Applicants with qualifications other than HKDSE results (for example, IB, GCE/INT A-Level, GSAT, OSSD, and Sub-degree, etc.) should apply through Non-JUPAS Admission Scheme for admission.

Students who meet specific requirements as stipulated by the University for particular qualifications (including GCE-AL, International-AL, IB, Cambridge Pre-U, HKALE, associate degree/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 23 (normative period of study may be reduced by up to one year).

If you require a student visa to study in Hong Kong, you can apply for full-time undergraduate studies at CUHK through “International Students Admission Scheme”. Those who have the right of abode in Hong Kong or the right to land in Hong Kong (i.e. those who do not require a student visa to study in Hong Kong) should apply via the “Non-JUPAS (Local) Scheme”.

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/ IB

– GCE/INT (passes 3AL/ 2AL+2AS in one sitting)
– International Baccalaureate Diploma (for preferred subject requirements of the programmes, please click here)

For candidates who have completed only GCE-AS or the first year of IB Diploma studies with outstanding results, they may be considered for admission under special circumstances on individual merits case-by-case.

Other high school qualifications
– 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/ AP in USA, UEC/ STPM in Malaysia, ATAR in Australia, OSSD in Canada, GSAT in Taiwan)

Post-secondary qualifications
– Completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a recognised university
– Completed at least one year of study leading to the qualification of associate degree/higher diploma or its equivalent

Applicants who have successfully completed courses at undergraduate level before admissions to the University may apply for course and unit exemption after they have registered as a student of the University. Such applications will be considered case by case, based on individual merits.

You can still apply for admission to the University. You should submit the application form first before the deadline, and send the examination results to the University once available.

Applicants can submit an application for Undergraduate admission to CUHK via the link below. Our online application system usually opens in early October each year. You are strongly encouraged to submit an advance offer round application on or before Mid-November for our early consideration.

“International Students Admissions Scheme”
“Non-JUPAS (Local) Scheme”

If you apply in the advance offer round and you have not received a decision, you do not need to submit your application again. The Programme(s) will automatically consider your application during the regular round.

Short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Interviews are normally held from December to August. For overseas applicants who are not available in Hong Kong, telephone / online interviews may be arranged if possible.

Our Office of Admissions and Financial Aid makes offers of admission on a rolling basis. The admission status of your application is updated on your application account regularly. Offers are made on a rolling basis between January to August for successful candidates.

Non-JUPAS Local applicants who are given an admission offer are all admitted as Year 1 student, irrespective of the highest academic attainment one has achieved. However, applicants who have taken courses at undergraduate may apply for credit exemption upon registration as a CUHK student. Such application will be considered on individual merits case-by-case.

The normative four-year curriculum is built on a credit unit system, with flexibility and choices both in the selection of courses and in the sequence and pace of electives. With the exception of a few special programmes, the normative period of studies is four years, and students have to complete 123 units and fulfill requirements under separate categories.

Applicants admitted to a full-time undergraduate programme will automatically be considered for admission scholarships. You will be considered for the eligibility for an admission scholarship based on your academic and non-academic achievements. The result will be announced at the same time as your offer of admission.

On top of the admission scholarships offered by the University, CUHK Business School also offers scholarship / allowance to outstanding international students. There is no need for you to submit a separate application for the scholarship.

If your final exam results only fall off slightly from the offer conditions, you may submit an appeal by email to our Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for special consideration. All appeals will be considered and decided on a case-by-case basis.

Students will be assigned an academic advisor who will offer academic guidance and help students to adapt to university life. In line with CUHK’s holistic and balanced approach to education, we attach the highest importance to both academic and personal support, and to pastoral care.

You may apply via the International Students Admission Channel.

The first year experience at CUHK takes an integrated approach to student learning and development through curriculum design, student support programmes and extra-curricular activities. The University Core and Faculty Packages, much of which is taken in the first year, are designed to facilitate student transition by developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to independent learning. Meaningful relationships with teachers and fellow students from different academic disciplines can be established through small group interaction in some of these courses. Beyond the classroom education, orientation activities are offered before students commence their studies. Student support services and programmes, both academic and social, are tailored to the needs of first year students. Various extra-curricular activities organised by CUHK Business School, the Office of Student Affairs and the Colleges also encourage first year students’ participation, widening their exposure and enriching their learning.

Of all universities in Hong Kong, CUHK is the only one that offers a college experience. Each undergraduate is assigned to one of the constituent Colleges, Chung Chi, New Asia, United, Shaw, Morningside, S.H. Ho, CW Chu, Wu Yee Sun and Lee Woo Sing. The Colleges complement the formal curricula to deliver whole-person education and pastoral care. The college system encourages interaction among teachers, students and alumni.

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Applicants who have been admitted to a full-time undergraduate programme will be asked to indicate their preferences for college affiliation. In assigning new students to different Colleges, it is desirable that each College would have students from different faculties or departments to facilitate interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge and ideas and to widen the students’ intellectual perspective. The system for assigning new students to Colleges takes into consideration the preferences of students, their study programmes and admission scores. Priority is given to a new student to be assigned to his/her first-preference College if either of his/her parents is an alumnus of the College.

While students will be assigned college affiliation based on their preferences as far as possible, they may not be assigned to their most preferred College owing to limitation of places available.

Yes, students admitted to the University can apply for hostel accommodation. Their applications will be considered by the respective Colleges.

The University has the largest number of hostel places among UGC-funded institutions.