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Overview

CityUHK offers professional education that prepares its students for the challenges and exciting opportunities opening up in Hong Kong, China, the Asia-Pacific region, and throughout the world. In brief, we are:

  • We have risen steadily in international rankings. We ranked 47th in the [U.S.News & World Report] 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings. CityUHK was also recongised as the Most International University in the World, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.
  • We have a well-earned reputation as an innovative hub for research and professional education and for addressing global issues and empowering positive change.
  • With over 400 exchange partners in 40+ countries/regions, CityUHK aims to provide over 65% of our students with overseas and internship opportunities;
  • Home to pre-eminent scholars, including 28 academics of prestigious national and international academies;
  • An international team of faculty with 70% of our professors recruited from overseas countries and regions;
  • The medium of instruction is English;
  • A culturally rich and harmonious campus with over 20,000 students from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and more than 80 countries and regions.

Entrance Requirements 
 

Please choose from the list of Your Qualification

Choose Your Qualification

    International Country / Region / Test

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Successful completion of year 12 and a satisfactory admission index/entrance rank: ATAR / TER / ENTER (80) or OP (10 maximum)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1) 

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Reifeprufungszeugnis (Matura)/Reifezeugnis

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Higher Secondary Certificate

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Certificat d'Enseignment Secondaire Supérieur/Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs/Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Brunei-Cambridge GCE Advanced Levels (3 passes)
    (See GCE system)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completion of Secondary Education)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Baccalauréat (Upper Secondary School Certificate)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    British Columbia: Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with Grade B in five Grade 12 subjects

    Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum average of 70% in six Grade 12 U or M courses

    Other provinces: High school graduation diploma with at least 70% in five Grade 12 subjects

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Quebec: Diploma of Collegial Studies (CEGEP)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Licencia de Enseñanza Media (Certificate of Secondary Education)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Students taking current year Chinese Mainland Gaokao (中国内地普通高等学校招生全国统一考试) must attain score above the cut-off line for admission to Chinese Mainland key universities (本科第一批重点大学录取分数线 /「一本线」/ 特殊类型招生控制分数线) and English score above 110* (out of 150 maximum). Please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/mainland for details.

    *Subject to the University's approval

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

        Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi/Potvrda o položenim ispitima državne mature

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

        Vysvědčení o Maturitni Zkouška / Maturita (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Studentereksamen/Hojere Forberedelseseksamen/Hojere Handelseksamen/Hojere Teknisk Eksamen

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Thanaweya A'ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate), and Riigieksamitunnistus (National Examination Certificate)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    European Baccalaureate

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/ Studentexamensbetyg

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Baccalauréat Général/Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre/Option Internationale du Baccalauréat

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Apolytirio Genikou Lykeiou (previously Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou) and pan-hellenic examinations

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)
    Click here for details.

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Érettségi/Matura

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Stúdentspróf (University Matriculation Examination)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Minimum average of 75% at Standard XII in All India Senior School Certificate (SSC)/Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    SMA Ijazah

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Diploma-Motevaseteh (National High School Diploma) + Pre-University Certificate

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in five subjects at H4 (old grading scale: C level) or better in Higher-level papers

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Bagrut (Matriculation) or Mechina (university preparatory)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Diploma di Esame di Stato

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    • Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) with excellent grades in school and Unified National Testing (UNT)

    • NIS Grade 12 Certificate with passes in three Higher Level subjects and the award of Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

     

     

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo (General High School Diploma)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) with excellent grades in school and Kyrgyz National Scholarship Testing (Obsherespublikanskoe testirovanie, ORT)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Maturazeugnis (Matura)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    GCE Advanced Levels/International A-levels (3 passes) 
    (See GCE System)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

     

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    3 passes (no lower than C) in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    A maximum of 15 points over 6 academic subjects in the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Cambridge Higher School Certificate with passes in three A-level subjects

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Bachillerato

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Diplomã de Bacalaureat (Secondary School Diploma)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Basic Education High School Examination/Matriculation Examination with excellent grades

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Higher Secondary Education Board Examination Certificate (HSC)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) Diploma

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Intermediate Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    High School Diploma (Grade 12)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Matura/Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Diploma de Ensino Secundário

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Diploma de Bacalaureat

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education) with excellent grades in school and Unified State Examination (EGE)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu/ Diploma o stečenom srednem obrazovanju

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    • Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Levels (3 passes)
    Two H1 subjects are considered to be equivalent to one H2 subject

    • Advanced Diplomas/Diplomas from Ngee Ann, Nanyang, Republic, Singapore and Temasek Polytechnics

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skúške/Maturita

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Maturitetno Spričevalo / Spričevalo o splošni Maturi (General Matura Certificate)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    National Senior Certificate

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Título de Bachiller, and reválida de Bachillerato (previously Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Sri Lanka Advanced Levels (3 passes)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Slutbetyg/Examensbevis från Gymnasieskolan

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Maturitätszeugnis/Certificat de Maturité/Baccalauréat/Attestato di Maturità/Federally recognized Cantonal Maturity Certificate

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Senior high school graduation. Four subjects in General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT 學測) with English result within the top percentile (頂標). Click here for subject requirements. (If students take both Mathematics A and Mathematics B, they are counted as one subject only.)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Mathayom Suksa 6 (M6)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Anadolu Lisesi Diplomasi (Anatolian High School Diploma) or Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    • GCE A-level (or A2)/International A-level subjects: Grade E or above in three GCE A-level (or A2)/International A-level subjects.  
    Two AS subjects are considered to be equivalent to one AL subject. The same subject may not be counted at both the A Level and AS Level.

    • Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Level 3 National Diploma/Extended Diploma

    • Scottish Certificate of Education at the Higher Level (4 subjects)

    • Cambridge Pre-U: Cambridge Pre-U Diploma, or passes in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a combination of Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects and GCE A-level subjects

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    US High School Diploma AND a minimum score of 1190 (out of 1600) in SAT or 24 composite in ACT (obtained in one sitting), or grade 3 in two subjects in the Advanced Placement (AP) Test for admission to first-year studies.

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    US High School Diploma AND a minimum score of 1190 (out of 1600) in SAT or 24 composite in ACT (obtained in one sitting), AND a minimum of grade 4 in three subjects in the Advanced Placement (AP) Test for admission with Advanced Standing I.

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate)

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

     

    Acceptable Qualifications

    Grade E or above in three GCE A Level (or A2)/International A Level subjects. 
    Two AS subjects are considered to be equivalent to one AL subject. The same subject cannot be counted at both the A Level and AS Level; 

    AND 

    • Grade E or above in GCE AL/IAL or AS/IAS English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature; or
    • Grade C/Grade 4 or above in GCSE/GCEOL English/English Language or English Literature; or
    • Grade C/Grade 4 or above in IGCSE First Language English, English Language or English Literature; or
    • Grade B/Grade 5 or above in IGCSE English as a Second Language; or
    • an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above (Academic Module); or
    • a TOEFL score of 4.5 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026/ a TOEFL score of 79 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken before 21 January 2026

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    Acceptable Qualifications

    An IB Diploma for admission to first-year studies. For Advanced Standing I admission, a minimum diploma point score of 30 (out of 45) is required;

    AND

    • Grade 4 or above in English A: Language and Literature (Higher or Standard Level); or
    • Grade 4 or above in English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level); or
    • Grade 4 or above in English Literature and Performance (Standard Level); or
    • Grade 4 or above in English B (Higher Level); or
    • Grade 5 or above in English B (Standard Level); or
    • an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above (Academic Module); or
    • a TOEFL score of 4.5 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026/ a TOEFL score of 79 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken before 21 January 2026

     

    Remarks: 
    Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL/SL) and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (HL/SL) are accepted for meeting the General Entrance Requirements. A small number of programmes have specific mathematics requirements. Click here for details.

