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The Education University of Hong Kong
Self-financed Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – For Applicants
Postgraduate Website
1. Where can I obtain application information and admission requirements of the
postgraduate programmes?
You may visit our Postgraduate Website to view the postgraduate programme information,
admission requirements and application deadlines.
Programme Websites
2. Where can I find detailed information and entrance requirements of a specific
programme?
Please visit our Online Prospectus on the website of Graduate School or individual
programme website.
Tuition Fees
3. What are the tuition fees and payment schedules?
Please visit individual programme websites for details
Your paid admission acceptance fee will be converted into part of your tuition fee for the
first semester. Our Finance Office will notify students regarding the payment details after
programme registration. Generally speaking, you are required to pay the tuition fee
according to the credit points which you have registered in each semester. Tuition fee
payment deadline is normally scheduled for October and February each year. Details of
payment methods can be found on Finance Office’s webpage: https://www.eduhk.hk/fo
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Application Period and Deadline
Admission Schedules
4. When is the application deadline for postgraduate programmes?
The majority of our postgraduate programmes accept September intake only. Nevertheless,
some programmes may accept both January and September intakes. The admission
schedule can be found on Postgraduate Website.
Late Applications
5. Does the University accept late applications after the deadline?
We operate a rolling admission process for a majority of programmes, which means the
sooner you apply, the sooner your application will be considered. You are therefore
strongly advised to submit application before the deadline.
We accept applications after the deadline but priority will be given to applications received
before the deadline.
Application for More than One Programme
6. Can I apply for more than one programme?
Yes, you can apply for more than one programme. Each application will be considered by
the respective Programme Leader on an individual basis. You are only required to upload
one set of supporting documents. Please make use of the file name to specify the purpose
of your submitted documents if needed.
Online Application
EdUHK Online Application System
7. Can I submit paper application?
We do not accept paper applications. Please submit your application through our Online
Application System.
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Online Application – Guide Tour
8. How do I create an application account?
Here are the suggested steps:
i) Please input your HKID / Mainland ID / Passport Number, Surname, Given Name, Date
of Birth and Email.
ii) Press “Continue” button and you will go to the next page to create an account.
iii) Input a “Login ID” and a “PIN” (password).
iv) Fill in your personal information and then save. Your account will be created.
v) Once your account is created, you will receive an acknowledgement via email.
vi) Select the appropriate Programme Type and Admission Term, select the programme
you are interested in, fill in the necessary information and go through every page, upload
supporting documents.
vii) Pay an application fee. Please refer to the Online Application - Guided Tour for details.
Please refer to the Online Application - Guided Tour for details.
Choice of Programme Type and Admission Term
9. The programme for which I want to apply is not available in the online system.
What can I do?
Please check our Postgraduate Website to see if your chosen programme is open for
application. Also, please select the appropriate Programme Type and Admission Term. For
example, postgraduate programmes are divided into two types: “Research Postgraduate”
and “Taught Postgraduate”. List of programmes can be found on our Postgraduate Website.
Application Acknowledgement and Application Number
10. How do I know if my application is successfully submitted?
When you have successfully submitted an online application, you will receive an
application acknowledgement through email which contains an Application Number. If
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you do not receive any acknowledgement, your application is incomplete and please login
again into your account and check.
Unlock User Account
11. My account is locked. What should I do?
Applicants are not allowed to create more than one account. If your application account is
locked, please use your registered email account to send a request to us
([email protected]) and quote your Login ID for verification. You will be given a new
PIN via email.
Forget Password
12. If I forget my password, what should I do?
- If the Login ID & PIN provided in your first login attempt do not match, you will be
asked to provide your Date of Birth to verify your login ID.
- If you forget both your login ID and PIN, please contact us by email.
- If you only forget your PIN, you should click “forget PIN” to reset your PIN. A new PIN
will be sent to you by email.
Change of Registered Email / Address
13. I want to change my personal information after creation of account, what can I
do?
