Online Application

The HKMU admits new students into its postgraduate programmes normally in the Autumn Term. For the 2021 Autumn Term which will start in September 2021 (some programmes offered by the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration will start in May/June 2021), there are two rounds of application:

1st round:

16 November 2020 (2:00 pm) – 31 January 2021

2nd round:

1 February 2021 – 31 July 2021
(For applicants not requiring a student visa)

1 February 2021 – 31 May 2021
(For applicants requiring a student visa)

Note: Quota for some of our programmes is limited and some programmes will start in May/June 2021. Applicants are strongly advised to apply during the 1st round application.

For all programmes except MSCCESF

2022 Autumn Term Admission (1st Round)

For MSCCESF programme only

2022 Autumn Term Admission

For all programmes except MSCCESF

2022 Autumn Term Admission (2nd Round) for applicants requiring student visas

For all programmes except MSCCESF

2022 Autumn Term Admission (2nd Round) for applicants not requiring a student visa

For MSCCESF

2023 Spring Term Admission

15 November 2021 – 31 January 2022

15 November 2021 – 28 February 2022

1 February 2022 – 31 May 2022

1 February 2022 – 31 July 2022

1 April 2022 - 31 July 2022

Note: Quota for some of the programmes is limited and some programmes will start in May/June 2021. Applicants are strongly advised to apply during the 1st round application or as early as possible.

2027 Autumn Term admission (Applicable to all programmes with Autumn admission only)
Non-local applicants requiring a student visa	Local applicants or applicants who do not require a student visa
16 November 2026 – 31 May 2027	16 November 2026 – 31 July 2027

Application period for the following programmes differs from the standard schedule:

Programmes	2027 Autumn Term admission (Both local and non-local applicants	2028 Spring Term admission (Both local and non-local applicants)
Master of Science in Chinese Environmental Studies (MSCCESF) Master of Science in Global Environmental Management for Sustainable Development (MSCGEMSDF) Master of Science in Cosmetic Technology and Management (MSCCTMF)	16 November 2026 – 28 February 2027	1 April 2027 – 31 July 2027
Master of Business Administration (in Chinese) (MBACF)	16 November 2026 – 31 May 2027	14 June 2027 – 15 August 2027

Note: HKMU has not granted any degree of authority to intermediary organisations or agencies to recruit or admit students, nor has it made any commitments with such agencies. The University will not provide special consideration or priority to any admission applications related to such agencies.
All individuals seeking to study at HKMU must submit their applications through the official channels specified by the University. Only those applicants who meet the necessary eligibility requirements will be considered for admission.

The following documents should be submitted with your application. Original documents will need to be presented for verification upon request by the University.

I. Identity Document

• For local applicants:

◦ a copy of HKID card

• For overseas applicants:

◦ a copy of passport or other identity proof

• For mainland applicants:

◦ a copy of PRC identity card and passport / exit-entry permit for travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao

Applicants who submitted applications close to the end of the application period should make sure all necessary supporting documents are uploaded for the University’s consideration. Applicants may be required to supplement documents within 3 days from the date of application, otherwise the University may not be able to assess the application for the current admission cycle due to insufficient documents. It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure documents are submitted in full for consideration.

II. Academic Qualifications

Important note: all applicants are required to sign and upload a consent form during application stage in order for the University to verify the authenticity of applicant’s qualification directly with the awarding institution. Failure to submit a signed consent form may result in your application not being processed.

• For academic qualifications obtained in Chinese Mainland:

◦ a copy of transcript, graduation certificate award certificate of ALL your academic qualifications (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree, Junior College, or any other relevant qualifications)

◦ a copy of relevant verification report [e.g. Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate, Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate issued by the China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (CHESICC)]

(Please set the validity period of the report as either 6 months or the longest available.)