     

    Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

    Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

    1. Students with a recognised qualification may be admitted to the University with Advanced Standing I (non-senior year). Eligibility for advanced standing is linked to curriculum and graduation requirements. For details, please click here. 
    2. Not all programmes accept advanced standing entry. Advanced standing programmes have a suffix "A" in the programme code (e.g. 1016A).
    3. In addition to the General Entrance Requirements, individual majors may require specific subject backgrounds.
    4. Entrance requirements are subject to ongoing review. The University reserves the right to amend the requirements from time to time.

    Applicants with international qualifications are expected to fulfil the English Language Requirements

    English Language Requirements

      International Country / Region / Test

      Minimum score of 24 in both ACT English and ACT Reading (in one sitting)

      One of the following 

      • Grade C or above in Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) 
      • Grade C or above in Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

      Studentereksamen: minimum Grade 7 (old grading scale: 9) in Level A/B English

      One of the following 

      • Upper secondary school certificate (lukion paastotodistus/gymnasiets avgansbetyg): minimum Grade 8 in English 
      • Matriculation exam (ylioppilastutkinto/studentexamen): minimum Grade 4 (Cum Laude Approbatur) in English

      One of the following 

      • Grade E or above in GCE AL/IAL or AS/IAS English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature 
      • Grade C/Grade 4 or above in GCSE/GCEOL English/English Language or English Literature 
      • Grade C/Grade 4 or above in IGCSE First Language English, English Language or English Literature 
      • Grade B/Grade 5 or above in IGCSE English as a Second Language

      Abitur: minimum Grade 10 in English

      SSC/HSC/ISC Standard XII: minimum 70% in English

      One of the following 

      • Grade 4 or above in English A: Language and Literature (Higher or Standard Level)
      • Grade 4 or above in English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level)
      • Grade 4 or above in English Literature and Performance (Standard Level)
      • Grade 4 or above in English B (Higher Level)
      • Grade 5 or above in English B (Standard Level)

      One of the following 

      • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM): minimum Grade C in English 
      • Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM): minimum Grade C in English 
      • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): B4 or higher in English

      Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO): minimum Grade 8 in English

      Vitnemal: minimum Grade 4 in English

      Overall score of 62 or above

      Minimum score of 590 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in new SAT

      One of the following 

      • Grade C or above in H1 General Paper in Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level 
      • Grade C6 or above in English Language in Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level

      Slutbetyg/Examensbevis från Gymnasieskolan: minimum Grade C (old grading scale: VG) in English

      General Scholastic Ability Test 大學學科能力測驗 (學測) or Advanced Subjects Test 指定科目考試(指考): English result within the top percentile (頂標)

      Overall band score of 6.5 or above (Academic Module)

      (The test must be taken within two years prior to the start date of Semester A of admission year. Online/ Home edition test results including IELTS Indicator (home edition), IELTS Online and IELTS One Skill Retake are not accepted.)

      Tests taken on or after 21 January 2026 
      Minimum total score of 4.5 out of 6 in the Internet-based test (iBT)

      Tests taken before 21 January 2026
      Minimum total score of 79 out of 120 in the Internet-based test (iBT)

      (The test must be taken within two years prior to the start date of Semester A of admission year. Only accepts internet-based scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. Online/ Home edition test results including TOEFL iBT (Home Edition) are not accepted.)

      The admissions score of applicants holding IB/GCE qualifications in the past three years. 

      24 Sep
      2026
      Application Opens
      15 Nov
      2026
      Early Round Application Deadline
      Dec
      2026
      Early Round Results Announcement
      15 Jan
      2027
      Main Round Application Deadline
      Feb - May
      2027
      Main Round Results Announcement
      30 Aug
      2027
      Start of Semester A, 2027/28 (Provisional)

      Admission Arrangements

      Applicants holding a 12-year school-leaving qualification, or a partially completed sub-degree qualification

      Admission to first-year studies

      Applicants holding a 13-year school-leaving qualification, IB Diploma, GCEAL/IAL, Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's degree study or equivalent qualifications

      Admission to first-year studies OR Admission with Advanced Standing I

      Depending on the programme, non-local applicants seeking first-year admission to a normative 4-year degree programme are either admitted directly to a major in their first year or to a college/ school/ department with an undeclared major (enter a major after one year of study). For details, please refer to the relevant programme webpages.

      Students with a recognised qualification may be admitted to the University with advanced standing.

      Students admitted with Advanced Standing I (non-senior year) must achieve a minimum of 91 credit units for graduation, subject to the requirements of individual degrees/majors.

      Students admitted with Advanced Standing will not be entitled to credit transfer on the basis of qualifications attained prior to their admission to the University. Instead, students may be granted exemption from specific courses based on prior study. Credit units are not earned for exempted courses. Advanced standing entry is not available for some programmes.

      Students who wish to be considered for Joint Bachelor's Degree programmes must be enrolled in a 4-year degree programme of the majors concerned. 

      More details

      [Block] Application Procedures

      Application Procedures

      Prepare for Your Application
      Prepare for Your Application

      The University welcomes applications from non-local applicants. Local and non-local applicants are considered under different admissions routes. Please read the definitions of local and non-local students. 

      CityUHK offers a range of disciplines from Biomedicine, Business, Computing, Creative Media, Energy and Environment, Law, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences to Science and Engineering. Visit our programme list to choose the right programmes for you.

      To be eligible for consideration for admission, students must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for Bachelor's degree studies. In addition to the General Entrance Requirements, individual degrees/majors may require specific subject backgrounds. Please refer to the respective programme webpages for details.

      Please click Supporting Documents by Qualification Type for a list of documents required for application review.

      It is highly recommended that applicants for School of Creative Media (SCM) Bachelor's degree programmes submit a portfolio via the SCM Online Portfolio Submission System.

      Please refer to the SCM's website - Portfolio Submission for details and contact SCM for assistance at portfo@cityu.edu.hk.

      Submit Your Application
      Submit Your Application

      Input your email address and personal details, and choose a password to create an application account on CityUHK Online Application System. A confirmation email showing your application number and electronic ID (EID) will be sent to your email address. You may use the EID and your selected password to log in to your application account.

      Click "Apply for New Programme(s)". Select "Application Type" (Bachelor's degree) and "Semester" (Semester A, 2027/28), then select up to 2 programmes from the programme list. Complete your online application and click "SAVE" before proceeding to the next section or logging off.

      Scanned copies of these documents should be uploaded via your application account before you submit your application.

      • Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by an officially certified English translation provided by the awarding body or your school or university.
      • Documents that do not show the name of applicant or with non-matching names will NOT be accepted. However, if the difference in names is due to special reasons, please upload a written explanation with documentary proof (e.g. deed poll, certificate of name change).
      • If you have dual nationality, please upload copies of the relevant valid passports. 
      • If you wish to provide additional information after submitting your application, please login to your application account and use the "file upload" function in "Supporting Documents" section. Please note that once the selection process has begun, additional / updated information provided to the University may not be considered, at the discretion of the relevant programme department.
      • If requested by the University, you should present the ORIGINAL certificate / official certification of your qualifications as stated in your application for verification before starting your studies.

      Check the data you have entered before submitting your application. Pay the application fee online. The fee (HK$600 for up to 2 programme choices) is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Your application will only be processed after the application fee has been paid.

      An acknowledgement of your application will be shown online upon the submission of your application. A copy will also be sent to your registered email account. Your chosen programmes will appear under "Submitted Application" in your application account.

      After Submission of Your Application
      After Submission of Your Application

      Depending on the programme for which you apply, you may be required to attend an interview. If required by the programme offering department, telephone/Skype/Zoom may be used to conduct the interview.

      Admission offers for Semester A entry are normally made from December to next July. Final-year high-school students and students enrolled in a post-secondary programme may receive conditional offers based on their latest examination results (if applicable).

      You can access your application account using the electronic ID and password created at the time of application. Through your application account, you can check the outcome of your application. If your application is successful, we will send you an email notification, and you will be able to retrieve your admission offer letter via your application account. No hardcopy letter will be issued.

      If you are awarded an entrance scholarship / diversity grant, details will be provided in your admission offer letter. 

      Successful applicants must indicate their acceptance and pay the acceptance fee online before the reply deadline. Acceptance fee for non-local students for 2027/28 is HK$20,000.

