Introduction
HKBU welcomes applicants from all over the world, accepting major international / regional / national qualifications. The six Faculties/Schools -- Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Chinese Medicine, Communication, Creative Arts, and Science-- offer 22 undergraduate programmes with over 45 majors in various disciplines.
The University adopts a policy of broad-based admissions for most of its programmes. Under broad-based admissions, students can choose to study in their desired Faculty/School and enhance their overall understanding of the disciplines in the first year. After they have studied more about different subjects of the disciplines, they can then make the best choice of major in order to achieve their goals.
The following Faculties adopt broad-based admissions:
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Communication
- Faculty of Science
Note: The university has not authorised any agents or agencies to manage admissions processes or to offer guaranteed or supplementary admission slots. All applications and fees must be submitted directly to Hong Kong Baptist University.
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Joining HKBU
One of Asia’s leading liberal arts universities, HKBU’s reputation for academic excellence and commitment to innovation attracts students from around the globe in search of an education tailored to the demands of the 21st century.
Benefitting from the strong support of the Hong Kong government and using English as medium of instruction, HKBU’s research-enriched curricula, low staff-to-student ratio and close community spirit are designed to equip students with the creativity, mindset and drive needed to thrive as innovators and entrepreneurs in our fast-changing world.
If you are interested in watching our recent webinars, please visit https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/webinar/.
Hong Kong at a glance
- Centre of the World’s Action, Financially and Economically
- Great Graduate Prospects, and Gateway to China
- World Class Connectivity and Safety
- A Balance of Metropolitan and Nature
- Asia’s Education Hub with English as Medium of Instruction
Be Creative
As skills increasingly become commodities, creativity is emerging as the key to the future. Thinking in new ways can help harness the talents of people connected globally to achieve a vision that may originate anywhere.
Committed to exploring the transformational power of arts and culture on society, HKBU offers a number of programmes across creative domains including visual arts, film, music, creative writing, TV, animation and screen studies enriched by a network of 50 interest clubs devoted to ignite the creativity of students.
Find out more about the creative domains at HKBU:
- Student Interest Clubs
- Dreamer Lab Award
- TriAngle - Platform for gatherings of creative minds
Be Innovative
Disruptive businesses increasingly originate from innovative universities like HKBU. Through our interdisciplinary researches, HKBU is well positioned to apply the power of artificial intelligence, big data and cutting-edge technologies to break disciplinary boundaries and foster engagement between the sciences, arts and social sciences.
Dedicated to helping students think in new ways, nurture innovations and develop as entrepreneur, HKBU tests our student’s limit via opportunities ranging from entrepreneurship bootcamps, startup semester programme held with the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology of University of California, Berkeley, and specialised programmes and awards in fields of social sciences and visual arts.
Find out how HKBU nurtures innovations:
Be Global
Seeking to nurture global citizens who transcend cultures, HKBU encourages students to personally experience the reality of globalisation by joining our overseas internships, exchange programmes or service-learning opportunities. Our series of international conferences, worldwide competitions and national performances also give students the opportunity to engage with peers from around the world.
Located at the intersection of East and West, our global campus, diverse faculty, extensive international network and contingent of foreign students make HKBU the gathering point for innovators, creators and entrepreneurs ready to serve the community and enhance the quality of human life.
Find out how HKBU widens students' global exposure:
Be Caring
Beyond big dreams and innovative ideas, HKBU believes that being connected with one’s community is also key to leading a meaningful life. In addition to academic excellence, HKBU aims at inspiring students to be passionate about their work and give back to their community.
From Myanmar and Hong Kong to Cambodia and China, our service-learning opportunities invite students to explore other parts of the world and witness the profound transformative impact that their caring can have on people and communities.
Find out how HKBU capacitates students to care our community:
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Admissions Requirements
We adopt a holistic approach in selecting applicants on individual merits. Applicants are required to meet:
- the university entrance requirements (using international curricula or regional/national curricula);
- the English language requirements; and,
- if any, the programme entrance requirements.
