CONTENTS - Admissions Office - City University of Hong Kong

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CONTENTS

Introduction to City University of Hong Kong 2
Colleges, Schools and Division 3
Applying to City University of Hong Kong 4
Admission Arrangements 5
Entrance Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree Programmes 6
Entrance Requirements for Government-Funded 12
Associate Degree Programme
Discovery-Enriched Curriculum 13
Programme List - College/School-based Admission 16
Programme List - Division-based Admission 17
Programme List - Advanced Standing/ 33
Top-up Degree Admission (Direct/Non-JUPAS Application)
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Introduction to City University of Hong Kong
CityU has made giant strides since it was founded in 1984, Professional Education and
placed in the top 95 in the QS World University Rankings Discovery-Enriched Curriculum
2012 and 12th in the QS Asian University Rankings 2012. CityU offers professional education that prepares its
Its strengths span from business, the humanities and students for the challenges and exciting opportunities
social sciences, science and engineering, creative media, opening up in Hong Kong, the Asia-Pacific region and the
energy and the environment, and law. global stage in business, liberal arts and social sciences,
science and engineering, energy and environment, law
We aspire to become a leading global university that and creative media.
excels in research and professional education, and our
primary objective is to nurture and develop the talents Through extensive links with relevant industries, we
of students and to create applicable knowledge in order provide real-life opportunities for students to work with
to support social and economic advancement. and learn from professionals in the workplace.
The University considers research and teaching to be Our broad-based, wide-ranging education exposes
inextricably linked, prioritising research opportunities students to a variety of schools of thought and encourages
for students to ensure they can contribute to the critical and creative thinking, and our teachers are
development of the community. recruited from around the world, each an expert in his
Undergraduate Programmes 2013 Entry 3
or her own field. Through interactive, IT-based teaching Grants Committee’s General Research Fund and other
methodologies, students acquire a first-rate grounding sources to pursue relevant projects.
in their chosen subjects and the life-long learning skills
needed for a culturally diverse workplace. Problem-driven research permeates all academic
disciplines at CityU, covering areas such as the
With the advent of the 4-year undergraduate curriculum, development of wireless communications technology,
we have introduced a unique Discovery-enriched studies of coastal pollution, long-term climate
Curriculum that enables students to learn what it means forecasting, corporate governance, and youth.
to create, communicate and cultivate new knowledge
for the benefit of society. During their first year of study, Campus Development
students will be exposed to interdisciplinary Gateway The new 4-year curriculum has prompted CityU
Education courses designed to broaden their horizons to undertake a number of expansion projects to
and lay the foundation for selecting their major. accommodate the increased intake of students in 2012–
13. The state-of-the-art Run Run Shaw Creative Media
Problem Driven Research Centre is becoming a focal point for the development
The ultimate purpose of research is to transfer findings of the creative media industry in Asia, while Academic
from the laboratory to industry and business, thereby 2 and 3 add a total of 41,000 extra square metres to
enhancing competitiveness and supporting social and campus and Student Residence Phase 4 generates 700
environmental development. This is why CityU gives more bed spaces for undergraduates. These projects
substantial support to problem-driven research projects. will place CityU in even better position to prepare its
Over the past few years we have secured external grants graduates for the challenges presented by our fast-
worth hundreds of millions of dollars from the University changing world.
Colleges, Schools and Division
College of Business
(www.cityu.edu.hk/cb)
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
(www.cityu.edu.hk/class)
College of Science and Engineering
(www.cityu.edu.hk/cse)
School of Creative Media
(www.cityu.edu.hk/scm)
School of Energy and Environment
(www.cityu.edu.hk/see)
School of Law
(www.cityu.edu.hk/slw)
Division of Building Science and Technology
(www.cityu.edu.hk/bst) government-funded
associate degree programme
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Applying to City University of Hong Kong
JUPAS Route (HKDSE Students)
Applicants sitting the Hong Kong Diploma of
Secondary Education (HKDSE) in 2013 may
apply through the Joint University Programmes
Admissions System (JUPAS). Details of the JUPAS
scheme are available at www.jupas.edu.hk
Direct/non-JUPAS Application Route Application Procedures
Applicants holding qualifications other than
HKDSE should apply through the direct or non- 1 Start an online application at
www.cityu.edu.hk/admo
JUPAS application route.
Note down the electronic
Application Period Application Method
2 ID, application number and
password when you create an
application account
Starting on Apply online at
1 November 2012* www.cityu.edu.hk/admo
3 Fill out all required sections,
including supplementary forms
* The deadline for applications varies by programme. Late if applicable
applications may be accepted for certain programmes.
Please visit http://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/direct/
Upload copies of transcripts,
programmeList for details. 4
certificates and other supporting
documents
International Applicants
The University welcomes international applicants. Click the “Pay and Submit” button
to proceed with online payment
Applications can be made via the direct/ non- 5
of the application fee (HK$200
JUPAS application route. Information about the per programme choice) using
admission of international students is available at Visa
www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/international
An acknowledgement of your
6 application will be shown. A copy
will also be sent to your registered
email account
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Admission Arrangements
Depending on their entry qualifications, applicants Admission with Advanced Standing
may be admitted to a college/school, or with advanced Applicants holding a 13-year school-leaving