You may login your account to update your email, correspondence address and phone
number directly through the system. However, if you want to change other personal
information, you should use your registered email account to send us a request, quoting
your HKID / Mainland ID / Passport Number. Supporting documents in some cases are
required.
Technical Problems
14. What should I do if I have some problems in the use of browser?
Please try to clear your network cache according to the following steps and try again:
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Tools → Internet Options → Under the tab General, browsing history, click Delete →
Check Temporary Internet Files, Cookies, History, Form data → Press Delete.
Please note that the Online Application System is best viewed with Chrome v.48, Firefox
v.43 and Internet Explorer 11 (on Windows 7, 8.1 or 10).
Application Fee
Online Payment
15. How can I pay the application fee?
Application fee for local and non-local applicants is HK$150 and HK$300 (per programme
choice) respectively. After you go through all the pages and upload the supporting
documents, please press “Payment” button and you will be directed to the payment gateway
of the Bank of East Asia. You can pay by Visa / Master credit card or UnionPay.
If your status is “Online Payment Failed”, please login your application account again after
60 minutes and try again to complete the payment procedures. Sometimes, unsuccessful
payment may be due to circumstances such as:
i) Your credit card has already exceeded credit limit; or
ii) There is system interruption during your payment process.
Other Payment Methods
16. If I do not pay by credit card, are there any other payment methods?
Yes, you can pay the application fee by other payment methods, such as bank deposit /
ATM in Hong Kong or T/T remittance from overseas. When you proceed to the “Payment”
page, select “Other Payment Methods” and fill in the payment method in the appropriate
space. Then, submit your application through the Online Admission System. You will
receive an Application Number by email. When you complete the payment by other
channels, quote your Application Number on the payment receipt for identification and
upload the proof onto your account. Your application status will become “Paid for
Verification”.
Uploading Payment Proof
17. How do I know whether the University has received my payment of application
fee?
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If your application fee is successfully paid, your application status will be shown as
“Submitted”. You will receive an email acknowledgement containing your Application
Number.
If you use other payment methods to pay the application fee, please upload your payment
receipt onto your application account and select the file type “Payment Proof (Application
Fee)”. After our Finance Office has received your payment, we will update your status
from “Paid for Verification” to “Paid”. No individual notification will be sent to you.
Refund of Application Fee
18. If I withdraw my application, can I get a refund of the paid application fee?
Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable unless the programme you have
applied is cancelled by the University.
Entrance Requirements
General Entrance Requirements
19. What are the entrance requirements for admission to taught postgraduate
programmes?
To be eligible for admission to our postgraduate programmes, applicants should normally:
- have a recognized bachelor’s degree qualification or above; and
- fulfill the English language requirements.
Individual programme / subject may have different requirements. Please refer to individual
programme website and the general entrance requirements.
English Language Requirements
20. What are the English language proficiency requirements for admission to
taught postgraduate programmes?
Applicants whose entrance requirements is obtained from an institution in a non-English
speaking system should fulfill one of the minimum English proficiency requirements:
- Overall score of IELTS 6.0 (academic version); or
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- Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
- TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test); or
- Band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) (a total score of 430 or
above and the test result should be valid within two years); or
- Other equivalent qualifications.
Note: Students who are solely holding result of CET6 in order to meet the English language
admission requirement should provide verification certificate (成績證明) issued by the
National Education Examinations Authority ( 中 國 教 育 考 試 網 )
(http://bbcjzm.neea.edu.cn/) before programme registration.
Individual programme / subject may have different English language requirements. For
details, please refer to the general entrance requirements.
Documents to be Submitted
Submission of Supporting Documents Submitted
21. What kinds of documents will I need to submit in support of my application?
When you submit an online application, please upload:
i) A copy of graduation certificate and academic transcript (Applicable to graduates);
ii) A copy of the latest transcript / testimonial (Applicable to final year students);
iii) English language test report (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, CET6, etc.) (if applicable);
iv) Report for Qualifications Assessment issued by HKCAAVQ (Applicable to applicants
with degrees awarded by overseas universities);
v) An Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (教育部學
歷 證 書 電 子 註 冊 備 案 表 ) issued by the CHSI ( 學 信 網 )
https://www.chsi.com.cn/xlcx/bgcx.jsp (Applicable to applicants with degrees awarded by
mainland universities); and
vi) Other supporting documents as specified by individual programme.
