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10. what should i write in my personal statement.

You may wish to explain why you are interested in the exchange programme, and why have you chosen HKU as host university. There is no word limit.

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Check admission and application details.

Once you have decided on your interested programme, read the University’s admission website and/or attend information session to find out the admission criteria, required documents and application procedure. Jot down the type of supporting documents you need to submit, work backwards from the application deadline to compile your to-do list which may include writing sample or design portfolio. (See “Timeline for Application Preparation” below)

Sometimes specific undergraduate courses might be required for admission into certain professional programmes. If that is the case, enroll for the missing courses as soon as possible at HKU or in study abroad programmes (if those courses are not offered in the coming semesters).

Are admission tests required?

In many cases, official score reports of GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) and/or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) are required. Check Educational Testing Service ( https://www.ets.org/ ) and Graduate Management Admission Council ( https://www.gmac.com/ ) for test dates, and you could find online video courses/practice tests for practicing. The common advice is to devote 2 to 3 months for the preparation.

English proficiency test score is also required by some universities for candidates whose first language is not English. To prepare for your TOEFL and IELTS examinations, you can refer to their websites on Educational Testing Service ( https://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/register/ ) and British Council ( https://ielts.britishcouncil.org.hk/iorps/html/registration/showExamSessionListServlet.do ). In HKU, you can make use of learning materials in the Library and the test materials in the Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES).

Timeline for application preparation

Early preparation is the key to success. You should start the preparation work one year in advance. The flowchart below is for your reference:

Documents to prepare

After identifying the preferred programmes, it is time to prepare the application materials per application and entrance requirements:

Your referees should be familiar with you, and be able to highlight your experience, abilities, and character. To select the right referees, you should first refer to the referee requirement of the application. If you have to provide a recommendation letter from a teacher, it should focus on your academic skills and achievements. If you have to submit a reference letter from an employer, the school would expect the letter to reflect skills that are relevant for your postgraduate study.

• TOEFL / IELTS / GRE/ GMAT transcript If you are planning to apply different programmes in different graduate schools, ensure you have prepared sufficient copies for application. If the school requests electronic score submission, provide the correct institution code to the Test Centre(s).
• Personal statement Personal statement is an important part of your postgraduate study application. You have to describe precisely your background, goals, personal skills, and experience to support your application within certain word limit. There is no perfect template for personal statement, but we have summarized some tips for you:
• Highlight your unique strengths and characters which are relevant to the programme(s)
• Use examples to support your highlighted strengths and characters, and elaborate how they apply in your postgraduate study
• Show your enthusiasm to the programme(s) and outline your future plan after completing the programme(s)
• Keep polishing your personal statement. You can seek help from CAES Communication Support Services ( https://caescss.hku.hk/ ) and your Academic Adviser for feedback

DON’Ts

• Never copy or buy a personal statement, or share yours. Academic integrity is the fundamental requirement of studying, and such behaviour will affect your application
• Do not overstate your strengths and achievements. Your interviewer will spot the differences during the interview
• Never prepare your personal statement in the last minute. You have to spend much time to polish and amend the contents
• Do not overlook spelling and grammatical errors, and seek help from CAES Communication Support Services ( https://caescss.hku.hk/ ) if needed

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Juris Doctor (JD) Programme

Faculty of Law, HKU

How to Apply

Last updated: 25 October 2023.

All applications must be submitted via the  online application system .  The system will open to accept applications for admission from (GMT +8) 12:00 noon, Thursday, 13 November 2023 to (GMT +8) 12:00 noon, Monday, 29 January 2024 .

• Please read the  Programme Information ,  Regulations and Syllabuses (current set of 2023-2024) , and  Personal Information Collection Statement  before you create a user account in the online application system .
• Please complete and submit your online application within 4 weeks  from the date of the creation of your account  or before the deadline  of application in Hong Kong time,  whichever is earlier . If you do not submit your application by that time, all records you have entered into the system will be deleted.
• You will be asked to pay a non-refundable application fee of HK$300 online by Visa or Mastercard credit card when you submit your online application.  If your payment and submission are successful, you will be given an application number after submission of the online application form.  Please quote this application number and your full name every time you send us an enquiry or a package of supporting documents.
• The Admissions Committee will begin to review all applications until after the application deadline. In other words, there is no need to submit one’s application early to attempt to secure an advantage. However, the application system would likely be overloaded due to the large volume of applications towards the end of the application period. Applicants are advised to complete their application as early as possible to ensure timely completion of their application.

Academic References

Applicants will be asked to provide details of two academic referees, including their institutional email addresses, in the online application form. At least one of the referees should be able to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s academic performance and on his/her ability to pursue postgraduate work in law. Application without reference letters will not be considered.

Upon the receipt of your online application, our online reference report system will immediately send an invitation email to the institutional email addresses of your academic referees provided. Your referees will then have 14 calendar days to complete the reference report for you.  They will receive a reminder email 7 calendar days before the deadline if the reference report has not been completed by then.  

Please note that it takes time for your referees to prepare a reference report.  we would suggest you contact your referees at your earliest convenience to allow them sufficient time to write the reports for you.  in case you or your referees needs any assistance, please contact the jd admissions team by email at [email protected] ., supporting documents.

Subsequent to submission of the online application, applicants are required to submit a scanned or soft copy of the following supporting documents to complete their applications:

• Academic transcript(s) and graduation certificate(s), if applicable (with certified translations in English where appropriate*);
• One personal statement of no more than 1000 words;
• One writing sample, which should be an assignment or coursework submitted during undergraduate or postgraduate studies, and of no more than 10 double-spaced pages (font size 12);
• One copy of IELTS / TOEFL test score report(s), if required; and;
• One copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae (mandatory).

The Admissions Committee may, if deemed necessary, request you to provide the original or certified copies of your supporting documents for review and record. 

All documents, once submitted, will not be returned, and will be destroyed if the application is unsuccessful.

The above supporting documents should be uploaded to the website during online application as soon as possible and by (GMT +8) 12:00 noon, Monday, 29 January 2024 .

It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that all documentations are complete. Failure to complete the documentation may result in delay in consideration of the application. An application will not be reviewed and acted upon until it is complete.

* Transcripts, diplomas, and other submitted documents which are not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English. Certified translation may be provided by applicants’ home institutions.

