THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

International Students Admission Scheme (2008 Entry)

Guide on Application for Admission
(Full-time Undergraduate Studies)

Important Notes
1. The “International Students Admission Scheme” is open only to persons who do not have the right of abode or right
to land in Hong Kong. All successful applicants are required to produce to The Chinese University of Hong Kong a
valid student visa in order to study at the university.
2. Persons who have right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong should apply via the “Non-JUPAS (Local) Admission
Scheme” (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/nonjupas).
3. If you have any doubts or queries on your status, please contact the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong
SAR Government (website: www.immd.gov.hk; email: enquiry@immd.gov.hk).

I. Entrance Requirements

1. Applicants shall be eligible to apply if they:

(i) possess a qualification obtained outside Hong Kong which qualifies them for university admission in the
country/region where such qualification is obtained (e.g. SAT in USA, UEC / STPM in Malaysia, HSC /
TER in Australia, OSSD in Canada, etc) (Note A); OR
(ii) have acquired an International Baccalaureate Diploma; OR

(iii) have obtained in one sitting of the GCE Advanced Level Examination pass grades in no less than 3
Advanced Level subjects (Applicants with pass grades in 2 Advanced Level and 2 Advanced Subsidiary
Level subjects may also apply); OR
(iv) have successfully completed:
•at least one year of full-time undergraduate study at a recognized university; OR
•a course of study leading to the qualification of an associate degree / higher diploma; OR
(v) have other exceptional achievements which merit admission.
2. Language requirement
Applicants should have attained an acceptable level of proficiency in English.

II. Additional Considerations

Applicants are:
1. expected to possess keen interests, suitable talents or academic background to make a unique contribution to
the cultural diversity on campus;

2. recommended to take TOEFL, IELTS or other acceptable language test, if English is not their native language;

3. expected to be able to financially support themselves during all periods of enrolment.

III. Selection Criteria

Applicants will be considered on the basis of their academic and other qualifications and on individual merits. If
they are invited to attend an interview, their performance at the interview will also be taken into account.

Note A: Students admitted on GCE A-level qualification or equivalent (e.g. International Baccalaureate
Diploma) will normally be required to complete 99 units of courses in order to graduate. Students
admitted on standing below GCE A-level qualification (e.g. qualifications obtained outside Hong Kong
for admission to 4-year undergraduate programmes of an overseas university) will normally be
required to complete 123 units of courses in order to graduate.
(For details on our undergraduate curriculums, please visit the website of the Academic and Quality
Section: www.cuhk.edu.hk/aqs).

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IV. Major Undergraduate Programmes for 2008 Entry

Faculty / School Programme/ Stream Code

Anthropology ANT
Chinese Language and Literature * CHI
Cultural Studies * CUS
English ENG
Fine Arts * FAA
Arts History HIS
Japanese Studies **@ JAS
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/arts/
Linguistics * LIN
Music MUS
Philosophy * PHI
Religious Studies * REL
Theology * THE
Translation * TRA
Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration BBA
Global Business Studies GBS
Business Administration BBA - JD BAL
Hotel and Tourism Management HMG
http://www.baf.cuhk.edu.hk/ Insurance, Financial & Actuarial Analysis IFA
Professional Accountancy PAC
Quantitative Finance QFN
Education Language Education # LED
Physical Education and Sports Science # SPE
http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/ English Studies and Education # EED
Computer Engineering CEG
Engineering Computer Science CSC
Electronic Engineering EEE
http://www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk/ Information Engineering IEE
Mechanical and Automation Engineering MAE
Systems Engineering and Engineering Management SEM
Medicine Medical Studies # MED
Nursing * NRS
http://www.med.cuhk.edu.hk/ Pharmacy *** PHA
Biochemistry BCH
Biology BIO
Chemistry CHM
Chinese Medicine * BCM
Science Environmental Science ENS
Food and Nutritional Sciences FNS
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/sci/ Mathematics MAT
Molecular Biotechnology MBT
Physics PHY
Risk Management Science RMS
Statistics STA
Architectural Studies ARC
Economics ECO
Geography and Resource Management GRM
Social Science Government and Public Administration GPA
Journalism and Communication JLM
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/ssc/
Psychology PSY
Social Work SWK
Sociology SOC
School of Law
Legal Studies LLB
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/law/
Centre for East Asian Studies
Chinese Studies CHE
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/cea
Engineering
http://www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk/ Mathematics and Information Engineering
Science MIE
(Double degree programme)
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/sci/

For programme details, please refer to the programme websites.

#
Programmes will not admit international students for 2008 entry.
* Knowledge of Chinese required.
** Knowledge of Chinese characters or Japanese "Kanji" required.
*** Students must be fluent in Cantonese and the School is not responsible for their internship in Hong Kong.
@ Students are required to participate in the one-year exchange programme in Japan before graduation.

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V. Submission of Application Form

1. Before submitting your application, please make sure that you have fully completed and signed your
application and attach the following supporting documents:

(i) a photocopy of your passport / identity certificate (This will only be used for verification purpose. It
will be removed from the applicant’s file after the said purpose has been completed.)
(ii) certified true copies of your credentials (if applicable):
•high school reports / transcripts and graduation certificate
•diploma, degree transcripts and graduation certificate
•result slip(s) of public examination(s) (IB / SAT / AP / GCE A-Level / others)
•proficiency in English language (TOEFL / IELTS / others)
•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 certified translation in English.)
(iii) admission offer letter from another recognised university (if applicable)
(iv) Recommendation of an Academic Referee (in a sealed envelope), if not sent directly to the Office
by the referee
(v) payment of application fee

2. Applications will be processed upon receipt of the above mentioned documents. Late submission of
supporting documents would only be accepted on valid ground.
3. Original of awards /certificates in support of the qualifications listed in the application may be
required for verification upon request by the University before registration. Applicants who fail to
produce these for verification WILL result in disqualification of their applications for admission and
subsequent enrolments in the University.
4. Applicants must sign their application forms. Those submitting their applications via email will be requested to
provide a signature at a later stage.
5. Applicants must not submit more than one application form, or their applications will be annulled.
6. Applications should be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid before the stipulated deadline
in the following ways:
(i) by post / in person:
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, Room 201, Sui-Loong Pao Building, The Chinese University
of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR
(ii) online: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl/application.htm

VI. Application Fee

1. The online application fee is HK$300 (approximate to US$37) and the paper application fee is HK$400
(approximate to US$52) for 2008 entry. The application fee, once paid, is not refundable irrespective
of whether the application is successful or otherwise.

2. Applicants may pay the application fee by:

(i) sending us the original of completed and signed authorization form of credit card payment by post; OR
(ii) enclosing a bankdraft or bank cheque (in Hong Kong dollars, drawn on a bank in Hong Kong) made
payable to ‘The Chinese University of Hong Kong’ (please write your name and contact number on the
back of the bankdraft / bank cheque ).

VII. Points to Note after Submission of Application

1. An acknowledgement with an application number will be sent to you within 3 weeks after the receipt of your
application form. If you do not receive the application acknowledgement 5 weeks after submission of
application, you are advised to check with the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid immediately.
2. Changes in personal particulars such as names, telephone numbers, postal and email addresses should be
reported to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid immediately in writing.

3. Applicants who wish to inquire about the status of their applications after submission should visit the website
of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm.

4. Please quote your Application Number in your enquiry or correspondence.

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VIII. Early Consideration

Applicants who wish to receive early consideration for admission may submit their applications on or before 15
January 2008.

Applications received on or before the stipulated date will receive early consideration and those with particularly
outstanding academic results or other achievements will be short-listed for early decisions. Those who are selected
and offered a place under Early Consideration will be notified as from February – March 2008.

Applicants who are not offered a place under Early Consideration will compete on equal footing with all other
applicants again in the regular selection exercise, the application deadline of which is 29 February 2008.

IX. Application Deadline

29 February 2008

X. Schedule and Admission Result Notifications

Date (2008) Event / Activity

15 January Deadline for submission of Early Consideration applications
29 February Deadline for submission of applications
February – March Notifications to successful applicants under Early Consideration*
April – August Notifications to successful applicants in regular selection exercise*
Late August Registration and course selection for new students
Late August – Early September Notifications to unsuccessful applicants
Early September 1st teaching term commences

* Successful applicants should pay the composition fees and complete registration procedures in person by a
specified date; otherwise the admission offer will become null and void.

