Application Process

Online Application - Qualification Review - Admission Assessment - Formal Admissions

Application Website: https://pgapply.cuhk.edu.cn

Application Batches

*The programme features competitive admissions and conduct reviews on a rolling basis; early application is highly recommended.

Application Requirements

1. Education Background Requirements:

· Graduated from a recognised university and obtained a bachelor’s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class or achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or

· Completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

2. English Language Requirements for Admission：

· TOEFL: 550 (Paper-based)/79 (Internet-based/Home Edition);

· IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (Test Centre based/Online); or

· GMAT: Band 21 (Verbal); or

· GMAT Focus Edition: Band 78 (Verbal); or

· Taken a degree programme of which the medium of instruction was English (The University may require applicants to provide supporting documents); or

· Obtained a recognized professional qualification, provided that the examination was conducted in English.

Note: TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years from the test date. GMAT scores are considered valid for five years from the test date.

* More English language requirements for admission can view Graduate School official website: https://gs.cuhk.edu.cn/page/26.

Application Materials

1. CV (English)

2. Personal statement (English)

3. Application form (online application)

4. Official Language Test Score Report

5. Recommendation Letters from Two referees respectively with signatures

6. Scanned copy of ID card or other valid identification (Applicants from Mainland China are required to use an ID card for the application, as other forms of identification will not be accepted for student status registration by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China. Non-Mainland Chinese applicants should apply using their valid identification.)

7. Scanned copy of certificates of academic/professional qualifications (e.g., university certificate of graduation, examination certificates and other qualifications.)

8. Transcript of Academic Record (Official document with official seal from the Academic Affairs Office indicating all courses taken and the corresponding grades. If the transcript does not indicate the overall GPA or grading system, a separate document certifying the GPA is required. In Chinese or English, with the official seal of the undergraduate institution.)

9. Other relevant application materials

Note: All uploaded materials must be clear and complete PDF files. Directly photographed images are not acceptable for submission.

▲Tuition fee:

RMB 288,000 (Two years of tuition fees)

▲Scholarships:

1. Entrance Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on a comprehensive evaluation of applicants' academic background and assessment performance, with priority given to the most outstanding candidates.

(Criteria for the 2025 Entrance Scholarship)

2. Academic Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance and overall achievements.

▲Application fee

RMB 600 (non-refundable once paid)