High School Graduation Diploma with one of the following:
- SAT*:
Minimum score of 1,190 (out of 1,600) in new SAT
- Advanced Placement (AP):
Grade 3 in at least two AP subjects
- American College Test (ACT)*:
Minimum composite score of 23
- Associate Degree (AD):
Successful completion of one year's study in a full-time AD programme at a recognised US university/ community college, provided that the duration of the programme should be at least two years in full-time mode.
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in community colleges:
Successful completion of IGETC with Grade C or above in each of the subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
* Applicants are required to authorise HKBU to obtain the actual results from the respective exam board in order to complete the verification process before admission. The institution codes of HKBU are: SAT / AP 7904, ACT 6957.
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and one of the following:
Minimum score of 80 in:
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) /
- Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) /
- Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER) /
- Universities Admission Index (UAI)
or Overall Position (OP) Band between 1 and 8
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
- GCE Advanced Level (AL)/ International Advanced Level (IAL):
Grade E or above in three AL/ IAL subjects; or
Grade E or above in two AL/ IAL subjects plus two Advanced Supplementary Level (ASL) subjects
(Not including Chinese and English Language subjects. The same subject cannot be counted at both the AL and ASL.)
- Cambridge Pre-U Diploma:
Grade P3 (Pass 3) or better in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects; or
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma
(Not including Chinese and English Language subjects)
- BTEC:
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Foundation, Diploma and Certificate qualifications awarded by colleges and universities in the UK will be considered on a case-by-case basis for admission without advanced standing.
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
One of the following:
- Alberta: High School Graduation Diploma with five Grade 12 courses with a minimum average of 70%
- British Columbia: Senior Secondary Graduation (Dogwood) Diploma with five Grade 12 courses with a minimum average of 70%
- Manitoba: Manitoba High School Graduation Diploma with five full credits at Grade 12 (40 level) in courses designated S (Specialized), G (General), or U (University-based), with an average of 70% in these subjects
- New Brunswick: High School Graduation Diploma with five Grade 12 courses with a minimum average of 70%
- Nova Scotia: High School Graduation Diploma with five Grade 12 courses with a minimum average of 70%
- Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six Grade 12 U or M course with a minimum average of 70%
- Quebec: Diploma of Collegial Studies
- Other provinces: High School Graduation Diploma with five Grade 12 subjects with a minimum average of 70%
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
European Baccalaureate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
IB Diploma*
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
* Applicants are required to authorize HKBU to obtain the actual scores from the IBO in order to complete the verification process before admission. The institution code of HKBU is: 000247.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) awarded by the West African Examinations Council
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Applicants who apply for admission with other overseas qualifications are expected to have received 12-year pre-university education with appropriate school-leaving qualifications.
For qualifications of other countries/ regions recognised by the University, please refer to the Regional/National Curricula section. Given the diversity of education systems around the world, the qualifications listed may not cover every region.
