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350+Exchange partner institutions in 40+ countries/regions

1956Founded in

cityLocated at the

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Englishas a medium ofteaching

4,000Postgraduatestudents

7,100Undergraduatestudents 550+

Internationalstudentsper year

15:1Student-facultyratio

Pioneer undergraduate programmesin Hong Kong: China Studies,Chinese Medicine,Communication,Entrepreneurship, Film,Visual Arts

7 Facultiesover 40 majors

Fully

university

Government-funded

Globalexchange, internship and summer programme opportunities with subsidy

Caring Universitywith creativity-inspiring education

World-classfaculty members and programmes

65thin Asia (QS AsiaUniversity Rankings 2019)

26thin QS Top 50 under 50 (2020)

Scholarshipopportunities for top students

Excellent transport systems and state-of-the-art telecommunications

Job Opportunitieswith 3,750 regional headquarters ofmultinational corporations

Internationalcity with fascinating cultural life

Gatewayto China and Asia

Affordablequality education

WHYHKBU

GENERAL ENTRANCEREQUIREMENTS

I'm grateful to my professor for recommending and supporting me all through the application process in securing a summer intern spot in one of the biggest and reputable worldwide public relations agencies. It’s been a long dream of mine to have such an experience.Daria Kulakova | Russia | Public Relations and Advertising | Year 3

Advanced Standing for Year 1 EntrantsIf you are admitted with international qualifications such as GCE, IB and SAT, you may apply for transfer of units. More information at:http://ar.hkbu.edu.hk/course_exemption

STUDENTSHARING

TOEFLInternet-based test (iBT): 79; orPaper-based test (PBT): 550

Othershttp://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/lang_req

IELTS AcademicOverall Band: 6.0

ENGLISH LANGUAGEREQUIREMENTS

High School Graduation Diploma and one of the following:SAT: Minimum score of 1,190 (out of 1,600) in new SATAP: Grade 3 in at least two AP subjectsACT: Minimum composite score of 23

American-PatternedEducation

GCE Advanced Level (AL) / International Advanced Level (IAL)• Grade E or above in three AL/IAL subjects; or• Grade E or above in two AL/IAL subjects plus two ASL subjects(Not including Chinese and English Language subjects. The same subject cannot be counted at both AL and ASL.)

British-PatternedEducation

IB DiplomaInternationalBaccalaureate

http://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/internationalOthers

The peer support received from my HKBU buddies facilitated my smooth transition to university life.Gaziz Zhumash | Kazakhstan | Computer Science | Year 2

FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

TuitionHKD42,100 Per Annum 1

Admission ScholarshipsOutstanding local students with international qualifications (GCE, IB, SAT) will be awarded a one-off scholarship up to the annual tuition fee (i.e. HKD42,100).Selected candidates will be notified of the scholarship offer upon successful admission.

Local Students

1 Subject to the University’s annual review.2 The amount varies depending on your preferences and lifestyle.3 The Scholarship is tenable for the normal duration of the programme and is renewable annually subject to satisfactory

academic performance, i.e. attainment of a grade point average of 3.00 or above (out of 4.00) each academic year.

Non-local Students

Amount Per Annum HKD USD (Approx.)

Full scholarship 3 190,000 24,400(covers full tuition fees, hall fees and basic living expenses)

Tuition waiver 3 140,000 18,000(covers full tuition fees)

Half scholarship 3 95,000 12,200

One-off scholarship Varied award value funded by respective Faculties/Schools/Academy

Admission Scholarships

Estimated Cost Per Annum HKD USD (Approx.)

Tuition Fee 1 140,000 18,000

Hall Residence Fee (Sep to May) 1 & 2 10,800–15,000 1,400–1,950(2 or 3-person room)

Personal Expenses 2 39,200 5,000

Total Cost 190,000–194,200 24,400–24,950

Fees and Living Costs

Selected candidates will be notified of the scholarship offer upon successful admission. * In general, non-local students are those entering Hong Kong for the purpose of education with a student visa.

