1. Advice & Guidance on Making Applications to Hong Kong Universities
West Island School
Y12 Higher Education Evening
5 June 2014

2. University destinations of West Island students in 2013-4

3. Presentation rundown 1. Rankings 2. Non-JUPAS application pathway
3. Entry requirements
4. Typical offers – June 2014
5. 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

4. Hong Kong universities and world rankings
{Source: QS World University Rankings & QS Asian university Rankings }
UNIVERSITY Asia World
University of Hong Kong (26)
Hong Kong University of
Science & Technology (34)
Chinese University of Hong Kong (39)
City University of Hong Kong (104)
Hong Kong Polytechnic University (161)
Hong Kong Baptist University (288)

5. Non–JUPAS application pathway
IB and other 13-year qualifications
4 year undergraduate programmes (exc. Medicine and Dentistry)

6. Entry Requirements (1) Minimum General, English and Second Language requirements
E.g. HKU
GENERAL:
IB Diploma
Merit or above in BTEC National Level 3 Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma (if ID student)
ENGLISH:
Grade C – IGCSE English Language – First Language OR
Grade B – IGCSE English Language – Second Language
Grade 4 in IB English (HL) or Grade 5 in SL (if IB Diploma student)
SECOND LANGUAGE:
Grade E – IGCSE in any language other than English
Grade 4 – IB in any language other than English (if IB Diploma student)

7. Entry Requirements (2) Preferred/specific subject requirements
Some unis indicate preferred subject(s) for some degree courses. CHECK
WITH THE 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 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.

8. Some typical offers received in 2014 by WIS students as of 5/6/14
Degree course
Uni
IB points
Business and Management
HKU
36 (6 in Business, 6 in Maths, 5 in English)
Accounting and Finance
36 (5 in Maths and 5 in English)
CUHK
38 (7 in Maths)
Economics
HKUST
34 (5,5,5 in HL subjects, 6 in SL Maths, 4 in SL English)
Public Admin 36
Hotel Management
Poly U 33
Physics
35 (4 in HL English)
35 (6 in HL Physics and 6 in HL Chemistry)

9. Some typical offers received in 2014 by WIS students as of 5/6/14
Degree course
Uni
IB points
Geology
HKU
35 (4 in English)
Mechanical
Engineering
HKUST
34 (6 in Maths HL and 6 in Physics HL)
Medicine
43 (7 in Chemistry HL, 7 in Biology HL, 2 in TOK/EE)
Biomedicine/
Bioscience
35 (6,6,6 in HL subjects)
Law
39/42 (7 in 2 HL subjects, all IB subjects 6 or above)
CUHK
40 (5 in English)
Psychology/
Social Sciences
36 (5 in English)

10. APPLICATION DEADLINES – Non-JUPAS applicants (2013-14 dates for guide)
UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION PERIOD
Hong Kong Baptist University
4 Nov Jan 2014
Chinese University
Early decision
Regular decision
8 Oct – 15 Nov 2013
8 Oct Jan 2014
City University
15 Nov – between 31 Jan and 30 Apr 2014 (depending on course/faculty)
University of Hong Kong
Fast track decision
30 Sept – 15 Nov 2013
30 Sept - 30 Dec 2013
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
10 Sept - 15 Nov 2013
10 Sept – 15 Jan 2014
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
17 Dec 2013 – between 31 Jan and 30 Apr 2014 (depending on course/faculty)

11. APPLICATION TIMELINE – Non-JUPAS applicants
SEPT-DEC 2014
Attend Uni Open Days
Create online application account
Complete application and get it checked by Careers staff before
submission
NOV 2014-JUNE 2015
Interview invitation (can be at very short notice). Most Fast track decisions in Jan. Regular decision from March- Aug. Non-refundable deposits paid to secure place.
JULY 2015
Programme Registration
AUGUST 2015
University Orientation Programmes
SEPTEMBER 2015
Commencement of academic year

12. Examples of scholarship schemes (indicative data)
University / Agency
Amount in HK$
CUHK
5,000 – full tuition fee
CityU
1,700-80,000
HKU
10,000 – full tuition fee
PolyU
Tuition fee plus b/w 15,000 and 35,000
HKUST (IB scholarship)
45pts (full tuition fee/renewable)
42-44pts (1st year full tuition fee)
36-41 (partial tuition fee)
Student Financial Assistance Agency (HK Government)
Different types of schemes, e.g. Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
HSBC
Different types of award
Hong Kong Jockey Club

13. 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 -

14. HK Government-accredited institutions (2014-15)
20+ institutions HK-wide …
Caritas Bianchi College of Careers
Hong 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 College
Hong Kong College of Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Hong Kong Community College
Community College of City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Institute of Technology
The Open University of Hong Kong
Hang Seng Management College
YMCA College of Careers
HKU 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 College
Yew Chung Community College
Pui Ching Academy
The Chinese University of Hong Kong – School of Continuing & Professional Studies
Hong Kong Adventist College

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

16. 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:

17. Q & A