Argentina
Bachillerato
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Australia
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and one of the following:
Minimum score of 80 in:
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) /
- Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) /
- Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER) /
- Universities Admission Index (UAI)
or Overall Position (OP) Band between 1 and 8
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Austria
Reifeprüfung/ Matura
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Bangladesh
Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Belgium
One of the following:
- Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (DSC); or
- Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts; or
- Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Brazil
Certificado de Conclusão do Ensino Médio and Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Brunei
Brunei-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level: three passes
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Bulgaria
Diploma of Completed Secondary Education (Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Cambodia
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Cameroon
One of the following:
- Three passes in Cameroon GCE Advanced Level; or
- Cameroon Baccalauréat
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Canada
One of the following:
- Alberta: High School Graduation Diploma with five Grade 12 courses with a minimum average of 70%
- British Columbia: Senior Secondary Graduation (Dogwood) Diploma with five Grade 12 courses with a minimum average of 70%
- Manitoba: Manitoba High School Graduation Diploma with five full credits at Grade 12 (40 level) in courses designated S (Specialized), G (General), or U (University-based), with an average of 70% in these subjects
- New Brunswick: High School Graduation Diploma with five Grade 12 courses with a minimum average of 70%
- Nova Scotia: High School Graduation Diploma with five Grade 12 courses with a minimum average of 70%
- Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six Grade 12 U or M course with a minimum average of 70%
- Quebec: Diploma of Collegial Studies
- Other provinces: High School Graduation Diploma with five Grade 12 subjects with a minimum average of 70%
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Chile
Certificate of Secondary Education (Licencia de Enseñanza Media)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
China
Applicants NOT attending the current year National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) of the Mainland should possess one of the following qualifications:
- National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) results attained in previous years:
Meeting the 1st cut-off line of the respective province for admission to mainland key universities
- JEE for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Students (港澳台僑高考)
- International Schools:
Refer to the entrance requirements of country/ region to which the qualification belongs
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Croatia
Svjedodžba o maturi/ Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi/ Potvrda o položenim ispitima državne mature (Matura Certificate/ Certificate of State Maturity)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Czech Republic
Vysvědčení o Maturitní Zkoušce/ Maturita (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Denmark
One of the following:
- Bevis for Studentereksamen (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) (STX); or
- Bevis for Højere Forberedelseseksamen (Higher Preparatory Examination Certificate) (HF); or
- Bevis for Højere Teknisk Eksamen (Higher Technical Examination Certificate) (HTX); or
- Bevis for Højere Handelseksamen (Higher Commerce Examination) (HHX)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Egypt
Thanaweya A'ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) with an overall average of 70%
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
El Salvador
Bachillerato/Bachiller/Bachiller Academico (School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Estonia
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate); and Riigieksamitunnistus (National Examination Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Ethiopia
Ethiopian University Entrance Examination Certificate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Finland
One of the following:
- Ylioppilastutkintotodistus; or
- Studentexamensbetyg (Matriculation Examination)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
France
One of the following:
- Baccalaureat General
- Option Internationale du Baccalaureat (OIB)
- Baccalauréat Français International (BFI)
- European Baccalaureate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Gambia
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) awarded by the West African Examinations Council
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Germany
Abitur or Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife (German Abitur certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Ghana
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) awarded by the West African Examinations Council
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Greece
Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou/ Apolytirion Geniko Lykeio (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Hungary
Érettségi/Matura (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Iceland
Stúdentspróf (Matriculation Examination)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
India
Minimum average score of 75% in any of the following at Standard XII awarded by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) or state boards:
- All India Senior School Certificate (SSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Senior Secondary Examination (All-India)
- Higher/ Senior School Certificate/ Examination (HSC)
- Pre-University Certificate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Indonesia
SMA Ijazah (Senior High School Graduation Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Iran
One of the following:
- Peeshadaneshgahe (Pre-University Certificate)
- Konkur (National Entrance Exam)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in five subjects with H4 or above in Higher Level papers
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Israel
One of the following:
- Bagrut (Matriculation Certificate); or
- Teudat Gemer Tichonit/ Teudat Hagamar Hatichonit (High School Completion Diploma)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Italy
Diploma di Esame di Stato (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Japan
Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Kazakhstan
One of the following:
- Attestat/ Svidetel' stvo o Srednem Obrazovanil (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) with an overall average of 4 or above (5-point scale); or
- Certificate of Unified National Testing (UNT) within 2 years; or
- Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools’ (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Republic of Korea
One of the following:
- Godeung Hakkyo Jol-eob Jeungmyeongseo / Godeung Hakkyo Jol-eob Jang (High School Diploma / High School Certificate of Graduation); or
- College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Kyrgyzstan
Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) with an overall average of 4 or above (5-point scale). Applicants with excellent results in Общереспубликанское тестирование - Obshcherespublikanskoye testirovaniye (National Scholarship Test, NST)) are considered more competitive.
