UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 2015 ENTRY International Students Applicants should be those who need a student visa to study in Hong Kong www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl Application Deadlines Advance Offer: 18 November 2014 Regular Deadline: 6 January 2015 Admission Requirements Minimum Requirements for Application General Requirements Applicants shall be eligible to apply for admission if, by 1 September of the year in which admission is sought, they possess any of the following qualifications: GCE-AL/International-AL (3AL/2AL+2AS in one sitting) International Baccalaureate Diploma a recognised non-local qualification which qualifies them for admission to a university in the country/region where such qualification is originated (e.g. high school diploma plus SAT in USA, UEC/STPM in Malaysia, ATAR in Australia, OSSD in Canada, GSAT in Taiwan) Completed at least one year of study leading to the qualification of associate degree/higher diploma or its equivalent Completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a recognised university Other exceptional achievements which merit admission Language Requirements International applicants should have attained an acceptable level of proficiency in English. Below are the minimum required scores or grades for some of the more common acceptable examinations. Test (English Language) Minimum Attainment GCSE/IGCSE C IB 4 IELTS 6.0 SAT Reasoning Test Essay 8 TOEFL - Internet 80 Requirements of the Programmes In addition to satisfying the University requirements, applicants shall satisfy the additional requirements of the programmes concerned. Selection Criteria Applicants will be considered on the basis of their education background and academic achievements. If they are invited to attend an interview, their performance at the interview will also be taken into consideration. Different study programmes have their own selection schedules. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of arrangements for interviews by phone, email or mail. Admission with Advanced Standing Applicants who meet specific requirements as stipulated by the University for particular qualifications (including IB, GCE-AL/International-AL, Cambridge Pre-U, HKALE, associate degree and higher diploma) may apply for "Admission with Advanced Standing". The minimum number of units for graduation for students admitted with Advanced Standing may be reduced by up to 24 (normative period of study may be reduced by up to one year). Please refer to our website for details.
Application for Admission Advance Offer To facilitate outstanding candidates in making informed decisions among all early offers they receive from the various universities, candidates who apply to CUHK on or before 18 November 2014 will be considered for advance offers. Applicants who wish to be considered in the Advance Offer round should submit information and supporting documents on their academic background and qualifications. In this round, applicants may be considered for either a firm or conditional offer depending on individual merits, and those selected for advance offers will be notified on or before 30 December 2014. Applicants who are not given an advance offer will compete on equal footing with all other applicants in the Regular round, the application deadline of which is 6 January 2015.
Application for Admission Application Procedures Please refer to the Guide on Application for Admission for application procedures. The Guide and the web link to the on-line application form can be obtained from our website at www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl/application.htm Application Deadlines Advance Offer 18 November 2014 Regular Deadline 6 January 2015 Thereafter, applications will be considered subject to availability of places. CUHK Codes Organisation Test/Examination CUHK Code College Board SAT, AP 5690 ETS TOEFL 0812
Other Information Fees and Expenses (Estimation for 2015-16) Tuition Hostel Living Fee Fee Expenses Total & Misc. Fees Hong Kong $120,000 $10,000^ $35,000 $165,000 dollars US dollars* $15,400 $1,300 $4,500 $21,200 * Exchange rate: USD 1 = ~HKD7.8 ^ Hostel fees of Colleges with communal dining plans are higher. Scholarships A number of scholarships and bursaries funded by the Hong Kong Government as well as private donations are available for international students commencing full-time undergraduate studies at CUHK in September 2015. The value of the scholarships varies from HK$60,000 to HK$165,000 per year. Some awards are renewable on an annual basis and tenable for up to the duration of undergraduate studies undertaken by the awardees at CUHK, subject to continued satisfactory academic records and demonstrable financial need. All international applicants who have been offered admission will be automatically considered for scholarships. No separate application is required. U.S. Federal Student Financial Aid Programs U.S. students attending CUHK and enrolled in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes as approved by the US Education Department can apply for William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program to help pay their education expenses. The Federal School Code for CUHK is G22074. For details, please visit: www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov. Credit Transfers Applicants who have taken courses at undergraduate level before admission to the University may apply for credit exemption upon registration as CUHK students. Such applications will be considered on individual merits. Working in Hong Kong Non-local full-time students (excluding exchange students) may take up internships (subject to a few conditions), part-time on-campus employment for not more than 20 hours per week throughout the year, and employment during the summer months without any limit in relation to work hours or location. Students can apply to stay/return and work in Hong Kong under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates after their graduation. Please visit the Immigration Department website at www.immd.gov.hk for further information. Life @ CUHK Hostel Accommodation On-campus residence is available to all international students. Leisure Leisure complements study and adds another dimension to your education at CUHK. For fun and fitness, students can access to 2 sport fields, 4 gymnasia, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, fitness rooms and a Water Sports Centre. Cultural diversions are available at our Art Museums and Galleries, the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, which has a seating capacity of 1,438 and at the 269-seat Lee Hysan Concert Hall, which boasts Asia's most advanced concert facilities. Students can take their pick from over 100 interest clubs. International Student Services The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) manages the International House and provides off-campus housing information to non-local students. With the aim of promoting a diverse campus, the OSA organises cultural and recreational activities and supports and offers advice to associations of non-local students. To help non-local undergraduate students tackle adjustment and learning-related issues, the OSA tailors new student orientations and provides individual guidance for them via a group of Learning Enhancement Officers. It also arranges group activities to enhance mutual support among these students. For details, please visit www.cuhk.edu.hk/osa. International Student Association Through collaboration with the University's administrative units and the various student organisations, the International Student Association (ISA) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong works to promote cultural diversity and mutual understanding on campus. The ISA welcomes partnerships with organisations outside CUHK, including both student bodies of other universities and corporations, to build international awareness and understanding in the local community. For details, please visit: www.isa-cuhk.com.
