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Advice & Guidance on Making Applications to Hong Kong Universities

Advice & Guidance on Making Applications to Hong Kong Universities. West Island School Y12 Higher Education Evening 5 June 2014 ellie.tang@wis.edu.hk. University destinations of West Island students in 2013-4. Presentation rundown. 1. Rankings 2. Non-JUPAS application pathway

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Advice & Guidance on Making Applications to Hong Kong Universities

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  1. Advice & Guidance on Making Applications to Hong Kong Universities West Island School Y12 Higher Education Evening 5 June 2014 ellie.tang@wis.edu.hk

  2. University destinations of West Island students in 2013-4

  3. Presentation rundown 1. Rankings 2. Non-JUPAS application pathway 3. Entry requirements 4. Typical offers – June 2014 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

  4. Hong Kong universities and world rankings {Source: QS World University Rankings & QS Asian university Rankings 2013-14} UNIVERSITY Asia World University of Hong Kong 3 (26) Hong Kong University of Science & Technology 5 (34) Chinese University of Hong Kong 6 (39) City University of Hong Kong 11 (104) Hong Kong Polytechnic University 27 (161) Hong Kong Baptist University 45 (288)

  5. Non–JUPAS application pathway

  6. Entry Requirements (1) Minimum General, English and Second Language requirements E.g. HKU GENERAL: • IB Diploma • Merit or above in BTEC National Level 3 Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma (if ID student) ENGLISH: • Grade C – IGCSE English Language – First Language OR Grade B – IGCSE English Language – Second Language • Grade 4 in IB English (HL) or Grade 5 in SL (if IB Diploma student) SECOND LANGUAGE: • Grade E – IGCSE in any language other than English • Grade 4 – IB in any language other than English (if IB Diploma student)

  7. Entry Requirements (2) Preferred/specific subject requirements Some unis indicate preferred subject(s) for some degree courses. CHECK WITH THE FACULTY. E.g. CUHK and preferred IB subjects • Faculty of Medicine Bachelor 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 Administration Global Economics and Finance – good grade in IB Maths (HL/SL) – not Math Studies • Faculty of Education BA (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.

  8. Some typical offers received in 2014 by WIS students as of 5/6/14

  9. Some typical offers received in 2014 by WIS students as of 5/6/14

  10. APPLICATION DEADLINES – Non-JUPAS applicants (2013-14 dates for guide)

  11. APPLICATION TIMELINE – Non-JUPAS applicants SEPT-DEC 2014 • Attend Uni Open Days • Create online application account • Complete application and get it checked by Careers staff before submission NOV 2014-JUNE 2015 Interview invitation (can be at very short notice). Most Fast track decisions in Jan. Regular decision from March- Aug. Non-refundable deposits paid to secure place. JULY 2015 Programme Registration AUGUST 2015 University Orientation Programmes SEPTEMBER 2015 Commencement of 2015-2016 academic year

  12. Examples of scholarship schemes (indicative data)

  13. Alternative pathways to university Associate Degree & Higher Diploma (Community Colleges & VTC)

  14. HK Government-accredited institutions (2014-15)

  15. Alternative pathways: application and costs

  16. Useful websites Below 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.html HKSAR Education Bureau – list of accredited sub-degree course providers http://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.aspx HSBC Scholarships: http://www.hsbc.com.hk/1/2/cr/community/education/scholarships

  17. Q & A

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