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Laos
Upper Secondary School Diploma
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Latvia
Atestāts Par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Liberia
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) awarded by the West African Examinations Council
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Liechtenstein
Matura (Upper Secondary School Leaving Examination)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Luxembourg
Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Macau
One of the following:
- JEE for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Students (港澳台僑高考)
- Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma/ Certificate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Macedonia
Secondary School Leaving Diploma / Matura with an overall grade of 4.0
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Malaysia
One of the following:
- Grade C or above in at least six subjects at UEC Senior Middle level; or
- Grade C or above in at least three subjects in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) in the same sitting, other than language subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Mauritius
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate with passes in three Advanced Level subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Mexico
Bachillerato
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Moldova
Diplomã de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Mongolia
Completion of upper secondary school and the school-leaving certificate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Morocco
Diplôme du Baccalauréat / Attestation du Baccalauréat (Baccalaureate Certificate) with an average of 14 on a 20-point scale
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Myanmar
One of the following:
- Basic Education High School Examination or Matriculation Examination; or
- Successful completion of one year's study in a bachelor's degree programme at a recognised university
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Nepal
Completion of School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI & XII) awarded by the National Examinations Board
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Netherlands
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) Diploma
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
New Zealand
National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Nigeria
Senior School Certificate by West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Click here
Norway
Vitnemål for Videregående opplæring (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Oman
Thanawiya Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with an overall average of 80%
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Pakistan
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Philippines
High School Diploma on an academic track (Grade 12)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Poland
Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Portugal
Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação/ Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Romania
Diploma de Bacalaureat
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Russia
Completion in Аттестат о среднем (полном) общем образовании (Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education); and
Свидетельство о результатах ЕГЭ (единого государственного экзамена) (Certificate of Unified State Examination)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Rwanda
Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l'Enseignement Secondaire (Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education / Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Saudi Arabia
80% or above in at least six subjects (including English and Chinese/ an alternative language other than Chinese and English) in Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) Examination in two consecutive sittings
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Scotland
Passes in three SQA Advanced Higher subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Serbia
One of the following:
- Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu (Diploma of Completed Graduation Examinations); or
- Diploma o stečenom srednem obrazovanju (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Sierra Leone
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) awarded by the West African Examinations Council
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Singapore
One of the following:
- Passes in at least three Singapore-Cambridge GCE AL H2 subjects; or two H2 plus two H1 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCEAL; or
- Diploma, Professional Diploma or Technical Diploma awarded by one of the following institutions: Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Slovakia
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skúške)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Slovenia
Maturitetno Spričevalo (Matura Certificate)/ Spričevalo o splošni maturi (Certificate of General Matura)/ Splošna Matura (General Matura Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
South Africa
National Senior Certificate
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Spain
Titulo de Bachiller and reválida de Bachillerato, with an overall average of 8.0 on a 10-point scale
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Advanced Levels (3 passes)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Sweden
Avgångsbetyg/ Slutbetyg Från Gymnasieskola (Upper Secondary School leaving certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Switzerland
One of the following:
- Maturitätsausweis; or
- Certificat de Maturité; or
- Attestato di Maturità (Federal Maturity Certificate); or
- Eidgenössisch Anerkanntes Kantonales Maturitätszeugnis; or
- Certificat de Maturité Cantonal Reconnu Par La Confédération; or
- Attestato di Maturità Cantonale Riconosciuto Dalla Confederazione (Federally Recognised Cantonal Maturity Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Taiwan
One of the following:
- Four subjects in General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT)(學科能力測驗); or
- Four subjects in Advanced Subjects Test (AST) (指定科目考試) normally within the top percentile (頂標)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Tajikistan
Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) with an overall average of 4 or above (5-point scale)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
United Republic of Tanzania/ Tanzania
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE), with grade C or above in three Principal subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Thailand
Mathayom Suksa 6 (M6) (Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Tunisia
Baccalauréat with an overall average of 14 on a 20-point scale
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Turkey
Lise Diploması (High School Diploma)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Uganda
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in three principal academic subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
United Arab Emirates
Tawjihiyya (Secondary Education Certificate) with an overall average of 70%
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
United Kingdom
One of the following:
- GCE Advanced Level (AL)/ International Advanced Level (IAL):
Grade E or above in three AL/ IAL subjects; or
Grade E or above in two AL/ IAL subjects plus two Advanced Supplementary Level (ASL) subjects
(Not including Chinese and English Language subjects. The same subject cannot be counted at both the AL and ASL.)
