The following undergraduate admission information applies to LOCAL applicants seeking admission to Year 1 of the University’s 4-year or 5-year full-time undergraduate programmes only.
Applicants who hold sub-degree qualifications or higher qualifications, including current final-year sub-degree students, and wish to be considered for Senior Year Entry, should refer to the admission webpage for Senior Year Admissions.
Non-local applicants are advised to refer to the relevant admission information here for details of the entrance requirements. Those interested in applying for the University’s sub-degree programme, may find further information here.
Who to Apply
We welcome local applicants who are seeking admission on the strength of non-HKDSE qualifications to apply for our government-funded programmes via the Non-JUPAS application route. Local applicants who are seeking admission on the strength of HKDSE qualifications should apply through Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS).
Applicants who are current students or graduates of Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) programmes, including those who are expected to obtain such qualification^ by August in the year in which admission is sought, are welcome to apply. Current Year 1 AD/HD students are normally required to meet the minimum entrance requirements for JUPAS applicants, including Level 3 in both Chinese and English Language subjects in the HKDSE, and to have completed at least one year of AD/HD studies with a good cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).
Depending on their qualifications and academic attainment, eligible applicants with local sub-degree qualifications who are admitted to Year 1 of the 4-year or 5-year programmes may be granted Block Entry Credits (Advanced Standing), where appropriate.
^ Normally, qualification which is of Level 4 or above under Qualifications Register (QR) of Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ).
Hong Kong citizens who are currently studying or residing overseas, as well as those attending international school in Hong Kong, are welcome to apply. A list of accepted international qualifications# that satisfy the general entrance requirements for undergraduate programmes is available here.
# Applicants holding non-local post-secondary qualification may be required to submit a "Report for Qualifications Assessment" issued by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in support of their applications. Similar to applicants with HKALE qualification, eligible applicants possessing GCE A-level/IB Diploma, etc. with 13 years of schooling may be granted up to 9 credit points of block credit transfer. For reference, applicants may view the Average Admission Scores of GCE A-level and IB Diploma students admitted in 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years.
Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree programme at a recognised local or non-local university will be considered on an individual basis. Repeating of UGC-funded study across institutions* is generally discouraged except under exceptional circumstances.
* The following institutions (including EdUHK) are UGC-funded institutions: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lingnan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The University of Hong Kong.
Note: Current students of government-funded programmes at EdUHK should not apply for admission to the University through non-JUPAS. Instead, request for a Change of Programme must be submitted to the Registry on or before the deadlines set by the University.
Applicants applying on the strength of HKALE results are required to possess:
- Grade E or above in ASL Use of English; and
- Grade E or above in ASL Chinese Language and Culture; and
- Grade E or above in at least two AL subjects OR one AL subject plus two ASL subjects (not including Use of English and Chinese Language and Culture).
Eligible applicants may be granted up to 9 credit points of Block Entry Credits.
We work in tandem with the Government to promote a flexible approach to the development of multiple forms of intelligence and lifelong and life-wide learning. We therefore welcome applications from out-of-school candidates aged 25 and above who have specific talents or achievements and a wealth of experience.
At the University's discretion, if you do not possess the minimum programme entrance requirements but are aged 25 or above on 31 August in the year in which admission is sought and can demonstrate to the University's satisfaction your suitability for and capability to pursue your chosen programme successfully, then you may be exempted from the entrance requirements as a mature student. You need not explicitly request such consideration, as mature applicants provisions are automatically invoked by the University where appropriate. However, you will not be given preferential treatment over normal applications, but will be dealt with solely on your merits on a case-by-case basis.
Language Requirements
In addition to the foregoing general entrance requirements, applicants should demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in both Chinese and English languages, unless exempted by the University.