      Upon enrolment, the non-refundable acceptance fee paid at the time of admission will be credited towards your tuition fee, or other fee payment if you receive a top scholarship or a full-tuition scholarship. The balance of the fee required for the first semester of study will be collected following the University's fee payment schedule.

      If you are awarded an entrance scholarship / diversity grant, please note the terms and conditions set out in your admission offer letter before indicating your acceptance. The acceptance fee is non-refundable regardless of whether you meet the scholarship condition(s).

      Non-local students will require a student visa / entry permit issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department to study in Hong Kong. Students are responsible for obtaining a valid student visa / entry permit before arrival, and for complying with the terms and conditions of the visa / entry permit. If you are unable to produce a valid student visa / entry permit corresponding to the programme in which you intend to enrol, you will not be admitted to the programme. (More info)

      Non-local students admitted to full-time government-funded Bachelor’s degree programmes are eligible to apply for accommodation in CityUHK’s Student Residence (SR). The Hall Admission Policy is subject to annual review. The most updated information will be posted on the Student Residence Office’s website in due course. (More info)
       

      Upon accepting your admission offer, please make arrangements for CityUHK to receive your OFFICIAL academic records (from your school / exam body) as soon as they become available and well before your arrival in Hong Kong by the deadline stipulated in the "Notes for Applicants on Acceptance of Offer (Non-local Students)" which is also the deadline for meeting condition(s) as stipulated in the offer letter for those receiving a conditional offer. 

      Applicants who receive a conditional offer should also supply in addition the documentation certifying the fulfilment of the offer condition(s) before the deadline indicated in the admission offer letter. Note that irrespective of whether a student visa / entry permit has been issued, the conditions of the offer must be fulfilled prior to enrolment.

      The University reserves the right to decide whether the submitted documents are acceptable. If you fail to provide the documentation acceptable to the University for verification before your arrival in Hong Kong, your admission offer will be withdrawn and your enrolment at the University will be rescinded. Any fees paid will not be refunded.

      After you have accepted your admission offer, fulfilled the conditions of the offer (if applicable) and completed qualification verification, the Academic Regulations and Records Office will send you an enrolment notification. For new students, enrolment will take place one week before the start of semester. If you fail to complete the enrolment procedure by the specified date, you will be considered to have given up your place for admission, and any fees paid will not be refunded.

      Please note that if your admission offer is conditional, you are required to meet the conditions specified in the admission offer letter before enrolment.

      Curriculum Structure of Bachelor's Degree Programmes

      Depending on their entry qualifications, applicants may be admitted to first-year studies or with advanced standing. Students have the flexibility to enrich their studies by taking double degrees/majors or minors to prepare for challenges in the globalised community.

      The curriculum structure of a four-year degree programme is as follows.

       Credit Requirements
      Gateway Education 31 credit units
      College/School and Major RequirementsThe major requirement, plus any college/school requirement, should fall within the range of 54 – 72 credit units; and the major should not be less than 27 credit units. However, the college/school may propose a higher limit to meet the requirements of professional accreditation, or for a degree with a normal study duration longer than 4 years, subject to Senate’s approval. Please refer to the respective majors webpages for details.
      Minor (optional) 15-18 credit units
      Free ElectivesTaken to fulfil the remaining credit requirements for graduation, if necessary
      Minimum Credit Units for Graduation121 credit units, depending on major
       Credit Requirements
      Gateway Education 22 credit units
      College/School and Major RequirementsThe major requirement, plus any college/school requirement, should fall within the range of 54 – 72 credit units; and the major should not be less than 27 credit units. However, the college/school may propose a higher limit to meet the requirements of professional accreditation, or for a degree with a normal study duration longer than 4 years, subject to Senate’s approval. Please refer to the respective majors webpages for details.
      Minor (optional) 15-18 credit units
      Free ElectivesTaken to fulfil the remaining credit requirements for graduation, if necessary
      Minimum Credit Units for Graduation91 credit units, depending on major

      Notes:

      • Students are also required to fulfil English language and Chinese language requirements, and may be required to take additional language courses depending on their entry qualifications in English/Chinese.
      • Students admitted with Advanced Standing I or II will not be entitled to additional credit transfer on the basis of qualifications attained prior to admission to the University. Instead, students may apply for course exemption based on their prior study. Credit units are not earned for exempted courses.

      Special Consideration / Admission Schemes

      The aim of this Scheme is to provide opportunities for outstanding student athletes to study at CityUHK. 

      Use of Application Information

      Application information, including your HKID card/passport number, will be used in the admission evaluation process. Upon your enrolment in the University, such information will become part of your student record and may be used for any purposes relating to your study in accordance with University procedures.

      In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right of access to and correction of the information contained in your application, as well as the right to request a copy of such data. If you wish to obtain more information, please write to the Admissions Office. You may be charged a fee for each request.

      The application data of unsuccessful applications and unenrolled applicants will be destroyed at the end of the admission exercise.

      Please note that the University’s (1) European Union and the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulations ("GDPR") Privacy Notice; and (2) Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) Privacy Notice and Consent Forms; which may apply to you, where applicable.

      Admission Year
      Year 1
      Advanced Standing I (Year 2)
      Application Period Link
      https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/application-period

      JUPAS Admission

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      Overview

      CityUHK is one of the participating institutions in the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) which is a scheme for local students with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination results   
      (past and / or current) to apply for admission.

      Non-local students taking HKDSE examination should apply to CityUHK direct via our online application system.

      General Entrance Requirements

      JUPAS applicants applying to CityUHK must meet the minimum General Entrance Requirements and programme specific requirements, if any.

      English Language    

      Level 3
      Chinese Language    

      Level 3
      Mathematics    

      Level 2
      Citizenship and Social Development    
      Attained
      Elective 1    

      Level 3
      Elective 2    

      Level 3


      Unspecified electives may include Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1 / M2) and Category C other language subjects. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only. Applied Learning (ApL) subjects are not counted as elective subjects, unless otherwise specified.   

      Past results of Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above) are accepted for meeting the Citizenship and Social Development subject requirement in the General Entrance Requirements.   

      Yet, results obtained in HKDSE Liberal Studies or HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development are not counted in the admission score calculation.

      Scoring Scale

      Category A Core / Elective Subjects :                    
      5** = 8.5 ; 5* = 7 ; 5 = 5.5 ; 4 = 4 ; 3 = 3 ; 2 = 2 ; 1 = 1 

      Category C Other Languages Subjects :                    
      •    Japanese:  N1 = 7 ; N2 = 5.5 ; N3 = 4 

      •    Korean: 6 = 7 ; 5 = 5.5 ; 4 = 4 ; 3 = 3 

      •    French/German/Spanish: C2 = 7 ; C1 = 5.5 ; B2 = 4 ; B1/A2 = 3

      •    Urdu: A++/A+/A = 7 ; B++/B+ = 5.5 ; B/C = 4; D/E = 3 

      Alternative Qualifications in Chinese Language (ACL) Replacing HKDSE Chinese Language (for Non-Chinese Speaking Applicants only):   
      •    GCEAL:   Grade A*/A = 7 ; B = 5.5; C = 4 ; D/E = 3   
      •    GCEASL: Grade A = 7 ; B = 5.5 ; C = 4;  D/E = 3   
      •    IGCSE / GCSE / GCEOL: Level 9 / 8 / 7 = 4 ; Level 6 / 5 / 4 = 3   
      •    HKDSE Applied Learning: Attained/Attained with Distinction = 3

           If more than one admission score is available for an applicant based on this calculation, the best result will be considered.

      Admission is competitive. Possession of the minimum qualifications in no way guarantees acceptance.

      Programme Entrance Requirements

      and

      JUPAS Score Calculator

       


       Flexible Admissions Arrangement

      JUPAS applicants who attain excellent overall results in HKDSE but slightly fall short of the programme entrance requirements 
      may still be considered for admission. 

      No application is required. Eligible applicants will be identified after 
      the modification of programme choices (after release of HKDSE examination results).

