A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, or with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits, in any discipline from a recognised university or comparable institution.
Fluency in English, either proof of English Medium of Instruction of the Bachelor's degree obtained or one of the following English test scores:
(English test scores must be submitted to HKBU by the end of May)
1. a minimum TOEFL score of 90 with minimum score of 21 in all bands (internet based); or
2. IELTS (academic) overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all components (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
3. Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE) grading of A, B or C ; or
4. Pearson Test of English (PTE) a minimum score of 63.
Remarks: English test should be taken at an official test centre. All online tests (such as Duolingo, TOEFL home edition, IELTS indicator, etc.) are NOT ACCEPTED.
Essential Documents (i.e. if the following informing is missing, applicant will be put in the pending list without arranging interview):
Other Required Documents:
Two References:
First round of selection will mostly based on the information submitted to the application portal. Shortlisted applicants might be invited to attend interview by the admission office. Interview will be arranged via online teleconference tool such as Zoom. Candidates with incomplete application documents (e.g. minimum admission requirement not met, passport/identity document missing, reference missing, etc.) will usually be put in the pending list without arranging interview.
Starting from 10 September 2024 | |
Early deadline | 30 November 2024 |
First deadline | 31 January 2025 |
Second deadline | 31 March 2025 |
Late deadline | 30 June 2025 |
1. Complete the online application form.
2. Consider choosing one academic referee and one professional referee (for those with working experience). The academic referee should be able to comment on your academic ability and preferably have direct experience of your academic work. The professional referee can be your current or previous employer who should be able to assess your professional abilities.
3. Check the accuracy of your referee's email addresses as reference request emails are sent to your referees once you submit your application. Referees are contacted by the Academic Registry via email with detailed instructions on how to submit an online reference form.
4. Upload all the supporting documents together with the Application Form to the Graduate School Website and pay the non-refundable application fee.
5. Detailed information on application can also be found under Admission to Postgraduate Studies.