Advice & Guidance on Making Applications to Hong Kong Universities West Island School Y12 Higher Education Evening 11 June 2013

University destinations of West Island students in 2012

Presentation rundown 1. Rankings 2. Non-JUPAS application pathway 3. Entry requirements 4. Typical offers – June Main admission deadlines - Application timeline: NON-JUPAS applicants 6. Scholarships 7. Alternative pathways – Associate Degree & Higher Diploma 8. Useful websites and support from outside agencies 9. Q & A

Hong Kong universities and world rankings {Source: QS World University Rankings & QS Asian university Rankings } UNIVERSITYAsia World Hong Kong University of Science & Technology1 (33) University of Hong Kong3 (23) Chinese University of Hong Kong5 (40) City University of Hong Kong 12 (95) Hong Kong Polytechnic University 26 (159) Hong Kong Baptist University48 (271)

Application pathway (NON-JUPAS) IB and other 13- year qualifications 4 year undergraduate programmes

Entry Requirements (1) General requirements E.g. HKU Grade E or above in 7 IGCSE subjects (including English Language Grade C or above, Maths and a second language other than English) 6 out of the 7 IGCSE subjects obtained in one sitting Grade 4 in IB English (HL) or Grade 5 in SL (if IB student) Merit or above in BTEC National Level 3 Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma (if ID student)

Entry Requirements (2) Preferred/specific subject requirements Some unis indicate preferred subject(s) for some degree courses. CHECK WITH THE INDIVIDUAL FACULTY. E.g. CUHK and preferred IB subjects Faculty of Medicine Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery – IB Chemistry (HL) & Biology (HL), with overall total not less than 40 IB pts (not counting the EE/TOK pts) and at least 6,7,7 in the three HL subjects Faculty of Business Administration Global Economics and Finance – good grade in IB Maths (HL/SL) – not Math Studies Faculty of Law Global Economics and Finance – good grade in IB English A1 (HL or SL) Faculty of Education BA (English Studies) and Bed (English Language Education) – good grade in IB English (HL) * With ID applicants check with faculty and undergraduate admission office for BTEC requirements

Some typical offers received in 2013 by WIS students as of 10/6/13 Degree courseUniIB points ArchitectureHKUGood pass in IB Diploma (5 or above in English SL) (outstanding performance at interview) Business and Management HKUST34 (4 or above in all IB subjects) International Business and Global Management HKU40 (5 or above in English SL) English Lang Education HKUGood pass in IB Diploma (4 or above in English HL)

Some typical offers received in 2013 by WIS students as of 10/6/13 Degree courseUniIB points DentistryHKU40 (5 in English SL) Mechanical Engineering HKUST34 (5 in Maths HL and 5 in Physics HL) MedicineCUHK42 (7 in Chemistry HL, 7 in Biology HL and 6 in History HL) HKU41 (7 in Chemistry HL, 7 in Biology HL) LawHKU38/42 (6 or above in all IB subjects) Psychology/ Social Sciences HKU36 (5 in English SL)

APPLICATION DEADLINES – Non-JUPAS applicants ( dates for guide) UNIVERSITYAPPLICATION PERIOD Hong Kong Baptist University21 Nov Jan 2013 Chinese University Early decision Regular decision 4 Oct – 15 Nov Oct Feb 2013 City University15 Nov – between 31 Jan and 30 Apr (depending on course/faculty) University of Hong Kong Fast track decision Regular decision 4 Oct – 16 Nov Oct - 28 Dec 2012 Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 28 Sept – 31 Dec 2012 Hong Kong Polytechnic University12 Dec 2012 – 31 Jan 2013

APPLICATION TIMELINE – Non-JUPAS applicants SEPT-DEC 2013 Attend Uni Open Days Create online application account Complete application and get it checked by Careers staff before submission NOV 2013-JUNE 2014 Interview invitation (can be at very short notice) JULY 2014 Programme Registration AUGUST 2014 University Orientation Programmes SEPTEMBER 2014 Commencement of academic year

Examples of scholarship schemes (indicative data) University / AgencyAmount in HK$ CUHK5,000 – full tuition fee CityU1,700-80,000 HKU10,000 – full tuition fee PolyUTuition fee plus b/w 15,000 and 35,000 HKUST (IB scholarship)38pts (1 st year full tuition) 35-37pts (six months tuition) 33-34pts 15,000 Student Financial Assistance Agency (HK Government) Different types of schemes, e.g. Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund HSBCDifferent types of award Hong Kong Jockey ClubDifferent types of award

Alternative pathways to university Associate Degree & Higher Diploma (Community Colleges & VTC) ID graduate with English and Cantonese competence: Entry into Year 1 of AD/HD programme Completion of Year 2 of AD/HD programme: -Enter degree study (HK or overseas) -Enter study programmes run by local/overseas professional bodies -Enter workforce Degree study: -HK /North America/Scotland unis - enter Year 3 of Bachelor degree programme -UK/Australia/New Zealand unis - enter Year 2 of Bachelor degree programme -

HK Government-accredited institutions ( ) 20+ institutions HK-wide … Caritas Bianchi College of CareersHong Kong Art School (HK Arts Centre)The Community College at Lingnan University Caritas Institute of Higher Education Hong Kong Baptist University – College of International Education The Hong Kong Institute of Education – School of Continuing & Professional Education Hong Kong Buddhist CollegeHong Kong College of TechnologyThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Hong Kong Community College Community College of City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Institute of TechnologyThe Open University of Hong Kong Hang Seng Management CollegeYMCA College of CareersHKU SPACE Community College Kaplan Business and Accountancy School HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Community College Vocational Training Council - (School of Business & Information Systems, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Hong Kong Design Institute, Hospitality Industry Training & Development Centre, Chinese Cuisine Training Institute, Maritime Services Training Institute ) Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts Tung Wah CollegeYew Chung Community College Pui Ching AcademyThe Chinese University of Hong Kong – School of Continuing & Professional Studies Hong Kong Adventist College

Alternative pathways: application and costs General entry requirementsCompletion of our Y13 Application timelineCommunity Colleges: June – Aug 2014 – check with institution VTC: Dec 2013-Jan 2014; Feb-Apr 2014 (late application) Tuition costCommunity Colleges: Approx. HK$52,000 per year VTC: Fees dependent on programme (cheaper than community college) ScholarshipsCommunity Colleges: e.g. HKU SPACE - 50 x HK$10,000 VTC: 300 scholarships (varying amounts)

Useful websites Below is a list of websites which have been referred to in this presentation. HK universities (Non-JUPAS Applicants) CUHK: CityU: HKU: HKUST: PolyU: Community colleges & VTC HKU SPACE Community College: Vocational Training Council (VTC): HKSAR Education Bureau – list of accredited sub-degree course providers Scholarship websites Student Financial Assistance Agency (HK Government): Hong Kong Jockey Club - Scholarships: HSBC Scholarships:

Q & A