       

      Eligibility Criteria

      • only one HKDSE subject (core or elective subjects), except "Citizenship and Social Development", graded below the minimum programme entrance requirements by one level
      • an admission score higher than the weighted median admission score of the respective programme in the previous admission exercise
      • Band A programmes
      • good assessment performance for the programme(s) concerned

      Local JUPAS applicants admitted under the flexible admissions arrangement may also receive a scholarship if their HKDSE results meet the criteria for the CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents. 

      Coming Soon

      Note: Meeting the eligibility criteria of the Flexible Admissions Arrangement does not warrant admission. Admission decision is made based on applicants’ admission scores, non-academic achievements and interview / test performance, if applicable and other factors considered by individual programmes.

      3 Oct
      2026
      Undergraduate Information Day
      7 Oct
      2026
      JUPAS applications open
      2 Dec
      2026
      Deadline for JUPAS applications
      26 May
      2027
      Deadline for changes to programme choices
      May - July
      2027
      Programme interviews
      June
      2027
      Interview for applicants

      Interview for applicants through the School Principal's Nominations Scheme and School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme

      14 July
      2027
      Announcement of HKDSE results
      14 - 16 July
      2027
      Reprioritization of programme choices
      4 Aug
      2027
      Announcement of JUPAS Main Round Offers
      19 Aug
      2027
      Announcement of offers for applicants with upgraded HKDSE results

      Admission Arrangements

      JUPAS applicants are considered for admission to first-year studies in a Bachelor’s degree programme. Depending on the programme, students are either admitted directly to a major in the first year or admitted to a college / school / department with an undeclared major (enter a major after one year of study).

      Students who wish to be considered for Joint Bachelor's Degree programmes must be enrolled in the majors concerned.


      Application Procedures

      Applicants who wish to submit their applications to JUPAS should check eligibility for application at the JUPAS website.

      Eligible local HKDSE students should submit their applications via JUPAS following the application procedures and timeline.

      Non-local students and students who are currently enrolled in full-time bachelor's degree programmes offered under JUPAS are not eligible to apply via JUPAS.

      When submitting the JUPAS application, an applicant can choose a maximum of 20 programme choices. Please check out the programmes offered by CityUHK and their entrance requirements. CityUHK will consider information provided in the application and some programmes will invite selected applicants for interviews.

      More details are available at the JUPAS website.


      Interview Arrangements

      Individual programmes may conduct interviews for selected applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email or phone.

      Please ensure that the e-mail address and telephone no. provided in your JUPAS application are valid and check e-mail regularly.

      Interview Arrangements

      Fees and Scholarships

      More details

      Curriculum Structure of Bachelor's Degree Programmes

      JUPAS applicants are considered for admission to first-year studies in a Bachelor’s degree programme.

      The curriculum structure of a four-year degree programme is as follows.

       Credit Requirements
      Gateway Education31 credit units
      College / School and Major RequirementsThe major requirement, plus any college / school requirement, should fall within the range of 54 – 72 credit units; and the major should not be less than 27 credit units. However, the college / school may propose a higher limit to meet the requirements of professional accreditation, or for a degree with a normal study duration longer than 4 years, subject to Senate’s approval. Please refer to the respective majors webpages for details.
      Minor (optional)15 - 18 credit units
      Free ElectivesTaken to fulfil the remaining credit requirements for graduation, if necessary
      Minimum Credit Units for Graduation121 credit units, depending on major

      Note:

      Students are also required to fulfil English language and Chinese language requirements, and may be required to take additional language courses  depending on their entry qualifications in English / Chinese.

      Special Consideration / Admission Schemes
       

      Special Consideration

      SPN is a scheme which gives due recognition to applicants who have contributed to social services or made outstanding achievements in non-academic areas such as sports, music, social services, creative activities, other cultural activities, or who have demonstrated leadership abilities. 

      School applicants who have the qualities mentioned above may be considered for nomination by their school principals. Nominated students may be given a conditional offer before the announcement of the HKDSE examination results, subject to meeting the stipulated conditions.

      More details

      SAAS aims to recognize student athletes with outstanding sports achievements for pursuing higher education at CityUHK. Applicants would receive special admissions consideration based on their sport achievements under the scheme.

      More details

      Applicants with a disability may submit information in relation to their disability to JUPAS office on a voluntary basis that they may receive offers as a result of the special considerations given by the Institutions. 

      More details

      Applicants' performances in OEA will be considered in addition to their academic results in the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their OEA information (maximum 10 items) via their JUPAS accounts before the specified deadline. Applicants may be given special consideration for granting conditional offers based on their outstanding OEA. 

      More details

      Special Admission Schemes

      SNDAS is a school nominations scheme introduced by the Education Bureau (EDB). It aims at recognising the talent of local students that could not be fully assessed by the HKDSE. Firm offers will be given to successful SNDAS student nominees in June, prior to the release of the HKDSE Examination results. 

      For 2027 entry, CityUHK has 55 programmes joining SNDAS. Each local secondary school has two quotas for nominating students. 

      More details

      Nomination Period

      7 October to 2 December 2026

      Nomination

      SALSA is initiated by the University Grants Committee to offer university education opportunities to elite athletes of Hong Kong in quest of their dual career development in sports and in academics. Firm offers will be given to successful applicants under the scheme. 

      How to apply

      Other Admission Scheme

      City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and Columbia University (Columbia) have collaborated for over a decade to recruit talented students via the Joint Bachelor's Degree Program (JBDP), offering students an unparalleled international education experience.

      Students will pursue the studies in Asia and North America in two prestigious and top universities, spending two years at CityUHK and two years at Columbia. Upon completion of the four-year programme, graduates will earn two bachelor's degrees—one from CityUHK and one from Columbia.

      Secondary school students are welcome to apply for Direct Admission for Joint Bachelor's Degree Program with Columbia University. 

      Admission Year
      Year 1

      Non-JUPAS Year 1 Admission

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      Overview

      Local applicants with secondary qualifications other than HKDSE or post-secondary qualifications are welcome to apply for admissions to CityUHK via the non-JUPAS route. 

      • current students or graduates of a recognized associate degree (AD) or higher diploma (HD) programme at a post-secondary institution in Hong Kong or from overseas
      • graduating students or graduates of high school following non-HKDSE curriculum (e.g. IB, GCE) 
      • transfer students from local or overseas bachelor’s degree programmes from other universities 
         

      Entrance Requirements


      Applicants applying to CityUHK must meet the minimum General Entrance Requirements.  
      In addition to the General Entrance Requirements, individual degrees / majors may have programme-specific entrance requirements.  

       

      General Entrance Requirements

      Minimum Grade E or above in three GCE A Level (or A2) / International A Level subjects (Two AS 
      subjects are considered to be equivalent to one AL subject. The same subject cannot be counted at 
      both the A Level and AS Level).
      AND
      Grade C / Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language or English Literature, or a TOEFL score of 79 
      (Internet-based test), or an overall IELTS band score of 6.5.

      Eligible to apply for: 

      • First-year entry
      • Advanced Standing I entry

      An IB Diploma for admission to first-year studies.  For Advanced Standing I admission, a minimum diploma point score of 30 (out of 45) is required.

      AND

      Grade 4 or above in English A: Language and Literature (Higher or Standard Level) / English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level) / English Literature and Performance (Standard Level) / English B (Higher Level), or Grade 5 or above in English B (Standard Level). 

      Remarks: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL / SL) and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (HL / SL) are  
      accepted for meeting the General Entrance Requirements. A small number of programmes have specific mathematics requirements. Click here for details. 
       

      Eligible to apply for:

      • First-year entry
      • Advanced Standing I entry 
         

      Graduating students or graduates of high school following non-HKDSE curriculum are accepted.  

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      An accredited Associate Degree / Higher Diploma (AD / HD) or equivalent qualification (final year or graduate). 
      Bachelor's degree study of one year or more / postgraduate study. 
       

