Since you are applying for a research-oriented master's degree, you still can't apply for a scholarship in Hong Kong. If you apply, there will be enough expenses for your study and life. Generally, HKUST's application for materials ends at the end of February, so you should make good use of this time yourself. In addition, many mainland students can refer to CET-6 when applying for universities in Hong Kong, instead of attaching too much importance to IELTS and TOEFL. Their focus is on your research level, because you applied for a research master's degree. If you want to graduate in the first year of your senior year, you should pay attention to preparing materials in the last semester of your senior year and hand them in before the end of February. The following information is for your reference, and you should grasp the key points of recruitment.
At present, the University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University of Hong Kong and other universities are all recruiting graduate students in the Mainland. Different from the mainland education system, there are two kinds of graduate students in Hong Kong schools: taught graduate students and research graduate students.
The teaching-oriented master's degree system is one year (currently belonging to the vast majority of students who apply for it), and the learning form is mainly teaching by teachers to cultivate applied talents; The research-oriented master's degree system lasts for two years, and the learning form is mainly to participate in academic research and cultivate scientific research talents under the guidance of tutors. Research-oriented masters can get financial support from the Hong Kong government, and they can get generous scholarships every month, which can basically cover the study and living expenses during their studies. Teaching-oriented masters generally need to bear their own tuition and living expenses, and the annual study abroad expenses range from 13 to170,000 yuan. Some schools will also award excellent teaching-oriented master scholarships, but the amount is far from enough to cover all the expenses.
The enrollment of graduate students in Hong Kong schools is free of examination, and the enrollment procedures are similar to those in European and American universities. Every year, the school announces the major, application conditions and application process of postgraduate enrollment in official website. Those who meet the requirements can apply to the school and submit relevant materials. According to the application materials, the admissions committees of all departments of the school examine the qualifications of the applicants, select the best candidates to participate in the written interview, and finally determine the admission list.
Whether you can apply to your favorite school and major generally depends on the applicant's own application conditions and the admission ratio of the enrollment year. The applicant's own application conditions include students' academic performance and ranking during the undergraduate period, undergraduate school background, language scores such as TOEFL or IELTS, social activity experience, the authority of referees and their recommendations. Generally speaking, the success rate of applying for teaching graduate students is much higher than that of research graduate students. It is very difficult for research graduate students to apply for the exam because of the small number of enrollment places and fierce competition. Successful applicants often have rich academic research experience or achievements in addition to prestigious school background, top GPA ranking and high language scores.
To apply for a graduate student in a Hong Kong school, you must first determine the school and major you want to apply for according to your own interests and conditions. In order to avoid risks, applicants can also apply for more schools and majors at the same time and put their eggs in multiple baskets. After the school and major are determined, you can spend time preparing for the language test, writing personal statements and research plans, and contacting referees to write letters of recommendation. According to the requirements of application conditions. The whole preparation process usually takes several months.
With the increasing number of students studying in Hong Kong in recent years, the number of graduate students applying for Hong Kong schools has also increased year by year, and the competition has become increasingly fierce. If you have the intention to study in Hong Kong, you should plan the application schedule as early as possible, and reserve enough time to prepare, so as to increase the chances of successful application.
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Applicants applying for postgraduate studies at the University of Hong Kong need to submit research proposals (sometimes called research interests), but not for teaching.
Deadline applied by graduate students of the University of Hong Kong is generally late, and each school is different. HKU is generally165438+ from the end of October to the end of February. The department of HKUST is different, and the deadline is usually around February. Most departments will close their business on February 2nd. City University usually ends at the end of January. Applications from Lingnan and Baptist Church generally close in March. Please refer to the official description of each university website for the specific time. The above is only approximate time.
Generally speaking, TOEFL and IELTS are necessary. Theoretically, CET-6 can be used instead of TOEFL, but if the research background is not very strong, it is recommended to take TOEFL. Universities in Hong Kong have no rigid requirements for GRE/GMAT. Many departments of HKUST require GRE/GMAT, and business schools generally require GMAT. If time is tight and it is too late to submit TOEFL or GRE/GMAT scores, you can submit other application materials first and then make them up immediately. GRE exemption is also possible for some applicants with strong backgrounds.