1. When will the application information be available?
Please note that application information for admission to most taught postgraduate programmes will usually be available from October/November onwards every year. Some postgraduate programmes will be open for application earlier. Please stay tune to the announcement of individual faculties/departments.
2. Where can I obtain the application information?
Please visit our website for information about admission requirements, programme list, programme information, syllabus for each programme, application procedure, supporting document etc.
3. Where can I obtain information on PhD/MPhil programmes?
1. How can I submit my application?
2. Can I apply to more than one taught postgraduate programme at HKU?
3. Can I apply for admission if i am still in my last year of study?
4. Is concurrent registration acceptable?
6. Am I a local or a non-local applicant?
7. Why can't log in to my application account?
8. Whom should I reach out to for guidance when completing the online application form?
1. Can my application fee be waived?
If you encounter problems with the online payment, please try the following:
Use browsers such as, Internet Explorer (IE) or Edge instead of Chrome or Safari and clear all the temporary files and cookies before submitting the payment.
Ensure not to open different browsers and/or log in to different application accounts at the same time.
Contact the credit card issuing bank to check if you need to obtain authorization from the bank before making an online transaction.
Attempt to use another credit card.
3. How do I know that I have successfully paid the application fee and submitted the application?
If the application fee has been deducted but the system indicates that the application was not submitted successfully, there are a few steps you can take to resolve the issue. First, please note that an application number will only be generated if the application is submitted successfully, and the payment will be deducted based on that application number.
To resolve the issue, please follow these steps:
1. Re-login to the system and try submitting the payment again. Continue doing so until you receive an application number from the system.
2. Before submitting the payment, it is advisable to remove all temporary files and cookies from your browser.
3. Ensure that you do not open different browsers or log in to different application accounts (if you have any) simultaneously.
Please keep in mind that we can only charge once per application number. The funds for both successful and unsuccessful attempts at application fee payments are held by the card-issuing bank, not the University. The bank will release the balance held for the unsuccessful payment attempt(s) at a later time, but the duration of these holds depends on the policy of the card-issuing bank.
5. If I cancel/withdraw my application, can I get a refund of my application fee?
6. Is the deposit payment refundable and transferable?
1. What should I do if I forget my username and password?
3. How can I upload the supporting documents?
4. I cannot upload my documents on the online application system. What should I do?
5. What should I do if I wish to add/update my referee information?
7. Can I change the programme after the submission of application?
8. What should I do if I wish to change my personal information on the system?
9. How can I add or amend information in the application form after the submission?
10. Will I be invited to attend an admission interview or admission test?
Not all programmes require interviews or tests, please consult the relevant programme office for details.
11. When will the application result be announced? How can I check my application status?
12. How can I obtain a student visa?
1. Are there any scholarships available for my study in HKU?
2. Is postgraduate housing available?