- Cambridge Pre-U Diploma:
Grade P3 (Pass 3) or better in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects; or
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma
(Not including Chinese and English Language subjects)
- BTEC:
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Foundation, Diploma and Certificate qualifications awarded by colleges and universities in the UK will be considered on a case-by-case basis for admission without advanced standing.
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
United States of America
High School Graduation Diploma with one of the following:
- SAT:
Minimum score of 1,190 (out of 1,600) in new SAT
- Advanced Placement (AP):
Grade 3 in at least two AP subjects
- American College Test (ACT):
Minimum composite score of 23
- Associate Degree (AD):
Successful completion of one year's study in a full-time AD programme at a recognised US university/ community college, provided that the duration of the programme should be at least two years in full-time mode.
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in community colleges:
Successful completion of IGETC with Grade C or above in each of the subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Vietnam
Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông)
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
Zimbabwe
Grade C or above in three Zimbabwe GCE Advanced Level subjects
Recognised English Language Qualifications: Check here
25th - 75th Percentile of Admissions Score Range (2025 Entry)
120-152 | 30-35 |
25th - 75th Percentile of Admissions Score Range (2024 Entry)
120-160 | 29-31 |
25th - 75th Percentile of Admissions Score Range (2023 Entry)
120-152 | 29-32 |
Notes:
- The actual results of the students admitted to each programme may vary from year to year (depending on the overall results achieved by applicants in a particular year, the number of applicants applying to the programme, changes in selection criteria, etc.). Information in this section is for reference only and should not be used to predict the chance of admission to any programme in subsequent years.
- As UCAS introduced a new Tariff System since 2017, the calculation of GCE Admissions Score Range has excluded any examination results obtained before September 2017.
UCAS Tariff System (Since September 2017):
| A-Level | A*-56 | A-48 | B-40 | C-32 | D-24 | E-16 |
| AS-Level | A-20 | B-16 | C-12 | D-10 | E-6 |
Data as of 11 September 2024
The following public examination results are recognised as meeting the minimum English Language requirements stipulated by the University:
| TOEFL | Internet-based test (iBT) / iBT Home Edition / iBT Paper Edition - Score: 79; or Paper-delivered test - a sum score of 60 (TOEFL MyBestTM Score is not accepted.) |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Overall Band: 6.0 (IELTS One Skill Retake is not accepted.) |
| SAT | Minimum score of 590 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in new SAT |
| ACT | Minimum score of 23 in both ACT English and Reading |
| AP | Score 4 or above in AP English Language and Composition/ AP English Literature and Composition |
| GCE O-Level/ GCSE | Grade C/ Grade 4 in English/ English Language/ English Literature |
| IGCSE | One of the following:
|
| GCE AS or A-Level | Grade E in English |
| HKDSE | Level 3 in English Language |
| HKALE | Grade E in Use of English |
| IB | One of the following:
|
| Cambridge English | Grade C in C1 Advanced/ C2 Proficiency |
| West African Senior School Certificate | Grade C6 in English |
| Australia | One of the following:
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| Cameroon | Grade C or above in English in Cameroon GCE Advanced Level; or Grade C or above in English in Cameroon GCE Ordinary Level |
| Canada | Minimum of 70% in Grade 12 English Course |
| China | Obtaining a score of 110 or above in the English subject of National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) *For programmes offered by the School of Business and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Computing and Data Analytics: Obtaining a score of 120 or above in the English subject of National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) |
| France | Score 12 or above in English subject in French Baccalaureat (OIB-British, American Options) |
| Germany | Grade 10 or above in English in Abitur |
| India | Obtaining at least 75% in Grade 12 English in SSC/ ISC/ All-India/ HSC/ Pre-University Certificate |
| Malaysia | One of the following:
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| New Zealand | 10 credits at level 2 or above in English Literacy on NCEA, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing |
| Singapore | One of the following:
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| Sweden | Grade C (old grade scale VG) or above in English in the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola |
| Taiwan | GSAT/ AST English result within the top percentile (頂標) |
| Zimbabwe | Grade C or above in English in Zimbabwe GCE Advanced Level |
| Others | Other English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Chinese Language and Literature / Creative and Professional Writing / English Language and Literature / Humanities / Translation)
For students who intended to take Chinese Language and Literature, Creative and Professional Writing, Humanities or Translation Major, they are expected to have a Chinese language qualification as deemed acceptable by the University. For Creative and Professional Writing and Humanities, special arrangements will be made for international students without Chinese language qualification.
