Research Postgraduate - Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
Before You Apply
After You Have Applied
When You Receive an Admission Offer
1. | [1]What are the differences between research postgraduate programmes (PhD or MPhil) and taught postgraduate programmes? [1] | + [1] |
2. | [2]What are the eligibility criteria for PhD or MPhil admission? What are the English language requirements? [2] | + [2] |
3. | [4]When do I need to apply? How can I obtain the application materials? [4] | + [4] |
4. | [7]When does the new academic year start? [7] | + [7] |
5. | [9]Can I enrol in more than one programme at the same time? [9] | + [9] |
6. | [11]How much is the tuition fee? [11] | + [11] |
7. | [13]Am I eligible for a research studentship? [13] | + [13] |
8. | [15]Am I eligible to apply for Halls of Residence accommodation? [15] | + [15] |
9. | [17]How are non-local students defined? [17] | + [17] |
10. | [19]Are non-local students allowed to enrol in study programmes in Hong Kong? [19] | + [19] |
11. | [20]When should I apply for a student visa? Where can I find information about student visa? [20] | + [20] |
12. | [23]Is financial assistance available for non-local students? [23] | + [23] |
13. | [24]Can non-local students take up internships and part-time jobs? [24] | + [24] |
Before You Apply
14. | [26]What is the procedure for submitting an application? [26] | + [26] |
15. | [28]How many research areas can I select in an application? [28] | + [28] |
16. | [29]Can I apply to more than one department? [29] | + [29] |
17. | [30]Can I change my programme choice after submission? [30] | + [30] |
18. | [31]Can I edit my proposed research plan/vision statement after submission? [31] | + [31] |
19. | [32]Will you accept an application and supporting documents prepared and submitted by an agent or consultant? [32] | + [32] |
20. | [33]Do I have to list all of the schools and institutions I have attended? [33] | + [33] |
21. | [34]How much is the application fee and how should I pay it? [34] | + [34] |
22. | [36]What should I do if I have not yet received my results / transcript(s) / certificate(s) when I submit an application to PolyU? [36] | + [36] |
23. | [37]Is it necessary to provide information on my academic referees with my application? [37] | + [37] |
24. | [39]When should my referees submit their online academic referee's reports? [39] | + [39] |
25. | [40]Why has one of my referees not received an email invitation from PolyU? [40] | + [40] |
26. | [41]How will I know if my referees have successfully submitted their online academic referee's reports to PolyU? [41] | + [41] |
27. | [42]What supporting documents do I need to submit with my online application? [42] | + [42] |
28. | [43]Do I need to send the originals of my supporting documents to PolyU by post? [43] | + [43] |
29. | [44]Can I make changes to my application or submit supporting documents after submission? [44] | + [44] |
30. | [45]How should I upload my supporting documents? What format should they have? [45] | + [45] |
After You Have Applied
31. | [46]Where will I find my application number? [46] | + [46] |
32. | [47]When will I be notified of an admission offer? How will I know if I have been accepted for admission? [47] | + [47] |
33. | [49]When will the results of applications to the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme be announced? [49] | + [49] |
When You Receive an Admission Offer
34. | [51]What should I do to accept an admission offer? [51] | + [51] |
35. | [52]When should I submit my student visa application? [52] | + [52] |
36. | [53]Do I need to provide proof of financial means with my student visa application? [53] | + [53] |
37. | [54]How can I check the status of my student visa application? [54] | + [54] |
38. | [55]Can I change the delivery address to which my visa label will be sent? [55] | + [55] |
39. | [56]Do I need to submit originals of my academic certificates and full official transcripts? How should my academic certificates and full official transcripts be submitted? [56] | + [56] |
40. | [57]What should I do if I have received a conditional offer of admission? [57] | + [57] |
41. | [58]What if I cannot provide official documentary proof(s) to fulfil the admission condition(s) by the deadline? [58] | + [58] |
42. | [59]How should I submit my original test score report (i.e., GMAT, GRE, IELTS or TOEFL)? [59] | + [59] |
43. | [60]How will I know if I qualify to receive a research studentship? [60] | + [60] |