For detailed definition of non-local students, please refer to:

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

The joining of student organisations, such as the International Students Club, AIESEC in HKBU, the HKBU Host Family Programme and the HKBU International Student Ambassador Programme, all made my first year so eventful and truly amazing.Jessa Alfajardo | Philippines | Human Resources Management | Year 2

STUDENTSHARING

FACULTY OF ARTSBachelor of Arts • Chinese Language and Literature

• Creative and Professional Writing• English Language and Literature

• Humanities• Religion, Philosophy and Ethics• Translation

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and LiteratureBachelor of Arts in Creative and Professional WritingBachelor of Arts in English Language and LiteratureBachelor of Arts in HumanitiesBachelor of Arts in Religion, Philosophy and EthicsBachelor of Arts in TranslationBachelor of Arts in MusicBachelor of Music in Creative Industries

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONBachelor of Communication 2 • Journalism

- Chinese Journalism - Data and Media Communication - International Journalism

• Public Relations and Advertising - Advertising and Branding - Organisational Communication - Public Relations

Bachelor of Communication – Film Major – Animation and Media Arts ConcentrationBachelor of Communication – Film Major – Film and Television ConcentrationBachelor of Fine Arts in Global Acting 3

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESSBachelor of Business Administration 1 • Applied Economics

• Entrepreneurship• Finance• Human Resources Management• Information Systems and e-Business Management• Marketing

Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting Concentration 1

B

SCHOOL OF CHINESE MEDICINEBachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine

6

1 Double Degree Study Opportunity with Simon Fraser University in Canada.2 Double Degree Study Opportunity with University of Queensland in Australia.3 Subject to the University’s final approval.

Programme duration is four years unless otherwise specified.B Broad-based Admissions (declare a Major / Concentration after first-year studies)

6 6-year Double Degree Programme

Overseas Double Degree Study Opportunity

I believe that HKBU has provided me with an opportunity and a platform to enhance my skills as an aspiring journalist in today’s digital age.Jay Ganglani | India | Journalism | Year 3

ACADEMY OF VISUAL ARTSBachelor of Arts in Visual Arts

1 Double Degree Study Opportunity with Simon Fraser University in Canada.2 Double Degree Study Opportunity with University of Queensland in Australia.3 Subject to the University’s final approval.

Programme duration is four years unless otherwise specified.B Broad-based Admissions (declare a Major / Concentration after first-year studies)

5 5-year Double Degree Programme

Overseas Double Degree Study Opportunity

FACULTY OF SCIENCEBachelor of Science • Analytical and Testing Sciences

• Applied Biology - Biotechnology - Environmental Science• Bioresource and Agricultural Science• Chemistry

• Computer Science - Computing and Software Technologies - Data and Media Communication - Information Systems and Analytics• Mathematics and Statistics• Mathematics and Statistics and Actuarial Science 1

• Physics and Green Energy

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Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Social Sciences (Geography/ Government & International Studies/ History/ Sociology)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Geography• Government and International Studies

• History• Sociology

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Recreation ManagementBachelor of Social Sciences in European Studies – French StreamBachelor of Social Sciences in European Studies – German StreamBachelor of Social Sciences in Global and China Studies 3Bachelor of Social Work

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CROSS-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMESBachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature and Bachelor of Education in English Language Teaching

Bachelor of Science in Business Computing and Data Analytics Geography/ History/ Sociology and Personal, Social and Humanities Education Teaching• Geography• History• Sociology

Geography/ History/ Sociology and Liberal Studies Teaching• Geography• History• Sociology

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APPLY NOW

Fulfilment of Offer Conditions• Submit supporting documents

Offer Acceptance• Settle admission confirmation fee

Process• Check your email and online application

accounts regularly• Attend interview, if any• Receive conditional or firm admission

offer, if any

Orientation• Complete student enrolment and join

orientation activities in mid-August• Commence study in early September 2020

Apply• Apply via http://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk• Upload supporting documents• Settle application fee of HKD350 (local

students) or HKD450 / Approx. USD58 (non-local students)

Admissions Procedures Notes to Admitted Non-local Students

Visa Application• Send your study visa

application to HKBU

Departure to Hong Kong• Receive study visa from HKBU• Book flight ticket and fly to

Hong Kong

On-campus Accommodation• Submit online application

form in mid-July

Arrival at Hong Kongand HKBU• Airport pickup by HKBU on

designated date• Check-in at undergraduate halls

Application Rounds

30 Nov ------ 2 Jan2019 2020

MAIN20 Sep ------ 29 Nov

2019

EARLY8 Jan ------ 29 May

2020

EXTENDED

* Admission offers are released on a rolling basis.

Contact Us Admissions Office | Academic RegistryHong Kong Baptist University

(852) 3411 2200 ardirect@hkbu.edu.hk Room 701, Level 7, Academic and Administration Building, 15 Baptist University Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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