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The University may require you to apply for official transcripts and/or language test reports
which will be sent directly to us from the issuing universities / authorities.
Supporting Documents for Final Year Students
22. I am a final year undergraduate / postgraduate student and I haven’t obtained
my graduation certificate yet. Can I submit my application?
We welcome final year students applying for our postgraduate programmes. Please submit
a copy of your latest transcript or a testimonial certifying your current student status. You
will be required to provide an official transcript certifying your successful completion of a
bachelor’s / master’s degree before programme registration in July / August.
EdUHK / HKIEd Graduates
23. If I am a graduate of HKIEd / EdUHK, do I need to submit any academic
documents to the University?
If you are our graduate in 1995 or after, you do not need to submit any copies of academic
transcript(s) and certificate(s) issued by HKIEd / EdUHK. However, you need to authorize
us to extract and use your records of studies to process your application. For qualifications
obtained in other universities or institutions, submission of transcript(s) and certificate(s)
is required.
Referee’s Reports / Reference Letters
24. Do I need to submit any reference letter in support of my application?
If you apply for the following programmes, you need to download a standardized Referee’s
Report from the “Confidential Report / References” page in the on-line application system.
Invite two referees to fill in the form(s) and return to the University directly:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Doctor of Education (Chinese) (EdDC)
- Executive Master of Arts in International Educational Leadership and Change (IELC)
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- Master of Arts in Leading Innovative Learning Organizations (MALILO)
For other programmes, reference letters are optional.
Pending Examination Grade
25. My IELTS / TOEFL test report will be available later. Can I submit my
application first?
Yes, please check the box "Grade/Score Pending" if you have any pending grade for the
examination record(s). Once your test results are available, please uncheck the box, fill in
the grade, upload a copy of the test report and inform Registry by email as soon as possible.
Updating Information after Submission
26. Can I change my information after submitting the application?
You can only update your email, contact number, correspondence address and pending
examination grades directly through the system. If you want to change other information,
please submit a written request to Registry by email and upload the relevant supporting
documents.
Uploading Documents after Submission
27. Can I upload documents after submitting the application?
Yes, you can upload supporting documents any time after submission of application.
However, you need to inform Registry by email. Due to system limitations, the maximum
capacity of your upload files is 25 MB in total whereas the maximum size for each file is
4 MB. We accept documents in pdf, gif, jpg and MS word format. Please upload only those
documents which are useful for our consideration of your application.
Change of Programme / Subject after Submission
28. Can I change my applied programme after submitting the application?
You are not allowed to change your applied programme on this occasion. However, you
can submit a separate application through the system. Then, cancel the programme which
you have previously applied by informing us through email. The application fee may be
transferred to the new programme on discretionary basis.
If you want to change the subject under the programme for which you have applied, please
submit a request to Registry by email. Changes will only be considered on special
circumstances.
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Translation of Documents
29. Do I need to translate my academic documents into English?
Certificates and transcripts, which are not in English or Chinese, should be accompanied
by an official certified translation in English.
II) Processing of Applications
Admission Interviews
Invitation for Interview / Test
30. Do I need to attend an interview?
Some applicants may receive direct offers while some may be invited for an admission
interview / test.
Attending Interview / Test
31. How do I know if I am shortlisted for an interview / test?
If you are shortlisted for an interview / test, you will receive a notification by email / phone
call. Please check your email regularly after submission of application. Interviews will be
conducted in forms of face-to-face, Skype or telephone, etc. You will be required to provide
your HKID / Mainland ID / Passport for identification during the interview / test. Details
will be conveyed to you by the respective Programme Team.