We receive hundreds of application packs, academic transcripts, reference letters and IELTS / TOEFL test score results etc. during the admissions period, and we seek your understanding that we are unable to check/ confirm whether all of your supporting documents are received. If the Admissions Committee finds that any of your supporting documents are missing, we may contact you by email. Your understanding would be greatly appreciated.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend interviews during  March – April 2024 . Depending on the location and the availability of the applicant, he/she may be asked to attend an in-person or online interview. Applicants who are located in Hong Kong will be asked to attend an in-person interview if the prevailing situation of COVID-19 permits it. Applicants located outside Hong Kong will be asked to attend an online interview.

Applicants are advised to add  [email protected]  and  [email protected]  to their address book or safe senders list to prevent our emails from being filtered as junk emails.

Application Deadlines

Submission of online application and submission of supporting documents:  (GMT +8) 12:00 noon, Monday, 29 January 2024 .

An application will not be reviewed and acted upon until it is complete.

Application Results

Most applicants will receive a decision by the end of April. Admitted applicants will be required to accept the offer and pay the non-refundable deposit within ten days.

For applicants who have received admission offers from other programmes that would expire prior to our usual notification time, they may request the Admissions Committee at  [email protected]  for an  expedited review with documentary proof  of an offer from another programme.

The Admissions Committee reserves the right not to entertain such request. 

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How to Write the Perfect Personal Statement when Applying to Universities in Hong Kong for an Undergraduate Degree?

The personal statement is the application component in which the students have the opportunity to articulate their skills and experience. This section is an essential component in your application when applying to universities in Hong Kong for an undergraduate degree.

What is a Personal Statement?

  A Personal Statement is a very important part of your application because it is an opportunity for you to showcase your skills, personality and achievements to the university. It is a 4000-character essay written by you which allows universities to understand why you are applying and why you are the best fit for the university.

While writing your personal statement, make sure to answer: 

• What is your background?
• What have you achieved? 
• What have you done which stands out from other applicants?
• Why are you a good fit for the course?
• Why do you want to study in Hong Kong? 
• How can you contribute to the University?
• What have you learnt from your previous experiences? 

Tips to write a good personal statement

To produce an effective and well written personal statement, we have a few tips:

• First off, plan the structure of the essay. Do this by creating a mind map which will include your background, your extracurricular activities, why you want to apply and other important details.
• Emphasize the things you have done and the experiences you have been through. This could include a personal story or an anecdote which stands out from other applicants.
• Be honest about your strengths, achievements and most importantly, make it your own work.
• Remember to always keep in mind the character count. The personal statement should be coherent, concise and easy to understand.
• Make sure to proofread your essay . Grammatical errors, sentence structure and language play a very important role as they can greatly influence your application decision.

Remember that the personal statement speaks about you so the most important thing is to be yourself while writing the personal statement.

If you need help with personal statements or application essays, get in touch with our university-specific mentors at UniRely. For more information, please visit our website unirely.com to learn more about the process of applying to universities in HK for an undergraduate degree.

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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Programme features.

Society needs doctors who are forward-thinking, well-informed and above all, capable of delivering humane and ethical medical care with the dedication to serve the community. HKUMed nurtures these qualities in our future doctors, making sure they graduate as life-long learners well-prepared to excel in their future careers and in their journey of life. Many HKUMed graduates have become leaders in the fields of medicine and public health.

Come join our MBBS programme if you aspire to be one of them.

Under the existing MBBS, a new study track titled “MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar)” will be offered from the academic year 2023/24 tailored for high achievers.

Students admitted to MBBS are normally required to complete six years of study. Students admitted to the new study track, MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar), based on outstanding academic achievements plus admission interview results, are eligible to choose either one of the following:

• Complete MBBS and a Master of Research in Medicine (MRes[Med]) in six years. Upon completion of MBBS and MRes[Med] and the one-year internship, students will receive financial support from the Faculty to pursue a PhD at a renowned university and potentially join the Faculty as clinical academics upon completion of PhD;
• Students who choose not to pursue MRes[Med] for Enrichment Year may have the flexibility to undertake other Enrichment Year options such as research attachment/humanitarian services or elective courses locally or overseas

Please see here for MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) FAQ and Entry Requirements.

HKUMed nurtures competent medical professionals who are prepared to flourish in the fast-changing healthcare environment of the 21st century. Our programme provides you with ample opportunities for personal growth that will carry you well into your future, when you will serve and excel not only in the medical profession but also in the wider community, as conversant practitioners, responsible citizens, and reliable colleagues, teachers and friends.

Affiliated Hospitals

Queen Mary Hospital (QMH) is our major teaching hospital. It is also a tertiary referral centre for complex and advanced medical services for the entire Hong Kong territory. Most of the Faculty’s clinical departments are located at QMH, which offer dedicated teaching and learning activities and professional clinical training for our students.

Apart from QMH, learning also takes place in other public hospitals of the Hospital Authority and private hospitals such as the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, and the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital across the border. All these hospitals are the key partners of the Faculty in teaching, training and research under the HKU Health System. The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital also provides an invaluable platform for our students to receive clinical training and attain a more in-depth understanding of the systems and practices across the border.

Academic Advising

To cater for the special curriculum structure of the MBBS programme, you will first be taken care of by a Pre-Clinical Academic Adviser in Year 1 and 2 study, followed by an Enrichment Year Mentor in Year 3 and a clinical teacher as Clinical Academic Adviser when proceeding to Year 4 until graduation.

Many of these teachers of our Faculty are graduates of our own MBBS programme and experienced clinicians who are passionate in teaching and mentorship of our students. They are committed to providing a comfortable environment for you to adapt to the distinct challenges of medical school life.

Nurturing Community

A positive and harmonious culture and environment is fundamental to the wellbeing of every member and is co-created by all members in the community. To cultivate such an environment, HKUMed has established the Teaching and Learning Charter, which articulates the essential values and responsibilities that members of HKUMed are expected to honour. By this Charter, teachers and students commit to an agreed list of values, attitudes and behaviours. Students of HKUMed affirm that they will take good care of themselves and the others, being kind, supportive, diligent and responsible; likewise, teachers of HKUMed affirm that they will be professional, respectful and supportive to the others, serving as good role models for students.

“Academic advising is a crucial part of a student-centred approach in medical education. At HKUMed, we firmly believe that our medical students learn best in a productive environment, surrounded by supportive teachers as role models. We are very proud that every one of our academic advisers are teachers who have actively volunteered their time and efforts towards guiding our students’ academic and professional development. In addition to mentorship, our advisers serve as the important link between the students and our faculty wellness and academic resources.

