bring with me when I attend the interview? |
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Short-listed applicants will receive notification by email/phone/SMS informing them of the interview details, such as what documents to bring along, the interview format and language. |
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What are the selection criteria in short-listing candidates for interview? |
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For Direct (Non-JUPAS) applicants who apply on the strength of diversified academic qualifications, the University adopts a holistic approach to select applicants for interview/test on a case-by-case basis. Applicants’ academic performance in public examinations and post-secondary education, professional qualifications and non-academic achievements are used as the basis for consideration when selecting applicants for interview/test. There is no definite cut-off score/cGPA/grade in short-listing applicants for interview. |
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Offer Arrangements |
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How will I be notified if I am given an offer of admission? |
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Admission offers are normally made during April to August. The University informs successful applicants of their admission offer by email and by post. Applicants can also view their application status via the Online Enquiry System. |
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Can I assume my application has been unsuccessful if I do not receive an offer by September? |
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Offers of admission are made on a rolling basis, which means that competitive applicants are offered a place in the early stage. Less competitive applicants will be considered later in the process if places become available due to offers being declined. Applicants who do not receive notification by early September can assume their applications have been unsuccessful and no written notification will be sent to unsuccessful applicants. |
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How much do I need to pay for the deposit for tuition fees in accepting an offer? |
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To accept the admission offer, applicants must pay a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit (first installment of tuition fees) of HK$10,565 (subject to change). |
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Scholarships and Financial Aid |
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Are there any scholarship awards? What is the amount? |
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Scholarship opportunities are available to outstanding local and international students. No separate application is required. The University will identify outstanding students for the award of scholarships upon successful admission. Candidates will be notified of admission offers and scholarship awards at the same time. As the competition for scholarship is very keen, scholarship awards are not guaranteed and applicants should be prepared to fund their own cost of study. |
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Is there any financial aid available? |
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The government provides financial aid for local applicants, please check the details available on the website of the Office of Student Affairs. Please note that financial aid is only available in the first semester, and applicants should arrange the settlement of the deposit by themselves. Non-local applicants must fund their own study and living costs in Hong Kong. |
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Student Residence Halls |
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Does HKBU provide any on-campus accommodation for students? |
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UGC-funded full time local undergraduate students will have the opportunity of one-year hostel life in on-campus accommodation during their studies at the University. UGC-funded full-time non-local undergraduate students* admitted to the 3-year cohort will be provided with hostel places in on-campus accommodation in Year 1 of their studies. No on-campus accommodation will be provided starting from Year 2 of their studies.
* Except non-local students who, after having completed a local programme, take up senior year places for articulation to Year 2 of the 3-year cohort.
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