Direct Offers
Applications without Interviews
32. If I haven’t received any invitation for interview, is my application
unsuccessful?
Some applicants may receive direct offers. Successful applicants will receive individual
notification by email / post. Please check your email regularly after submission of
application.
Application Results
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Announcement of Results
33. When will I be informed of the application result?
Successful applicants will receive individual notifications by email / post. Please check
your email regularly after submission of application. Applicants who have not been invited
for interview nor given a direct offer may still be considered if the intake quota is not filled.
Individual enquiries will not be entertained during the peak seasons.
Offer Letters
34. I haven’t received my offer letter by post. What can I do?
Non-local applicants will receive an email containing a scanned copy of the offer letter and
its attachments. Hard copy of the offer letter will be sent to you on the same day by general
surface mail (not by courier). No tracking number is available. It takes time for postal
delivery. If you do not receive the hard copy, please login your application account and
check whether your correspondence address is correct or not. The scanned copy emailed
to you is exactly the same as the hard copy. Please keep the scanned copy for record and
future use.
Local applicants will receive an email notification informing you that an offer letter is on
the way to you by post. If you do not receive the offer letter within 5 working days from
the date when you receive the email notification, please contact us at 2948 6886 /
Unsuccessful Applications
35. Will I be informed if my application is not successful?
No individual notifications will be sent to unsuccessful or waitlisted applicants. If you
apply for September intake and do not receive any offer before July / August, you may
assume your application is unsuccessful. Individual enquiries will not be entertained during
the peak seasons.
III) Accepting Admission Offers
How to Accept an Offer
Online Acceptance
36. How do I accept an admission offer?
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To complete the acceptance procedures, you need to login your application account to
accept the offer through the system AND pay the acceptance fee and upload the payment
proof before the deadline. Details can be found here:
How to Accept an Admission Offer and Guidelines on Online Offer Acceptance.
Payment of Acceptance Fee
37. How do I pay the acceptance fee?
You may pay the acceptance fee by:
- ATM;
- PPS;
- Internet banking;
- Bank deposit;
- T/T remittance; or
- Cross-border Bill Payment by Internet Banking Service under ICBC.
For identification purpose, you must quote your EPN number when you make a
payment. Details of payment methods can be found on the attachments along with your
offer letter.
EPN Number & Reference Number
38. What is EPN number and Reference Number?
The 8-digit EPN number is important for us to identify your payment. It is printed on the
billing statement along with your offer letter. You must quote your EPN number when you
pay the acceptance fee. After you make a payment, you also need to upload a payment
proof and input your payment reference number. Sample can be found on How to Accept
an Admission Offer .
Acceptance Deadline
39. When is the deadline for accepting an offer?
The acceptance deadline is specified in the offer letter sent to you by post / email. You
must accept the offer through the online system and pay the acceptance fee on or before
the specified deadline. Otherwise, we may assume that you do not accept the offer.
Extension of Deadline
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40. Can I defer the payment deadline?
To retain a study place, you are required to accept the offer and pay the acceptance fee
before the deadline. If you have difficulties, please put your request in writing (along with
justifications and supporting documents) and send to the respective Programme Team(s)
through email for approval. Email address can be found on individual programme websites
or listed in the offer letters.
Conditional Offers
41. Do I need to pay the acceptance fee if I am given a conditional offer?
Yes, you are still required to pay the acceptance fee. You will need to fulfill the conditions
specified in the offer letter or otherwise the offer given to you will be revoked. In case if
you need to extend the deadline for fulfillment of the conditions, you are required to submit
a written request to the Programme Team for approval. Requests will be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
Refund of Acceptance Fee
42. Can I have my acceptance fee refunded?
Acceptance fee once paid is non-refundable.
Application Status
Offer Confirmed (Published)
43. What does it mean when my application status is “Offer Confirmed
(Published)”?
When we send out an offer letter to you, your application status will be shown as “Offer
Confirmed (Published)”. Please login your application account and accept the offer through
the online system before the deadline.
