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Application-related Information

Use of Application Information

Access to Personal Data

Change of Contact Information after Submission of Application
Definition of Non-local Applicants

Applicants with Physical or Other Disabilities



Use of Application Information
The information provided in the application form will be used for the following purposes:

1. as a basis for various types of processing in relation to your application;
2. as a basis for selection of applicants for admission to research degree programmes offered by the University and for other relevant or related purposes;
3. for identifying multiple applications and checking records of academic/professional qualifications with the parties concerned;
4. for transferring information to the student records system of the University, if and when the application is successful.

For non-local candidates who need to apply for a student visa/entry permit for the purpose of studying in Hong Kong, a copy of their academic transcripts and certificates may be sent, on request, to the parties concerned for processing the visa/entry permit application.

Any false information and misrepresentation will result in disqualification of the applicant for admission to the University.


Access to Personal Data
In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, applicants have the right to access all personal information relevant to their application and the right to correct the personal information contained in the application form. To obtain more details about this, please write to the Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies.


Change of Contact Information after Submission of Application
Please inform the Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies immediately in writing or through e-mail (sg@cityu.edu.hk) of any changes to your correspondence address and contact phone number during the application period. In the notification, please state clearly your name and application/on-line form reference number.


Definition of Non-local Applicants
"Non-local" applicants are defined as persons entering Hong Kong for the purpose of eduation with a student visa/entry permit.


Applicants with Physical or Other Disabilities
The admission of an applicant to a programme is based on academic criteria and any other entrance requirements specified by individual Departments and Schools. Applicants with physical or other disabilities can choose not to declare their disability at the application stage. Such applicants, however, are advised to select programmes with which they are physically able to cope. If they have any queries in this regard or wish to have information on facilities available for people with disabilities generally, they should consult the relevant coordinator.




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