During the first two years we pair our students with dedicated teachers to help our students adjust to the challenges of medical school life. During the clinical years, our students begin to develop specialty interests. At this stage, we allow our students to choose their own academic advisers from among our clinical teaching staff for a more personalised career development. At every step there is something our advisers can offer our students.”

Dr Kendrick Shih Director of Student Affairs

Guided by our world-class teaching faculty, your learning will take place through a multi-pronged pedagogical approach of problem-based learning, self-initiated learning, and peer and collaborative learning, conducted in a multi-modal learning environment via lectures, small-group tutorials and innovative multimedia platforms. You will develop effective skills for communication and teamwork in medical contexts, and the skills and mindset of a competent doctor with bold willingness to test theories.

Our excellent digital resources, supplemented with interactive online forums, will enable you to learn at your own pace and in your own style. We have a team of multimedia learning experts dedicated to the development of high-quality, interactive e-learning resources. Proctored written examinations are also gradually turning paperless, conducted on the e-Assessment platform specially developed for the purpose.

Our programme is a pioneer in the use of advanced technologies, such as augmented reality (AR)/ virtual reality (VR), gamification and simulation in teaching and learning to help students learn basic and advanced medical knowledge effectively. As an early adopter of VR technology, HKUMed is one of the world’s best equipped medical schools for learning of anatomy with the newly inaugurated Techmezz for VR at our Yu Chun Keung Medical Library. Tools such as Anatomage, a fully segmented real human 3D dissection platform, allow for exploration and learning of human anatomy in innovative ways.

The MBBS curriculum embraces technological innovations in order to match the rapid developments in the field of medicine. During your MBBS training, you will have the opportunities to learn and apply the following latest technologies: •   Precision Medicine, which covers literacy in big data science and its application in clinical medicine, practice and research; •   Telehealth, which involves the use of telecommunications technologies in medical practices, such as tele-consultation for outpatients and tele-pharmacy; •   Ultrasonography, which involves application of the point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) device, known to many as “tomorrow’s stethoscope”.

As early as the first semester of Year 1, you will start learning the interpersonal and clinical skills necessary for effective and compassionate care for patients. Much of the learning will take place in the purpose-built Clinical Skills Training Centre, assisted by a well-developed clinical skills e-platform.

Our programme goes well beyond vocational training. Your third year of study, which we call the Enrichment Year, offers a golden opportunity to explore areas of interest in either medical or non-medical fields and design your own learning programme in Hong Kong or abroad. Similarly, after the Fourth Summative Assessment, the 4-week MBBS Elective lets you explore a medical area of your choice.

Alongside learning that takes place within hospitals, you will gain first-hand experience in a wide variety of community-based settings involving family physicians, maternal and child health services, hospices and patient support groups. This exposure to different arenas of the public health system enables development of a holistic perspective on patient management and a richer understanding of the integration between primary and secondary care.

Ethical principles and humanitarian values are absolutely essential for doctors to meet the needs and demands of 21st century healthcare. You will learn how these principles and values underpin healthcare practice, as well as your professional and legal obligations, through the medical ethics and medical humanities programmes. They are developed and coordinated by our Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit (MEHU) with the aim of cultivating professional doctors capable of engaging with their patients from a position of awareness of their own humanity.

HKUMed is at the frontier of global medical research, driven by a strong commitment to improving human health through scientific discovery and advancement in medicine. Research requires and enables you to develop intellectual and analytical skills for a vast array of situations. As a medical student, you will have opportunities to participate in research training that leads to output in scientific journals and significant societal impact. Your research can be clinic-based or laboratory-based, and it can be either part of a project with Faculty staff members or self-initiated under the supervision of a teacher during the Enrichment Year/MBBS Elective.

It is critical for students to learn how to work effectively in an inter-professional team for the delivery of modern healthcare. HKUMed has taken the lead in delivering inter-professional educational experiences where medical, nursing and pharmacy students learn how to communicate, interact and work with one another. For students with demonstrated academic potential and interest in developing inter-professional competence, we offer the opportunity to enrol in intercalated programmes such as the Master of Public Health programme, with scholarships and other forms of financial support.

Teaching is an important role expected from all MBBS graduates in the healthcare profession. As such, the MBBS 140 Curriculum also features the Student in Medical Education (SIME) initiative, fostering a culture where teaching is an important and integral component of professional responsibility and competence. Peer tutoring activities can help cultivate medical students’ basic teaching skills to prepare them for their future roles as trainers, supervisors, or educators.

Six Years, In A Nutshell

The MBBS curriculum runs for normative six years, or 12 semesters. During your studies, you will build on acquired knowledge, starting with pre-clinical education and advancing to clinical clerkships, where you will put your skills and understanding to work. The structure is as follows:

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Year 1-2 (Pre-clinical Curriculum: Building the Foundation)

You will acquire health sciences knowledge and basic skills in self-directed learning by studying actual patient cases. You will also have your first exposure to patients through community visits, where you will learn about their care in their social and economic contexts.

The Pre-clinical Curriculum covers the following themes:

• Introduction to Health Sciences To strengthen your foundation in basic and health sciences.
• Professionalism and Clinical Skills To gain an overview of the processes of diseases and an introduction to the therapeutic strategies for modulating disease processes.
• Precision Medicine To explore the exciting innovations in treating disease at the frontiers of genetics and genomics, artificial intelligence and robotics.
• Medical Humanities, Ethics and Law To learn about the ethical and legal implications of modern medical care, medical humanities and professionalism.
• Medicine and Society To learn about caring for the patient as an individual, and as a member of a family and a community.

“Students are at the centre of all we do as teachers. Active learning is a top priority – having students engaged in innovative ways during lectures and practicals, collaborating during problem-based learning, and actively responding to probing questions with immediate feedback through our e-learning Platforms.”

Professor Julian Tanner Ryan Keung

MBBS Programme Director (Pre-clinical)

“I would describe my first year at HKUMed as both fruitful and rewarding. Apart from studying, I’ve got many more to experience here at HKUMed – being a Student Ambassador, Class rep, taking up society posts – which have all made me grow as a person. Studying medicine is never smooth sailing, but with friends and the whole community here, I am certain that we will all get through the obstacles. I am very proud to be part of HKUMed and I anticipate more to come in my medical Journey!”

