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Can I apply directly to HKBU for admission to undergraduate degree programmes? |
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For direct application to the University, you should belong to either of the following categories:
- You are applying for admission on the basis of qualifications other than your Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE). Your basis of qualification can be GCE / GCSE / IGCSE results, International Baccalaureate Programme (IB), overseas examination results, Higher Diploma, Associate Degree, Degree; or
- You are currently enrolled as a full-time or sandwich degree student in any one of the nine JUPAS institutions (even if you are applying on the strength of your current or past HKALE results).
- Citizens of Mainland China who
(i) will need a student visa/ entry permit issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department to study in Hong Kong; and
(ii) DO NOT sit for the National Joint Entrance Examination in the Mainland China in the admission year; and
(iii) apply on the strength of qualifications other than HKALE should apply through Non-JUPAS admission scheme.
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What is the application period for direct applications for 2009 entry? |
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The application period is from November 24, 2008 to January 21, 2009. We accept online application only. |
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Where can I obtain the 2009 undergraduate prospectus for direct applications for admission? |
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2009 Undergraduate Prospectus is available online or at the Academic Registry Service Counter (6/F., Fong Shu Chuen Library, Ho Sin Hang Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University) during the application period. |
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How can I make direct application for admission? |
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You may submit your application via the online system. |
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Will the University acknowledge receipt of my application? |
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You will receive an acknowledgement of your application via email. |
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What are JUPAS and Non-JUPAS? And what are the differences between them? |
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JUPAS is a scheme and the main route of application designed to assist students (current secondary 7 students or non-school applicants) to apply for admission to the University's undergraduate degree programmes.
Non-JUPAS is a scheme for all other applicants seeking admission on the strength of qualifications other than HKALE results.
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I am over 25 years old and have some working experience, am I eligible to apply even if I have not qualified the entrance requirement? |
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Persons who do not possess the formal academic qualifications required by the general university admission requirements but are aged 25 on September 1, 2009 in which admission is sought may be granted exemption from the general university admission requirements provided that:
1. They have pursued an appropriate programme of study; and
2. They are able to show by acceptable evidence that they have achieved sufficient competence in their chosen field of study to justify admission; and
3. They can demonstrate their aptitude and suitability for a particular programme of study by their experience and maturity.
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When is the application deadline? |
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Non-JUPAS application will normally be invited in November. Applicants may either submit their applications to the Academic Registry of the University, or apply online from the University's website at www.hkbu.edu.hk/~ar/admissions/nj.htm
The application period for admission to 2009-2010 undergraduate degree programmes is November 24, 2008 to January 21, 2009.
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What are the minimum entrance requirements for non-JUPAS applicants with overseas qualification? |
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Please refer to our website at Admission requirements for non-JUPAS applicants with overseas qualifications. |
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I am a current year one student of Associate Degree Programme, what year of study do I apply for? |
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Non-final year students of Associate Degree / Diploma/ High Diploma are eligible for applying year one study only; whereas, final year students may consider applying year one or year two of study that best suit their qualifications. |
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