Frequently Asked Questions

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General Questions

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Can I apply for first/ senior year entry under the Admissions Scheme for Sub-degree holders?
Applicants may apply for first/ senior year entry and indicate their preference on the application form.
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Is there any quota for admission of Sub-degree holders into senior year?
There is a fixed quota for senior-year admission of sub-degree applicants. The University Grants Committee (UGC) has allocated a fixed quota for the University to admit sub-degree applicants in the senior year of study. In the 2012 exercise, 235 senior year students were admitted to the University.
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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 Hong Kong Government. For reference, the tuition fee for 2012-13 is HK$42,100 per annum.
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Can I apply for financial aids?
Once you are admitted, you can apply for financial aids. 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 / awards available for students of the University on academic merits or non-academic achievements.
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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 admitted to a full-time undergraduate programme at the University 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 the 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 am considered not suitable for senior year entry, will I still be considered for the first year entry?
Yes, applicants considered by the Department concerned not suitable for senior year entry will still be considered for the first year entry if deemed appropriate.
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If I am currently in my first year of associate degree/higher diploma programme, can I apply for admission via the Admission Scheme for Sub-degree holders?
Applicants may apply for admission if they have other academic qualifications which qualify them for admission. For admission requirements of the Non-JUPAS (Local) Scheme, please click here for details.

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Application Procedures

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When is the deadline for application?
The closing date for application is 6 February 2013.
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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, Sui-Loong Pao Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong :

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A photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card/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 credentials (if applicable):
  1. high school reports / transcripts and graduation certificate, and / or
  2. diploma / sub-degree / degree transcripts and graduation certificate / diploma, and / or
  3. result slip(s) of public examination(s) (e.g. IB / SAT / AP / GCE / TOEFL / IELTS / others), and / or
  4. 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 an official English language translation.)
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Offer letter for admission from recognised university to which you have been offered admission, 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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Payment of application fee (a bank draft, an original ATM receipt, a crossed cheque or the original authorisation of credit card payment with authorised signature)
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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, provided that you can submit your final examination results and any other required documents by August 2013. You should submit the application form first before the deadline of application i.e. 6 February 2013, and send the examination results to the University once available.
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What is the application fee for admissions 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.
5. How can I pay the application fee?
You may pay the application fee:

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by sending us a bankdraft or crossed cheque by post (in Hong Kong dollars, drawn on a bank in Hong Kong) made payable to "The Chinese University of Hong Kong"
(Please write your name, application number and contact number on the back on the bankdraft or crossed cheque); OR

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by sending us the original of the completed and signed Authorisation Form of Credit Card; OR

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by transfer fee via ATM machine in Hong Kong at Hang Seng Bank (Account number: 293-005005-010) and send us the original receipt of payment by post
(Please write your name, application number and contact number on the back of the ATM receipt).

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by online payment which is only available for those applying online.
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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 it in a sealed envelope either to the applicant or directly to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid by post. 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?
Applicants can submit the supporting documents by post or email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ). For the recommendation form of academic referee and the authorisation form of credit card payment, please submit the original completed forms by post.
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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 February 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 to be offered a place, the University will try to let you know as soon as possible, in order to give you time to make other plans.

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Enquiries

Telephone : (852) 3943 8946 /3943 8543
Fax : (852) 2603 5184
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