MBBS II Student

The IASM module under the Pre-clinical Curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation of the biomedical sciences that are critical to the art of medical practice. The IASM module makes up most of your learning during the first semester at HKUMed and is organised under the following modules:

• Molecules of Medicine
• Cells, Tissues & Systems
• Infections and Host Defence
• Drugs in Action

The complexity of human health is reflected in our system-based blocks, where you will acquire an understanding about the workings of the human body during the second semester of Year 1 and the entire Year 2. The six system-based blocks cover:

• Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems
• Head, Neck and Nervous System
• Gastrointestinal System
• Haematology and Immunology System
• Musculoskeletal System
• Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

• Introduction to the Art and Science of Medicine
• System-based Blocks

Year 3 (Enrichment Year: Broadening Your Horizons)

EY is specially designed to facilitate the enhancement of your total learning experience. You will be able to formulate your EY through three different categories: Service/Humanitarian Work, Research Attachment and Intercalation.

You may take part in a humanitarian relief mission at remote locations, experience medical camps in under-developed countries, or work locally with NGOs via Service/Humanitarian Work. For those with investigative minds, research internship locally at HKU or internationally at world-class laboratories fit perfectly with Research Attachment. Through Intercalation, you are able to take minor or elective courses at HKU, or engage in full-year articulation studies at renowned universities overseas.

Overall, our EY is aligned with HKU’s six undergraduate educational aims to enable you to develop capabilities in pursuit of academic/professional excellence, critical intellectual inquiry, tackling novel situations, critical self-reflection, communication and collaboration, and leadership.

590+ Students went overseas in 4 5  Countries/regions across 5 continents for Intercalation, Research Attachment and/or Service/Humanitarian Work

50+ Participating local/overseas NGOs such as PathFinders, Salvation Army, and Caritas Hong Kong, Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation, Hong Kong Red Cross and International Care Ministries ‍

230+ Research projects at labs of HKU or renowned institutions such as Yale University, The University of British Columbia, Stanford University and The George Institute for Global Health

300+ Students went on exchange in 26 countries / region

270+ Degrees earned (including intercalated degree and master degree)

120+ Top-notch overseas institutions  including University of Cambridge, Harvard Medical School, King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London and The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

• The Enrichment Year (EY) is a credit-bearing component giving each MBBS III student the means to take charge of your learning and tailor activities to your interests and desires.

Year 4-6 (Clinical Curriculum: Readiness for Practice)

This is when you will enter the real-life world of clinical practice and get full exposure to how doctors work on a day-to-day basis. You work alongside doctors and nurses as they treat patients while acquiring the necessary hands-on skills and an in-depth understanding of clinical medicine before you join the ranks as a future health professional.

You will go through three phases:

• Clinical Foundation Block
• Clinical Clerkships
• MBBS Elective

“HKUMed strives to provide a positive clinical learning environment that values learner needs. Our curriculum emphasises on knowledge integration and clinical reasoning, communication and team skills, professionalism and systems practice spanning across disciplines and healthcare settings, enabling learners to get ready for practice, realise their potentials and pursue their career aspirations.”

Dr Pamela Lee MBBS Programme Director (Clinical)

“The pursuit of medicine requires dedication and perseverance. At HKUMed, we are provided with the essential resources to enhance our academic and clinical skills and promote independent learning, with a particular focus on clinical reasoning and holistic patient-centred care. We are encouraged to seek advice from professors, doctors, seniors and peers when encountering difficulties, and to approach problems with an open mind and the willingness to learn. Through this approach, HKUMed instil in us the capacity for self-directed learning and critical thinking, rather than merely reciting information, to prepare us for the challenges ahead.”

Athene Lam MBBS VI Student

The 10-week Clinical Foundation Block welcomes you back from the Enrichment Year, and orientates you to the practice of clinical medicine. It is designed to prepare you to “think and act” like a doctor, by consolidating your skills in history taking, physical examination and clinical reasoning.

This is an extensive and exciting period of training, running from mid-Year 4 to the Final Year. You will be directly involved in day-to-day patient care and will be developing skills including diagnosis, investigation and treatment, as well as interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and families.

The Clinical Clerkships consist of two phases: General Clerkship (48 weeks) and Assistant Internship (49 weeks). Through exposure to a variety of clinical contexts in hospital and community settings, we enable students to master the broad range of health and disease conditions in a comprehensive manner, and to gain insights into the full impact of illnesses on patients and their families. Your rotations will be in hospitals as well as clinics offering ambulatory care and community-based primary care. The clerkships will cover: Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Microbiology, Pathology, Public Health, Family Medicine and Primary Care, Accident and Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Clinical Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care – all established specialties are unique and fascinating in their own right!

After the Fourth Summative Assessment, you will have a 4-week block where you can explore an area of medicine that interests you either through clinical attachment or laboratory/clinical research.

The curriculum is being constantly renewed in light of emerging knowledge and societal needs to ensure your training is fit-for-purpose and forward-looking. It is not without good reasons that many of the leaders in our field are HKUMed graduates!

Admissions Information & FAQ

For jupas candidates.

b) Attain at least Level 3 in two elective subjects*, one of which must be:

(i) Chemistry or

(ii) Combined Science with Chemistry as component

* Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 (M1) / Module 2 (M2)) will be recognised as equivalent to a full elective subject.

Other Requirements

A good working knowledge of Cantonese

Scoring Formula for 2024 Entry

The scoring formula considers Category A subjects and M1/M2 only. Best 6 subjects will be considered.

Consideration of Other Factors

• Interview performance
• Additional subjects (in Category A and C)
• Student learning profile

Consideration of HKDSE Combined Results & Penalty for HKDSE Repeaters

• Latest results in HKDSE in the recent three years
• Penalty will be imposed on subjects which were retaken
• 18 & 19 June 2024
• 25 July 2024

Candidates will be considered based on the following:

• HKDSE results;
• interview performance;
• participation in Special Schemes ; and
• extra-curricular activities / non-academic achievements.

Please check here for the minimum entrance requirements for MBBS. In JUPAS Admissions 2023, “44” was the lower quartile for JS6456. Please click here for details.

Please note that 1. HKDSE Chemistry or Combined Science with Chemistry as component is the compulsory subject for admission to the MBBS programme; 2. Candidates must have a good working knowledge of Cantonese; 3. Minimum score is for candidates’ reference only. Satisfying minimum score does not guarantee admission.

Grade obtained in Citizenship and Social Development will NOT be included in the admissions score calculation.

Liberal Studies taken before 2024 can be used to fulfil the University Entrance Requirements from 2024 onwards.  “Level 2” obtained in Liberal Studies before 2024 will be equivalent to “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development.

M1 / M2 will be recognised as equivalent to a full elective subject and can be included in the calculation of admission scores.