XI. Personal Data Privacy

The information we collected from your application form will be used for the following purposes:
1. as a basis for selection of applicants for admission in September 2008 to undergraduate programmes offered
by the University and other relevant or related purposes; and
2. for verifying information about the applicant’s candidature for public examinations and studies from the
relevant institutions in Hong Kong and elsewhere; and
3. for identifying multiple applications and records of previous studies as a student in the University and other
institutions; and
4. as part of applicants’ student records upon registration to a programme, which will be used for all purposes
relating to their studies in accordance with the procedures of the University.
Our application procedures allow you access to and correction of your personal particulars contained in the
application form, except the following information:
(a) programme / stream preference
(b) reasons for applying

XII. Enquiries

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Telephone: (852) 2609 7459 / 2609 7469

Fax: (852) 2603 5184
Email: ugadm2@cuhk.edu.hk
Address: Room 201, Sui-Loong Pao Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
Website: www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/intl

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 THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Application No.:
<Application no. will be printed on
International Students Admission Scheme (2008 Entry) the acknowledgement receipt>

Application for Admission to Full-time Undergraduate Studies

1. Please read the “Guide on Application for Admission” carefully before completing this form.
2. The completed form, together with the following supporting documents, should be returned to the Office of Admissions and
Financial Aid, Room 201, Sui-Loong Pao Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong:
(i). a photocopy of your passport / identity certificate;
(ii). certified true copies of academic credentials (transcripts and diplomas, which are not in English, must be accompanied by a
certified translation in English);
(iii). the bankdraft/ bank cheque (drawn on a bank in Hong Kong) / authorization of payment of the application fee (HK$400 for
paper application).
I. Personal Particulars
Name in English (in block letters, as shown on passport / HKID card):

Surname:

Given Names (in full):

Name in Chinese Characters (if applicable): Sex:

(M/F)
Name in C.C. Code on passport/ ID card (if applicable):

Date of Birth: 1 9 Place of Birth:

DD MM YY

Nationality: Passport No.:

Do you have the right of abode / the right to land in Hong Kong? Yes □ 1
No □ (tick as appropriate)
Do you have a dependent visa to stay in Hong Kong? Yes □ 1
No □ (tick as appropriate)
Note 1.
If yes, you should apply via the “Non-JUPAS (Local) Admission Scheme” and this application form is NOT applicable to you.

Do you have a Hong Kong Identity Card? Yes □ 2

HKID No.: No □ (tick as appropriate)
Note 2.
If yes, you are required to submit a photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card to us for verification.

Home / Permanent Address (in English, leave a box between numbers and words):

Correspondence Address (if different from the home/ permanent address):

Contact Tel. No.: ( )( ) HK Contact Tel. No.:

Country Area (if applicable)
Code Code

Mobile Phone No.: ( )( ) Fax No.: ( )( )

Country Area Country Area
Code Code Code Code

E-mail Address:

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II.OProgramme / Stream Preference (No amendment will be allowed after the submission of applications.)
Preference Programme / Stream Code3

1st
2nd
3rd
Note 3.
Please refer to section IV of "Guide on Application for Admission"

III. Academic Qualifications

1. Academic institution(s) at secondary level or above (in chronological order):

Period of Attendance Classes Attended / Attending Type of
From To Name of School/ Institution Location
(state levels / major subject) Award4
Month/ Year Month/ Year

□ Graduated □ Final year □ Non-final year □ Study incomplete (tick as appropriate)

□ Graduated □ Final year □ Non-final year □ Study incomplete (tick as appropriate)

□ Graduated □ Final year □ Non-final year □ Study incomplete (tick as appropriate)

□ Graduated □ Final year □ Non-final year □ Study incomplete (tick as appropriate)

Note 4.
Please indicate the Level of Award such as Certificate, Diploma, Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or Bachelor Degree

2. Please list any other public examination(s) attended, other academic qualification(s) at high
school/undergraduate level or professional qualification(s) already obtained (if applicable):
Year Examination / Qualification Subject Grade

3. Please list any public examination(s) to be attended and other academic qualifications/results to be
obtained:
Year Examination / Qualification Subjects Date of Announcement of Results

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IV. Language Proficiency

1. English Language Qualifications

Year attempted / will attempt

Examination Overall Score
(specify the date of result released)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

International English Testing System (IELTS)

Others(please specify):

2. Chinese Language Qualifications (if applicable)

Year attempted / will attempt

Examination Overall Score
(specify the date of result released)

V. Publications/Evidence of professional and academic achievements/Documents of other

qualifications (if applicable)

Name/Description Year

VI. Extra-Curricular Activities (positions held, nature of voluntary work, etc.)

VII. Full-time Working Experience (if applicable)

Period Employer Position

VIII. Admission Offer Received

If you have been admitted to an undergraduate programme in any recognised university, please fill in the following table
and provide a copy of the admission offer letter from the university concerned.
Name of University Country Programme Type of Degree Entry Year

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IX. Briefly state reasons for choosing the programme/area of study and any relevant experience and
interests (Use separate sheet if necessary).

