The Hong Kong Polytechnic University [PolyU] Admission 2023-24, Requirement, Deadline & Acceptance Rate

Hung Hom, Hong KongLocation

PolytechnicSchool type

Estd1937established year

21977enrollment

Public

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (est.1937) is a public research university in Hung Hom, Hong Kong. Programs offered by PolyU are in both part-time and full-time mode through its faculties of Applied Science, Business, Computing, Construction and Environment, Design, Engineering, Fashion and Textile, Health Sciences, Hotel and Tourism Management, Language Culture and Communication and Social Sciences.

Hong Kong PolyU commences admission from November to June. Candidates looking for top universities in Hong Kong can apply in PolyU for a single course for UG and multiple courses for PG via university online portal. Submission of supporting documents through the Admissions Secretariat like academic transcripts, LOR, SOP, ELP test score after paying an application processing fee of HKD 450 is necessary. The UG course of the university is of 4 years while a graduate course is of 1 year duration for full-time study. Candidates also need a minimum SAT score of 1650 and ACT score of 24. A face to face, telephone or web conferencing interview round is an important aspect of the admission.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online
Application Fee	HKD 450
Acceptance Rate	Low
Mode of Payment	Online
SAT score	1650
ACT score	24
TOEFL(IBT)	80
TOEFL (PBT)	550
IELTS Score	6.0
Student-to-Faculty Ratio	15:1
Application Deadlines	Varies for different semesters
Academic Calendar	Semester

Hong Kong Polytechnic University Admission Deadlines

Hong Kong Polytechnic University commences its academic session in September every year. Below are the key dates of admission 2023

Processing Round	Deadlines
Early Consideration	November 25(Closed)
Normal Consideration	February 25(Closed)
Late Consideration	June 30(Closed)
Interview	October 2023 -July
Hall & visa application	March-July
Hall Check-in	Late August
Program registration online	Late August
Collection of student identity card	Late August
Orientation	Late August
Commencement of Classes	Early September

Hong Kong Polytechnic University Undergraduate Admissions

PolyU offers four academic years of full time UG programs. The top courses include- Bsc Chemical Technology, Bsc Engineering Physics, BBA Marketing, Bsc Hotel Management, Bsc Biomedical Engineering and innumerable others. Students seeking to apply can check the important details shared below:

Application Portal: University Online Application
Application Fee: 450 HKD

Academic Requirements

The general academic requirements for undergraduate courses are:

SAT score: 1650
ACT score: 24
IB: Overall 24
GCE Advanced Level: Pass in 3AL or 2AL

The academic requirements for a few of the bachelor’s programs are mentioned below.

Courses	Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics (Hons.)	Good marks in science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in high-school
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Textile (Hons.)	All transcripts from high-school required
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology with Biotechnology (Hons.)	Good marks in science subjects
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Technology	Good marks in science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
BBA (Hons.) in Accountancy	All transcripts from high-school required

Supporting Documents:

Photocopies of all high school certificates and transcripts.
English Proficiency Test certificates in IELTS and TOEFL.
A proper description of the statement of purpose.
A proper portfolio in subjects like Fashion and Textile.

English Proficiency Test Requirements

Applicants belonging to countries where English is not a native language are required to prove their proficiency in the English language by providing scores of the tests mentioned below.

English Proficiency Test	Minimum score
TOEFL (IBT)	80
TOEFL (PBT)	550
IELTS	6.0

Visa Process for International Students

The international students will have to apply for the Hongkong student visa after they receive a confirmation letter.
As the process is quite a lengthy one, it is advisable that the students apply for the visa as soon as they receive their confirmation letter.
The visa requirements are generally different for each country.
The students must also submit a copy of these documents:
- Valid details of the passport.
- Letter of confirmation from the university.
- Recent photographs (two or three).
- I-20 certification of the financial statement

Hong Kong Polytechnic University Graduate Admissions

Around 80 PG programs are offered by Hong Kong Polytechnic University through its faculties of Applied Science & Textiles, Business, Humanities, Construction & Environment, Engineering and Health & Social Sciences, the School of Design, and the School of Hotel & Tourism Management.

The PG programs are widely recognised and ranked for their practicality and connection to the actual requirements of industry, business and the society. Special emphasis is put on applied research without neglecting basic research. The application process and fee is similar to UG. However, given below are the academic requirements for a few of the graduate programs offered by the PolyU.

Course Name	Duration	Academic Requirements
Master of Science in Accountancy	1.5 years of full-time; 2.5 years of part-time	A Bachelor's degree in courses like Accounting or Economics
Master of Science in Applied Psychology	One year full-time; Two years of part-time	An undergraduate degree with a major in Psychology
Master of Science in Accounting and Finance	One year full-time; Two years of part-time	An undergraduate degree in courses like Accounting or Economics or Finance
Master of Arts in Fashion and Textile	One year full-time; Two years of part-time	An undergraduate degree in either Textile or any such related subject
MBA	Two years of part-time	A first or equivalent degree. If the candidate does not have any such degree, he will be subject to an interview

Supporting Documents:

Photocopies of all educational certificates or transcripts.
A statement of purpose handwritten by the student.
Portfolios for subjects like Fashion and Textile.
Tests to study in Hong Kong like IELTS or TOEFL.

While applying at the Hong Kong PolyU, one may check for the course-specific requirements at ‘Study@PolyU’. Applicants are notified by the admission decision by the end of August.