      Eligible to apply for:

      • First-year entry
      • Advanced Standing I  
        entry
      Completion of one year of AD / HD (non-final year, with CGPA ≥ 3.0 or an equivalent overall mark).  
      (For applicants with a 13-year high school qualification [e.g. IB, GCEAL], advanced standing may be considered.) 
       

      Eligible to apply for:

      • First-year entry


         

      Refer to the respective programme webpages for details of programme-specific requirements.

      Applicants with international qualifications are expected to have achieved an acceptable result in an approved English language test, such as IELTS, TOEFL, SAT. 

      More details

      View the admissions score of our entrants holding IB / GCEAL qualifications in the past three years.

      Admission is competitive. Possession of the minimum qualifications in no way guarantees acceptance.

      24 Sept
      2026
      Applications open
      15 Nov
      2026
      Early Round applications deadline
      Nov
      2026 onwards
      Programme interviews
      Dec
      2026 onwards
      Early Round offers announcement

      Applicants who do not receive offers in the Early Round will be considered with other applicants in the Main Round.

      15 Jan
      2027
      Main Round applications deadline
      Jan
      2027 onwards
      Main Round offers announcement
      16 Jan
      2027 onwards
      Late Round applications and offers

      Admission Arrangements

      Applicants holding a 12-year school-leaving qualification, or a partially completed sub-degree qualification

      Admission to first-year studies

      Applicants holding a 13-year school-leaving qualification, IB Diploma, GCEAL/IAL, Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's degree study or equivalent qualifications

      Admission to first-year studies OR Admission with Advanced Standing I

      Applicants holding a school-leaving qualification or a partially completed sub-degree qualification may apply for admission to Year 1 in a Bachelor's degree programme. Depending on the programme, students are either admitted directly to a major in their first year or admitted to a college / school / department with an undeclared major (enter a major after one year of study).

      Students admitted to the University with Advanced Standing I take fewer credits units for graduation (minimum 91 credit units instead of 121 credit units for a four-year degree curriculum, depending on majors).

      Students admitted with Advanced Standing I will not be entitled to further credit transfer on the basis of qualifications attained prior to their admission to the University. Instead, students may be granted exemption from specific courses based on prior study. Credit units are not earned for exempted courses.

      [Block] Application Procedures

      Application Procedures

      Prepare for Your Application
      Prepare for Your Application

      CityUHK offers a great variety of undergraduate programmes covering 60+ majors. Refer to our programme lists to find the programmes you are interested in. 

      If you hold the recognized qualification which is acceptable for admission to first-year studies and admission with Advancing Standing I, please separately select the programmes.

      Applicants should possess one of the following qualifications to fulfill the minimum entrance requirements. Individual programmes may have additional specific requirements.

      • Current students or graduates of a recognized associate degree (AD) or higher diploma (HD) programme at a post-secondary institution in Hong Kong or from overseas
      • Graduating students or graduates of high school following non-HKDSE curriculum (e.g. IB, GCE)
      • Transfer students from local or overseas bachelor’s degree programmes from other universities
      • Academic transcripts and public examination result / English result certificates 
      • Document proof of achievements and awards, if applicable
      • A personal statement
      • A credit card or an online payment account (AliPayHK, WeChat Pay, Fast Payment System) for online payment of HKD500 application fee per application (for up to two programme choices)
      Submit Your Application
      Submit Your Application

      Input your email address, personal details and a password to create an account on the CityUHK online application system.

      Select the programme you wish to apply for admission. You can apply for up to two programme choices within one application by paying an application fee of HKD500. Enter your application information following the instructions in the relevant sections in the application. 

      Scanned copies of supporting documents should be uploaded via your application account before submitting your application. Click here for a list of the required documents by qualification type for application review.

      Applicants for School of Creative Media (SCM) programmes should submit a portfolio of creative work via the SCM online system.

      1. Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by an officially certified English translation provided by the awarding body or your school or university.
      2. Documents that do not show the name of applicant or with non-matching names will NOT be accepted. However, if the difference in names is due to special reasons, please upload a written explanation with documentary proof (e.g. deed poll, certificate of name change).
      3. If you wish to provide additional information after submitting your application, please use the "file upload" function in your application account. Please note that once the selection process has begun, additional / updated information provided to the University may not be considered, at the discretion of the relevant programme department.
      4. If requested by the University, you should present the ORIGINAL certificate / official certification of your qualifications as stated in your application for verification before starting your studies.

      Check the data you have entered before submitting your application. The online application fee for local applicants is HKD500 per application (for up to two programme choices) which the payment is made online by credit card, AlipayHK or WeChat Pay via your application account.

      The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, and must be paid before your application can be processed.

      After Submission of Your Application
      After Submission of Your Application

      Individual programmes may conduct interviews for selected applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email or phone. Please ensure that the e-mail address and telephone no. provided in your application account are valid and check your e-mail inbox regularly. You may refer to here for the interview arrangements.

      Admission offers are mostly made from December to May. The selection process is normally completed by the end of July for local applicants. Offers will continue when vacancies arise, until the start of Semester A. You can access your application account using the electronic ID and password created at the time of application to check the outcome of your application. If your application is successful, we will notify you by email, and you will be able to retrieve your admission offer letter via your application account.

      To accept an admission offer, you must pay a deposit of HKD5,000 (not refundable or transferrable) and accept the offer via your application account by the acceptance deadline (usually 2 weeks).

      If you receive more than one admission offer from the University, the acceptance of a later offer will supersede and cancel the previous acceptance of any other offer(s). Note that at any one time, you can accept one admission offer only. Upon enrolment, the non-refundable acceptance fee paid at the time of admission will be credited towards your tuition fee. The balance of the fee required for the first semester of study will be collected following the University's fee payment schedule.

      • when the applicant subsequently accepts another offer of an award programme of the University in the same semester of admission and has paid the acceptance fee;
      • when the applicant fails to meet the condition(s) of the admission offer, resulting in a withdrawal of the offer by the University
        (a refund request should be submitted in writing to the Admissions Office before the commencement of your entry term, along with the documentary proof that the condition(s) cannot be met.); or
      • when the programme for which an offer is made is subsequently cancelled by the University.

      If requested by the University, you should present the ORIGINAL certificate / official certification of your qualifications as stated in your application (e.g. transcripts, award certificates, English test results and an officially certified English translation where applicable) for verification before starting your study.

      Applicants who receive a conditional offer should also supply the documentation certifying the fulfilment of conditions before the deadline indicated in the admission offer letter. The University reserves the right to decide whether the submitted documents are acceptable.

      If you fail to provide the documentation acceptable to the University for verification, your admission offer will be withdrawn and your enrolment at the University will also be rescinded. Any fees paid will not be refunded.

      After you have accepted the admission offer and paid the acceptance fee, the Academic Regulations and Records Office will contact you from July onwards regarding the arrangements for enrolment, student ID card, class schedule and course registration. If you fail to complete the enrolment procedure by the specified date, you will be considered as having given up the place for admission, and any fees paid will not be refunded.

      Please read the Notes for New Students after Accepting Offers.

      Interview Arrangements


      Individual programmes may conduct interviews for selected applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email or phone.

      Please ensure that the e-mail address and telephone no. provided in your application account are valid and check e-mail regularly.

      Interview Arrangements

      Fees and Scholarships

      More details

      Curriculum Structure of Bachelor's Degree Programmes

      Depending on their entry qualifications, applicants may be admitted to first-year studies or with advanced standing. Students have the flexibility to enrich their studies by taking double degrees / majors or minors to prepare for challenges in the globalised community.

      The curriculum structure of a four-year degree programme is as follows.

