Non-local applicants are those who:
(a) require a student visa/entry permit to study in Hong Kong;
(b) are holders of a visa/entry permit under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG); OR
(c) are holders of a dependant visa/entry permit who were 18 years old or above when they were issued with such visa/entry permit by the Director of Immigration.

Non-local applicants are those who:
(a) require a student visa/entry permit to study in Hong Kong;
(b) are holders of a visa/entry permit under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG); OR
(c) are holders of a dependant visa/entry permit who were 18 years old or above when they were issued with such visa/entry permit by the Director of Immigration.

FAQ - Undergraduate Programmes:

1. How to apply for double major?
Students may apply for double major in their final year of study, subject to fulfilment of the GPA and unit requirements.

FAQ - Admission Requirements:

1. If I have not taken the HKDSE, can I apply for admission on the strength of other academic qualifications?
Candidates shall be eligible to apply for admission if they fulfill general admissions requirements and have attained an acceptable level of proficiency in both the English and Chinese languages.

2. Under what conditions will I be exempted from the Chinese language admissions requirement?
Non-JUPAS applicants who have pursued a curriculum leading to a recognised non-local qualification at secondary or above level prior to admission may be granted, at the discretion of the Faculty Deans concerned, waiver of the Chinese language requirement for admission.

3. Do I need to apply for a waiver of the Chinese language admissions requirement?
There is no need for applicants to apply for the waiver. If selected for admission, eligible applicants will automatically be considered for the waiver.

FAQ - Application Procedures / Deadlines:

1. Can I submit more than one applications?
You can submit only one application for undergraduate admission to CUHK for 2022 Entry. Submission of more than one application will lead to applications being disqualified.

2. When is the deadline for application?
Advance Offer Deadline: 17 November 2021
Regular Deadline: 6 January 2022

Thereafter, applications may be accepted subject to availability of places.

3. What documents should I submit together with the completed application form?
Before submitting your application, please make sure that you have fully completed and uploaded the following supporting documents:
i) A photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card / Dependant Visa / Passport
(For verification purpose only. It will be deleted from the applicant’s file after the said purpose has been served.)

ii) Copies of your academic transcripts and public examination results and other credentials (if applicable):
(a) high school reports / transcripts and graduation certificate / diploma
(b) diploma / sub-degree transcripts and graduation certificate
(c) university transcripts / degree certificate
(d) result slip(s) of public examination(s) (e.g. HKCEE / HKALE / IB / SAT / AP / GCE / GCSE / IGCSE / GAO KAO / others). The University Code for College Board (for submission of SAT/AP results) is 5690, and for ACT, it is 7050.
(e) English / Chinese language test results (e.g. TOEFL / IELTS / others). The University Code for submission of TOEFL results is 0812.
(f) certificates in support of 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 or Chinese must be accompanied by a official English language translation.)

iii) Recommendation of an academic referee (online or by hardcopy)
- via online system: You can submit up to 3 referee's information and check the referee submission status in the section " Online Recommendation Form" after settling the application fee.
- your referee will then receive an invitation email to login the " Online Confidential Recommendation System" to complete the Confidential Recommendation/Referee Report.
- by hardcopy: You can print Confidential Recommendation Form in the section "Paper Recmmendation Form". The completed form should be sent in a sealed envelope by post by either you or your referee directly to our office.

4. If my examination results have not yet been released before the application deadline, can I apply for admission?
You can still apply for admission to the University. You should submit the application form first before the deadline, and send the examination results to the University once available.

5. What is the application fee for admission in 2022?
The online application fee is HK$450 for 2022 entry. The application fee, once paid, is not refundable irrespective of whether the application is successful or otherwise.

6. How to pay the application fee?
Applicants can pay the application fee via online payment by either VISA or MASTERCARD through our Online Application System at the time of application submission. Failure to pay the application fee will result in delay in processing of the application.

7. Is it necessary to submit recommendations? Who can be the academic referee?
Applicants are required to submit at least one recommendation via online system or by post. You should invite an appropriate person who is familiar with your academic background to be your referee.

8. How to submit the supporting documents?
You should upload the supporting documents using the online application system functions.
After submitting the application, you can submit additional supporting documents (e.g. forthcoming examination result slips or any other necessary documents) using the upload functions OR by post to our office.

9. Will I be granted interviews?
After you have submitted the application you may be invited to attend interviews. However, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews and also not all departments will arrange interviews. If you are shortlisted, you will be notified of the interview arrangement by phone, email or mail.

10. When will I receive notification from the University?
Successful applicants will receive notification from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid from November 2021 to August 2022.

12. What are the CUHK codes for ACT/SAT/AP/TOEFL?

FAQ - Fees and Scholarships:

1. What is the tuition fee for local students for 2022-23?
The tuition fee for 2022-23 is yet to be confirmed. For your reference, the tuition fee for 2021-22 is HK$42,100 per annum.

2. How to apply for financial aid?
Applicants admitted to a full-time undergraduate programme can apply for financial aid. Students should contact the Scholarships and Financial Aid Section of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for information.

3. How to apply for scholarships?
Applicants admitted to a full-time undergraduate programme will automatically be considered for admission scholarships. There is no need for you to submit a separate application for the scholarship. For further information, please visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid page.

FAQ - Transfer Admission / Credit Transfer:

1. How to apply for credit transfer?
Applicants who have successfully completed courses at undergraduate level prior to admission may apply for course and unit exemption after they have registered as a student of the University. Such applications will be considered on individual merits case-by-case. For further information, please visit Registration and Examinations Section, Registry website here.

FAQ - College System:

1. What is the "College System"?
CUHK is the only university that offers a college experience. Each undergraduate is assigned to one of the constituent Colleges, Chung Chi, New Asia, United, Shaw, Morningside, S.H. Ho, CW Chu, Wu Yee Sun and Lee Woo Sing. The Colleges complement the formal curricula to deliver whole-person education and pastoral care. The college system encourages interaction among teachers, students and alumni.

2. How do I indicate my college preferences? How are students assigned to colleges?
Applicants admitted to a full-time undergraduate programme will be asked to indicate their preferences for college affiliation.

In assigning new students to different Colleges, it is desirable that each College would have students from different faculties/ departments to facilitate interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge and ideas and to widen the students' intellectual perspective. The system for assigning new students to Colleges takes into consideration the preferences of students, their study programmes and admission scores. Priority is given to a new student to be assigned to his/her first-preference College if either of his/her parent is an alumnus of the College.

While students will be assigned college affiliation based on their preferences as far as possible, they may not be assigned to their most preferred College owing to limitation of places available.

FAQ - Accommodation:

1. How to apply for hostel accommodation?
Applicants admitted to a full-time undergraduate programme can apply for hostel accommodation. Their applications will be considered by the respective Colleges. The University has the largest number of hostel places among UGC-funded institutions.

FAQ - Interview:

1. Will I be granted interviews?
After you have submitted the application you may be invited to attend interviews. However, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews and also not all departments will arrange interviews. If you are shortlisted, you will be notified of the interview arrangement by phone, email or mail.

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