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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (est.1937) is a public research university in Hung Hom, Hong Kong. Programs offered by PolyU are in both part-time and full-time mode through its faculties of Applied Science, Business, Computing, Construction and Environment, Design, Engineering, Fashion and Textile, Health Sciences, Hotel and Tourism Management, Language Culture and Communication and Social Sciences.

Hong Kong PolyU commences admission from November to June. Candidates looking for top universities in Hong Kong can apply in PolyU for a single course for UG and multiple courses for PG via university online portal. Submission of supporting documents through the Admissions Secretariat like academic transcripts, LOR, SOP, ELP test score after paying an application processing fee of HKD 450 is necessary. The UG course of the university is of 4 years while a graduate course is of 1 year duration for full-time study. Candidates also need a minimum SAT score of 1650 and ACT score of 24. A face to face, telephone or web conferencing interview round is an important aspect of the admission.

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Submitting an Online Application: Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

  
Step 1:
 Input your email address, personal details and a password to create an application account. A confirmation email showing your application number and electronic ID (EID) will be sent to your email address. Use the EID and your selected password to log in to your application account.
  
Step 2:Complete your application
 Click on “Apply for New Programme(s)”. Select “Application Type” (e.g. Bachelor’s degree) and “Semester” (Semester A), then select the programme.Follow the instructions to complete the relevant sections of the online application and click “SAVE” before proceeding to the next section or logging off.How to apply for more than one programme
  
Step 3:Upload supporting documents
 Please click here for a list of the required documents by qualification type for application review. For programme-specific documentation, please visit here for details. Scanned copies of these documents should be uploaded via your application account before submitting your application.Please also note the following.Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by an officially certified English translation provided by the awarding body or your school or university.Documents that do not show the name of applicant or with non-matching names will NOT be accepted. However, if the difference in names is due to special reasons, please upload a written explanation with documentary proof (e.g. deed poll, certificate of name change).If you wish to provide additional information after submitting your application, please use the “file upload” function in your application account. Please note that once the selection process has begun, additional/updated information provided to the University may not be considered, at the discretion of the relevant programme department.If requested by the University, you should present the ORIGINAL certificate/official certification of your qualifications as stated in your application for verification before starting your studies. Click here for details.
Step 4:Submit your application
 Check the data you have entered before submitting your application.

Pay the application fee online using Visa, MasterCard or UnionPay. The fee (HK$200 per programme for local applicants) is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Your application will be processed only after application fee has been paid. Please contact us if you encounter difficulties in paying online.
  
Step 5:Application acknowledgement
 When you have successfully paid your application fee, you will see an online acknowledgement of your application in your application account. We will also send you an email to acknowledge receipt of your application. The programme name will appear under “Submitted Applications” section in your account. 
  
Step 6:Amendment of information after submission of your application
 Once you have submitted your application, the system will not allow you to enter new data except to update the following fields via your application account:Postal address, email address and telephone number”Pending” grades in the “Public Examinations” sectionYour latest overall GPA/mark in your post-secondary studies in the “Post-Secondary Education” section

Application Fee (Non-refundable and Non-transferable)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The online application fee for local applicants is HK$200 per programme. You can submit additional applications if you wish to apply for more than one programme. The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, and must be paid before your application can be processed.

When submitting your application for assessment, you are only required to pay the prescribed application fee, not any other fees, to the University.

Application Results

Admission offers are mostly made in the months from January to May. Offers will continue when vacancies arise, until the start of semester A. The selection process is normally completed by the end of July for local applicants.

Final-year high-school students or students enrolled in post-secondary programmes may receive conditional offers based on their latest results.

You can access your application account using the electronic ID and password created at the time of application. Through your application account, you can check the outcome of your application. If your application is successful, we will notify you by email, and you will be able to retrieve your admission offer letter via your application account. No hardcopy letter will be issued.

Acceptance of Offer

Successful applicants must indicate their acceptance and pay the acceptance fee before the reply deadline. The acceptance fee is NOT refundable or transferable except under the following circumstances.

  • when the applicant subsequently accepts another offer of an award programme of the University in the same semester of admission and has paid the acceptance fee;
  • when the applicant fails to meet the condition(s) of the admission offer, resulting in a withdrawal of the offer by the University
    (a refund request should be submitted in writing to the Admissions Office before the commencement of your entry term, along with the documentary proof that the condition(s) cannot be met.); or
  • when the programme for which an offer is made is subsequently cancelled by the University.

Upon enrolment, the non-refundable acceptance fee paid at the time of admission will be credited towards your tuition fee. The balance of the fee required for the first semester of study will be collected following the University’s fee payment schedule.

Documents for Verification

If requested by the University, you should present the ORIGINAL certificate/official certification of your qualifications as stated in your application (e.g. transcripts, award certificates, English test results and an officially certified English translation where applicable) for verification before starting your study.

Applicants who receive a conditional offer should also supply in addition the documentation certifying the fulfilment of conditions before the deadline indicated in the admission offer letter. The University reserves the right to decide whether the submitted documents are acceptable. If you fail to provide the documentation acceptable to the University for verification, your admission offer will be withdrawn and your enrolment at the University will also be rescinded. Any fees paid will not be refunded.

