Admission Requirements
Academic Qualification
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, or with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits, in any discipline from a recognised university or comparable institution.
Language Proficiency Requirement
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.
Documents Required for Application
Essential Documents (i.e. if the following informing is missing, applicant will be put in the pending list without arranging interview):
- Certificates of all degree/sub-degree (or a letter from your current institution stating an expected date of graduation)
- Transcripts of all post-secondary education (front and back with grading scale)
- Copy of passport on the "information and photo page"
- HKID card (for local applicants); Passport or other identity documents of home country (for non-local applicants)
- If you have a valid identity/permit to stay and/or work in Hong Kong, please provide relevant documents.
- Result report of your IELTS or TOEFL exam
Other Required Documents:
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Work experience proof, if applicable
- A personal statement describing your academic/professional experience, your reasons for choosing this programme, your intercultural awareness and your career aspirations
- If medium of instruction of your Bachelor's degree is English, please provide a relevant testimonial or letter
Two References:
- Please add two referees directly on the Online Application System
- The University will contact your referees via email in two days upon your submission of application, requesting them to complete an online Confidential Reference Form
- Family members or friends are not acceptable as referees
- For more information about Confidential Reference, please refer to guideline from the Academic Registry
Application Periods & Selection Process
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.
Application
| 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.