There are six better universities in Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The City University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The Hong Kong Baptist University, among which the Chinese University and the University of Hong Kong were founded earlier. The procedures for applying to Hong Kong University are similar to those for applying to American universities, but there are also differences. Here is a brief introduction.

First of all, you can check the situation of universities online, such as the distribution of departments and the number of scholarships, to determine the application target. After the goal was determined, the formal application began. For example, an application for a graduate student at the University of Hong Kong generally requires the following materials:

1. Undergraduate transcripts: one in Chinese and one in English, which must be notarized by the school.

2. Proof of English proficiency: Generally speaking, TOEFL scores are required. Unlike the United States, universities in Hong Kong do not require ets to issue grades, but only a copy of the original. If some universities don't even have to take the TOEFL score, the mainland's CET-4 and CET-6 certificates are acceptable. But good TOEFL scores are obviously more competitive.

3.gre scores: With the fierce competition, universities in Hong Kong now require GRE scores. Just like TOEFL, you only need one copy. These two items can save us 25 dollars.

4. Application Form: Generally speaking, as long as you send an email to the admissions office or the department, it is convenient to send the relevant forms. However, unlike the United States, universities in Hong Kong will ask you to explain your research intention. Of course, as long as it is very broad, it need not be very specific. Information is generally free. If you feel troublesome, you can even download it from the Internet.

5. Research plan: This is different from American universities and the most important point. This is completely different from the personal statement required by American universities. The research proposal is purely academic, and there is no need to add personal experiences and feelings. It requires the applicant to have a clear research plan and grasp it well. This plan must be very specific, not too broad. The research plan generally includes the following points:

(1) topic, that is, the problem to be solved.

(2) The significance of studying this problem.

(3) The present research situation in the past is a legacy.

(4) Your methodology

(5) Bibliography: This is very important, but it is often ignored.

Generally speaking, the department will suggest contacting the professor first to determine the research topic and method, and then submit the formal plan after obtaining the consent of the professor. Of course, if you can attract the professor's attention and ask him to make suggestions or even make corrections, then the chances of success are great.

6. Letter of recommendation: HKU generally only needs two letters of recommendation, but it must be in the academic field, and others are not accepted. There are only one or two forms of recommendation letters, not lengthy ones. Its content is the evaluation of academic ability. In addition, comments and suggestions on your research plan are also required, which can not be ignored.

7. In addition, the application fee is left. The university application fee in Hong Kong is much lower than that in the United States, generally one or two hundred Hong Kong dollars, which the average person can afford.

It should be noted that if you want to get a scholarship, you must apply for full-time. The standard of living in Hong Kong is very high. Tuition and application fees need at least HK$ 1 10,000 per month, which is definitely not affordable for ordinary people. However, if you get a student scholarship (about 14000 to 15000 HK dollars per month), you don't have to worry about all the expenses.