It is a must for MBBS students to be able to communicate in Cantonese since they will come into contact with patients and most patients in Hong Kong speak Cantonese. Candidates’ ability to communicate in Cantonese will be assessed during the interviews.

Penalty will be imposed on subjects which were retaken. The score of the latest attempt of the retaken subject (in the recent three years) will be used in score calculation and a 10% penalty will be imposed. For candidates who took HKDSE more than once but without any repeated subjects, the number of sittings in HKDSE will be taken into consideration when assessing the candidate.

Please note that the University views M1/M2 as the same subject and 10% penalty will apply if candidates took M1 and M2 in different years. An example is as follows:

A 10% penalty will be imposed on Mathematics Extended Part – M1 score of 2024 if the subject is one of the best 6 subjects to be used in score calculation for admission in 2024.

• Candidates who have placed MBBS programme in their Band A choice in JUPAS;
• School candidates who can achieve the expected minimum score in an examination. Expected minimum score is based on the admission statistics of the previous year and may vary from year to year (click here for reference);
• Candidates who are nominated under JUPAS special schemes .

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview that is arranged by our Faculty via email around:

Yes. Eligible candidates will be invited to an interview in July, if they put MBBS as a Band A choice only after the release of HKDSE results .

The MBBS interviews will be conducted face-to-face and no online interview will be arranged. Shortlisted candidates are expected to dress decently for the interview.

All non-school candidates who apply for the MBBS programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and will be compared with the overall calibre of the school candidates and the number of school candidates that year. They are required to provide their CV and post-secondary academic transcript (if any), and are strongly advised to include these documents in the SLP section. The entire academic record of the candidates and any other documents which are further requested will be reviewed and considered during the admission process. Achieving the expected score in the first attempt / after repeated attempts does not guarantee interview and/or admission.

Candidates from Hong Kong-based schools must have completed a six-year secondary education before entering HKU, according to government regulations.

Each local candidate can only submit one application for admission to HKU through either JUPAS or Non-JUPAS in an admissions exercise.

Deferred admission is not allowed in our Faculty.

No advanced standing credit will be granted to students admitted through JUPAS.

There are no restrictions based on colour blindness for both studying in MBBS and for working as a doctor in Hong Kong.

According to the University’s policy, there is no upper age limit for admission.

For Non-JUPAS Candidates

University Entrance Requirements

• Academic Requirements
• English Language Requirement
• Second Language Requirement

(As English Language Requirement and Second Language Requirement are not determined and reviewed by individual Faculties, please contact HKU Admissions Office if further clarifications and assistance are needed.)

Programme Specific Requirements

• Chemistry at high school level
• A good working knowledge of Cantonese (for both local & non-local students)
• Preference for First Choice
• 19 & 20 December 2023
• 28 March 2024
• 12 July 2024
• 21 August 2024

Advanced Standing

The following candidates will be granted advanced standing:

• High school candidates with GCEAL, Cambridge Pre-U or IB Diploma qualifications and at least seven years of secondary education at the time of being admitted to the University
• Candidates with degree qualifications

Please check here for the application process and timeline.

Please refer to Admissions Information & FAQ > Non-JUPAS MBBS Supporting Documents.

• academic merit;
• referee comments; and

Please check here for the minimum entrance requirements for MBBS.

Please note that

• Chemistry is a compulsory subject for admission to the MBBS programme. Public exam results of Chemistry taken at high school level, e.g. HKDSE, HKALE, GCEAL / IAL, IB, OSSD, BC and SAT / AP is required;
• Candidates must have a good working knowledge of Cantonese;
• Minimum score is for candidates’ reference only. Satisfying minimum score does not guarantee admission.

The vast majority of admitted candidates over the past few years achieved at least the following grades / scores. Satisfying the grades / scores stated below does not guarantee admission as admission decisions are also based on other academic and non-academic information provided in the application. Candidates who hold other qualifications not listed below will be considered on an individual merit basis.

# Critical Thinking, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Knowledge and Enquiry, Project Work, Thinking Skills, and Extended Project Qualification are also excluded.

^ AP Chinese and English language subjects, Seminar & Research are excluded.

Candidates must take high school Chemistry and hold recognized Chemistry qualifications for admission consideration.  High School qualifications that are listed here are recognized by the Faculty for assessment of Chemistry knowledge. Undergraduate modules in Chemistry, Chemistry courses at undergraduate / college level (e.g. General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry), Foundation Year Chemistry, or BMAT / GAMSAT / MCAT / UCAT results are not  accepted as an equivalent qualification to high school Chemistry.

BMAT / GAMSAT / MCAT / UCAT is not compulsory for admission to the MBBS programme. The test results will be used as references, if any.

It is a must for our MBBS students to be able to communicate in Cantonese since they will come into contact with patients and most of patients in Hong Kong speak Cantonese. Candidates’ ability to communicate in Cantonese will be assessed during the interviews. Candidates may be allowed to present themselves in Cantonese, supplemented by Mandarin during the selection interviews.

While candidates are not required to provide supporting documents to demonstrate their Cantonese ability, they must meet the English Language Requirement and the Second Language Requirement set out by the University before they can be considered for admission.

Candidates who hold the following qualifications or who are non-local candidates holding Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) qualifications should apply for the MBBS programme through the Non-JUPAS Admissions Scheme:

• international / overseas qualification(s); or
• academic qualification(s) other than the Mainland National Joint College Entrance Examination or Hong Kong / Macau / Taiwan National Joint College Entrance Examination (NJCEE).

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Candidates who possess the same qualifications will be considered together, e.g. GCEAL candidates will be assessed within the pool of GCEAL candidates while degree holder candidates will be evaluated within the degree holder candidates pool.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview that is arranged by our Faculty via email:

Successful candidates who attended the December interview or the April interview are expected to receive a formal offer / conditional offer of admission by email within two months after the interview. Candidates who do not receive an admission result within two months after the interview will be considered again in the subsequent rounds of evaluation. Final admission decisions will be available on the application system by the end of August.

Due to the large number of applications received, we are unable to provide specific or individual feedback to candidates.

Candidates who take a gap year after high school graduation and have not enrolled in any institutions should include their activities engaged / to be engaged during the gap year in their CV. Supporting documentation for the listed activities, such as certificates and letters, should be uploaded to the application system for consideration as early as possible.

Candidates are required to have four AL subjects, excluding English and Chinese language subjects, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Knowledge and Enquiry, Project Work, Thinking Skills, and Extended Project Qualification.