Offer Accepted for Verification
44. I have accepted the offer through the system and paid the acceptance fee but
my application status remains “Offer Accepted for Verification”. Why?
It takes some time for our Finance Office to receive and verify your payment. Once your
payment is received, your application status will be changed to “Offer Accepted”. Please
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login your application account to check. Individual enquiries will not be entertained during
the peak seasons.
Offer Accepted
45. Will I get an acknowledgement when the University has received my
acceptance fee?
No individual notification will be sent to applicants for confirmation of receipt of
acceptance fee. When your application status is changed to “Offer Accepted”, your
acceptance procedures are completed in our record. Registration notification will be sent
to you by email in July / August.
Change of Choices after Payment
Receiving More than One Offer
46. What should I do if I have received more than one offer in an academic year?
If you have applied for more than one programme and your applications are successful,
you will receive individual admission offer from each respective programme. However,
you can accept only one offer in the same academic year. Please indicate your decision
through the system and pay the acceptance fee using the respective EPN number.
Transfer of Acceptance Fee
47. If I have received an offer of programme A while I am still waiting for the
application result of programme B, do I need to pay the acceptance fee now?
If you wish to accept the offer of Programme A, please pay the acceptance fee and accept
the offer through the online system before the deadline. In case if you are given an offer
from Programme B of our University and you decide to take up that offer, you will need to
inform the Registry by email. Your paid admission acceptance fee in Programme A will
normally be transferred to Programme B. If the acceptance fee paid previously in
Programme A can only cover part of the acceptance fee of Programme B, you will need to
pay the shortfall by using the new EPN displayed on the billing statement of Programme
B.
Change of Programme / Subject / Study Mode after Accepting Offer
48. If I want to change programme / subject / mode of study after accepting an
offer, what should I do?
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You are not allowed to change your applied programme after accepting the offer. If you
got another offer from another programme of EdUHK, please inform the Registry by email
and acceptance fee may be transferred to the new programme on discretionary basis. Please
refer to Q47 above.
If you want to change your chosen subject under the same programme, please return a
completed application form to Registry by email and pay the application fee of HK$50.
Changes will only be considered on special circumstances.
IV) Programme Registration
Preparation for Registration
Documents to be Submitted before Registration
49. Do I need to send the original academic documents to the University by post?
No, you just need to upload a copy of your academic documents when you submit an online
application. However, you will need to present the ORIGINAL documents of all your
qualifications stated in your application at the time of registration in July / August. The
University may require you to apply for official transcripts and/or language test reports
which will be sent directly to us from the issuing universities / authorities. Applicants will
be notified by individual notification.
Documents to be Presented during Registration
50. What documents do I need to present during programme registration?
You will need to present the ORIGINAL of the following documents at registration:
i) Graduation certificate(s) and official transcript(s) of Post-Secondary Qualifications;
ii) Applicants with degrees awarded by overseas universities may be required to provide a
“Report for Qualifications Assessment” issued by the Hong Kong Council for
Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ);
iii) Applicants who obtained degrees from universities in Mainland China are required to
provide both Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree Certificate (學士 /碩士學位證書） and
Bachelor’s / Master’s Graduation Certificate (本科/碩士畢業證書);
iv) Official score report(s) of language test results (e.g. IELTS / TOEFL / GCSE / GCE /
CET6 / PSC / HSK / LPAT, etc.);
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v) Certificates of public examinations (e.g. HKALE, HKDSE, HKCEE, GCE, CRE, etc.);
and
vi) Other documents (e.g. deed poll), if applicable.
Registration Notification
51. When will I receive the registration notification after accepting an offer?
After we have received your payment of acceptance fee, we will update your application
status as “Offer Accepted” in our record. Programme registration will normally be held in
July / August. The registration and orientation schedule will be announced on our website
(https://www.eduhk.hk/postgrad_reg/). You will receive a registration notification through
email within two weeks before programme registration. Please check your registered email
near the time. If you are a final year student, you will be required to send us the final
transcript / testimonial certifying your successful completion of a bachelor’s / master’s
degree before we can issue a registration notification to you.
