Information Updates!
Although you were not at school this week due to class suspension, but we hope that you have made use of your time on the application of universities. Below are some useful information and updates that you may need to know.
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Hong Kong Universities Application Important Deadlines
Please check the below for the Universities Admission Timeline for 2020 Intake.
Hong Kong Universities
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Early Round Deadline: 22 November 2019 *new date Main Round Deadline: 6 January 2020 Late Round Deadline: 31 March 2020 The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Application Deadline: 22 November 2019 (12.00 noon, Hong Kong Time) The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Advance Offer Deadline: 2 December 2019 *new date Regular Round Deadline: 6 January 2020 City University of Hong Kong (CityU) Early Round Deadline: 15 November 2019 Main Round Deadline: 2 January 2020 Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Application Deadline: 10 February 2020 Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Main Round Deadline: 2 January 2020 Extended Round Deadline: 29 May 2020 The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Main Round Deadline: 8 January 2020 Late Round Deadline: 12 May 2020
Overseas Universities
United States University of California (UC) Application Deadline: 30 November 2019 Canada The University of British Columbia (UBC) First Round Deadline: 1 December 2019 Application Deadline: 15 January 2020 University of Toronto (U of T) Final Deadline: 10 January - 30 April 2020* *Please refer to: All Other Applicants to Full-Time Undergraduate Programs (International, OUAC 105, Internal Applications). For further details, please click here. McGill University (McGill) Application Deadline: 15 January 2020 For further details, please click here. University of Waterloo (Waterloo) Deadline for the below Programs: 31 January 2020 - Accounting and Financial Management - Faculty of Engineering programs, including Architecture - Faculty of Mathematics programs, including Computer Science - Condition Admission to Pharmacy Deadline for All Programs (excluding the above): 27 March 2020 For further details, please click here.
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] HKUST Business YoungStars by HKUST Business School
HKUST Business YoungStars (BYS) is a program designed for highly motivated secondary 4 and 5 students (or equivalent) to explore and experience a full spectrum of business education and university life. BYS is a great platform for those who are interested to explore mroe about business study to get first-hand experience of what it is like to be an all-rounded business student at HKUST.
In the BYS program, students can enjoy a series of exciting learning and networking activities starting next January. Below are some program highlights:
Seminars across business disciplines
Enrichment / Skill workshops
Peer mentoring and social gatherings
Summer residential camp (separate application will be needed)
Application Deadline: 29 November 2019
Fee: HKD 300
Inquiries: 2358 5982 / bmstars@ust.hk
[New] BASc(GHD) Interactive Webinar and Mock Lectures / School Talks
In this year, the HKU Info Day website (https://www.infoday.hku.hk/faculty-of-medicine) will serve as the main platform for dissemination of all consolidated information to prospective Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Global Health and Development [BASc(GHD)] students.
To complement the HKU online platform, we have also lined up a series of mock BASc(GHD) lectures / school talks at local schools, which cover materials taken from an introductory course we offer in Year 1 - Foundations in global health and development. These include an overview of current global health and development challenges, alongside with real-world examples to explain how these challenges could be potentially addressed.
Please click here for registration.
[New] HKU Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies 2020 Admissions Requirements
Students who wish to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies (BA(AS) at HKU are required to take part in an on-line Aptitude Exercise.
The Aptitude Exercise (AE) comprises creative problems that allow students to demonstrate their interest and capacity for architectural thinking, and also gives interested applicants the chance to get a “taste” of what studying architecture is like.
Please note that the Aptitude Exercise is scheduled from 13 to 16 December 2019 and it will only be held once for the applicants of the 2020 Admissions. For further details please visit their web-page:
[New] Postponement of HKBU Information Day
Launch of Online “UG Admissions Information Hub”
HKBU Information Day will now be postponed to the spring semester of 2020 (tentatively in May 2020) with details to be confirmed at a later stage. An online “UG Admissions Information Hub” has been set up to provide the latest information for students. Please visit the website for details from 1 November 2019 onwards:
[New] Norwich University of the Arts (NUA)
The NUA’s annual Beyond the Frame photography competition is now open to international students for the first time. Beyond the Frame is an opportunity for young photographers to showcase their talent and develop their craft, with the winner being awarded £1000 worth of Canon photography equipment. This year’s theme is “Through my Eyes”, and students can find more information at www.nuabeyondtheframe.com
Information Session of PolyU EIE Undergraduate Degree Programmes
The Department of Electronic and Information Engineering (EIE) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is working at the forefront of electronics, information, and communication technologies.
PolyU is now accepting applications for the following undergraduate degree programmes from students with non-HKDSE results (IB, GCE A-Level/ International A-Level, or others) for the September 2020 entry:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic and Information Engineering
(Programme Code: JS3703)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Internet and Multimedia Technologies
(Programme Code: JS3519)
To let you know more about their programmes, especially on how their programmes prepare you to embark on a career in the engineering and the information and communication technologies (ICT) profession, they have arranged an information session which will be held in November 2019.
Details of the information session
Date: 27 November 2019 (Wednesday)
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour to 1.5 hours
Venue: Room TU107, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom
Click here for the leaflet of PolyU EIE undergraduate programmes
Study UK: Study and Career Options in Life and Health Science
On-the-spot offers will be made to the right candidates for 2020-21 intake. Also welcome students looking for 2021-22 university entry and beyond. You are invited to join the upcoming Study and Career Options in Life and Health Science event at the British Council.
This event is an opportunity for students and parents to learn more about the study choices for life and health science and what career fields might be right for you. Speakers will address the following topics, culminating in a panel discussion and Q&A:
Medicine and allied subjects
Biological sciences
Nursing and healthcare
Date: Monday 25 November 2019
Time: 17.30 - 20.30 (Registration starts from 17.00)
Venue: 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries: enquiries@britishcouncil.org.hk
Registration: Please register for each session HERE
Participating Universities: University of Birmingham, Brunel University London, Cardiff University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Oxford Brookes University, University of Plymouth
More information:
Study medicine in the UK
Study science and technology in the UK
University of Bristol International Virtual Event: everything you need to know about applying for a University of Bristol course
The University of Bristol would like to invite students to join their international livestream events. During the events you will hear from University experts giving you all the information you need to apply for a course at the University of Bristol.
Attend one of their virtual events to gain crucial insight and get general information on applying for an undergraduate degree:
Get advice on applying with handy hints and tips from Admissions.
Learn invaluable scholarship information outlining the overall costs including living expenses from their International Scholarships Team.
Hear about careers support for international applicants from their Careers Service.
Pose questions to their panel of students and staff.
Event details
They are holding two identical events during the day, so you can book onto the time that suits you.
Date: Thursday 28 November 2019
Time: 12 pm to 1 pm GMT
Date: Thursday 28 November 2019
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm GMT
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