Candidates must take AL Chemistry.

Candidates applying to study MBBS must be able to communicate in Cantonese. In fulfilling the second language requirement by the University, candidates can take any language subjects as accepted by the University. For details of the second language requirement, please check here .

“Mathematics” and “Further Mathematics” will be considered as two separate AL subjects if two AL grades are awarded by the exam board, subject to the provisions of cash-in procedures and permissible combination of units as stipulated by the exam board.

Candidates are expected to take all subject exams at the end of the second year of the two-year GCEAL course.  It is acceptable to take the exams for Mathematics in the first year and the exams for the remaining subjects at the end of the second year of the two-year GCEAL course, e.g.:

Usually, candidates will do half of the units in the first year and then complete the remaining units in the second year of the two-year IAL course.  They are expected to cash-in the units for AL grades for all subjects in the same exam series at the end of the second year.  It is acceptable to cash-in the units for Mathematics in the first year and the units for the remaining subjects in the same exam series at the end of the second year, e.g.:

Candidates are expected to be enrolled in full-time study when completing the two-year GCEAL / IAL course.  Candidates spending less time studying than their counterparts who complete the full two-year GCEAL / IAL course will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates must take Higher Level Chemistry.

MBBS does not have a preference for “Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches” and “Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation”.

NJCEE candidates may apply for the MBBS programme via the Mainland Admissions Scheme of HKU.  For details, please check here .

Current HKU non-final year undergraduate students may apply for an internal transfer if they are interested in MBBS. There is no fixed quota for internal transfer students each year but it is unlikely that the MBBS programme will accept internal transfer students.

Degree holders in any major can apply for MBBS through the Second Chance Scheme (「毅行醫路計劃」). The Scheme provides an additional route to professionals or degree holders in any discipline who had never studied medicine but would now like to pursuit a career in the medical field. Interested individuals may apply via the Non-JUPAS Admissions Scheme  in their undergraduate final year or after they graduate. Eligible candidates need to fulfill the University Entrance Requirements and Programme Specific Requirements, and should specify the reasons for applying for the MBBS programme in their personal statement.

Degree holders are not required to input individual undergraduate modules / components / courses results in the application system. They should provide all documents according to the Supporting Documents Checklist.

Degree holder candidates are expected to obtain at least a strong upper second class honours degree at a high-ranked university (i.e. in the upper half of the GPA / score range for the upper second class honours) (or the equivalent). However, satisfying minimum GPA / score as stated does not necessarily guarantee interview and/or admission.

Successful degree holder candidates will normally be required to start the MBBS programme from Year 1. They will be considered for advanced standing on a case-by-case basis, subject to their degree subjects and degree results.

The highest qualification the candidate achieved will be considered as his/her main qualification for admission, regardless of the time during which the qualification is attained. For example, if a degree holder candidate presents both university results and GCEAL results, the university results will be taken as his/her main qualification for admission and considered mainly. His/her application will be evaluated within the pool of degree holder candidates instead of the pool of GCEAL candidates.

Candidates who are currently studying medicine abroad will be considered on an individual basis. Successful candidates will normally be required to start the MBBS programme from Year 1.

Due to the differences between our MBBS and the other medical school curricula, we will not accept transfer students to clinical years (Year 4 – 6).

MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar)

MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) targets high achievers who aspire to study Medicine at HKU, either via JUPAS or the non-JUPAS admission route.

You may wish to note that MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) shares the same JUPAS code (JS 6456) and non-JUPAS programme code (6456) as the existing MBBS programme.

For JUPAS applicants, you may apply to MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) by placing JS6456 as one of your Band A choices. You will be assessed for admission to either MBBS or MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) in one single JUPAS code, depending on your final HKDSE results.

For non-JUPAS applicants, you may select programme code 6456 as your “1 st choice programme”. You will be assessed for admission to either MBBS or MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) in one single programme code, depending on your academic merit and achievements.

As mentioned above, candidates can apply to MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) in one single code (via JUPAS or non-JUPAS route) and thus no additional application information is required. The same applies to JUPAS sub-schemes applicants as well.

Candidates must satisfy the stipulated MBBS entrance requirements, i.e. outstanding academic achievement plus admission interview results, and have achieved a programme entry score as stipulated in the table below. Entry score is for candidates’ reference only. Satisfying minimum score does not guarantee admission, as candidates’ whole profile will also be considered. Please note that Chemistry is a compulsory subject for admission to the MBBS programme. Public examination results of Chemistry taken at the high school level, e.g. HKDSE, HKALE, GCEAL / IAL, IB, and SAT / AP, are required.

^ The Best 6 score is calculated by using the HKU bonus scoring system .

# Chinese and English Language subjects, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Knowledge and Enquiry, Project Work, Thinking Skills, and Extended Project Qualification are excluded.

No. There will not be a separate admission interview for MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar).

Newly admitted students in MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) will be invited to select their elite mentor and attend a planning session in August.

Students admitted to MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) can complete MBBS and a Master of Research in Medicine (MRes[Med]) in six years. Upon completion of MBBS and MRes[Med] and the one-year internship, students will receive financial support from the Faculty to pursue a PhD at a renowned university and potentially join the Faculty as clinical academics upon completion of PhD.

Yes. Students in MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) can choose to follow the regular 6-year track and undertake Intercalation, Research Attachments and/or Service or Humanitarian Work in their third year of Enrichment Year, instead of MRes[Med].

It is important to note that, MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) students who are interested in pursuing a PhD after their MBBS studies are strongly encouraged to study in MRes[Med] for Enrichment Year, as scholarships will be offered by HKUMed for pursuing a PhD at a renowned university overseas upon graduation with the possibility of joining HKUMed as clinical academics at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor.

Yes. Students who have met/satisfied the entry requirements for MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) can choose to opt out of the study track depending on personal choice. However, students must do so within the timeframe as stipulated by the Faculty.

Students who do not meet the entry requirements for MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) at the time of admission have the opportunity to opt in to the MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) track if they have achieved outstanding results in their First Summative Assessment at the end of Year 1 (e.g. in the top 5%).

Students who are admitted to MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) are guaranteed the following provisions:

• guaranteed hall places throughout the undergraduate studies;
• financial support for further PhD studies at a renowned university overseas;
• guaranteed an elite mentor of their own choice within the Faculty or the University.

The research project in MRes[Med] will be conducted in Hong Kong. On the other hand, both local and international options are offered in Intercalation, Research Attachments and Service or Humanitarian Work of the Enrichment Year.