Important Information for Registration
Registration Website
52. Where can I find the information of registration and orientation?
The schedule and important information of registration and orientation will be announced
on our website (https://www.eduhk.hk/postgrad_reg/) after mid-July. Applicants will
receive individual notification through email within two weeks before programme
registration. Please check your registered email near the time.
Orientation Schedule
53. Is it compulsory to attend the programme orientation?
The schedule of orientation will be announced on our website
(https://www.eduhk.hk/postgrad_reg/) after mid-July. You will receive important
information about timetabling and course registration during the programme orientation
and therefore you are expected to attend this important event. If you are unable to attend
the orientation, please contact the relevant Programme office directly for advice.
Bad Weather Arrangements
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54. Can I re-schedule the registration and orientation in the event of bad weather?
When Typhoon Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 (or above) or the Black Rainstorm Signal is
in force at or after 6:00am on the registration day, the registration will be postponed. You
can find the bad weather arrangements on our website
(https://www.eduhk.hk/postgrad_reg/) and individual notification will be sent to you by
email.
Authorization for Performing Registration
55. If I am unable to come to the campus for programme registration, what can I
do?
If you are unable to come for programme registration as scheduled, please send us an email
request for making another appointment. We will send you a re-scheduled date and time
through email. Alternatively, you may authorize a person to perform registration for you
(only applicable to local students). Please fill in the “Authorization Form”, give a copy of
your HKID card and the ORIGINAL academic documents to the authorized person to
perform registration on your behalf.
Student Number & Student Card
56. When will I collect my student card and get access to the EdUHK student email
account?
You are required to submit a recent passport-style photo to the IT Help Desk Service
Counter (Room C-LP-20, Block C) for production of Student EdU Card on the registration
day. After you have completed programme registration, your Student EdU Card will be
available at the IT Help Desk Service Counter. Your student number is printed on your
Student EdU Card. Details can be found on the “Student EdU Card Information Sheet” and
“New Students Information Sheet on IT Services”.
V) Deferred Admission
Apply for Deferred Admission
Application in Writing
57. If I want to apply for deferred admission, what should I do?
You are required to provide a written request to us via email and specify your reasons with
supporting documents (if applicable). Applications will be considered on a case-by-case
basis. Applicants will normally be allowed to defer admission for a maximum of one
academic year and further extension will not be considered.
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Transfer of Acceptance Fee
58. If my deferred admission is approved, do I need to pay the acceptance fee now?
Yes, you will need to pay the acceptance fee in order to retain a study place. The paid fee
will be carried forward in your student account when you start your study in the next
academic year. If the tuition fee is adjusted in the next academic year, you will need to pay
the adjusted fee.
Refund of Acceptance Fee
59. Can I get a refund of my paid acceptance fee if I cannot enroll in the
programme after deferment?
The University reserves the right not to offer an academic programme owing to a variety
of reasons such as insufficient enrollment. Should the programme not be offered, you will
receive a full refund of the acceptance fee paid. If you do not start the programme in the
next academic year due to personal reasons, the paid acceptance fee is non-refundable.
Notification
60. When will I get a notification after deferment?
Generally speaking, you will start the programme in Semester 1 of the next academic year
(September). The exact programme commencement date and registration arrangements
will be conveyed to you in writing in May / June. Please keep us informed of any changes
in your email and correspondence address. If the acceptance fee of the programme is
adjusted, you will need to pay the balance amount before completing programme
registration.
VI) Non-Local Students
Definition of Local & Non-local Applicants
Definition of Non-local Applicants
61. How do I know if I am local or non-local applicant?
Starting from 2019/20 intake cohort, a new definition of Non-local Students (NLS) has
been adopted in accordance with the HKSAR Government policy. If you hold one of the
following documents issued by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR, you are
regarded as a non-local student for the purpose of admission to our programmes:
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• student visa / entry permit; or
• visa / entry permit under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates
(IANG); or
• dependant visa / entry permit (You were 18 years old or above when you were issued
with such visa / entry permit by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR.)
