Multiple Pathways
CIE is providing ample articulation opportunities for students with different academic qualifications. Upon completion of our 2-year Associate Degree / Higher Diploma Programme, graduates can further their studies in various undergraduate degree programmes. The College is offering a wide variety of services and activities, such as articulation talks and interview workshops to help students make informed choices on studies and career in the face of the ever-changing society.
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| Diploma of College Foundation Studies (SCE, HKBU) |
| Diploma of Applied Education / Diploma Yi Jin (SCE, HKBU) |
| International Qualifications |
| JEE (Gaokao) |
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Other QF Level 3 Qualifications
Diploma Yi Jin, Foundation Diploma, Diploma of General Studies, Diploma of Applied Education
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& Higher Diploma Programmes
| Self-funded Undergraduate Programmes | |
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Senior Year Places (Year 3) of UGC-funded Undergraduate Programmes*
*Available to local students only
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| Other Local and Non-local Institutions |
Articulation Rate
Graduate Survey for HKBU Associate Degree Programme
Four-year Through-train Admissions Scheme (FTAS)
The Scheme provides eligible applicants with a direct and hassle-free articulation opportunity. Applicants who have fulfilled the admission requirements (HKDSE score of “33222” or “332A2”, or other equivalent qualifications) may be given offers to both the Associate Degree (AD) / Higher Diploma (HD) Programme and the Self-funded Undergraduate Programmes (UG) upon admission, and awarded an Honours Degree in 4 years. During their AD / HD studies, students will be given a chance to change their selected UG Programme according to their interests and talents.
Articulation Opportunities
AD/HD + UG
After completing the two-year AD/HD Programme, students can take the “2+2” study mode to seamlessly articulate to the last two years of the Self-funded Undergraduate Programmes to obtain an honours degree in four years.
Clickhereto learn more about our Self-funded Undergraduate Programmes.
Articulation to Local Universities
UGC-funded
In the 2025/26 academic year, there are a total of 5,000 senior year places (Year 3) at different full-time UGC-funded Undergraduate Programmes across the eight UGC-funded local universities. AD/HD graduates can articulate to the senior year places through the Non-JUPAS scheme and will be able to obtain a bachelor’s degree granted by the eight UGC-funded local universities in 4 years, equivalent to the study period required by the JUPAS route to UGC-funded Programmes after DSE.
Self-funded
Associate Degree (AD) / Higher Diploma (HD) graduates can apply for undergraduate programmes offered by local universities and other institutions in areas related to their AD Concentration Studies / Higher Diploma Programme.
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