For applicants holding international qualifications but wish to apply for admission to such Majors, they may fulfill the Chinese Language requirement with the following Chinese qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Music (Hons) (Music / Creative Industries)
For the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music programme, applicants are required to submit their music qualifications and/or examination results. All applicants must have a good result in Grade 8 ABRSM practical grade / performance grade or its equivalent (especially for Chinese Instruments) and at least Grade 5 in ABRSM Theory or its equivalent, and/or show evidence of distinction in music. In addition, applicants will submit a portfolio, and shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an aptitude test, interview and/or audition. For details, please refer to the Department of Music's website: https://mus.hkbu.edu.hk/undergraduate.html
For the Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Creative Industries programme, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- The examination results of music qualification (Practical, Theory), including but not limited to the Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Preferable Result: Practical/Performance: Grade 8 or above, Theory: Grade 5 or above)
- A portfolio via an online portfolio submission system.
An official email notification regarding the submission details will be sent to the applicant's registered email in due course. Applicants without portfolio submission will not be further processed. For portfolio preparation, applicants are strongly advised to visit: http://mus.hkbu.edu.hk/BM.html
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science
Applicants applying to the programme are required to have recognised results in Biology or Chemistry and possess a Chinese language qualification as deemed acceptable by the University.
For applicants holding international qualifications, they may fulfill the Chinese Language requirement with the following Chinese qualifications:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine
Applicants applying to the programme are expected to have taken Chemistry and possess a Chinese language qualification as deemed acceptable by the University.
For applicants holding international qualifications, they may fulfill the Chinese Language requirement with the following Chinese qualifications:
For more details, please refer to “Programmes on Offer”:
Transdisciplinary Second Majors/Second Majors
The University envisions the importance of transdisciplinary innovations in response to global challenges and offers a flexible curriculum structure that is much more agile and fits the present and yet-to-known future needs. Seven new transdisciplinary second majors (TSMs) and two new second majors (SMs) will be introduced in the 2025/26 academic year. TSMs are geared for particular talent needs in Hong Kong and prepare students to pool knowledge from different disciplines to excel in multiple careers, whereas SMs prepare students to gain in-depth knowledge from another discipline to complement the first major. This approach equips students not only for their careers, but also the future development of their respective fields.
Transdisciplinary Second Majors
- Cultural Industry Management
- Creative Industry Management
- Digital Entertainment
- Interactive Media Publishing
- Green Technology and Sustainability Management
- Applied AI for Sustainable Society
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
Second Majors
- AI and Data Science
- Testing Sciences
Students of designated programmes can declare one TSM or SM in their second year of study*. The study of the TSM / SM normally commences in Year 3. Students pursuing a TSM/SM are required to complete a minimum of 134 units for graduation i.e. 6 more units than the regular graduation requirement. Please click here for more details.
* TSMs or SMs are not available to students admitted to Transdisciplinary programmes, dual/double/combined degree programmes and other programmes which may not be able to make arrangements for their students to opt for a TSM or SM.
Other Applicants
We also offer exchange programmes, short-term visiting programmes, Higher Diploma and self-financing top-up degree programmes. Mature students may also apply for admission to the University.
