Advice & Guidance on Making Applications to Hong Kong UniversitiesWest Island SchoolY12 Higher Education Evening11 June 2013ellie.tang@wis.edu.hk

University destinations of West Island students in 2012

Presentation rundown1. Rankings

2. Non-JUPAS application pathway

3. Entry requirements

4. Typical offers June 2013

5. Main admission deadlines - Application timeline: NON-JUPAS applicants

6. Scholarships

7. Alternative pathways Associate Degree & Higher Diploma

8. Useful websites and support from outside agencies

9. Q & A

Hong Kong universities and world rankings

{Source: QS World University Rankings & QS Asian university Rankings 2012-13}

UNIVERSITYAsia World

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology1 (33)

University of Hong Kong3 (23)

Chinese University of Hong Kong5 (40)

City University of Hong Kong 12 (95)

Hong Kong Polytechnic University 26 (159)

Hong Kong Baptist University48 (271)

Application pathway

Entry Requirements (1)

General requirements

E.g. HKU

Grade E or above in 7 IGCSE subjects (including English Language Grade C or above, Maths and a second language other than English)

6 out of the 7 IGCSE subjects obtained in one sitting

Grade 4 in IB English (HL) or Grade 5 in SL (if IB student)

Merit or above in BTEC National Level 3 Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma (if ID student)

Entry Requirements (2)

Preferred/specific subject requirementsSome unis indicate preferred subject(s) for some degree courses. CHECK WITH THE INDIVIDUAL FACULTY.

E.g. CUHK and preferred IB subjects

Faculty of MedicineBachelor of Medicine and Surgery IB Chemistry (HL) & Biology (HL), with overall total not less than 40 IB pts (not counting the EE/TOK pts) and at least 6,7,7 in the three HL subjects

Faculty of Business AdministrationGlobal Economics and Finance good grade in IB Maths (HL/SL) not Math Studies

Faculty of LawGlobal Economics and Finance good grade in IB English A1 (HL or SL)

Faculty of EducationBA (English Studies) and Bed (English Language Education) good grade in IB English (HL)

* With ID applicants check with faculty and undergraduate admission office for BTEC requirements

Some typical offers received in 2013 by WIS students as of 10/6/13

Degree courseUniIB points ArchitectureHKUGood pass in IB Diploma (5 or above in English SL) (outstanding performance at interview)Business and Management HKUST34 (4 or above in all IB subjects)International Business and Global ManagementHKU40 (5 or above in English SL)English Lang EducationHKUGood pass in IB Diploma (4 or above in English HL)

Some typical offers received in 2013 by WIS students as of 10/6/13

Degree courseUniIB pointsDentistryHKU40 (5 in English SL)Mechanical EngineeringHKUST34 (5 in Maths HL and 5 in Physics HL)MedicineCUHK42 (7 in Chemistry HL, 7 in Biology HL and 6 in History HL)HKU41 (7 in Chemistry HL, 7 in Biology HL)LawHKU38/42 (6 or above in all IB subjects)Psychology/Social SciencesHKU36 (5 in English SL)

APPLICATION DEADLINES Non-JUPAS applicants (2012-13 dates for guide)

UNIVERSITYAPPLICATION PERIODHong Kong Baptist University21 Nov 2012- 21 Jan 2013Chinese UniversityEarly decisionRegular decision4 Oct 15 Nov 20124 Oct 2012 - 6 Feb 2013 City University15 Nov between 31 Jan and 30 Apr (depending on course/faculty)University of Hong KongFast track decisionRegular decision4 Oct 16 Nov 20124 Oct - 28 Dec 2012Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 28 Sept 31 Dec 2012Hong Kong Polytechnic University12 Dec 2012 31 Jan 2013

APPLICATION TIMELINE Non-JUPAS applicants

SEPT-DEC 2013Attend Uni Open DaysCreate online application accountComplete application and get it checked by Careers staff before submission

NOV 2013-JUNE 2014Interview invitation (can be at very short notice)

JULY 2014Programme Registration

AUGUST 2014University Orientation Programmes

SEPTEMBER 2014Commencement of 2014-2015 academic year

Examples of scholarship schemes (indicative data)

University / AgencyAmount in HK$CUHK5,000 full tuition feeCityU1,700-80,000HKU10,000 full tuition feePolyUTuition fee plus b/w 15,000 and 35,000HKUST (IB scholarship)38pts (1st year full tuition)35-37pts (six months tuition)33-34pts 15,000Student Financial Assistance Agency (HK Government)Different types of schemes, e.g. Sir Edward Youde Memorial FundHSBCDifferent types of awardHong Kong Jockey ClubDifferent types of award

Alternative pathways to university

Associate Degree & Higher Diploma (Community Colleges & VTC)

HK Government-accredited institutions (2013-14)

20+ institutions HK-wide Caritas Bianchi College of CareersHong Kong Art School (HK Arts Centre)The Community College at Lingnan UniversityCaritas Institute of Higher EducationHong Kong Baptist University College of International EducationThe Hong Kong Institute of Education School of Continuing & Professional EducationHong Kong Buddhist CollegeHong Kong College of TechnologyThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong Community CollegeCommunity College of City University of Hong KongHong Kong Institute of TechnologyThe Open University of Hong KongHang Seng Management CollegeYMCA College of CareersHKU SPACE Community College

Kaplan Business and Accountancy SchoolHKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Community CollegeVocational Training Council -(School of Business & Information Systems, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Hong Kong Design Institute, Hospitality Industry Training & Development Centre, Chinese Cuisine Training Institute, Maritime Services Training Institute )Hong Kong Academy of Performing ArtsTung Wah CollegeYew Chung Community CollegePui Ching AcademyThe Chinese University of Hong Kong School of Continuing & Professional Studies Hong Kong Adventist College

Alternative pathways: application and costs

General entry requirements Completion of our Y13Application timeline Community Colleges: June Aug 2014 check with institution

VTC: Dec 2013-Jan 2014; Feb-Apr 2014 (late application)Tuition cost Community Colleges: Approx. HK$52,000 per year

VTC: Fees dependent on programme (cheaper than community college)ScholarshipsCommunity Colleges: e.g. HKU SPACE - 50 x HK$10,000

VTC: 300 scholarships (varying amounts)

Useful websitesBelow is a list of websites which have been referred to in this presentation.

HK universities (Non-JUPAS Applicants)

CUHK: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/CityU: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/HKU: http://www.hku.hk/HKUST: http://www.ust.hk/PolyU: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/

Community colleges & VTC

HKU SPACE Community College: http://hkuspace.hku.hk/cc/Vocational Training Council (VTC): http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/eng/index.htmlHKSAR Education Bureau list of accredited sub-degree course providershttp://www.ipass.gov.hk/eng/instilist.aspx

Scholarship websites

Student Financial Assistance Agency (HK Government): http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/Hong Kong Jockey Club - Scholarships: http://charities.hkjc.com/charities/english/index.aspxHSBC Scholarships: http://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/2/cr/community/education/scholarships

Q & A

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