Frequently Asked Questions

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General Questions

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Can I submit more than one applications?
Applicants can submit only one application for admission to CUHK (full time undergraduate studies) for 2013 Entry. Submission of more than one application for undergraduate admissions will lead to applications being disqualified.
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Am I regarded as a local applicant or a non-local applicant?
If you require a student visa / entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration to study in Hong Kong, you are regarded as a non-local applicant. On the other hand, if you have right or abode / right to land / a dependant visa for entry to Hong Kong, you are classified as a local applicant.
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Can I apply for double major?
Students may apply for double major in their final year of study, subject to the fulfilment of the GPA and unit requirements.
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What is the tuition fee for local students for 2013-14?
The tuition fee for 2013-14 has not been announced by the UGC. For reference, the tuition fee for 2012-13 is HK$42,100 per annum.
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Can I apply for financial aid?
Once you are admitted, you can apply for financial aid. Students should contact the Scholarships and Financial Aid Section of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/sfas/).
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Can I apply for scholarships/awards?
There are over 3,200 scholarships or awards available for students of the University on academic merits or non-academic performance. For further information, please visit: www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/sfas/.
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What is the "College System"?
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 intimate interaction among teachers, students and alumni.
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How do I select a college? How are students assigned to colleges?
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/ 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 parent 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.
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Can I apply for hostel accommodation?
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.

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Admissions Requirements

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If I have not taken the HKDSE, can I apply for admission on the strength of academic qualifications other than HKDSE results?
Applicants shall be eligible to apply for admission if they fulfill general admissions requirements and have attained an acceptable level of proficiency in both the English and Chinese languages.
2. Under what conditions will I be exempted from the Chinese language admissions requirement?
Applicants shall have attained an acceptable level of proficiency in the English and Chinese languages. Waivers of the Chinese language admission requirement may be granted at the discretion of the Faculty Deans concerned if the non-JUPAS applicants concerned should have pursed a curriculum leading to a recognised non-local qualification at secondary or above level prior to admission.
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Do I need to apply for a waiver of the Chinese language admissions requirement?
There is no need for applicants to apply for the waiver. If applicants are considered suitable for admission, the University may grant applicants waivers of the Chinese language admissions requirement.
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Can I apply for credit transfer?
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 on individual merits case-by-case. For further information, please visit:http://rgsntl.rgs.cuhk.edu.hk/rws_prd_life/rws_usrdoc/sfaf0003_001c.asp

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Application Procedures

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When is the deadline for application?
All applications submitted by the regular application deadline of 6 February 2013 will receive first consideration. Late applications may be accepted subject to availability of places.
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What documents should I submit together with the completed application form?
Apart from the application form, you should send the following documents to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
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A photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card / Dependant Visa / Passport (For verification purpose only. It will be deleted from the applicant's file after the said purpose has been served.)
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Copies of your academic transcripts and public examination results and other credentials (if applicable):
  • high school reports / transcripts and graduation certificate / diploma
  • diploma / sub-degree transcripts and graduation certificate
  • university transcripts / degree certificate
  • result slip(s) of public examination(s) (e.g. HKCEE / HKALE / IB / SAT / AP / GCE / GCSE / IGCSE / GAO KAO / others). The University Code for College Board (for submission of SAT / AP results) is 5690.
  • English / Chinese language test results (e.g. TOEFL / IELTS / others). The University Code for submission of TOEFL results is 0812.
  • certificates in support of professional / academic achievements
(Remarks: Please do not send your original documents by post. The University will not be responsible for any documents lost in the post. Transcripts and diplomas, which are not in English must be accompanied by a official English or Chinese language translation.)
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Admission offer letter(s) from recognised universit(ies) to which y ou have been offered admission for 2013 entry, where applicable.
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Recommendation of an academic referee (in a sealed envelope), if not sent directly to the Office by the referee.
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Receipt of application payment (e.g. ATM receipt)
3. Can I apply for admission if my examination results have not yet been released before the application deadline?
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.
4. What is the application fee for admission in 2013?
The online application fee is HK300 and the paper application fee is HK$400 for 2013 entry. The application fee, once paid, is not refundable irrespective of whether the application is successful or otherwise.
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How can I pay the application fee?
You may pay the application fee by one of the following methods:
i) sending us the original of the completed and signed authorization form of the credit card payment by post; OR
ii) sending us a bank draft / crossed cheque made payable to "The Chinese University of Hong Kong" by post (please write your name, application number (if known) and contact number on the back on the bank draft / crossed cheque); OR
iii) by transfering payment via ATM machine in Hong Kong at Hang Seng Bank (Account number: 293-005005-010) and sending us the original receipt of payment by post
(please write your name, application number (if known) and contact number on the back of the ATM receipt).

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 by payment online (only available for online application)
6. Is it necessary to submit the recommendation form of academic referee? Who can be the academic referee?
Applicants are required to submit the recommendation form of academic referee. Please ask the referee to complete the form and return to you in a sealed envelope for your onward submission to or send it directly to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. It is up to the applicant to invite an appropriate person to be his/her referee.
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How can I submit the supporting documents?
For the recommendation form of academic referee and the authorization form of credit card payment, please submit the original completed forms by post. Applicants can submit other supporting documents by one of the following means:
8. Can I make amendments to my online application after submission?
For submitted online applications, applicants cannot make amendments online. Updated information or amendments should be sent by post, fax or email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ). For all applications (online or otherwise), programme / stream preference and reasons for applying cannot be amended after submission.
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Will I be granted interviews?
After you have submitted the application you may be invited to attend interviews. However, not all candidates need to attend an interview and also not all departments will arrange interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the arrangement for interview by mail, email or phone.
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When will I receive notification from the University?
Successful applicants will receive notification from the University starting from late December to August. However, if you are placed on a waiting list, you may not hear the result of your application until later. If you are not offered a place, the University will let you know as soon as possible.
11. What are the CUHK codes of SAT/AP/TOEFL?
Organization Test Code
CollegeBoard SAT, AP 5690
ETS TOEFL 0812

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