Yes. Students who are admitted to MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) have the option to choose their own mentors from any disciplines within the Faculty or the University.

It is important to note that, all students in the existing MBBS programme will be assigned mentors by the Faculty; these mentors will assist students and provide academic guidance throughout their different stages of studies.

The academic curriculum of MBBS and MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) are identical. Students will receive robust and well-structured medical education and training at HKUMed to achieve an eye-opening and fulfilling learning experience.

With the launch of this study track, MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) students are given an exclusive option to undertake a substantial medical research and pursue a faculty-supported academic pathway by studying MBBS and MRes[Med] in 6 years.

HKUMed has a long history of nurturing the next generation of healthcare and medical professionals and leaders. Students who study for MBBS or MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar) enjoy the advantage of a wide network of medical alumni who excel in their respective medical discipline and profession, locally and internationally.

Students who have achieved Level 5 or above in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, or equivalent, are exempted from 6 credits Core University English course requirement.

Students with GCEAL or IB Diploma qualifications and have completed seven years of secondary education, advanced standing will be granted subject to the Faculty’s approval.

Candidates with other qualifications will be considered for advanced standing on a case-by-case basis but will normally be required to study the programme from Year 1.

Non-JUPAS MBBS Supporting Documents

All Non-JUPAS MBBS candidates should upload supporting documents to the non-JUPAS application system according to the checklist for each qualification and timeframe outlined below. Failure to provide sufficient documents in a timely manner may delay application processing.

Candidates may also be invited to provide further information and/or supporting documents other than the ones listed below when necessary.

After settling the application fee, candidates can upload supporting documents according to the ‘Document Type’ Headers. Uncategorized supporting documents and additional documents can be uploaded to ‘Other documents’ Header.

(1) All MBBS students, local or non-local alike, must be able to communicate in Cantonese. Candidates are allowed to present themselves in Cantonese, supplemented by Mandarin during the selection interviews.

(2) Applications received in Further Round Evaluation will be considered on a rolling basis, subject to the remaining places available.

(3) Schools that have difficulty in providing Predicted Grades by Nov 27, 2023 for First Round Evaluation could contact us ([email protected]) to discuss.

(1) Examples of school transcript:

– British Columbia

– Ontario

– Alberta

(2) All MBBS students, local or non-local alike, must be able to communicate in Cantonese. Candidates are allowed to present themselves in Cantonese, supplemented by Mandarin during the selection interviews.

(3) Applications received in Further Round Evaluation will be considered on a rolling basis, subject to the remaining places available.

(1) MBBS applicants must have completed high school Chemistry before admission (e.g. HKDSE, HKALE, GCE / International AL, IB, OSSD, BC and SAT / AP). Undergraduate modules in Chemistry, Chemistry courses at undergraduate / college level (e.g. General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry), Foundation Year Chemistry, or BMAT / GAMSAT / MCAT / UCAT results are not accepted as an equivalent qualification to high school Chemistry.

MBBS / Doctor of Philosophy

The MBBS/PhD is a full-time combined programme extending over not less than nine years and leading to the award of both MBBS and PhD degrees upon graduation. If you are admitted to this programme, you will pursue full-time research under the supervision of Faculty teachers and undertake coursework prescribed by the Graduate School and the Faculty. You may also attend optional clinical study sessions that are of your interest.

An exciting feature of this programme is that you may receive part of your training at internationally-renowned institutions overseas through the Faculty’s international network for research collaborations.

HKUMed also has joint PhD/joint educational placement for PhD programmes with King’s College London and the University of Toronto.

Starting from 2018-19, the HKSAR government has waived PhD composition fees for all local students. In addition, Croucher Foundation Scholarships are available for a maximum of three outstanding MBBS/PhD students each year to cover the monthly postgraduate studentships, research bench fees and allowances for overseas conference attendance and/or exchange.

If you undertake the intercalated Master of Research in Medicine (MRes[Med]) during your Enrichment Year, you can apply to transfer your candidature to the MBBS/PhD programme no later than the 8th month of the MRes[Med]. The time you spent on MRes[Med] would be counted towards the probationary period for your PhD study. After submitting your thesis in the last year of PhD study, you would then re-enter the MBBS programme in Year 4 and complete the remaining years up to Year 6. In a nutshell, this pathway involves two years of MBBS, one year of MRes[Med], three years of PhD, and three more years of MBBS, enabling you to earn the two degrees in nine years.

Another pathway is to complete four years of MBBS, followed by three or four years of PhD, then the final two years of MBBS. To be qualified for this route, you would need to have: 1) good results in the MBBS I-IV Summative Examinations and 2) a Bachelor’s degree with 1st class honours or a Bachelor’s degree with honours, plus a taught Master’s degree (e.g. MSc) prior to admission to MBBS for 4-year PhD; or a research Master’s degree (MPhil) awarded prior to admission to MBBS for 3-year PhD. After submitting your PhD thesis, you would re-enter the MBBS programme and complete Years 5 and 6. The entire study period for the two degrees would be nine or ten years.

Learn more about research postgraduate studies at HKUMed:  www.med.hku.hk/rpg .

Current MBBS students who are interested in this programme may contact the Faculty Office at  [email protected]  for further details.

Professional Recognition & Career Prospects

Your MBBS is a registrable primary qualification that enables you to apply for registration with the Medical Council of Hong Kong to practise medicine in the region. To obtain full registration, graduates are required to successfully complete a 3-week Enhanced Pre-internship Block followed by a 1-year internship in an accredited hospital. The internship will take you through selected rotations in different specialties and will require you to practise clinically under the supervision of experienced doctors. Completion of this basic training will open the door to a multitude of career options in the medical profession. ‍ If you want to become a specialist, you are then required to undergo more years of postgraduate training and further examinations. Postgraduate and specialist training is administered through the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and its constituent colleges. ‍ HKUMed graduates are a heterogeneous group of doctors, many of whom are now in leading positions in a variety of fields, not just medicine. Some serve the community as frontline doctors in the public and private sectors, while others have pursued academic careers in Hong Kong or overseas, contributing to the development of the next generations of doctors and advancement of medical treatment. Many of our graduates have become world-renowned clinical experts and scientists. Some have become health administrators involved in policy making and healthcare planning for our community, others have made their mark in non-medical careers, such as law, business, or pharmaceutical development.

Whatever path you wish to take, HKUMed is here to make your dreams come true.

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HKU has a lower acceptance rate. The most cited reason is mistakes in the personal statement. The following are some of the mistakes that students often make. 

