Application

Associate Degree

International Qualifications

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CIE CIE Online Application System

Application Procedure

1 APPLICATION
- Submit application via CIE Online Application System and pay application fee
- Receive acknowledgement email from CIE
2 INTERVIEW
- Receive interview invitation by email
- Attend interview
3 RESULT NOTIFICATION
Notifications are issued within 14 working days after the interview normally
(excluding Music Studies, Sport and Recreation Studies and Visual Arts).

* The College does not authorise any agents or representatives for admission. For any enquiries on admission and programme, please contact the College directly.

Admission Requirements

To be considered and assessed by the College of International Education on a case-by-case basis:

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE-AL), Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT).

Instrument Requirement for Music Studies: Grade 8 in practical examination of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) or equivalent in standard. Applicants are required to attend and pass the audition. The list of instruments is as follows:

Piano
Voice
String (Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass)
Winds (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Saxophone)
Brass (Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba and Euphonium)

Application Requirement for Sport and Recreation Studies: Applicants choosing Sport and Recreation Studies as their first choice should input their sports achievements and upload related supporting documents via CIE Online Application System.

Required Information and Documents

Applicants are required to provide the following information and/or supporting documents in application. If the required documents could not be provided, applicants should provide the documents during or after admission interviews by requests.

High school academic report
High school graduation certificate
Certificate(s) of any public examination(s)

Students with non-HKDSE qualifications admitted to the Associate Degree Programme may apply for transfer of units at the point of admission. Please click here for details of transfer of units.

Key Days

7 Dec 2023

CIE Online Application Starts

20 Jan 2024

Info Day (Cantonese)

Jan 2024 Onwards

Interview and Receiving Conditional Offer

Jun to Jul 2024

Info Day

30 Jun 2024

Application Deadline

(for Non-local Applicants)

Jul to Early Aug 2024

Applicants meeting admission requirements receive Admission Offers

8 Aug 2024

Application Deadline

(For Local Applicants)

Late Aug 2024

New Student Orientation

Early Sep 2024

First Semester Begins

Interview Arrangement

Interview Notice

Admission interviews will be arranged from March to July. Applicants will be notified via email and/or SMS about 7 days in advance if they are invited to attend an interview. The interview date and venue will be provided in the notification.

The interviews for Music Studies, Sport and Recreation Studies and Visual Arts will be arranged separately.

Only shortlisted applicants for Music Studies and Sport and Recreation Studies will be notified of audition/interview arrangement.

Interview Format

The interview will be conducted in English in small groups of 3 to 6 people. Language proficiency, communication skills and general knowledge will be assessed.

Applicants applying for Visual Arts should submit a portfolio at the time of admission interview.

Applicants who require any special arrangements in the admission interview may make their requests with justifications/reasons by email to applycie@hkbu.edu.hk at least 3 working days in advance of the interview date.

Visa Application

The College will assist non-local applicants in applying for the student visa once acceptance of the admission offer is confirmed.

Non-local applicants are required to obtain a student visa / an entry permit in order to study in Hong Kong. It normally takes around six to eight weeks to complete the process.

Please contact the Quality Migrants and Mainland Residents Section or Other Visas and Permits Section of the Hong Kong Immigration Department for any enquiries on visa applications.

Hong Kong Immigration Department
Hotline: (852) 2824 6111
Email: enquiry@immd.gov.hk
Website: www.immd.gov.hk

Park Young Sun

Studying Associate of Arts (Creative Communication), HKBU

CIE's teachers and classmates are amiable and actively answer my questions after class. The teachers are passionate in class and patient after class. I like the state of life in the College, and I hope I can successfully articulate to the Communication’s Undergraduate Degree Programme after two years!

Non-local Student Support

Non-local Student Support Group

Students are encouraged to participate in different learning activities provided by CIE and the University. The Non-local Students Support Group organises a range of activities to facilitate students’ adjustment to the teaching and learning mode at CIE, including Exam Preparation Guidance Session, Interview Skills Workshop, Spring New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival gatherings, etc.

Orientation and Accommodation Information

Various support services and accommodation information are provided for non-local students to help them make the most of their college experience. At the beginning of the semester, the College will provide orientations and introduce new students to the academic, social and cultural life at CIE.

English Enhancement Course

English is the medium of instruction at CIE. A non-credit bearing English Enhancement Course will be offered to mainland students during their first year of study. The course helps students to acquire the essential English knowledge and skills for tertiary-level learning and develop confidence in using English for communication.

Enrichment Courses

CIE offers the following enrichment courses to improve the language proficiency and skills of our students:

Cantonese in Daily Life
IELTS Preparation Module I (Reading and Speaking)
IELTS Preparation Module II (Writing and Listening)

Students will be taught essential language skills to facilitate active participation in the AD curriculum.

* For mainland students

Articulation Information Booth

Gathering for Non-Local Students at Chinese New Year

Warm-up activities at the Orientation Day