Definition of local and non-local applicants is listed on our website:
https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/NLS_Definition_PG.pdf.
To make direct enquiries on the definition of non-local students, please contact the
Education Bureau (EDB):
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (852) 2804 6499
Student Visa / Entry Permit
62. How do I apply for a student visa?
After you have accepted the admission offer and paid the acceptance fee, our Global Affairs
Office (GAO) will assist you to apply for a student visa. Since it normally takes at least 6
weeks to process your visa application, please return the completed application form along
with the required supporting documents to our GAO by the deadline stipulated in the offer
letter. Once your student visa is ready, our GAO will send you the visa label by courier
directly.
Visa / Entry Permit under IANG
63. Am I regarded as a non-local student if I hold an IANG visa?
If you hold a visa under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG),
you are regarded as a Non-local student. When you submit an online application, please
upload a copy of your IANG visa label and indicate the expiry date. Please note that it is
your responsibility to ensure that you have a valid visa which can cover your study period.
You should inform the University about the change of your condition of stay by providing
relevant documentary proof to us as soon as possible.
Dependant Visa / Entry Permit
64. Am I regarded as a non-local student if I hold a dependant visa?
If you hold a dependant visa (and you were 18 years old or above when you were issued
with such visa), you are regarded as a Non-local student. When you submit an online
application, please upload a copy of your Dependant visa label and indicate the expiry date.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that you have a valid visa which covers
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your study period. You should inform the University about the change of your condition
of stay by providing relevant documentary proof to us as soon as possible.
Choice of Programme & Study Mode
Government-funded Vs Self-financed
65. Is the University offering any government-funded master’s degree programme
to non-local students?
Apart from the Research Postgraduate Programmes (PhD & MPhil) and Postgraduate
Diploma in Education (PGDE) which are government-funded, all of our doctoral and
master’s degree programmes are self-financed postgraduate programmes. The offering of
our self-financed programmes are subject to sufficient enrollment. The list of our
postgraduate programmes can be found on our website.
Full-time Vs Part-time
66. If I am a non-local student, shall I choose the full-time or part-time
programme?
If you are a non-local student who need a student visa in order to study in Hong Kong, you
are advised to apply for our full-time programme. If you hold IANG visa or Dependant
visa, please check with the Immigration Department of HKSAR if there are any conditions
/ restrictions on your study in Hong Kong.
Master Programmes Vs PGDE
67. If I want to become a registered teacher in primary / secondary schools in
Hong Kong, shall I choose master’s degree programmes or PGDE?
Our master’s degree programmes are academic degrees which aim to equip students with
the knowledge and skills of their chosen area. They are not teacher education programmes.
If you want to become a registered teacher with professional qualification to teach in Hong
Kong, you should apply for PGDE. Please visit PGDE website for details.
Distance Learning Programme
68. Is there any postgraduate programme conducted in distance learning?
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Most of our postgraduate programmes are conducted face-to-face except the Executive
Master of Arts in International Educational Leadership and Change (IELC). The courses
are delivered by distance education. Please visit the IELC website for details.
Scholarship / Studentship
69. Can I apply for scholarship or studentship?
Some of our postgraduate programmes offer entrance scholarship to new students. Please
visit individual programme website or Graduate School’s website for details.
The Education Bureau has launched the Scholarship for Teachers (Pursuit of Master's
Degree Programmes) which is offered to selected full-time serving teachers in a relevant
local part-time master's degree programme. For details of application requirements and
procedures, please visit EDB's website.