       Credit Requirements
      Gateway Education 31 credit units
      College / School and Major RequirementsThe major requirement, plus any college / school requirement , should fall within the range of 54 – 72 credit units; and the major should not be less than 27 credit units. However, the college/school may propose a higher limit to meet the requirements of professional accreditation, or for a degree with a normal study duration longer than 4 years, subject to Senate’s approval. Please refer to the respective majors webpages for details.
      Minor (optional) 15 - 18 credit units
      Free ElectivesTaken to fulfil the remaining credit requirements for graduation, if necessary
      Minimum Credit Units for Graduation121 credit units, depending on major
       Credit Requirements
      Gateway Education 22 credit units
      College / School and Major RequirementsThe major requirement, plus any college / school requirement , should fall within the range of 54 – 72 credit units; and the major should not be less than 27 credit units. However, the college / school may propose a higher limit to meet the requirements of professional accreditation, or for a degree with a normal study duration longer than 4 years, subject to Senate’s approval. Please refer to the respective majors webpages for details.
      Minor (optional) 15 - 18 credit units
      Free ElectivesTaken to fulfil the remaining credit requirements for graduation, if necessary
      Minimum Credit Units for Graduation91 credit units, depending on major

      Notes:

      • Students are also required to fulfil English language and Chinese language requirements, and may be required to take additional language courses depending on their entry qualifications in English / Chinese.
      • Students admitted with Advanced Standing I or II will not be entitled to additional credit transfer on the basis of qualifications attained prior to admission to the University. Instead, students may apply for course exemption based on their prior study. Credit units are not earned for exempted courses.

      Special Consideration / Admission Schemes

      SAAS aims to recognize student athletes with outstanding sports achievements for pursuing higher education at CityUHK. Applicants would receive special admissions consideration based on their sport achievements under the scheme. Contact our PE section for more information. 

      More details

      SALSA is initiated by the University Grants Committee to offer university education opportunities to elite athletes of Hong Kong in quest of their dual career development in sports and in academics. Firm offers will be given to successful applicants under the scheme. Contact our PE section for more information. 

      How to apply

      City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and Columbia University (Columbia) have collaborated for over a decade to recruit talented students via the Joint Bachelor's Degree Program (JBDP), offering students an unparalleled international education experience.

      Students will pursue the studies in Asia and North America in two prestigious and top universities, spending two years at CityUHK and two years at Columbia. Upon completion of the four-year programme, graduates will earn two bachelor's degrees—one from CityUHK and one from Columbia. 

      High school students are welcome to apply for Direct Admission for Joint Bachelor's Degree Program with Columbia University. 

      Use of Application Information

      Application information, including your HKID card/passport number, will be used in the admission evaluation process. Upon your enrolment in the University, such information will become part of your student record and may be used for any purposes relating to your study in accordance with University procedures.

      In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right of access to and correction of the information contained in your application, as well as the right to request a copy of such data. If you wish to obtain more information, please write to the Admissions Office. You may be charged a fee for each request.

      The application data of unsuccessful applications and unenrolled applicants will be destroyed at the end of the admission exercise.

      Please note that the University’s (1) European Union and the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulations ("GDPR") Privacy Notice; and (2) Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) Privacy Notice and Consent Forms; which may apply to you, where applicable.

      Admission Year
      Year 1
      Advanced Standing I (Year 2)
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      https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/application-period

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      Overview

      CityUHK offers professional education that prepares its students for the challenges and exciting opportunities opening up in Hong Kong, China, the Asia-Pacific region, and throughout the world. In brief, we are:

      • We have risen steadily in international rankings. We ranked 47th in the [U.S.News & World Report] 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings. CityUHK was also recongised as the Most International University in the World, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.
      • We have a well-earned reputation as an innovative hub for research and professional education and for addressing global issues and empowering positive change.
      • With over 400 exchange partners in 40+ countries/regions, CityUHK aims to provide over 65% of our students with overseas and internship opportunities;
      • Home to pre-eminent scholars, including 28 academics of prestigious national and international academies;
      • An international team of faculty with 70% of our professors recruited from overseas countries and regions;
      • The medium of instruction is English;
      • A culturally rich and harmonious campus with over 20,000 students from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and more than 80 countries and regions.

      Entrance Requirements 
       

      Please choose from the list of Your Qualification

      Choose Your Qualification

        International Country / Region / Test

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Successful completion of year 12 and a satisfactory admission index/entrance rank: ATAR / TER / ENTER (80) or OP (10 maximum)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1) 

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Reifeprufungszeugnis (Matura)/Reifezeugnis

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Higher Secondary Certificate

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Certificat d'Enseignment Secondaire Supérieur/Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs/Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Brunei-Cambridge GCE Advanced Levels (3 passes)
        (See GCE system)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completion of Secondary Education)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Baccalauréat (Upper Secondary School Certificate)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        British Columbia: Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with Grade B in five Grade 12 subjects

        Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum average of 70% in six Grade 12 U or M courses

        Other provinces: High school graduation diploma with at least 70% in five Grade 12 subjects

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Quebec: Diploma of Collegial Studies (CEGEP)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Licencia de Enseñanza Media (Certificate of Secondary Education)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Students taking current year Chinese Mainland Gaokao (中国内地普通高等学校招生全国统一考试) must attain score above the cut-off line for admission to Chinese Mainland key universities (本科第一批重点大学录取分数线 /「一本线」/ 特殊类型招生控制分数线) and English score above 110* (out of 150 maximum). Please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/mainland for details.

        *Subject to the University's approval

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

            Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi/Potvrda o položenim ispitima državne mature

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

            Vysvědčení o Maturitni Zkouška / Maturita (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Studentereksamen/Hojere Forberedelseseksamen/Hojere Handelseksamen/Hojere Teknisk Eksamen

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Thanaweya A'ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate), and Riigieksamitunnistus (National Examination Certificate)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        European Baccalaureate

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/ Studentexamensbetyg

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Baccalauréat Général/Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre/Option Internationale du Baccalauréat

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Apolytirio Genikou Lykeiou (previously Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou) and pan-hellenic examinations

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)
        Click here for details.

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Érettségi/Matura

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Stúdentspróf (University Matriculation Examination)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Minimum average of 75% at Standard XII in All India Senior School Certificate (SSC)/Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        SMA Ijazah

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Diploma-Motevaseteh (National High School Diploma) + Pre-University Certificate

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in five subjects at H4 (old grading scale: C level) or better in Higher-level papers

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Bagrut (Matriculation) or Mechina (university preparatory)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Diploma di Esame di Stato

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        • Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) with excellent grades in school and Unified National Testing (UNT)

        • NIS Grade 12 Certificate with passes in three Higher Level subjects and the award of Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

         

         

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo (General High School Diploma)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) with excellent grades in school and Kyrgyz National Scholarship Testing (Obsherespublikanskoe testirovanie, ORT)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Maturazeugnis (Matura)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        GCE Advanced Levels/International A-levels (3 passes) 
        (See GCE System)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

         

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        3 passes (no lower than C) in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        A maximum of 15 points over 6 academic subjects in the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Cambridge Higher School Certificate with passes in three A-level subjects

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Bachillerato

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Diplomã de Bacalaureat (Secondary School Diploma)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Basic Education High School Examination/Matriculation Examination with excellent grades

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Higher Secondary Education Board Examination Certificate (HSC)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) Diploma

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Intermediate Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        High School Diploma (Grade 12)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Matura/Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Diploma de Ensino Secundário

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Diploma de Bacalaureat

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education) with excellent grades in school and Unified State Examination (EGE)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu/ Diploma o stečenom srednem obrazovanju

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        • Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Levels (3 passes)
        Two H1 subjects are considered to be equivalent to one H2 subject

        • Advanced Diplomas/Diplomas from Ngee Ann, Nanyang, Republic, Singapore and Temasek Polytechnics

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skúške/Maturita

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Maturitetno Spričevalo / Spričevalo o splošni Maturi (General Matura Certificate)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        National Senior Certificate

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Título de Bachiller, and reválida de Bachillerato (previously Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Sri Lanka Advanced Levels (3 passes)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Slutbetyg/Examensbevis från Gymnasieskolan

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Maturitätszeugnis/Certificat de Maturité/Baccalauréat/Attestato di Maturità/Federally recognized Cantonal Maturity Certificate

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Senior high school graduation. Four subjects in General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT 學測) with English result within the top percentile (頂標). Click here for subject requirements. (If students take both Mathematics A and Mathematics B, they are counted as one subject only.)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Mathayom Suksa 6 (M6)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Anadolu Lisesi Diplomasi (Anatolian High School Diploma) or Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        • GCE A-level (or A2)/International A-level subjects: Grade E or above in three GCE A-level (or A2)/International A-level subjects.  
        Two AS subjects are considered to be equivalent to one AL subject. The same subject may not be counted at both the A Level and AS Level.

        • Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Level 3 National Diploma/Extended Diploma

        • Scottish Certificate of Education at the Higher Level (4 subjects)

        • Cambridge Pre-U: Cambridge Pre-U Diploma, or passes in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a combination of Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects and GCE A-level subjects

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        US High School Diploma AND a minimum score of 1190 (out of 1600) in SAT or 24 composite in ACT (obtained in one sitting), or grade 3 in two subjects in the Advanced Placement (AP) Test for admission to first-year studies.

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        US High School Diploma AND a minimum score of 1190 (out of 1600) in SAT or 24 composite in ACT (obtained in one sitting), AND a minimum of grade 4 in three subjects in the Advanced Placement (AP) Test for admission with Advanced Standing I.

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate)

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

         

        Acceptable Qualifications

        Grade E or above in three GCE A Level (or A2)/International A Level subjects. 
        Two AS subjects are considered to be equivalent to one AL subject. The same subject cannot be counted at both the A Level and AS Level; 

        AND 

        • Grade E or above in GCE AL/IAL or AS/IAS English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature; or
        • Grade C/Grade 4 or above in GCSE/GCEOL English/English Language or English Literature; or
        • Grade C/Grade 4 or above in IGCSE First Language English, English Language or English Literature; or
        • Grade B/Grade 5 or above in IGCSE English as a Second Language; or
        • an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above (Academic Module); or
        • a TOEFL score of 4.5 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026/ a TOEFL score of 79 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken before 21 January 2026

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        Acceptable Qualifications

        An IB Diploma for admission to first-year studies. For Advanced Standing I admission, a minimum diploma point score of 30 (out of 45) is required;

        AND

        • Grade 4 or above in English A: Language and Literature (Higher or Standard Level); or
        • Grade 4 or above in English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level); or
        • Grade 4 or above in English Literature and Performance (Standard Level); or
        • Grade 4 or above in English B (Higher Level); or
        • Grade 5 or above in English B (Standard Level); or
        • an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above (Academic Module); or
        • a TOEFL score of 4.5 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026/ a TOEFL score of 79 or above (Internet-based test) for tests taken before 21 January 2026

         

        Remarks: 
        Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL/SL) and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (HL/SL) are accepted for meeting the General Entrance Requirements. A small number of programmes have specific mathematics requirements. Click here for details.

         

        Apply for Admission to First-Year Studies

        Apply for Admission with Advanced Standing I (See Note 1)

        1. Students with a recognised qualification may be admitted to the University with Advanced Standing I (non-senior year). Eligibility for advanced standing is linked to curriculum and graduation requirements. For details, please click here. 
        2. Not all programmes accept advanced standing entry. Advanced standing programmes have a suffix "A" in the programme code (e.g. 1016A).
        3. In addition to the General Entrance Requirements, individual majors may require specific subject backgrounds.
        4. Entrance requirements are subject to ongoing review. The University reserves the right to amend the requirements from time to time.

        Applicants with international qualifications are expected to fulfil the English Language Requirements

        English Language Requirements

          International Country / Region / Test

          Minimum score of 24 in both ACT English and ACT Reading (in one sitting)

          One of the following 

          • Grade C or above in Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) 
          • Grade C or above in Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

          Studentereksamen: minimum Grade 7 (old grading scale: 9) in Level A/B English

          One of the following 

          • Upper secondary school certificate (lukion paastotodistus/gymnasiets avgansbetyg): minimum Grade 8 in English 
          • Matriculation exam (ylioppilastutkinto/studentexamen): minimum Grade 4 (Cum Laude Approbatur) in English

          One of the following 

          • Grade E or above in GCE AL/IAL or AS/IAS English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature 
          • Grade C/Grade 4 or above in GCSE/GCEOL English/English Language or English Literature 
          • Grade C/Grade 4 or above in IGCSE First Language English, English Language or English Literature 
          • Grade B/Grade 5 or above in IGCSE English as a Second Language

          Abitur: minimum Grade 10 in English

          SSC/HSC/ISC Standard XII: minimum 70% in English

          One of the following 

          • Grade 4 or above in English A: Language and Literature (Higher or Standard Level)
          • Grade 4 or above in English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level)
          • Grade 4 or above in English Literature and Performance (Standard Level)
          • Grade 4 or above in English B (Higher Level)
          • Grade 5 or above in English B (Standard Level)

          One of the following 

          • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM): minimum Grade C in English 
          • Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM): minimum Grade C in English 
          • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): B4 or higher in English

          Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO): minimum Grade 8 in English

          Vitnemal: minimum Grade 4 in English

          Overall score of 62 or above

          Minimum score of 590 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in new SAT

          One of the following 

          • Grade C or above in H1 General Paper in Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level 
          • Grade C6 or above in English Language in Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level

          Slutbetyg/Examensbevis från Gymnasieskolan: minimum Grade C (old grading scale: VG) in English

          General Scholastic Ability Test 大學學科能力測驗 (學測) or Advanced Subjects Test 指定科目考試(指考): English result within the top percentile (頂標)

          Overall band score of 6.5 or above (Academic Module)

          (The test must be taken within two years prior to the start date of Semester A of admission year. Online/ Home edition test results including IELTS Indicator (home edition), IELTS Online and IELTS One Skill Retake are not accepted.)

          Tests taken on or after 21 January 2026 
          Minimum total score of 4.5 out of 6 in the Internet-based test (iBT)

          Tests taken before 21 January 2026
          Minimum total score of 79 out of 120 in the Internet-based test (iBT)

          (The test must be taken within two years prior to the start date of Semester A of admission year. Only accepts internet-based scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. Online/ Home edition test results including TOEFL iBT (Home Edition) are not accepted.)

          The admissions score of applicants holding IB/GCE qualifications in the past three years. 

          24 Sep
          2026
          Application Opens
          15 Nov
          2026
          Early Round Application Deadline
          Dec
          2026
          Early Round Results Announcement
          15 Jan
          2027
          Application Deadline
          Feb - May
          2027
          Main Round Results Announcement
          30 Aug
          2027
          Start of Semester A, 2027/28 (Provisional)

          Admission Arrangements 

          Applicants holding a 12-year school-leaving qualification, or a partially completed sub-degree qualification

          Admission to first-year studies

          Applicants holding a 13-year school-leaving qualification, IB Diploma, GCEAL/IAL, Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's degree study or equivalent qualifications

          Admission to first-year studies OR Admission with Advanced Standing I

          Depending on the programme, non-local applicants seeking first-year admission to a normative 4-year degree programme are either admitted directly to a major in their first year or to a college/ school/ department with an undeclared major (enter a major after one year of study). For details, please refer to the relevant programme webpages.

          Students with a recognised qualification may be admitted to the University with advanced standing.

          Students admitted with Advanced Standing I (non-senior year) must achieve a minimum of 91 credit units for graduation, subject to the requirements of individual degrees/majors.

          Students admitted with Advanced Standing will not be entitled to credit transfer on the basis of qualifications attained prior to their admission to the University. Instead, students may be granted exemption from specific courses based on prior study. Credit units are not earned for exempted courses. Advanced standing entry is not available for some programmes.

          Students who wish to be considered for Joint Bachelor's Degree programmes must be enrolled in a 4-year degree programme of the majors concerned. 

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          Application Procedures

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          The University welcomes applications from non-local applicants. Local and non-local applicants are considered under different admissions routes. Please read the definitions of local and non-local students. 

          CityUHK offers a range of disciplines from Biomedicine, Business, Computing, Creative Media, Energy and Environment, Law, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences to Science and Engineering. Visit our programme list to choose the right programmes for you.

