Admissions to Senior Year Places
Every year, we set aside several senior-year places for current students or graduates of a full-time associate degree (AD) or two-year or higher diploma programme (HD) from a community college in Hong Kong.
Where entrance requirements are met, final-year students are also eligible to apply provided their AD or HD has been completed by August 2024.
We welcome your application through our Direct Admissions Scheme to Senior Year Places.
Programme Information
Senior-year applicants may choose up to three programmes. You may also include first-year programmes in your selection. Find out more about our first-year programmes and entrance requirements.
Sub-degree students that gain entry to a first-year programme may receive credits towards their graduation based on previous academic results.
| Programme of Study | Programme Code for the Direct Admissions Scheme to Senior Year Places | Programme Abbreviation | Number of Senior Year Places* |
|---|---|---|---|
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Art History, Chinese History and Culture, Chinese Language and Literature, Comparative Literature, English Studies, Gender Studies, General Linguistics, Global and Area Studies, History, Hong Kong Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, Music, and Philosophy |
A101 | BA | 54 |
| Programme of Study | Programme Code for the Direct Admissions Scheme to Senior Year Places | Programme Abbreviation | Number of Senior Year Places* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Science in Information Management (Sub-degree graduates will be admitted to the first year of the two-year top-up programme) |
A201 | BSC(IM) | 40 |
|
Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development (Sub-degree graduates will be admitted to the first year of the two-year top-up programme) |
A202 | BSC(ACD) | 20 |
|
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science (Sub-degree graduates will be admitted to the first year of the two-year top-up programme) |
A203 | BASc(SDS) | 20 |
| Programme of Study | Programme Code for the Direct Admissions Scheme to Senior Year Places | Programme Abbreviation | Number of Senior Year Places* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Engineering: |
A501 |
BENG(CivE) |
34 |
| Programme of Study | Programme Code for the Direct Admissions Scheme to Senior Year Places | Programme Abbreviation | Number of Senior Year Places* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Nursing #Graudates of recognised full-time Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) programmes of at least two years in duration from a community college in Hong Kong) |
A601 | BNURS | 25 |
| Programme of Study | Programme Code for the Direct Admissions Scheme to Senior Year Places | Programme Abbreviation | Number of Senior Year Places* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Science: |
A301 |
BSC(BOC) |
75 |
| Programme of Study | Programme Code for the Direct Admissions Scheme to Senior Year Places | Programme Abbreviation | Number of Senior Year Places* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Social Sciences: |
A404 |
BSS |
47 |
*The numbers are subject to change.
Entrance Requirements
Senior-year applicants will be assessed based on their qualifications and academic achievements irrespective of the community college attended. Please note that meeting the basic university entrance requirements does not guarantee admission, as admission is on a competitive basis. Applicants applying for first-year programmes are expected to meet the relevant entrance requirements.
Sports Scholarship Scheme
Our Sports Scholarship Scheme offers an alternative path to admission for students with a proven commitment to sporting excellence in addition to their academic pursuits. Click here to learn more about the scheme.
| Qualifications | Eligible for senior year places | Eligible for first year places |
|---|---|---|
| Local final year students of a recognised full-time Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) programme at Hong Kong institutions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local graduates of a recognised full-time AD or HD programme at Hong Kong institutions and are not currently enrolling in a bachelor's degree | ✓ | ✓ |
| Non-final year students of an AD or HD programme at Hong Kong institutions | ✕ | ✓ |
| Applicants who are currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree / higher degree programme and would like to transfer to the University | ✕ | ✓ |
| Applicants who have once enrolled in a bachelor's degree / higher degree programme at a tertiary institution and completed one or more year(s) of studies, irrespective of whether the qualifications have been awarded | ✕ | ✓ |
Programme Specific Requirements
Apart from the entrance requirements mentioned above, please also take note of the following programme specific requirements for your application to the University.