Students who are enrolled in other universities may apply for admission to the University as exchange students normally for one or two semesters with agreement from their home universities regarding transfer of units. For details/ enquiries, please visit the website of International Office.
Visiting Students
Applicants who do not intend to study an undergraduate programme but plan to take only certain courses may be considered on an individual basis. Applicants should meet the University and Programme Entrance Requirements.
For enquiries, please email to ugs@hkbu.edu.hk.
Applicants who do not possess formal academic qualifications listed in our website and are aged 25 or above on 1 September of the admission year may be granted exemption from the University Admissions Requirements provided that they have pursued a programme of study recognised by the University and are able to demonstrate their suitability to study the selected programme.
Student Sharing
Gaziz Zhumash
Kazakhstan | Computer Science | Graduate
I had a dream of inventing something with my own hands and HKBU made this dream come true. I did a summer research with Department of Physics to create a potable water generator. I have also got the chance to participate in the 'BEST' entrepreneurship program and be the HKBU representative in Hong Kong Techathon. These experiences help me find an internship as a data scientist at one of the largest banks of my country.
Paulina Alonso
Mexico | Visual Arts | Graduate
Our teachers always encourage us to share our own ideas and thoughts. They guide us through the creative process and help us find ways to bring to life the visions in our heads. Studying visual arts so far from home is a great experience itself. Here I’m surrounded by a stimulating environment that inspires me to create new artworks. Artists need to have different experiences in order to tell a story through their artwork. This opportunity to live in Hong Kong for sure helps me achieve that.
Rustam Juraev
Tajikistan | Applied Economics | Graduate
I was given the opportunity to participate in one of the biggest Model United Nations Conferences in Madrid, Spain, with more than 2000 participants from over 110 countries, as a representative of HKBU. It was a valuable experience participating in debates and negotiations with fellow students from around the globe, especially as a “delegate” representing the interests of a particular region in a simulated setting. Furthermore, it was a perfect chance for me to make friends from different parts of the world.
Amos Seng
Singapore | Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine | Graduate
Last summer, I worked as a student intern in my Professor's research laboratory, where I was able to apply theories and knowledge that I have learnt in classroom to the discovery and testing of new medicinal compounds. The real-life applications and research experiences allow me to develop critical and analytical thinking skills. I am proud to receive training for being a pharmaceutical professional through HKBU's unique East-meets-West approach, where traditional Chinese Medicine is combined with modern research and development techniques.
Yerkegali Zhamalbekov
Kazakhstan | Computer Science | Graduate
HKBU offers numerous opportunities for students to exhibit caring and concern to people in need. I had a chance to educate children at a local elementary school in Ubud during a service trip in Bali arranged by the Undergraduate Halls. I immersed myself into the local culture and customs, engaged in activities with children as a caring teacher, and took part in some renovation work in a local village as a volunteer. This experience helps me understand the meaning of life and the importance of mutual support and respect among people.
Jessa Alfajardo
Philippines | BBA (Hons) - Entrepreneurship | Graduate
MSc in Entrepreneurship and Global Marketing Student
As a Filipino student at HKBU's School of Business, I learned that meaningful connections can transform your university experience. Despite the uncertainties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, my part-time job as a campus café barista became an unexpected turning point. A simple conversation with a professor led to three life-changing opportunities: scholarships for my Master's degree, a research assistant position, and an internship at a global company. Throughout my four years, I actively participated in business competitions, internships, startup bootcamps, musical performances, and volunteering services. My advice to students: never underestimate the power of genuine conversations – they can open doors you never imagined possible.
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Notes to Applicants
To instantly understand the integrity culture of Hong Kong and the application of anti-corruption laws in school admission and other aspects of daily life, please visit the “Understanding Integrity in Seconds” webpage of the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong.
Hiring an agency to assist with university admission in Hong Kong is not necessarily illegal. However, if an applicant or intermediary agency uses false documents to apply for admission, it may constitute an offence, such as the use of a false instrument. If the applicant himself or through the intermediary agency offers an advantage to university staff to assist with admission, the applicant may even commit the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.