X. Where did you learn about our International Students Admission Scheme? (tick as appropriate)
CUHK Alumni Career Counsellor / Placement Friends / Relatives
Consellor / School Teacher
Magazines / Newspaper Search Engine
(Which one? ____________________) Publicity materials (Which one? ________________)

Education Fair / Exhibition / Seminar Others (Please specify:_____________________________________________)

XI. Checklist
Before submitting your application, please make sure that you have fully completed and signed your application and attach
the following supporting documents:
□ a photocopy of your passport / identity certificate
□ certified true copies of your credentials (if applicable):
high school reports/ transcripts and graduation certificate
diploma, degree transcripts and graduation certificate
result slip(s) of public examination(s) (IB / SAT / AP / GCE A-Level / others)
proficiency in English language (TOEFL / IELTS / others)
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 certified
translation in English.)
□ admission offer letter from the recognized university to which you have been offered admission (if applicable)
□ recommendation of an academic referee
□ payment of application fee:
the original of the completed and signed authorization form of credit card payment; OR
bankdraft or bank cheque (in Hong Kong dollars, drawn on a bank in Hong Kong) made payable to “ The
Chinese University of Hong Kong” (please write your name and contact number on the back of the bankdraft/
bank cheque).

XII. Personal Data (Privacy) Statement - Declaration

1. I authorize The Chinese University of Hong Kong (below "the University") to use my data to carry out checks on multiple
applications and checks on records of previous studies in the University and other institutions.
2. I understand that, upon my registration in a programme, the data will become a part of my student record and may be used for all
purposes relating to my study in accordance with the procedures of the University.
3. I declare that the information given in support of this application is accurate and complete, and understand that any
misrepresentation will result in disqualification of my application for admission and subsequent enrolment in the University.

Signature of Applicant Date

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 THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
International Students Admission Scheme (2008 Entry)
Authorization of Credit Card Payment
(For paper application only)

If you wish to pay the application fee by credit card, please complete and sign this form and send the
original to us by post.

Name of Applicant (in English): Application No. (if any):

I would like to pay for my application fee by (please put a ‘’)

Visa Master Card

Please debit the following amount from my credit card account for payment of the application fee for admission to
Undergraduate Studies of The Chinese University of Hong Kong in the academic year 2008-2009.

Amount: HKD400.00

Credit Card No.:

Issuing Banker:

Expiry Date:

Name printed on credit card

_______________________________________________________________________
(in block letters):

(Please use authorized signature as on your credit card)

Date:

Notes on Application fee:

Online application fee: HKD300
Paper application fee: HKD400

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 THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
International Students Admission Scheme (2008 Entry)

CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION OF ACADEMIC REFEREE

Notes:
1. The applicant should complete Section I and invite his/her referee to complete Section II
2. This Recommendation should be returned in a sealed envelope either to the applicant or directly to
this Office by post:
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid,
Room 201, Sui-Loong Pao Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
3. The information provided herein will be handled in accordance with provisions of the Personal
Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

Section I. To be completed by the Applicant

Name of Applicant Application No.
(in Chinese):
(in English) (if any):
1st preference 2nd preference 3rd preference
Programme /
Stream Preference:

Section II. To be completed by the Referee

1. How long and in what capacity has the applicant been known to you?

2. What are the applicant's strengths?

3. What are the applicant's weaknesses?

4. Please rate the applicant's abilities in the following characteristics in comparison with other students you have
taught:

No Basis
Satisfactor Below
Excellent Good Average Low for
y Average
Judgement
Sense of
responsibility
Initiative
Perseverance
Leadership
Judgement
Conduct

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 5. Please give comments which may be of assistance in assessing the applicant. A separate sheet may be
appended if necessary.

6. Please indicate the strength of your recommendation by marking an ‘X’ in the appropriate box.

Highly recommended Recommended Recommended Not recommended

with reservation

Signature: Date:

Referee's Name: Position:

Name of School/Organization:

Address of School/Organization:

Telephone No.: Fax / E-mail:

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