Direct (Non-JUPAS) Applicants

Online Application for Admission to 2012-2013 Undergraduate Degree Programme is now closed (Nov 21, 2011 to Jan 18, 2012). Registered applicants can view their application status via Online Enquiry System.

Introduction

The information for Direct (Non-JUPAS) applicants listed in the website is applicable for 2012 entry only. The arrangement for 2013 entry will be announced later.

Applicants applying via the Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme for 2012 entry will be considered for admission to the 3-year curriculum programmes only (unless specified).

Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme is for both local and non-local applicants who are applying for admission on the basis of qualifications other than Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) or Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) or National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) results sought in the year of admission. There is NO fixed quota for direct (Non-JUPAS) applicants, and admission to the University is based on individual merits.

Applicants who are currently enrolled as full time or sandwich degree students in any of the nine JUPAS participating institutions should also apply through Direct (Non-JUPAS) route even if they are applying on the strength of their current and/or past HKALE results.

In accordance with 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 or under normal progression. The institution should accept such transferees by way of over-enrolment. In this regard, the inter-institutional transfer of students is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme

Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme is for applicants seeking admission on the strength of qualifications other than HKALE/HKDSE/JEE results sought in the year of admission. Applicants on the strength of HKALE/HKDSE results should apply through respective JUPAS Admission Schemes.

Local Applicants

Hong Kong permanent citizens are regarded as local applicants, even if they are currently residing or studying overseas. For example, Hong Kong citizens studying in UK and taking GCE AL examinations are regarded as local applicants. Alternatively, Hong Kong citizens studying in international schools in Hong Kong are also regarded as local applicants.

Non-local Applicants

Non-local applicants are persons entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a student visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration. *Students on work visas/under IANG and persons on dependent visas are considered as "non-local" (*subject to confirmation).

Citizens of the Chinese Mainland

Citizens of the Chinese Mainland entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration should follow either one of the routes for admission as stated below:

Applicants who DO NOT sit for the 2012 National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) or who want to apply on the strength of other qualifications (apart from JEE/HKALE/HKDSE) should apply through the Direct (Non-JUPAS) Admission Scheme;
Applicants attending the 2012 JEE should apply for admission via the University's Admission Scheme for Mainland Students. Relevant details can be found at Mainland Admission Scheme website.

Application Period

The University invites application from late Nov to mid-Jan. For the 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 acceptable.

Each applicant is allowed to submit ONE application with a maximum of two programme choices.

Application and Admission

1. Application Submission

The University accepts online applications only and applications can be made through the University’s website. Before submitting an application, applicants should read the prospectus carefully to check whether they satisfy the university and programme admission requirements. Remember to complete and submit the application before the application deadline. For more details and application procedures, please check "How to Apply".

2. Application Acknowledgement

Applicants will receive an email acknowledgement upon application submission. The University will inform applicants of their application status including interview arrangements and admission offer by email/phone/SMS and through the Online Enquiry System.

3. Application Screening

Each year the University receives Direct (Non-JUPAS) applications with diversified qualifications and status, which may include GCE, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, sub-degree, bachelor degree, or other acceptable qualifications. To give due consideration to each application, assessment of Direct (Non-JUPAS) application is made on a case-by-case basis.

4. Interview Selection

When deemed appropriate, the University will invite eligible and suitable applicants to attend an interview/selection test. Selected applicants will receive interview/test notifications by email/phone/SMS. Applicants can also view their application status through the Online Enquiry System.

5. Application Result

Admission is based on individual merits. In general, programmes will take into account applicants' interview/test performance, academic achievements and non-academic performance during the assessment process. Successful applicants who are offered a place of admission will be informed by post/email/phone. Applicants can also view their application status through the Online Enquiry System.

To accept the admission offer, applicants must pay a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit (first instalment of tuition fees) of HK$10,565 (subject to change).

For non-local applicants with admission offer, please check FAQ for information on visa/permit applications and Student Hall of Residence arrangements.

Applicants who do not receive notification by early September can assume their applications have been unsuccessful. Applicants can view their application status through the Online Enquiry System and no written notification will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.

6. Enrollment and Orientation

Enrollment for new students is normally scheduled in late July or early August. Other new student activities, such as Orientation, U-life workshops, online course registration and the English Bridging Course are scheduled in August.

7. Credit Exemption/Transfer Application

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 amounting 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.

8. Class Commencement

Classes start in early September.