Non-JUPAS Year 1 Admission
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:
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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 | Eligible to apply for:
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Graduating students or graduates of high school following non-HKDSE curriculum are accepted.
| 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:
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| 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:
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Refer to the respective programme webpages for details of programme-specific requirements.
Applicants who obtained their entrance qualifications in a language other than English will need to have achieved an acceptable result in an approved English language test, such as TOEFL, IELTS, SAT.
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.
Applicants who do not receive offers in the Early Round will be considered with other applicants in the Main Round.
Admission Arrangements
Applicants holding a 12-year school-leaving qualification, or a partially completed sub-degree qualification
Applicants holding a 13-year school-leaving qualification, IB Diploma, GCEAL/IAL, Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's degree study or equivalent qualifications
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.
Application Procedures
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 HKD200 application fee for one programme choice
Input your email address, personal details and a password to create an account on the CityU online application system.
Select the programme you wish to apply for admission. You can apply for more than one programme by paying an application fee of HKD200 for each programme choice. 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.
- 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.
Check the data you have entered before submitting your application. The online application fee for local applicants is HKD200 per programme 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.
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 will be announced soon.
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.
Fees and Scholarships
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.
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| Gateway Education | 31 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 | 121 credit units, depending on major |
| Credit Requirements | |
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| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
Admission card
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.
Mainland Non-Gaokao Admission
Overview
CityUHK offers professional education that prepares its students for the challenges and exciting opportunities opening up in Hong Kong, the Asia-Pacific region, and throughout the world. In brief, we are:
- We have risen steadily in international rankings. We ranked 54th in the [U.S.News & World Report] 2025-2026 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 2025.
- 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 9 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, mainland China and more than 80 countries and regions.
Entrance Requirements
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Successful completion of year 12 and a satisfactory admission index/entrance rank: ATAR / TER / ENTER (80) or OP (10 maximum) |
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Reifeprufungszeugnis (Matura)/Reifezeugnis |
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Higher Secondary Certificate |
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Certificat d'Enseignment Secondaire Supérieur/Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs/Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts |
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Brunei-Cambridge GCE Advanced Levels (3 passes) |
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Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completion of Secondary Education) |
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Baccalauréat (Upper Secondary School Certificate) |
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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 | |
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Quebec: Diploma of Collegial Studies (CEGEP) | |
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Licencia de Enseñanza Media (Certificate of Secondary Education) |
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Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) |
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GCE Advanced Levels/International A-levels (3 passes) | |
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Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma | |
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Current-year National University Entrance Examination (NUEE) 全國普通高等學校統一招生考試 score above the cut-off line for admission to mainland key universities (國家重點高校入學分數線) and English score above 120-135 (out of 150 maximum), visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/mainland for details. |
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Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi/Potvrda o položenim ispitima državne mature |
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Vysvědčení o Maturitni Zkouška / Maturita (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
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Studentereksamen/Hojere Forberedelseseksamen/Hojere Handelseksamen/Hojere Teknisk Eksamen |
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Thanaweya A'ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) |
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Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate), and Riigieksamitunnistus (National Examination Certificate) |
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European Baccalaureate |
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Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/ Studentexamensbetyg |
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Baccalauréat Général/Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre/Option Internationale du Baccalauréat |
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Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife |
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Apolytirio Genikou Lykeiou (previously Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou) and pan-hellenic examinations |
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Érettségi/Matura |
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Stúdentspróf (University Matriculation Examination) |
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Minimum average of 75% at Standard XII in All India Senior School Certificate (SSC)/Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC) |
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SMA Ijazah |
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Diploma-Motevaseteh (National High School Diploma) + Pre-University Certificate |
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Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in five subjects at H4 (old grading scale: C level) or better in Higher-level papers |
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Bagrut (Matriculation) or Mechina (university preparatory) |
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Diploma di Esame di Stato |
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Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
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• 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) | |
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Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo (General High School Diploma) |
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Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) with excellent grades in school and Kyrgyz National Scholarship Testing (Obsherespublikanskoe testirovanie, ORT) |
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Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education) |
