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Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to a master’s degree program should have obtained a first degree from this University or a recognized institution, or obtained an approved equivalent qualification; and satisfied the school and department concerned as to their fitness as well as their English ability to pursue the postgraduate program.

To be eligible for admission to a PhD degree program, applicants should normally have obtained a master’s degree from this University or an approved institution, or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years; and satisfied the school and department concerned as to their chosen subject of research, as well as their fitness and English ability to undertake the research.

Selected applicants may be invited for interview. Successful applicants will receive an offer of admission from the school or department concerned, and may be required to satisfy specified conditions. Applicants receiving an offer will be expected to accept or decline by a specified date.

Application for Admission

Application forms for admission to postgraduate programs are available directly from : Admissions, Registration and Records Office

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Clear Water Bay

Kowloon Hong Kong

The application form can also be downloaded from the University’s homepage on the World Wide Web at the address : “http:// www.ab.ust.hk/arr” under the topic “For Prospective Postgraduate Students - How to Apply”.

The application fee for 2000-2001 is HK$120. Applications for admission to postgraduate programs in September of the year are normally invited from January onwards. Interested persons are strongly advised to apply well before the program closing dates. In order to allow sufficient time to obtain a visa to study in Hong Kong, non-local applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible and not to delay submission until the closing date. Late applications may be considered, subject to availability of places.

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Items to be submitted with the completed application form include a one-page statement on study plans and career goals; two letters of recommendation mailed directly to the Director of Admissions, Registration and Records; and officially certified academic transcripts of undergraduate studies (and postgraduate studies, if any); and a copy of the bank pay-in-slip confirming that the application fee of the HK$120 has been paid into the University bank account.

For non-local applicants, if official transcripts are in a language other than English or Chinese, a certified translation into English must be provided. In lieu of the bank pay-in slip confirming payment of application fee, non-local applicants may submit a bankdraft of an amount equivalent to US$16.00 with the completed application form.

Students from Outside Hong Kong

General Information

The University welcomes applications from non-local students who are seeking admission to full-time studies at the postgraduate level. Applicants should be aware, however, that competition for admission is such that only very well-qualified candidates will gain admission.

Certified true copies of all degrees, diplomas, certificates and other qualifications held should be submitted with the application form. Applicants accepted for admission will be required to produce the original documents on arrival at the University.

Tuition Fee and Cost of Living

Non-local students should carefully consider the financial aspects of their studies in Hong Kong before applying for admission. Non-local students should note that they are not allowed to work in Hong Kong, part-time or full-time. The tuition fee for the current academic year 1999-2000, is HK$42,100 per annum (except for EMBA and MBA programs). The tuition fee amount is annually reviewed by the Hong Kong Government. It is anticipated that there will be a small increase in the tuition fee for the 2000-2001 academic year.

Accommodation in on-campus postgraduate housing will involve approximately HK$16,300 - HK$31,050 per residential year (9 months). In addition monies will be needed for subsistence, textbooks, local travel, sports equipment, clothing, and other personal needs. A total of at least HK$117,000 - HK$130,000 per academic year (9 months) is likely to be required for postgraduate study.

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Visa

Non-local students must obtain a Hong Kong student visa before they travel to Hong Kong to begin their studies. Without a valid visa, they cannot register for their program of study at the University. The student visa will also enable students to enter Hong Kong as students.

Applications should be made well in advance at a Chinese Embassy or Consulate, or by writing directly to the Hong Kong Immigration Department, 2/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Applicants will be required to show sufficient financial resources to cover expenses for their period of study. Applicants must also nominate a sponsor who is a resident of Hong Kong, aged over 21, to whom they are known personally.

Applicants who have difficulty in nominating a sponsor in Hong Kong may indicate on their visa applications that the University’s Director of Admissions, Registration and Records is willing to act in this capacity.

Students from the Chinese Mainland

Students from the Chinese Mainland should note that they must apply for a student visa through their home unit, which is a process that takes several months. In addition, students from the Chinese Mainland cannot come to Hong Kong as students using ordinary Special Administrative Region (SAR) Entry Permits. They must have a valid Public Affairs Entry Permit issued by the State Council of China in order to be issued a student visa.

Visiting Overseas Students

Students from overseas institutions who wish to study at the University on a short-term basis, i.e. a minimum of one semester and a maximum of two, may apply for admission to the University as visiting overseas students. The application fee for 2000-2001 is HK$120. Visiting overseas students may take courses but are not enrolled on specif ic programs of the University. Details on the application procedures for visiting overseas students can be obtained from the Admissions, Registration and Records Office.

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