Hong Kong
Welcome to students from Hong Kong
Here you will find important information for Hong Kong students on entry requirements, who to speak to and when and where you can meet our representatives in your country. For support through the application process or if you have any questions, please contact us or our representatives in Hong Kong.
The University has a large community of more than 2,800 international students from more than 85 countries worldwide. In 2012/13 we had 35 Hong Kong students studying with us.
Popular subject areas for Hong Kong students at the University include:
Entry Requirements
We typically require the following qualifications from Hong Kong students:
| Point of Entry | Academic Requirements * | Language Requirements * + |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation |
5 passes at Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) including English and Maths Completion of forms 4 and 5 in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) 60% in 5 subjects including maths. |
IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 1) | Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate (HKALE) or Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) | IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 2/3) | BTEC HND in related subject area with overall Merit profile | IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Pre-masters | Hong Kong Bachelor degree with a pass at CGPA 2.0/4.0 or above | IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Postgraduate Taught | Hong Kong Bachelor degree with CGPA 2.5/4.0 or above | IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 (depending on course) with no less than 5.5 in any band |
*Some courses may vary and/or have specific requirements – for details of the entry requirements for your course, please see our Course pages or contact us to check your qualifications. Please note that all applications are assessed on an individual basis.
+For details of accepted English language qualifications please see our How to Apply page.
Meet us in Hong Kong
We’re delighted to let you know that the University will be visiting Hong Kong. Please come along to meet us to find out more about studying at the University of Hertfordshire and to make an application.