Student Visa Application
Student Visa Application
70. What documents are required when applying for a student visa?
To apply for a student visa, you should provide the following documents:
i) an application form for Entry for Study in Hong Kong ID995A with relevant parts duly
completed and signed;
ii) a copy of the admission offer letter issued by the University;
iii) photocopies of your travel document (e.g. passport / Identity Card) containing the
personal particulars, photo, passport validity, signature and details of any re-entry visa held
(if applicable);
iv) if you are under the age of 18, one of your parents should authorize the sponsor or his
relative / friend to be your guardian;
v) evidence of your financial standing (e.g. bank statements, saving account passbooks, tax
receipts and employment certificates.)
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Visa Processing Fee
71. When do I need to pay the visa processing fee?
You will be required to pay the visa processing fee of HK$530 after programme
commencement which are the actual processing costs of your visa application and thus,
non-refundable.
Visa Label
72. When will I receive my visa label?
Normally, GAO will contact you by email to confirm your postal address starting from
July. After your student visa application is approved by the Immigration Department of
HKSAR, GAO will send out the visa label to you by courier. As we are processing a large
number of applications during this period, visa labels will be sent out to individual
applicant within July to August by batches. Please do not make enquiries about the
progress of your individual application during this peak season. The University may
contact you through email for any updates. You are strongly encouraged to check your
email received from Registry ([email protected]) and GAO ([email protected]).
Entry Permit D
73. What do I need to do after receiving my visa label?
Non-local students from the mainland China are required to apply for a “Entry Permit D”
(赴香港簽注)(逗留 D). Please visit GAO website for details.
Support from Global Affairs Office (GAO)
74. If I want to know more about the visa application, whom should I contact?
Our Global Affairs Office (GAO) offers support to non-local students in relation to visa
application. Details can be found on GAO website or contact GAO for advice:
Students from Mainland, Taiwan and Macau
Email: [email protected]
International Students
Email: [email protected]
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On-campus Accommodation
Application Period
75. Can I apply for on-campus accommodation?
Non-local students admitted to our full-time programmes are eligible to apply for on-
campus accommodation. Details can be found in the offer letter.
Due to limited number of on-campus accommodation places, the University does not
guarantee that you will be offered a place. In the event that the number of applications for
temporary bed places exceeds the number of places available, a draw will be made to
designate the priority of applications received by the end of May (for September intake).
Applications received after the deadline will not be entertained.
Application Form
76. How do I submit an application for on-campus accommodation?
If you apply for the temporary bed places on the campus, please fill in the “Application
Form for Accommodation in Temporary Student Bed Places at Vacant Staff Quarters” and
return it directly to the Estates Office by email on or before the stipulated deadline.
Application Result
77. When do I know the application result for on-campus accommodation?
Our Estates Office (EO) will send individual notification to successful applicants by email.
Please contact the Estates Office directly by email.
Off-campus Accommodation
78. Are there any other choices apart from on-campus accommodation?
Since on-campus accommodation is highly competitive and hence not all admitted
postgraduate students can get a place. If you are unable to get an on-campus
accommodation place, you will need to look for off-campus accommodation which is
comparatively more expensive. Our Student Affairs Office (SAO) will provide off-campus
accommodation information for reference. For details, please visit the Off-campus
Accommodation Information Platform.
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Support to Non-local Students
Estimated Expenses
79. What are the estimated expenses for one year in Hong Kong?
The estimated expenses per year, not including tuition fees, is about HK$63,000 (including
HK$23,000 for on-campus accommodation (subject to annual review) and around
HK$40,000 for food and general expenses. If you need to look for off-campus
accommodation, please budget for extra costs of HK$45,000 depending on the type of
accommodation selected and other personal factors.
Useful Contacts
80. Which office(s) can I contact for assistance?
Registry (REG) Admissions, Registrations and Academic
Planning Section
Global Affairs
Office (GAO)
Students from Mainland, Taiwan and Macau:
International Students:
Estates Office
(EO)
On-campus Accommodation: [email protected]
Student Affairs
Office (SAO)
Off-campus Accommodation: Off-campus
Accommodation Infor
mation Platform
Student Affairs
Office (SAO)
Non-local Students Support Team [email protected]
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