Application Timeline 2014 18 November Deadline for submission of Advance Offer applications on or before 30 December Notifications to successful applicants under Advance Offer round 2015 6 January Deadline for submission of applications Thereafter, applications will be considered subject to availability of places. February August Notifications to successful applicants under regular selection round Mid August Registration and course selection for new students Late August Notifications to unsuccessful applicants Early September 1st teaching term commences Enquiries Office of Admissions and Financial Aid The Chinese University of Hong Kong Room 1202, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N. T., Hong Kong (852) 3943 7459 or (852) 3943 7469 (852) 2603 5184 ugadm2@cuhk.edu.hk www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl The information given in this material is accurate as of July 2014. Please refer to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid website at www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl for the latest information. Any supplements and amendments thereafter would be announced through official notices by the University. This Guide is published by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Full-time Undergraduate Programmes for 2015-16 The information given below is accurate as of July 2014. Please refer to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid website at www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl/ for the latest information. Since its establishment, CUHK has adopted bilingualism and biculturalism as the basis of teaching for the benefit of local and international students and scholars. Courses are taught in Chinese or English, and in some cases in both languages. This learning environment is ideal for those who are interested in studying in a Chinese context but are unfamiliar with the language. Enough courses taught in English are offered to international students. Faculty Faculty of Arts www.arts.cuhk.edu.hk Faculty of Business Administration www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk Faculty of Education www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk Faculty of Engineering www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk Faculty of Law www.cuhk.edu.hk/law Faculty of Medicine www.med.cuhk.edu.hk Faculty of Science www.cuhk.edu.hk/sci Faculty of Social Science www.cuhk.edu.hk/ssc Centre for China Studies www.cuhk.edu.hk/ccs Programme - Anthropology - Chinese Language and Literature* - Cultural Management* - Cultural Studies* - English - Fine Arts* - History - Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration - Global Business Studies - Global Economics and Finance - Hotel and Tourism Management - Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis/Quantitative Finance @ - B.A. and B.Ed. (Chinese Language Education)* - B.A. (English Studies) and B.Ed. (English Language Education)* - Engineering @ - Bachelor of Laws - Chinese Medicine* - Medicine# - Nursing^ - Science @ - Enrichment Mathematics - Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics - Social Science @ - Architectural Studies - Economics - Geography and Resource Management - Global Economics and Finance - Government and Public Administration - B.A. in Contemporary China Studies - B.S.Sc. in Contemporary China Studies - Japanese Studies** - Linguistics* - Music - Philosophy* - Religious Studies* - Theology* - Translation* - International Business and Chinese Enterprise - Professional Accountancy - Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science - Mathematics and Mathematics Education^ - Liberal Studies^ - Physical Education, Exercise Science and Health* - Pharmacy*** - Public Health - Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science - Risk Management Science - Journalism and Communication - Psychology - Social Work - Sociology - Urban Studies # Programme will not admit international students for 2015 entry. * Knowledge of Chinese required. ** Knowledge of Chinese characters or Japanese "Kanji" will facilitate language study in the programme. *** Students must be fluent in Cantonese and the School of Pharmacy is not responsible for their internship in Hong Kong. ^ Students must possess knowledge of Chinese and be fluent in Cantonese. @ Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis/Quantitative Finance: Students admitted under this admission line will take courses selected from a common pool of courses in the BBA Programme in Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis and BSc Programme in Quantitative Finance in their first year. After the first year, students will then be able to select one of the two programmes as their major programme upon satisfactory completion of programme-specific requirements. Engineering: Faculty-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after completion of their first year of study: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Information Engineering, Mathematics and Information Engineering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering and Engineering Management. Science: Broad-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after the completion of their first year of study: Biochemistry, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Earth System Science, Environmental Science, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Mathematics, Molecular Biotechnology, Physics, Statistics. Admission to student's choice of programme is guaranteed. Social Science: Broad-based admission designed for students interested in pursuing a major in one of the following subjects after completion of their first year of study: Architectural Studies, Economics, Geography and Resource Management, Government and Public Administration, Journalism and Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies.