Advanced Standing II (Year 3) | CityUHK Admission

Known as the “language of business,” accounting is certainly vital knowledge in our quest for business excellence and fundamental to success in the business world. Studying accounting provides you with great employment potential and numerous educational opportunities. Aside from becoming an accounting professional, an accounting degree offers a doorway to almost every business opportunity you can dream of, from financial auditing to business consulting. If you want to pursue further studies in business, accounting is also definitely a perfect place to start.

Our BBA Accountancy program offers two streams. The Professional Accounting stream is designed to equip students with accounting knowledge and professional skills for the profession. The ESG and Tech stream is designed to equip students with digital technology, risk management, and data analytical skills, in addition to the fundamental accounting knowledge.

會計是公認的"商業語言"，是各行各業取得商業成功以及追求卓越表現不可或缺的基石。會計學專業為您提供了巨大的就業前景和廣闊的教育機會。會計學不僅有助於學生成為會計專業人士，還可以幫助學生進入自己理想的行業，無論是從事財務審計工作還是進入管理諮詢行業。同時，如果希望將來在商科繼續深造，會計學也會是您的絕佳選擇。

我們的會計學專業提供兩個方向供您選擇。專業會計方向專注于提供會計專業的知識和職業技能。環境，社會，治理和科技方向涉及基本專業會計知識，以及數位技術，風險管理和數據分析的學習。

Why BBA Accountancy at CityUHK College of Business?

Our programme offers valuable resources to maximize your potential and lead you to success. It provides you with:

Professional Recognition

Professional Recognition – Our dedicated academic staff deliver solid professional knowledge. The programme is recognized by major professional associations, including HKICPA, ACCA and CPA Australia.

Whole Person Development Training

Internship - An average of about 70% of students secure local and global internship opportunities in areas including banking, accounting, IT and consulting
Exchange - Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe!
Competition - We support students to participate in open competitions. These opportunities allow students to explore contemporary business issues in great depth, via collaborating with peers and obtaining advice from senior management consultants and academic staff
Study tours - We also organize study tours during study breaks, including tours to Japan and Europe. On these tours you will attend courses, visit renowned international corporations, and join in cultural discovery activities

Flexible curriculum and 2nd major/minor choices

Two streams: "Professional Accounting" stream and "ESG and Tech" stream
"Double Degree in Accountancy and Law" to gain Inter-disciplinary professional knowledge and enhances students' employability in the two sectors
Joint degree programme is organised with the National Taiwan University
2nd BBA major and Minor

World-class faculty and department

The College of Business has been consistently ranked among the world's top-50 business school for research
The Department of Accountancy was ranked 28th globally, 5th in Asia-Pacific, and 3rd in Hong Kong based on publications in the top tree accounting journals during 2022-2024, according to the Brigham Young University (BYU) Accounting Rankings

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements. Preference may be given to students with better English proficiency and have studied a course in Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics at a high school or post-secondary institution.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award. Preference may be given to applicants who have attained Level 4 or above in HKDSE English Language or IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above.

Curriculum Structure

Degree Requirements

Requirements	Normative 4-year Degree	Advanced Standing I	Advanced Standing II
Gateway Education requirement	31 credit units	22 credit units	12 credit units
College requirement	42 credit units	42 credit units	21 credit units
Major requirement	30 credit units	30 credit units	30 credit units
Free electives / Minor (if applicable)	18 credit units	0 credit unit	0 credit unit
Minimum Graduation Requirement:	121 credit units	94 credit units	63 credit units
Maximum Credit Units Permitted:	144 credit units	114 credit units	84 credit units

Please visit the website https://www.cityu.edu.hk/catalogue/ug/current/Major/BBA1_AC-0.htm for the detailed degree requirements.

The New BBA Accountancy Curriculum - In response to the changing needs of the industry

Please visit the website https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ac/programmes/undergraduate/NEWProgrammeAndStream/NewStreamInBBAAccountancy/ for the detailed curriculum.

Career Prospects

Career Prospects

The Department of Accountancy facilitate students' acquisition of the qualifications and skills you need for career advancement in prominent multinational certified public accounting firms, government departments, commercial, industrial and public organisations.

Our graduates have secured their positions in Alibaba, Bloomberg, Citi Group, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, Hang Seng Bank, HSBC, Inland Revenue Department, JPMorgan, KPMG, Moody’s, Morgan Stanley, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Swire Group and The Hong Kong Jockey Club, etc. In addition, the Department has built up a strong alumni network for students’ life-long career development with outstanding graduates reaching management and executive level in various organizations.

See a career development story of our accountancy graduate at https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ac/e-circular/10/Resource/Student_related/Challenge%20Your%20Limit-Edmund%20Ho/Article_Challenge_Your_Limits_Edmund_Ho.pdf

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

The University identifies high calibre students with outstanding academic and/or non-academic achievement for the entrance scholarships upon successful admission. Click here for details.

Professional Recognition

Professional Recognition

Accreditation is obtained from the following professional bodies:

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

CPA Australia

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)

Upon successful completion of the prescribed courses, our graduates will be granted exemptions from certain courses/ papers/ modules. For more details, please refer to https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ac/programmes/prof_accred/

Note: Professional accreditation is subject to periodic review by the respective professional bodies.

