Receive Conditional offer / Admission Offer after passing the interview and written test (if applicable) and meeting the admission requirements
* The College does not authorise any agents or representatives for admission. For any enquiries on admission and programme, please contact the College directly.
If you have attained Level 2 in five subjects (including Chinese Language and English Language) in HKDSE*, please APPLY ONLINE OR come in person to Shek Mun or Kowloon Tong Admission Centres.
Shek Mun Campus
(No. 8, On Muk Street, Shatin)
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Kowloon Tong Campus
(403, 4/F., David C. Lam Building, Shaw Campus, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong)
17 July (Thu)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
* If one of the HKDSE subjects is “Citizenship and Social Development” (CSD), the minimum entrance requirement would become “Attained” for CSD and Level 2 in four other HKDSE subjects, including Chinese and English. Level 2 in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the minimum entrance requirement.
Applicants can use Applied Learning subjects for admission purposes.
For non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students fulfilling one of the specified conditions in “Note 1”, "Attained" or above in Applied Learning Chinese would be accepted as an alternative Chinese Language qualification. For NCS HKDSE candidates applying for the Associate Degree Programme, the following alternative Chinese Language qualifications are also recognised by the College of International Education as equivalent to HKDSE Chinese Language:
Grade E or above in GCE A/AS Level Chinese; or
Grade C or above in GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-Level Chinese.
Note 1: The specified conditions are:
(a). The candidates have learned Chinese Language for less than six years while receiving primary and secondary education; or
(b). The candidates have learned Chinese Language for six years or more in schools, but have been taught an adapted and simpler curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in local schools.
Non-Chinese speaking HKDSE candidates should upload their official GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or GCE O-Level Chinese results slip or certificate via MyCIE Application.
Documents Required:Original of HKID CardOriginal of DSE Results Notice Walk-in Application Procedures:Academic ConsultationApplication Fee Payment Application Data Input
Result Notification
Email Notification within 1 hour in general
Download the admission offer package via
on the same day of application.
Tuition Fee Deposit Payment
Please note:
1. Local applicants can apply for the Programmes online via MyCIE Application from 16 July to 7 August, subject to the availability of places. Due to limited quotas, admission offers will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Oversubscribed AD Concentration Studies or Higher Diploma programmes may stop accepting applications before 7 August. Applicants should refer to the latest information on Available Places.
3. Admission notices are sent via email. Applicants should check their email inbox regularly and follow the instructions provided to settle the required fees and submit relevant documents on time. All enrollment procedures must be completed by the specified deadline; otherwise, the admission offer will be considered forfeited.
Free Shuttle Bus Service
Kowloon Tong(To Fuk Road)MTR Station(Exit D)
Admission Centre(David C. Lam Building, Shaw Campus)
To facilitate applicants, free shuttle bus service is arranged on 16 July. Please refer to the schedule below for details.
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16 July (Wed)
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Shek Mun Campus
(No. 8, On Muk Street, Shatin)
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Kowloon Tong Campus
(403, 4/F., David C. Lam Building, Shaw Campus, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong)
17 July (Thu)
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Please note:
1. Local applicants can apply for the Programmes online via MyCIE Application from 16 July to 7 August, subject to the availability of places. Due to limited quotas, admission offers will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Oversubscribed AD Concentration Studies or Higher Diploma programmes may stop accepting applications before 7 August. Applicants should refer to the latest information on Available Places.
3. Admission notices are sent via email. Applicants should check their email inbox regularly and follow the instructions provided to settle the required fees and submit relevant documents on time. All enrollment procedures must be completed by the specified deadline; otherwise, the admission offer will be considered forfeited.
Documents Required (for local applicants):Original of HKID CardOriginal of graduation certificate and academic transcript of highest qualification attainedOriginal of public examination results notices / certificatesHigh school academic report and graduation certificate (if applicable)Certification on acceptable qualifications (if applicable)Supporting documents for relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong, demonstrating the ability to undertake sub-degree education (For Higher Diploma Programmes applicants) Walk-in Application Procedures:Academic ConsultationApplication Fee Payment Application Data InputDocument CheckingInterview Notification
(by phone and/or email)
Free Shuttle Bus Service
Kowloon Tong(To Fuk Road)MTR Station(Exit D)
Admission Centre(David C. Lam Building, Shaw Campus)
To facilitate applicants, free shuttle bus service is arranged on 16 July. Please refer to the schedule below for details.
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# Application arrangement for Music Studies, Sport and Recreation Studies and Visual Arts on 16-17 July 2025:
Music Studies
Online Application / Walk-in Application
NO on-site interview/audition on 16-17 July 2025
Shortlisted applicants for Music Studies will be notified of interview and audition arrangement by email and/or phone.
Instrumental 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 a face-to-face audition; no online arrangements are available. 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)
Admission to Music Studies is subject to availability of places.
Sport and Recreation Studies
Online Application / Walk-in Application
NO on-site interview on 16-17 July 2025
Applicants choosing Sport and Recreation Studies as their first choice should input their sports achievements and upload related supporting documents via MyCIE Application. Please refer to the email sent to applicants for further details. Some applicants may also be invited to attend an interview.
Admission Interview, if applicable, will be conducted online. Shortlisted applicants will be notified of interview arrangement by email and/or phone.
Admission to Sport and Recreation Studies is subject to availability of places.
Visual Arts
Online Application / Walk-in Application
NO on-site Interview on 16-17 July 2025
Applicants for Visual Arts will be notified of interview arrangement by email and/or phone.
Applicants are expected to attend the interview in person and should submit a portfolio at the time of interview; no online arrangements are available.
Admission to Visual Arts is subject to availability of places.
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 (Associate Degree):
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 (Associate Degree):Applicants choosing Sport and Recreation Studies as their first choice should input their sports achievements and upload related supporting documents via the CIE Online Application System. Please refer to the email sent to applicants for further details. Some applicants may also be invited to attend an interview.
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.
Admission interviews will be arranged from March to August. Applicants who are shortlisted to attend an admission interview will be notified by email and/or SMS about 7 days in advance. The interview date and venue will be provided in the notification.
Interview Format
The interview will be conducted in English in small groups of 3 to 6 people. The format for Music Studies and Sport and Recreation Studies (Associate Degree) may be an individual interview. Language proficiency, communication skills and general knowledge will be assessed.
Shortlisted applicants for Music Studies (Associate Degree) are required to attend an audition and interview.
Shortlisted applicants for Visual Arts (Associate Degree) should submit a portfolio at the time of the admission interview.
Applicants who require any special arrangements for 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.
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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!
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 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
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 practical knowledge of English and develop essential skills at using English for tertiary-level learning, gradually building their confidence in communicating with the international language across different settings.
Enrichment Courses
CIE offers the following enrichment courses to increase our students’ language proficiency:
Cantonese in Daily Life
IELTS Preparation Module I (Reading and Speaking)
IELTS Preparation Module II (Writing and Listening)
Students will be taught critical language skills to facilitate active participation in the AD curriculum as well as taking IELTS, one of the most recognised international standardised tests of English language proficiency.
Articulation Information Booth
Gathering for Non-Local Students at Chinese New Year
Warm-up activities at the Orientation Day
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