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Maturazeugnis (Matura) |
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Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate) |
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Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires |
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3 passes (no lower than C) in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) | |
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A maximum of 15 points over 6 academic subjects in the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | |
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Cambridge Higher School Certificate with passes in three A-level subjects |
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Bachillerato |
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Diplomã de Bacalaureat (Secondary School Diploma) |
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Basic Education High School Examination/Matriculation Examination with excellent grades |
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Higher Secondary Education Board Examination Certificate (HSC) |
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Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) Diploma |
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National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 |
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West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate |
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Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole |
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Intermediate Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) |
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High School Diploma (Grade 12) |
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Matura/Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci |
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Diploma de Ensino Secundário |
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Diploma de Bacalaureat |
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Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education) with excellent grades in school and Unified State Examination (EGE) |
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Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) |
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Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu/ Diploma o stečenom srednem obrazovanju |
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• Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Levels (3 passes) • Advanced Diplomas/Diplomas from Ngee Ann, Nanyang, Republic, Singapore and Temasek Polytechnics | |
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Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skúške/Maturita |
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Maturitetno Spričevalo / Spričevalo o splošni Maturi (General Matura Certificate) |
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National Senior Certificate |
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Título de Bachiller, and reválida de Bachillerato (previously Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad) |
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Sri Lanka Advanced Levels (3 passes) |
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Slutbetyg/Examensbevis från Gymnasieskolan |
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Maturitätszeugnis/Certificat de Maturité/Baccalauréat/Attestato di Maturità/Federally recognized Cantonal Maturity Certificate |
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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.) |
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Mathayom Suksa 6 (M6) |
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Anadolu Lisesi Diplomasi (Anatolian High School Diploma) or Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma) |
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• GCE A-level (or A2)/International A-level subjects: Grade E or above in three GCE A-level (or A2)/International A-level subjects. • Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC): Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) • Scottish Certificate of Education: Scottish Certificate of Education at the Higher Level (4 subjects) • Cambridge Pre-U Diploma: 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 | |
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Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate) |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate) |
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Grade E or above in three GCE A Level (or A2)/International A Level subjects. 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 IELTS overall band score of 6.5. |
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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 (HL/SL) / English A: Literature (HL/SL) / English Literature and Performance (SL) / English B (HL), or 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. |
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- 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.
- Not all programmes accept advanced standing entry. Advanced standing programmes have a suffix "A" in the programme code (e.g. 1016A).
- In addition to the General Entrance Requirements, individual majors may require specific subject backgrounds.
- Entrance requirements are subject to ongoing review. The University reserves the right to amend the requirements from time to time.
English Language Requirements
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.)
Minimum total score of 79 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.
Admission Arrangements
Applicants holding a 12-year school-leaving qualification, or a partially completed sub-degree qualification
Applicants holding a 13-year school-leaving qualification, IB Diploma, GCEAL/IAL, Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's degree study or equivalent qualifications
Depending on the programme, applicants seeking first-year admission are either admitted directly to a major or to a school/department with an undeclared major (select a major at the end of Semester B). 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.
High school students are welcome to apply for Direct Admission for Joint Bachelor's Degree Program with Columbia University.
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.
Application Procedures
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 webpage at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/portfolio for details of the portfolio submission period and specifications.
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, 2026/27), then select 1-3 (maximum) 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 (HKD450 for a maximum of 3 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.
Depending on the programme for which you apply, you may be required to attend an interview. If required, 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 (HKD15,000) online before the reply deadline.
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 Bachelor's degree programmes are eligible to apply for Student Residence, with higher priority granted during their first two years of study under the current Hall Admission Policy. For subsequent years of study, non-local students are expected to secure their own housing in the market, and are advised to prepare funds to cover such accommodation. (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 and fulfilled the conditions of the offer (if applicable), 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.
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| Gateway Education | 31 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 | 121 credit units, depending on major |
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| 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 |
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.
- How to Apply
- Pamphlet (2025 entry)
- Nomination Form
Admission card
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.
