How much do you know about the academic system in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is a place where East meets West. Students studying in Hong Kong not only experience different learning backgrounds and cultural characteristics, but also make full use of the resources provided by the University, such as exchanges with renowned overseas universities and internships with world-renowned companies. The university encourages students to broaden their horizons, enhance their skills and apply what they have learned. So, how much do you know about the academic structure of the University of Hong Kong?

Introduction to the academic system of studying in Hong Kong

Hong Kong adopts the British education system and practiced a three-year undergraduate system in the early years. However, due to the short duration of the three-year undergraduate program, many students thought they could only complete their major courses in three years and could not broaden their horizons to study other courses. At the same time, the employment pressure in Hong Kong was increasing. Therefore, after the reunification of Hong Kong in 1997, the education system in Hong Kong began to change in order to integrate with the Mainland. Since the 1990s, universities in Hong Kong have switched to four-year bachelor's degree programs, while master's degree programs are divided into two categories: teaching system and research system.

According to Yunxue Education Group, full-time master's degree programs in Hong Kong are categorized into teaching system and research system. The teaching system generally lasts for one year, while the research system generally lasts for two years. In terms of time system, Hong Kong full-time postgraduate teaching time is divided into 5-6 years for research doctoral students, 2 years for research postgraduates and 1 year for teaching postgraduates. If you study part-time, the time is usually doubled.

Whether the education of Hong Kong students seeking academic qualifications is recognized

As a matter of fact, students with a master's degree from the University of Hong Kong have the option of pursuing a doctoral degree overseas. Master's degrees from Hong Kong universities are recognized by educational institutions in many countries, while those from some Mainland universities are not yet recognized overseas. Due to the education systems in the Commonwealth, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong, most master's degrees last for one year and the overall tuition fee ranges from $100,000 to $200,000 (about $200,000 to $300,000 for some business disciplines). The cost of living in Hong Kong is about $80,000 per year (depending on the living environment and personal standard of living). Therefore, the overall cost of studying for a master's degree in Hong Kong is about $200,000 to $300,000, which is very cost-effective.

Requirements for Studying in Hong Kong

Undergraduate

College entrance examination results: A few dozen students can apply for undergraduate programs at various universities in Hong Kong if their scores in the college entrance examination reach the first grade or above;

Single Subject Score: generally not less than 130 points (total single subject score of 150 points) , 90 points (total single subject score of 100 points);.

Comprehensive ability: club activities, awards in major competitions, etc.

Graduate students

Undergraduate transcripts: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university;

Language Requirements: IELTS or TOEFL.

General ability: internship experience, club experience, campus activities, etc.