standing to a major direct. For details about curriculum qualification such as a Hong Kong Advanced-Level
requirements, please refer to the section on ‘Discovery- Examination (HKALE) qualification, an International
Enriched Curriculum’ in this booklet. Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or a General Certificate
of Education Advanced Level (GCEAL) qualification
Admission to a College/School may apply for admission to a college or school, or to a
Applicants holding a Hong Kong Diploma of major programme with Advanced Standing (law major
Secondary Education (HKDSE), a 12-year school- excepted). The minimum graduation requirement for
leaving qualification or an incomplete sub- Advanced Standing I students is 90 credits (instead of the
degree qualification will be admitted to a college/ 120 credits in a standard four-year curriculum), subject
school. For the School of Energy and Environment and to the requirements of individual majors. Credit transfers
the School of Law, students will be considered for direct will not be considered for advanced standing students.
admission to the Bachelor of Engineering in Energy
Science and Engineering programme and the Bachelor Applicants holding an Associate Degree/Higher
of Laws programme respectively. For other colleges and Diploma or equivalent qualification may be admitted
school, students will not select a major until after one to the University with Advanced Standing II (senior-
year of study. At the end of the first year, the top 20% of year) or Advanced Standing I (non-senior-year) and
students [based on (i) completion of at least 30 credit units enrol directly in their major. The minimum graduation
in Semesters A and B, (ii) no failed grades in any courses in requirement is 60 credits for Advanced Standing II and
Semesters A and B, and (iii) cumulative grade point average 90 credits for Advanced Standing I (instead of the 120
(CGPA) at the end of Semester B] will have free choice of credits in a standard four-year curriculum), subject to the
the majors offered by their college/school*. The other requirements of individual majors. Advanced Standing II
80% of students will be allocated to a major of their entry is only available to majors with senior-year places.
choice, subject to the availability of places and the Credit transfers will not be considered for advanced
selection criteria set by individual colleges/school*. The standing students.
minimum graduation requirement for a standard four-
year curriculum is 120 credits. Advanced standing admission is not available for the law
major and new majors introduced in 2013.
* For the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), the choice of
majors will be specific to CSE (Science) or CSE (Engineering).
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Entrance Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
The qualifications listed in this section are the Applicants whose entrance qualifications are obtained
minimum required for satisfying the General Entrance in a language other than English will need a satisfactory
Requirements for bachelor’s degree study. In addition to TOEFL score [550 (paper-based test) or 79 (Internet-
the General Entrance Requirements, individual degrees/ based test)], an IELTS (overall band score of 6.5) or other
majors may require specific subject background. Please acceptable English qualification (http://www.admo.
refer to the respective programme page in this booklet cityu.edu.hk/international).
for details.
Qualifications that are not listed in this section will
Possession of the qualifications in no way guarantees be considered case-by-case. As a general guideline,
acceptance. To be eligible for consideration for university entry qualifications, obtained after 12 or 13
admission, applicants should have attained the years of schooling (primary and secondary), are usually
minimum grade specified, or where a grade is not recognized.
specified, an acceptable pass in the qualification.
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Entrance Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Students (via JUPAS Route)
General Entrance Requirements
Core Subjects Elective Subject
Minimum English Chinese One Elective Subject
Mathematics Liberal Studies
Level Language Language (excluding Applied Learning subjects)
Required
Level 3 Level 3 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3
College/School Requirements
Minimum One Elective Subject
English Chinese Liberal
Level Mathematics (see Note 1)
Language Language Studies
Required (excluding Applied Learning subjects)
College of
Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 2 Level 3
Business
College of
Liberal Arts and Level 3 Level 3 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3
Social Sciences
College of
Science and
Engineering Level 3 Level 3 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3
(Engineering)
(see Note 2)
College of Level 3 Level 3 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 in one of the following
Science and subjects:
Engineering • Biology
(Science) • Chemistry
• Physics
• Science (Integrated or Combined)
• Business, Accounting and
Financial Studies
• Design and Applied Technology
• Information and Communication
Technology
OR
Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 2 Level 3 in any elective subject
School of
Level 3 Level 3 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3
Creative Media
School of Level 3 Level 3 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 in one of the following
Energy and subjects:
Environment • Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Science (Integrated or Combined)
School of Law Level 5 Level 3 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3
Notes:
1. Unspecified electives may include “other languages” at grade E or above.
2. Students seeking admission to the College of Science and Engineering (Engineering) are advised to study one or more of the following HKDSE
subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Extended Module 1 or 2), Science (Integrated or Combined), Business, Accounting and
Financial Studies, Design and Applied Technology, Information and Communication Technology.
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Entrance Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
Other Qualifications
Possible
Advanced
Qualifications Minimum Entrance Requirements Standing
Entry
(see Note 1)
Grade E or above in three General Certificate of Education A-level (or A2)
subjects. Two Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level subjects will be considered
equivalent to one GCE A-Level. The same subject may not be counted at
GCE System both the A Level and AS Level;