Try to avoid them in your writing. 

Lack of engagement:

The write-up contains only statements.

Not self-reflective:

The document looks too detached from the writer. 

Not tailor-made to HKU:

The personal statement looks too generic.

Not genuine:

The writer has included fabricated info to impress the committee. 

Plagiarism:

The document is a copy of another Hong Kong university personal statement sample. 

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Strictly adhere to the requirements:

First and foremost, write your personal statement exactly as you are expected to write it. Be it adhering to the format or meeting the requirements, do not fail.

Answer the personal statement prompts:

Answering the question prompts we shared earlier in this blog is necessary to ensure the completeness of your document.

Catchy introduction:

Selectors will not read your personal statement word by word. They will mostly scan it. By making your introduction attractive, you can win their attention quickly.

Do revision:

Sometimes, you may have to rewrite an entire paragraph or a point. Only through multiple revisions, you can know which one needs a bit of revamping.

Submit on time:

Don’t wait for the deadline to submit your personal statement. Submit it at least a week or two earlier. This will enable you to enjoy the benefit of early bird applications. 

Use standard English:

The quality of the language used in your personal statement HKU influences what and how selectors understand your story. So, it is inevitable to use standard English without errors. 

Why Study in Hong Kong?

A lot of students, not only from Asia but also from Europe, America, Africa and the Pacific, flock to Hong Kong for higher education. Why do they prefer to study in Hong Kong? 

Here are some reasons.

Fastest-growing metropolis:

Hong Kong is one of the fastest-growing metropolises in the world. Needless to say, the sheer number of opportunities it offers is on the rise.

The major hub of higher education:

Hong Kong is a major hub for higher education in Asia. Universities like HKU offer a myriad of higher study programs for students from all academic and professional backgrounds. 

Diverse culture:

Hong Kong is a hugely multicultural city with people from all ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. It is a place where everyone can feel at home.

Safe for everyone:

 Hong Kong has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Any incident of crime is taken seriously by authorities. The safety of the inhabitants is a priority concern for the government.

Well connected:

Hong Kong is well connected with other cities in the region as well as international capitals through direct flight services. 

How to Apply for HKU?

• Register an account at the university’s official application portal. 
• Begin your application process. 
• Keep track of the date for the first round of evaluation and submit your application
• Submit all your supporting documents including Hong Kong university personal statement and LORs 
• Wait for the response from the admission committee.

Importance dates to remember

Please note that this is a tentative chart of dates. Dates are subject to changes each year based on public holidays and weekends. 

Top Higher Study Programs That HKU is Known For

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• Business School
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Before Starting With HKU Personal Statement – Generally About HKUST

If you’d like to graduate from a prestigious school in order to boost your resume and qualification, there are several institutions to choose from. One of them is the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. In order to join the institution, you’ve got to compose an excellent HKU personal statement for graduate school that could attract the attention of the officers in charge of the admission process. One thing that can assist you in writing your HKU personal statement is to learn about the university to which you’d like to get admitted.

A Little Bit About HKU

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKU or HKUST) is an international research institution that focuses on boosting excellence in various areas of knowledge, including the following:

• Business and Humanities

It has established its reputation as an intellectual force that is continuously supporting society by extensively educating people in different fields. It can be considered one of the best in the academic field, which is the reason why taking care of your HKU PhD application or HKU MBA application can be a real challenge, not only in terms of difficulty but also competition. So you have to do your best when writing the HKU personal statement to win this battle.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology was established in the year 1991. It is located on a peaceful hillside campus with a waterfront complex that overlooks Clear Water Bay Peninsula. You’re able to easily reach it by driving from Central Hong Kong in less than 30 minutes.

Statistics and Numbers

The HKU houses the following number of students as of December 2016:

• Undergraduates – 9, 334
• Postgraduates – 4, 874
• Local Hong Kong Students – 9, 148
• Non-local Students – 5, 060

It currently has 641 regular faculty members with 157 patents filed and 162 patents granted. Named to be number one in the 2017 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings in Asia, it is also ranked second in the world and 13th in the 2016 Global Employability University Ranking.

Undergraduate Programs Requiring HKUST Personal Statement

When composing your HKUST personal statement, you should also consider the program you have chosen. There are five schools where several undergraduate programs are assigned. These are the following:

HKU School of Science

• Life Science
• Mathematics

Specific requirements for the HKU personal statement for the School of Science are available on their website .

HKU School of Engineering

• Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Computer Engineering Program Office
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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HKU School of Business and Management

• SBM UG Programs Office
• Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management
• World Bachelor in Business Program Office

Find out specific instructions & HKUST personal statement requirements on the official website .

HKU School of Humanities and Social Science

• Humanities and Social Science
• Social Science

Read specific instructions & requirements for HKU personal statement on their website .

Interdisciplinary HKU Programs Office

• Environment and Sustainability
• Interdisciplinary Programs Office

Whichever of the HKU undergraduate programs you choose, you can start by reading the general admission instructions .

Good HKU Personal Statement Examples & Helpful Writing Tips

If you find it challenging to compose your writing, pay attention to good HKU personal statement examples available online. You can also hire a personal statement writer to help you get quality paper.

In the picture:  giving an open perspective through which it’s possible to tackle scientific problems

Composing a personal statement using personal statement humour is not as easy as in a college essay. You’ve got to focus on the idea and flow of thoughts to be concise and go straight to the point. Besides, consider if you create an HKU personal statement for a postgraduate application or an undergraduate one. This can have a bearing on how you write your documents and what you write in them.

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A graduate school personal statement is more challenging to write since HKU officers would expect more from your output compared to what they would expect from an undergraduate statement. It can be difficult for some people, which is what personal statement services are usually for.

Nevertheless, let’s make it easier by following these dos and don’ts when composing your HKU personal statement:

• Use the allowable number of words and include as much as you can while being concise and direct to the point
• Showcase your strengths
• Integrate your personality when composing your HKU personal statement
• Add significant details and share relevant experiences
• Show your interest in your chosen HKU program
• Make sure it shows that you are looking toward the future
• Do not let HKUST personal statement topics revolve around you (also discuss the school and what it can give you)
• Never lie and tell only the truth about yourself and what you want from the school
• Avoid punctuation and grammar errors in your personal statement HKUST
• Avoid using jargon and street language
• Don’t boast, and don’t include meaningless content to meet the number of words required for the HKU personal statement
• Never talk about other universities you may also be considering
• Don’t start with “I” in every sentence

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