          To be eligible for consideration for admission, students must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for Bachelor's degree studies. In addition to the General Entrance Requirements, individual degrees/majors may require specific subject backgrounds. Please refer to the respective programme webpages for details.

          Please click Supporting Documents by Qualification Type for a list of documents required for application review.

          It is highly recommended that applicants for School of Creative Media (SCM) Bachelor's degree programmes submit a portfolio via the SCM Online Portfolio Submission System.

          Please refer to the SCM's website - Portfolio Submission for details and contact SCM for assistance at portfo@cityu.edu.hk.

          Submit Your Application
          Submit Your Application

          Input your email address and personal details, and choose a password to create an application account on CityUHK Online Application System. A confirmation email showing your application number and electronic ID (EID) will be sent to your email address. You may use the EID and your selected password to log in to your application account.

          Click "Apply for New Programme(s)". Select "Application Type" (Bachelor's degree) and "Semester" (Semester A, 2027/28), then select up to 2 programmes from the programme list. Complete your online application and click "SAVE" before proceeding to the next section or logging off.

          Scanned copies of these documents should be uploaded via your application account before you submit your application.

          • Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by an officially certified English translation provided by the awarding body or your school or university.
          • Documents that do not show the name of applicant or with non-matching names will NOT be accepted. However, if the difference in names is due to special reasons, please upload a written explanation with documentary proof (e.g. deed poll, certificate of name change).
          • If you have dual nationality, please upload copies of the relevant valid passports. 
          • If you wish to provide additional information after submitting your application, please login to your application account and use the "file upload" function in "Supporting Documents" section. Please note that once the selection process has begun, additional / updated information provided to the University may not be considered, at the discretion of the relevant programme department.
          • If requested by the University, you should present the ORIGINAL certificate / official certification of your qualifications as stated in your application for verification before starting your studies.

          Check the data you have entered before submitting your application. Pay the application fee online. The fee (HK$600 for up to 2 programme choices) is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Your application will only be processed after the application fee has been paid.

          An acknowledgement of your application will be shown online upon the submission of your application. A copy will also be sent to your registered email account. Your chosen programmes will appear under "Submitted Application" in your application account.

          After Submission of Your Application
          After Submission of Your Application

          Depending on the programme for which you apply, you may be required to attend an interview. If required by the programme offering department, telephone/Skype/Zoom may be used to conduct the interview.

          Admission offers for Semester A entry are normally made from December to next July. Final-year high-school students and students enrolled in a post-secondary programme may receive conditional offers based on their latest examination results (if applicable).

          You can access your application account using the electronic ID and password created at the time of application. Through your application account, you can check the outcome of your application. If your application is successful, we will send you an email notification, and you will be able to retrieve your admission offer letter via your application account. No hardcopy letter will be issued.

          If you are awarded an entrance scholarship / diversity grant, details will be provided in your admission offer letter. 

          Successful applicants must indicate their acceptance and pay the acceptance fee online before the reply deadline. Acceptance fee for non-local students for 2027/28 is HK$20,000. 

          Upon enrolment, the non-refundable acceptance fee paid at the time of admission will be credited towards your tuition fee, or other fee payment if you receive a top scholarship or a full-tuition scholarship. The balance of the fee required for the first semester of study will be collected following the University's fee payment schedule.

          If you are awarded an entrance scholarship / diversity grant, please note the terms and conditions set out in your admission offer letter before indicating your acceptance. The acceptance fee is non-refundable regardless of whether you meet the scholarship condition(s).

          Non-local students will require a student visa / entry permit issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department to study in Hong Kong. Students are responsible for obtaining a valid student visa / entry permit before arrival, and for complying with the terms and conditions of the visa / entry permit. If you are unable to produce a valid student visa / entry permit corresponding to the programme in which you intend to enrol, you will not be admitted to the programme. (More info)

          Non-local students admitted to full-time government-funded Bachelor’s degree programmes are eligible to apply for accommodation in CityUHK’s Student Residence (SR). The Hall Admission Policy is subject to annual review. The most updated information will be posted on the Student Residence Office’s website in due course. (More info)

          Upon accepting your admission offer, please make arrangements for CityUHK to receive your OFFICIAL academic records (from your school / exam body) as soon as they become available and well before your arrival in Hong Kong by the deadline stipulated in the "Notes for Applicants on Acceptance of Offer (Non-local Students)" which is also the deadline for meeting condition(s) as stipulated in the offer letter for those receiving a conditional offer. 

          Applicants who receive a conditional offer should also supply in addition the documentation certifying the fulfilment of the offer condition(s) before the deadline indicated in the admission offer letter. Note that irrespective of whether a student visa / entry permit has been issued, the conditions of the offer must be fulfilled prior to enrolment.

          The University reserves the right to decide whether the submitted documents are acceptable. If you fail to provide the documentation acceptable to the University for verification before your arrival in Hong Kong, your admission offer will be withdrawn and your enrolment at the University will be rescinded. Any fees paid will not be refunded.

          After you have accepted your admission offer, fulfilled the conditions of the offer (if applicable) and completed qualification verification, the Academic Regulations and Records Office will send you an enrolment notification. For new students, enrolment will take place one week before the start of semester. If you fail to complete the enrolment procedure by the specified date, you will be considered to have given up your place for admission, and any fees paid will not be refunded.

          Please note that if your admission offer is conditional, you are required to meet the conditions specified in the admission offer letter before enrolment.

          Curriculum Structure of Bachelor's Degree Programmes

          Depending on their entry qualifications, applicants may be admitted to first-year studies or with advanced standing. Students have the flexibility to enrich their studies by taking double degrees/majors or minors to prepare for challenges in the globalised community.

          The curriculum structure of a four-year degree programme is as follows.

           Credit Requirements
          Gateway Education31 credit units
          College/School and Major RequirementsThe major requirement, plus any college/school requirement, should fall within the range of 54 – 72 credit units; and the major should not be less than 27 credit units. However, the college/school may propose a higher limit to meet the requirements of professional accreditation, or for a degree with a normal study duration longer than 4 years, subject to Senate’s approval. Please refer to the respective majors webpages for details.
          Minor (optional)15-18 credit units
          Free ElectivesTaken to fulfil the remaining credit requirements for graduation, if necessary
          Minimum Credit Units for Graduation121 credit units, depending on major
           Credit Requirements
          Gateway Education22 credit units
          College/School and Major RequirementsThe major requirement, plus any college/school requirement, should fall within the range of 54 – 72 credit units; and the major should not be less than 27 credit units. However, the college/school may propose a higher limit to meet the requirements of professional accreditation, or for a degree with a normal study duration longer than 4 years, subject to Senate’s approval. Please refer to the respective majors webpages for details.
          Minor (optional)15-18 credit units
          Free ElectivesTaken to fulfil the remaining credit requirements for graduation, if necessary
          Minimum Credit Units for Graduation91 credit units, depending on major

          Notes:

          • Students are also required to fulfil English language and Chinese language requirements, and may be required to take additional language courses depending on their entry qualifications in English/Chinese.
          • Students admitted with Advanced Standing I or II will not be entitled to additional credit transfer on the basis of qualifications attained prior to admission to the University. Instead, students may apply for course exemption based on their prior study. Credit units are not earned for exempted courses.

          Special Consideration / Admission Schemes

          The aim of this Scheme is to provide opportunities for outstanding student athletes to study at CityUHK.

          Use of Application Information

          Application information, including your HKID card/passport number, will be used in the admission evaluation process. Upon your enrolment in the University, such information will become part of your student record and may be used for any purposes relating to your study in accordance with University procedures.

          In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right of access to and correction of the information contained in your application, as well as the right to request a copy of such data. If you wish to obtain more information, please write to the Admissions Office. You may be charged a fee for each request.

          The application data of unsuccessful applications and unenrolled applicants will be destroyed at the end of the admission exercise.

          Please note that the University’s (1) European Union and the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulations ("GDPR") Privacy Notice; and (2) Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) Privacy Notice and Consent Forms; which may apply to you, where applicable.

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          Year 1
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