• For academic qualifications obtained in local institutions or non-local institutions excepting Chinese Mainland:

◦ a copy of transcript and graduation certificate of qualifications

◦ (Applicable to mainland applicants only) a copy of Overseas Credential Evaluation Report issued by Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE)

III. Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

• a copy of supporting document proving that your Bachelor’s Degree adopted English as the medium of instruction

• a copy of IELTS / TOEFL / CET-6 score report

IV. Professional Qualifications / Scholarships / Work Experience (if applicable)

• a copy of supporting documents (please click here to download a sample certifying letter from employer)

V. Additional Documents Required by Specific Programmes

• Master of Arts in Applied Cultural Studies (MAACSF):

◦ a personal statement (written in English, two pages, A4 size) to be used to evaluate students’ sincerity, honesty, creativity, and ability to study the programme

• Master of Arts in Chinese Literature (MACLF):

◦ a research statement in Chinese (around 1,000 words)

• Master of Arts in Creative Writing (MACWF):

◦ a portfolio of art, design, media or written work

• Master of Nursing (all specializations) (MNARECF, MNARNF, MNMLF, MNPCF, MNCHMNF, MNEACF)

◦ A copy of Practising Certificate and Certificates of Registration issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong; or
◦ A copy of recognised professional and practicing qualification issued by the relevant professional body outside Hong Kong;

Below are the additional required documents for applicants applying for Pathway 1

◦ (For MNARECF1 only) – A copy of Post-registration Certificate Course qualification in Renal Nursing awarded by the Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies, Hospital Authority

◦ (For MNARNF1 only) – A copy of Post-registration Certificate Course qualification in Respiratory Nursing awarded by the Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies, Hospital Authority

◦ (For MNPCF1 only) – A copy of Post-registration Certificate Course qualification in Palliative Care Nursing awarded by the Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies, Hospital Authority

◦ (For MNCHMNF1 and MNEACF1 only) – A copy of certificate from the “Advanced Training Programme for Postgraduate Nursing Professionals (護理研究生專業水平核心課程高級研修班)” awarded by the Guangdong Nursing Association (廣東省護理學會) / Guangdong Lingnan Nightingale Nursing Research Institute (廣東省嶺南南丁格爾護理研究院)

• Master of Science in Smart Ageing and Gerontology (MSCSAGF):

◦ a personal statement (written in English with not more than two pages) and Curriculum vitae

• Master of Science in Chinese Environmental Studies (MSCCESF) & Master of Science in Cosmetic Technology and Management (MSCCTMF):

◦ a personal statement of 350–500 words in Chinese

For local applicants: HK$ 300 per programme
*For non-local applicants: HK$ 950 per programme

*Non-local applicants are those who (1) require a student visa to study in Hong Kong, or (2) hold a visa under the “Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates” (IANG), or (3) hold a dependent visa and aged 18 years old or above when they were issued with such visa by the Director of Immigration.

Application fee is not refundable nor transferable to another term or for another use. HKMU graduates or LiPACE higher diploma graduates will enjoy an application fee waiver.

In addition to the tuition fee, students may be required to buy set books, software, etc.

The tuition fee does not cover the graduation fee. New students are required to pay caution money upon offer acceptance. When students complete their programme, the caution money shall be converted into the graduation fee, subject to there being no arrears.

Notification of results of the applications will normally be available online in around 8 weeks provided that all application documents have been submitted in full, however, this timing may differ for different programmes especially those which require interview arrangement as interview arrangements will be processed in batches. Applicants are reminded to check your emails regularly for any updates; unsuccessful applicants will also be notified in writing.

1. Applicants should submit their applications early as applications will normally be processed on a rolling basis. Once the quota is exhausted, further applications will not be accepted.

2. A student enrolled on any full-time taught postgraduate programme of the University should not simultaneously register to study for another qualification at this University or at any other institution, except with prior approval from the University. Students in breach of this regulation may be subject to discontinuation of studies by the University.

3. Please refer to HKMU website for the latest programme information. The University reserves the right to make any necessary changes.

4. Applicants who submitted applications close to the end of the application period should make sure all necessary supporting documents are uploaded for the University’s consideration. Applicants may be required to supplement documents within 7 days from the date of application, otherwise the University may not be able to assess the application for the current admission cycle due to insufficient documents. It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure documents are submitted in full for consideration.

Online Application

Online Admission Application System Guide