Admission Requirements

Applicants must obtain a graduation certificate of a full-time programme under Hong Kong Qualifications Framework Level 3, such as Diploma Yi Jin Programme, Diploma of College Foundation Studies, Diploma in Foundation Studies/ General Studies, etc. from any recognised Hong Kong institutions.

* Check QF levels on Qualifications Framework Website

Instrument Requirement for Music Studies:
Applicants should have attained grade 8 in practical examination of the ABRSM or equivalent in standard in one of the following instruments:

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

Required Information and Documents

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

• Academic transcript of the programme
• Graduation certificate of the programme

Key Days

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 interviews for Applied Social Service, Music Studies, Sport and Recreation Studies and Visual Arts will be arranged separately.

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.

Shortlisted applicants for Music Studies and Sport and Recreation Studies will be notified of auditions/ interview arrangement via email and/ or SMS.

Applicants who require any special arrangements in the admission interview, may make their requests by email to applycie@hkbu.edu.hk.