FAQ

After Application

1. How do I know if I have submitted my application successfully?
2. Can I submit the confidential recommendation forms on behalf of my referees?
3. Can I update my application data or provide additional information after I have submitted the application?
4. Will I be required to attend an interview?
5. When will I be notified of the admission status?
6. How could my provisional admission offer be confirmed?
7. What if I finally cannot meet the condition of the admission offer?
8. Can I apply for scholarships?

1. How do I know if I have submitted my application successfully?
After you have submitted the application, an acknowledgement note with an application number will be sent to you by email. Please verify the accuracy of your application and report any discrepancies immediately in writing to the Graduate School. You are required to quote your application number in all subsequent correspondence with the University.

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2. Can I submit the confidential recommendation forms on behalf of my referees?
Professional Doctorate Degree/Taught Postgraduate Degree/Diploma/Certificate Programmes:
The University will contact the referee(s) via email requesting him/her to complete a Confidential Recommendation Form (Form) and upload it to a designated online platform within two weeks upon successful submission of the application.

Research Postgraduate Programmes:
Confidential recommendation forms are required to be submitted DIRECTLY to the Graduate School by the referees. However, applicants may submit the confidential recommendation forms on behalf of the referees, provided that they are properly signed and sealed.

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3. Can I update my application data or provide additional information after I have submitted the application?
The programme choice cannot be changed once your application is submitted. To update or provide additional supporting documents, please write to us and quote your application number in all the correspondence.

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4. Will I be required to attend an interview?
Not all programmes require an interview. Some Departments/Schools/Programmes may ask applicants to attend an interview and it is subject to the requirements set by individual programme. Shortlisted candidates for interview will be informed by phone or by email in due course.

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5. When will I be notified of the admission status?
It varies from programme to programme. Notifications to successful applications will be sent by mail before commencement of the programme. For taught postgraduate programmes, to confirm your acceptance of the offer, you will need to pay the first installment of the tuition fee plus other required fees normally within two weeks from the date of the offer letter. All fees paid are NOT refundable. No further notification will be sent to unsuccessful applications, instead, application results will be updated on the online application system for applicants' reference.

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6. How could my provisional admission offer be confirmed?
You have to provide documentary evidence, either a full official transcript or a letter of certification, stating the award of the degree including the class of honours awarded if applicable. You may also be asked to satisfy any other conditions before a specified date. Please follow the instructions as stated in the offer letter.

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7. What if I finally cannot meet the condition of the admission offer?
The University will withdraw the admission offer. The fees paid will be arranged according to the “fees and charges” subject to the provision of adequate proof of not meeting the condition of the admission offer.

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8. Can I apply for scholarships?
Our scholarships are for selected recipients on the basis of academic merits, programme and year of study, nominations from Departments and other criteria stipulated by donors. Generally speaking, you need not apply for specific scholarships directly. Selection will be mainly based on students’ performance after admission to our University.

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