The following is a list of acceptable tests and the score required:
| Proficiency Tests | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| HKALE | Grade E or above in ASL Use of English |
| HKDSE | Level 3 or above in English Language Level 2 or above in English Language (applicable to final year sub-degree applicants or holders of a recognised sub-degree qualification) |
| GCE System | Grade E or above in GCE AS-level or A-level English; or Grade C / Grade 4 or above in IGCSE / GCE O-level English; or Grade C / Grade 4 or above in GCSE English or English Literature |
| IB Diploma (Institution Code: 004307) |
English A: Language and Literature (Higher or Standard Level) – Grade 4; or English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level) – Grade 4; or English B (Higher Level) – Grade 4; or English B (Standard Level) – Grade 5; or English Literature and Performance (Standard Level) – Grade 4; or English Text and Performance (Standard Level) – Grade 4 |
| IELTS Academic | Overall Band: 6.0 * IELTS one-skill retake results are not accepted. (the test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years after the test date) |
| SAT (Institution Code: 7380) |
590 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) (Institution Code: 5225) |
For exams taken before January 21, 2026: 80; or For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: 4 * TOEFL ITP and MyBestTM Score are not accepted. (the test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years after the test date) |
| Others | Other English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University. |
The following is a list of acceptable tests and the score required:
| Proficiency Tests | Minimum Requirements* |
|---|---|
| HKALE | Grade E or above AS-level Chinese Language & Culture |
| HKDSE | Level 3 or above Chinese Language Level 2 or above Chinese Language (applicable to final year sub-degree applicants or holders of a recognised sub-degree qualification) |
| GCE System | Grade E or above in GCE AS-level or A-level Chinese; or Grade C / Grade 4 or above in GCSE / IGCSE / GCE O-level Chinese |
| IB Diploma (Institution Code: 004307) |
Chinese Language – Grade 4 |
| Others | Other Chinese language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University. |
* Applicants seeking admission to programmes with English as the medium of instruction will be exempted from this Chinese Language requirement on a case-by-case basis. For programmes which require students to have possessed a good command of Chinese, waiver of the Chinese Language requirement will not be granted.
Other Requirements
Starting from the 2025 entry, all applicants of our 5-year full-time teacher education programmes (i.e. Double-degree programmes) are required to invite a referee to provide an online assessment report via the Online Application System in support of their applications. Otherwise, their applications will not be considered.
Some programmes may have specific requirements/preferred subjects backgrounds. Applicants are advised to refer to the programme list for reference.
Admission Interview(s) / Test(s)
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an admission interview(s)/test(s). Relevant information, including the schedule, format, and language of the interview/test, will be communicated by email and/or SMS.
As applications are considered on a rolling basis, applicants who have not yet received an invitation to an interview/test should not assume that their applications are no longer under consideration for admission.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply through the Online Application System.
To facilitate preliminary assessment, please upload all relevant academic qualifications, including updated transcript, test results, language exam reports, etc., to the application system once available. Applications will remain incomplete until all the necessary supporting materials are received.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, which means the sooner you apply, the sooner your application will be assessed. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by the main round application deadline. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.
For local applicants, the application fee is HK$150 per programme. The fee once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable, except in the event that the programme concerned is cancelled by the University. Payment can be made online via VISA/Master credit card, UnionPay, Alipay or WeChat Pay. Applicants who are not able to make payment online may refer to the "Other Payment Methods" section for alternative payment options.
Block Entry Credits (Advanced Standing)
Block credit transfer will be granted to eligible applicants admitted to Year 1 of our 4-year/5-year full-time undergraduate programmes. The number of credit points to be granted is subject to the qualifications of applicants and decision of the relevant Programme Teams, if applicable with details setting out below:
| Qualification Note 1 | Block Entry Credits (Advanced Standing) Arrangements |
|---|---|
| Eligible candidates with 13 years of schooling (e.g. HKALE / IB Diploma / GCE A-level students) | Block entry credits (advanced standing) up to 9 cps Note 2
|
| Eligible AD/HD graduates with good CGPA but failed to gain entry to senior year | Block entry credits (advanced standing) up to 30 cps* Note 2
*The actual number of credits to be exempted will be decided by the Programme Leader. |
Note 1: Including transfer students who are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or higher degree programme at a local or non-local university.
Note 2: Block entry credits (advanced standing) arrangement may vary from programme to programme depending on different programme structures.
Applicants who have been granted Block Entry Credits (Advanced Standing) are no longer entitled to apply for credit transfer of individual courses based on their entrance qualifications. On the contrary, applicants who have not been granted Block Entry Credits (Advanced Standing) can submit an application for credit transfer of individual courses upon completion of programme registration. Such applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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