(GCE A-level and GCSE) AND
Grade C or above in GCSE English or English Literature, or a TOEFL score of
550 (paper-based test) or 79 (Internet-based test), or an IELTS overall band
score of 6.5
International Baccalaureate Diploma with an overall minimum score of 28
International Baccalaureate (IB) for admission with Advanced Standing I; and an overall minimum score of 
24 for admission to first-year study
Grade E or above in 2 HKALE subjects (or 1 HKALE and 2 HKALE AS subjects)
Hong Kong Advanced-Level + HKALE AS Use of English + HKALE AS Chinese Language and Culture

Examination (HKALE) (alternative qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL, or GCE A-Level cannot be used to
meet the HKALE requirements)
An accredited Associate Degree/Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification

(final year or graduates)
Completion of one year of Associate Degree/Higher Diploma (non-final year,
Post-Secondary Study with CGPA ≥3.0 or equivalent overall mark). [For applicants with a 13-year
high school qualifications (e.g. HKALE, IB, GCE), advanced standing may be
considered.]
Bachelor’s Degree study of one year or more/Postgraduate study 
Most school-leaving qualifications acceptable for university entry are
recognised. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained in a Refer to the
Non-local Qualifications language other than English, you will need a satisfactory score in TOEFL [550 next section
(paper-based test) or 79 (Internet-based test)], an IELTS (overall band score of this booklet
of 6.5), or other acceptable English qualifications.
Notes:
1. Students who receive Advanced Standing will be admitted to a specific major, and may be able to graduate with a minimum of 90 credits or
60 credits, subject to the requirements of individual degrees/majors. Additional transfer credits will not be considered on the basis of the entry
qualification. Advanced Standing entry is not available for the Bachelor of Laws programme and new majors. For details of the curriculum for
advanced standing entry, please refer to the section on ‘Discovery-Enriched Curriculum’.
2. Advanced Standing II is available to majors with senior-year places only. Applicants with Advanced Standing II are normally expected to have
completed the AD/HD award with a CGPA of ≥3.0 or equivalent overall mark, or a credit award. For details, visit http://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/
sy/ugc/
3. Students admitted to a college/school will study a four-year curriculum. The minimum graduation requirement for the four-year curriculum is
120 credits. For the School of Energy and Environment and the School of Law, students will be considered for direct admission to the Bachelor
of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering programme and the Bachelor of Laws programme respectively. For other colleges and school,
students will not select a major until after one year of study. At the end of the first year, the top 20% of students [based on (i) completion of at least
30 credit units in Semesters A and B; (ii) no failed grades in any courses in Semesters A and B; and (iii) cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at
the end of Semester B] will have free choice of the majors offered by their college/school*. The other 80% of students will be allocated to a major
of their choice, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual colleges/school*.
4 Individual degrees/majors may require specific subject background.
5. Mature local applicants are eligible to apply for College/School-based admission even if they do not satisfy any of the above-mentioned
requirements. Mature applicants must be over the age of 25 by 1 September of the year of admission and be able to demonstrate aptitude and
suitability for the programme.
* For the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), the choice of majors will be specific to CSE (Science) or CSE (Engineering).
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Entrance Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
Non-Local/ International Qualifications
Possible
Advanced
Country/Region Acceptable Non-Local Qualifications Standing
Entry
(see Note 1)
Successful completion of year 12 and a satisfactory admission index/entrance rank:
Australia TER/ATAR/ENTER (80)
OP (10 maximum)
Austria Reifeprufungszeugnis (Matura)/Reifezeugnis
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate
Certificat d’Enseignment Secondaire Supérieur /Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs/
Belgium
Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts

Brunei Brunei-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level (3 passes) See GCE
system
British Columbia
Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with Grade B in five Grade 12 subjects
Ontario
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum average of 70% in six Grade
12 U or M courses
Canada
Other provinces
High school graduation diploma with at least 70% in five Grade 12 subjects
Quebec

Diploma of Collegial Studies (CEGEP)
NUEE: Current-year National University Entrance Examination 全國普通高等學校
統一招生考試(NUEE) score above the cut-off line for admission to mainland key
China (Mainland)
universities (國家重點高校入學分數線) and English score above 120 (out of 150
maximum).

GCE Advanced Level (3 passes). Two AS subjects are considered to be equivalent to
See GCE
one AL subject.
China (Macau SAR) system
Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma
Studentereksamen/Hojere Forberedelseseksamen/Hojere Handelseksamen/Hojere
Denmark
Teknisk Eksamen
Finland Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg
Baccalauréat Général/Diplome de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degre/
France
Option Internationale du Baccalauréat
Germany Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife
Greece Apolytirio of Eniaiou Lykeiou and pan-hellenic examinations
Hungary Érettségi/Matura
Minimum average of 75% at Standard XII in All India Senior School Certificate
India (SSC)/Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSC)/Indian School
Certificate (ISC)
Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (STTB: SMA), and
Indonesia
completion of SMA Ujian Nasional
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Possible
Advanced
Country/Region Acceptable Non-Local Qualifications Standing
Entry
(see Note 1)
Iran Diploma-Motevaseteh (National High School Diploma) + Pre-University Certificate
Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in five subjects at C level or better in Higher-
Ireland
level papers.
Israel Bagrut (Matriculation) or Mechina (university preparatory)
Italy Diploma di Esame di Stato 
Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Korea (South) Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo (General High School Diploma)
Lithuania Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Luxembourg Diplome de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires
3 passes (no lower than C) in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 
Malaysia
A maximum of 15 points over 6 academic subjects in the Unified Examination
Certificate (UEC)
Myanmar Normally 1 year of successful study at a recognized university.
Netherlands Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) Diploma 
New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the Nigerian Examinations Council
Nigeria
(NECO) Senior School Certificate
Norway Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole 
Pakistan Intermediate Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
Satisfactory completion of the first two years of a degree from a recognized
Philippines
university.
Poland Matura/Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci
Portugal Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Romania Diploma de Bacalaureat
Normally one year of successful study at a recognized university. In exceptional
cases, students who have achieved excellent grades in school and state
Russia examinations with the award of Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem
Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education) may be
considered.
Saudi Arabia Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)
Singapore / Cambridge GCE Advanced Level (3 passes). Two H1 subjects are

considered to be equivalent to one H2 subject.
Singapore
Advanced Diplomas / Diplomas from Ngee Ann, Nanyang, Republic, Singapore and

Temasek Polytechnics