Academic Qualification

1. A bachelor's degree in science, engineering, IT or relevant fields from a recognised university; or
2. Equivalent qualifications.

Language Proficiency Requirement

If applicants did not use English as the medium of learning in their bachelor’s degree programmes, they should satisfy any one of the following English proficiency requirements:

1. IELTS overall band score of at least 6.0; or
2. TOEFL score of at least 74 (Internet-based); or
3. Other equivalent qualifications.

Others

For exceptional cases in which applicants have other qualifications but substantial experience in IT, applicants' suitability will be determined with reference to individual merits and interviews.

To attract outstanding applicants, we provide Entrance Scholarships to the freshmen with excellent academic records in their undergraduate studies. Each awardee will receive up to HK$50,000.

To encourage students to achieve excellence in their studies, we provide the following scholarships:

1. High Distinction Scholarship (HK$12,000/semester for full-time study mode or HK$12,000/year for part-time study mode) with the following conditions:
   1. the semester GPA is 3.90 ‒ 4.00 for full-time students or the year GPA is 3.90 ‒ 4.00 for part-time students;
   2. no grade is lower than B-; and
   3. it is within the normal study schedule; and
   4. full-time students must take at least 13 units in the semester or part-time students must take at least 13 units in the academic year.
2. Distinction Scholarship (HK$8,000/semester for full-time study mode or HK$8,000/year for part-time study mode) with the following conditions:
   1. the semester GPA is 3.70 ‒ 3.89 for full-time students or the year GPA is 3.70 ‒ 3.89 for part-time students;
   2. no grade is lower than B-; and
   3. it is within the normal study schedule and the number of units taken is not less than that in the normal study schedule; and
   4. full-time students must take at least 13 units in the semester or part-time students must take at least 13 units in the academic year.
3. Merit Scholarship (HK$4,000/semester for full-time study mode or HK$4,000/year for part-time study mode) with the following conditions:
   1. the semester GPA is 3.40 ‒ 3.69 for full-time students or the year GPA is 3.40 ‒ 3.69 for part-time students; and
   2. it is within the normal study schedule and the number of units taken is not less than that in the normal study schedule; and
   3. full-time students must take at least 13 units in the semester or part-time students must take at least 13 units in the academic year.
4. Global Experience Scholarships are awarded to support students to participate in the designated global outreach programme(s) organized by the Department. Students are selected for this scholarship based on two criteria: (i) academic records and (ii) suitability for the designated outreach programme (e.g., learning motivation and communication skills). Each awardee will receive a certificate and financial support to cover the expenses for the major transportation and accommodation (such as airline ticket and hotel) for the outreach programme.

Continuing Education Fund
If a student is a Hong Kong resident, he/she may be eligible for financial support from the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) provided by the Hong Kong SAR Government to partly cover the tuition fee.