Enrolment

After you have accepted the admission offer and paid the acceptance fee, the Academic Regulations and Records Office will contact you in July/August  regarding the arrangements for enrolment, student ID card, class schedule and course registration. If you fail to complete the enrolment procedure by the specified date, you will be considered as having given up the place for admission, and any fees paid will not be refunded.

hong kong polytechnic university admission

PolyU offers four academic years of full time UG programs. The top courses include- Bsc Chemical Technology, Bsc Engineering Physics, BBA Marketing, Bsc Hotel Management, Bsc Biomedical Engineering and innumerable others. Students seeking to apply can check the important details shared below:

Application Portal: University Online Application
Application Fee: 450 HKD

Academic Requirements

The general academic requirements for undergraduate courses are:

  • SAT score: 1650
  • ACT score: 24
  • IB: Overall 24
  • GCE Advanced Level: Pass in 3AL or 2AL

The academic requirements for a few of the bachelorโ€™s programs are mentioned below.

CoursesRequirements
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics (Hons.)Good marks in science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in high-school
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Textile (Hons.)All transcripts from high-school required
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology with Biotechnology (Hons.)Good marks in science subjects
Bachelor of Science in Chemical TechnologyGood marks in science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
BBA (Hons.) in AccountancyAll transcripts from high-school required

Supporting Documents:

  • Photocopies of all high school certificates and transcripts.
  • English Proficiency Test certificates in IELTS and TOEFL.
  • A proper description of the statement of purpose.
  • A proper portfolio in subjects like Fashion and Textile.

English Proficiency Test Requirements

Applicants belonging to countries where English is not a native language are required to prove their proficiency in the English language by providing scores of the tests mentioned below.

English Proficiency TestMinimum score
TOEFL (IBT)80
TOEFL (PBT)550
IELTS6.0

Visa Process for International Students

  • The international students will have to apply for the Hongkong student visa after they receive a confirmation letter.
  • As the process is quite a lengthy one, it is advisable that the students apply for the visa as soon as they receive their confirmation letter.
  • The visa requirements are generally different for each country.
  • The students must also submit a copy of these documents:
    • Valid details of the passport.
    • Letter of confirmation from the university.
    • Recent photographs (two or three).
    • I-20 certification of the financial statement

Hong Kong Polytechnic University Graduate Admissions

Around 80 PG programs are offered by Hong Kong Polytechnic University through its faculties of Applied Science & Textiles, Business, Humanities, Construction & Environment, Engineering and Health & Social Sciences, the School of Design, and the School of Hotel & Tourism Management.

The PG programs are widely recognised and ranked for their practicality and connection to the actual requirements of industry, business and the society. Special emphasis is put on applied research without neglecting basic research. The application process and fee is similar to UG. However, given below are the academic requirements for a few of the graduate programs offered by the PolyU.

Course NameDurationAcademic Requirements
Master of Science in Accountancy1.5 years of full-time; 2.5 years of part-timeA Bachelor’s degree in courses like Accounting or Economics
Master of Science in Applied PsychologyOne year full-time; Two years of part-timeAn undergraduate degree with a major in Psychology
Master of Science in Accounting and FinanceOne year full-time; Two years of part-timeAn undergraduate degree in courses like Accounting or Economics or Finance
Master of Arts in Fashion and TextileOne year full-time; Two years of part-timeAn undergraduate degree in either Textile or any such related subject
MBATwo years of part-timeA first or equivalent degree. If the candidate does not have any such degree, he will be subject to an interview

Supporting Documents:

  • Photocopies of all educational certificates or transcripts.
  • A statement of purpose handwritten by the student.
  • Portfolios for subjects like Fashion and Textile.
  • Tests to study in Hong Kong like IELTS or TOEFL.

While applying at the Hong Kong PolyU, one may check for the course-specific requirements at โ€˜Study@PolyUโ€™. Applicants are notified by the admission decision by the end of August.

hong kong polytechnic university ranking

  1. University of Hong Kong 121
  2. Chinese Univ of Hong Kong 156
  3. Hong Kong Univ of Science & Technology (HKUST) 387
  4. City Univ of Hong Kong 435
  5. Hong Kong Polytechnic Univ 482
  6. Hong Kong Baptist Univ 520
  7. Hong Kong Institute of Education 1195
  8. Lingnan University 1564
  9. Open University of Hong Kong 2035
  10. Hong Kong Shue Yan College 4361
  11. Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts 4462

** Another Global Rankings:

Times Higher Education Supplement (THES)

According to the QS World University Rankings 2009, HKU is rated 24th worldwide, followed by HKUST and CUHK:
Rank, Institution, (World Rank)
University of Hong Kong (24th)
HKUST (35th)
Chinese University of HK (46th)
City University of Hong Kong (124th)
Hong Kong Polytechnic University (195th)

In 2008 three Hong Kong universities are ranked in the World Top 50 by the THES:

  • Hong Kong University (HKU) – 26th
  • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology – 39th
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong – 42nd

HKUST jumped from 53rd to 39th this year! it is also rated 24th in the World’s Top 100 Universities in Technology (2008).

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University:
HKUST is ranked 40th in the World’s Top 100 Universities in Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences (No. 1 in Greater China). It is also ranked 51-76 in the World’s Top 100 Universities in Social Sciences (ARWU 2008).

In 2009, CUHK, HKUST and HKU are rated equal top in HK, 23-42nd in the Asia & Pacific region and in the range of 201-302nd globally.


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