Non Local Applicants

Full-time Degree Seeking

The information for Direct (Non-JUPAS) applicants listed in the website is applicable for 2012 entry only. The arrangements 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).

Introduction

Non-local applicants including mainland applicants applying on the strength of qualifications other than the National Joint College Examination in the Chinese Mainland to be obtained in the admission year (i.e. 非应届内地高考生) should apply for admission via the Direct (Non-JUPAS) admission scheme.

Non-local Applicants

Non-local applicants are persons entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education without the right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong. They are required to obtain a student visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration before coming to Hong Kong.

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 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; or
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 2012 entry, the online application period is from Nov 21, 2011 (Mon) to Jan 18, 2012 (Wed). Extended application period for non-local applicants is from Jan 19, 2012 (Thu) to Feb 29, 2012 (Wed) by paper application only. There is only one intake each year, i.e. Fall Intake, and late applications are NOT accepted.

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

Cost of Study at HKBU

The tuition fees for full-time undergraduate degree programmes for the 2012-2013 academic year are HK$42,100 (US$5,397) for local students and HK$100,000 (US$12,821) for non-local students^# per annum respectively. Fees are to be paid in two equal installments, normally before the first and second semesters. For newly enrolled undergraduate students, HK$10,000 (US$1,282) of the first installment plus some fees must be paid by applicants on acceptance of their admission offer and the balance must be paid in November.

The cost of studying at the University as an non-local student is approximately HK$138,100 (US$17,706) per year for government-funded programmes, including tuition fees, hall residence and daily expenses. The details are as follows.

Cost Items	HK Dollars	US Dollars
Tuition Fee (per annum)	100,000	12,821
Hall Residence^{* ^} (2 or 3-person bedroom)	Approximately 8,000 to 11,100 (for 9 months)	Approximately 1,026 to 1,423
Personal Expenses (including meals, transportation, entertainment and miscellaneous)	27,000 (3,000 per month for 9 months)	3,462
Total Cost (per annum)	HK$135,000-138,100	US$17,309-17,706

(currency conversion rate: US$1= HK$7.8)
^{Remarks:

* Subject to increment for the 2012-2013 academic year.

# International students (non-local students) are persons entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a student visa/entry permit issued bythe Director of Immigration. Applicants on work visas/under IANG and persons on dependent visas are considered as "non-local" (subject to confirmation).

^ The assignment to different types of rooms such as 2 or 3-person rooms is subject to availability in the Undergraduate Halls.}

Application and Admission

1. Application Submission

Online Application for Admission to 2012-2013 Undergraduate Degree Programme is now closed. Extended Application Period for non-local applicants is from Jan 19, 2012 (Thu) to Feb 29, 2012 (Wed) by paper application only. Please download Application Notes and Form and submit the completed form together with a bank draft or cashier order amount HK$400 payable to “Hong Kong Baptist University” or a completed credit card payment form to the following address by Feb 29, 2012 (Wed):

Admissions Section
Academic Registry
Hong Kong Baptist University
224 Waterloo Road
Kowloon Tong
Hong Kong

Please write your name, passport number and first programme choice at the back of bank draft/cashier order. An acknowledge email will be sent to applicants on or before Mar 16, 2012 (Fri).

Before submitting their application, applicants should read the prospectus carefully to check whether they satisfy the University and programme requirements. Remember to complete and submit the application before the application deadline. For more details and application procedures, please check the webpage "How to Apply".

2. Application Acknowledgement

Applicants will receive an email acknowledgement upon submission of their application. The University will inform applicants of their application status including interview arrangements and admission offer by email/SMS/phone 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 merit. 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$10,965.

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

Application result announcement for non-local applicants will be on Jul 16, 2012 (Mon). 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.