Student Exchange/Internship

Student Exchange

In coordination with the College of Business, the Department organizes regular semester and year-long exchange programmes with over 200 prestigious institutions around the world. Each year, over 40% of our students take part in these experience-enriching programmes. To learn more, please visit https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ac/activities/exchange

Internship

Each year, we have an average of about 70% of our penultimate year students successfully completed professional attachment in major accounting firms, reputable commercial organisations or government bodies. Please visit https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ac/internship/internship for more details.

Student Achievements

Student Achievements

Students are encouraged to participate in various open competitions to gain presentation experience and boost their confidence in making business presentations. Our students have achieved excellent results in reputable competitions in both Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. Please visit https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ac/aboutus/awardsachievements/ for more details.

Study Tours

Study Tours

The Department organises study tours that provide our students with the opportunity to learn about and immerse themselves in other cultural environments. These tours can be either credit bearing and non-credit-bearing. The former requires students to complete a course led by teaching staff at the partner university. Please visit https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ac/activities/study-tours/ for more details.

Co-curricular Activities and Learning Support

Student Mentorship Scheme

Under this scheme, each freshmen will be paired with one senior mentor throughout the Year 1 undergraduate study. This scheme prepares our students, both mentors and mentees, to be responsible citizens at City University and in Hong Kong, and to become future business leaders. It aims to cultivate a strong sense of belonging to the Department of Accountancy and City University by facilitating the establishment of a network for senior students to interact with junior students, to learn from each other and to share experiences.

Overseas Summer Programmes

Students may participate in English immersion courses, which include components such as volunteer placements, homestays and cultural activities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Service Learning participants also provide voluntary services in less developed areas such as the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Laos.

Useful Links

Useful Links

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
CPA Australia
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)
College of Business
Department of Accountancy
Undergraduate Catalogue
CityUHK Talents Programme
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

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Overview

Final-year students or graduates of an Associate Degree (AD) / Higher Diploma (HD) programme recognized by the University are welcome to apply for senior year admission (Advanced Standing II) to articulate to CityUHK’s Bachelor's degree programmes.

AD / HD graduates who do not receive a senior-year (Advanced Standing II) place, or 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,  may be considered for Advanced Standing I admission. The minimum graduation requirement for Advanced Standing I students is 91 credit units (instead of 121 credit units for a standard four-year curriculum), subject to the requirements of individual degrees / majors.

Please note that senior-year admission (Advanced Standing II) is only available to local students.

Entrance Requirements

Final-year graduating students or graduates of Associate Degree / Higher Diploma programmes from a recognised institution are welcome to apply for senior-year entry to CityUHK.

General Entrance Requirements

Applicants should hold an appropriate Higher Diploma / Associate Degree from a recognised institution.

No CGPA or overall mark requirements are set for the purpose of application. However, as competition for admission is keen, accepted applicants are normally expected to have completed an AD / HD with a CGPA ≥ 3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award.

Programme-Specific Entrance Requirements

In addition to the General Entrance Requirements, individual programmes may have programme-specific entrance requirements for specific subject background or may set a higher GPA requirement for admission.

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

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2026

Applications open

15 Nov

2026

Early Round applications deadline

Nov

2026 onwards

Programme interviews

Dec

2026 onwards

Early Round offers announcement

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

Admission to Year 3 with Credit Transfer (Advanced Standing II)

Senior-year entrants admitted with Advanced Standing II take fewer credits units for
graduation (minimum 60 credit units instead of 121 credit units for a four-year degree curriculum, depending on majors).

Note

These students 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.

AD / HD graduates who do not receive a senior-year (Advanced Standing II) place may be considered for Advanced Standing I admission. It is not necessary for applicants to indicate their preference at the time of application. The offer of Advanced Standing I or Advanced Standing II entry is decided by the programme-offering unit. The minimum graduation requirement for Advanced Standing I students is 91 credit units (instead of 121 credit units for a standard four-year curriculum), subject to the requirements of individual degrees / majors.

For programmes without senior year (Advanced Standing II) admissions, applicants may consider submitting the Advanced Standing I admission applications, if available, instead.

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Application Procedures

Prepare for Your Application

Choose the Right Programmes for You

30 CityUHK programmes offer senior-year admission. Refer to our programme list to find the programmes you are interested in.

Check out Admission Requirements

Current final-year 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 may apply. Individual programmes may have additional entrance requirements.

Have Your Application Materials Ready

Academic transcripts of post-secondary studies, 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

Create an Application Account

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

Complete Your Applications

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

Upload Supporting Documents

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.

Please note the following:

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 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.
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.

Confirm and Submit

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) that 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

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 are valid and check your e-mail inbox regularly. Interview arrangements will be announced soon.

Application Results

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.

Acceptance of Offer

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.

The acceptance fee is NOT refundable or transferable except under the following circumstances:

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.

Documents for Verifications

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.

Enrolment and Notes for New Students

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

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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	22 credit units
College / School and Major Requirements	The 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 Electives	Taken to fulfil the remaining credit requirements for graduation, if necessary
Minimum Credit Units for Graduation	91 credit units, depending on major

	Credit Requirements
Gateway Education	12 credit units
College / School and Major Requirements	The 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 Electives	Taken to fulfil the remaining credit requirements for graduation, if necessary
Minimum Credit Units for Graduation	60 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

Student Athletes Admission Scheme (SAAS)

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.

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Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA)

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.

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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

Advanced Standing I (Year 2)

Advanced Standing II (Year 3)

Application Period Link

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