| Programme of Study | Programme Requirements |
|---|---|
|
Sub-degree graduates from all disciplines are eligible. Candidates seeking admission to the major of "English Studies" are required to have achieved a minimum of Level 5 in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination; or an equivalent standard in another recognised English proficiency test. Candidates seeking admission to the major of "Chinese Language and Literature" are required to have achieved a minimum of Level 5 either in Chinese Language or Chinese Literature in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination, or an equivalent standard in another public examination. |
| Programme of Study | Programme Requirements |
|---|---|
|
Sub-degree graduates from all disciplines are eligible. Candidates are strongly recommended to take either the IELTS or the TOEFL and good performance in one of the tests would be a great advantage. |
|
| Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development | Sub-degree graduates of a recognised full-time Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) in Early Childhood Education programme of at least two years in duration from a community college in Hong Kong. |
| Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science |
Sub-degree graduates should be from a relevant discipline, such as Data Science and Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Applied Science, Social Sciences. Candidates are required to have achieved an overall band of 7 in the IELTS or equivalent, and a minimum of Level 3 in Mathematics in the HKDSE examination. |
| Programme of Study | Programme Requirements |
|---|---|
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Sub-degree graduates should be from the same or a related discipline. |
| Programme of Study | Programme Requirements |
|---|---|
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Sub-degree graduates should be from the same or a related discipline. |
| Programme of Study | Programme Requirements |
|---|---|
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Sub-degree graduates should be from the same or a related discipline. |
| Programme of Study | Programme Requirements |
|---|---|
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Sub-degree graduates should be from the same or a related discipline. |
Important Dates
| Date | Admissions Process |
|---|---|
| 27 September, 2024 | Start your Application |
| 27 November, 2024 (noon) | Submit your Application for First-round Evaluation^ |
| Within 3 days after Semester 1 2024-25 results have been released | Update results in Application Account* |
| February / March 2025 onwards | Results Announcement |
| Within 3 days after Semester 2 2024-25 results have been released | Update results in Application Account* |
| After receiving a firm offer; or After receiving a confirmation of conditional offer (For offer-made students ONLY) |
Submission of Official / Officially Certified Documents* |
| 1 September, 2025 | Commencement of Study of 2025-26 |
^Applications may be submitted after the First Round application deadline until 12:00 noon, 22 August, 2025 (Hong Kong Time) and will be considered on a rolling basis subject to programme availability.
*Further instructions will be given to applicants in due course.
Programme Interview Schedule
You may be invited to attend an interview or entrance test. Not all candidates will need to participate in an assessment, and it’s by no means indicative of a likely offer. Faculty staff will notify candidates of the arrangements for any interview or test separately, if applicable.
For details of the programme interview arrangements, please consult the relevant Faculty office(s) directly using the contact information available below.
| Program of Study | Contact Information |
|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Arts |
Tel: 3917 8977 |
| Program of Study | Contact Information |
|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Science in Information Management |
Tel: 3917 5413 |
| Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development | Tel: 3917 8971 Email: bscacd@hku.hk |
| Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science | Tel: 3917 5413 Email: bascsds@hku.hk |
| Program of Study | Contact Information |
|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering |
Tel: 2219 4986 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science | Tel: 2859 2180 Email: enquiry@cs.hku.hk |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering | Tel: 3910 2182 Email: ivy@eee.hku.hk |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering | Tel: 3910 2182 Email: ivy@eee.hku.hk |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering | Tel: 3910 2182 Email: ivy@eee.hku.hk |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Logistics | Tel: 3917 2586 Email: imse@hku.hk |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | Tel: 3917 2635 Email: mech@hku.hk |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering | Tel: 3917 2803 Email: bmeengg@hku.hk |
| Program of Study | Contact Information |
|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Nursing |
Tel: 3917 6683 |
| Program of Study | Contact Information |
|---|---|
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Bachelor of Science |
Tel: 3917 2683 |
| Program of Study | Contact Information |
|---|---|
|
Bachelor of Social Sciences |
Tel: 3917 1212 |
Fees and Financial Support
All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of HKD450.
The tentative annual composition (tuition) fee for local students admitted in the academic year 2025-2026 is HK$44,500.*
*Subject to approval
Please check out our financial support programmes via the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) or the Government Student Finance Office.
Online Application
We are delighted to invite you to apply for admission for academic year 2025-2026. Before you submit your application, please carefully review our application information and handy step-by-step guide below.
General Information / Application Guide / FAQs
*To ensure the stability of the application system, please note that regular upgrade and maintenance will be performed every Wednesday at 10:00am (Hong Kong Time) with a down time between 10:00am to 1:00pm. Please avoid editing or submitting your application during the maintenance period.