Question 1

Which agents do you work with in Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

We work with a variety of agents across Hong Kong. You can find out where their offices are by visiting their websites below.

Question 2

How can I find out more about Birmingham?

Accepted Answer

There are lots of ways to find out more about Birmingham. You can meet our team in country or speak to us online where can ask us questions about your application or the University. Visit our events page to find out when our next events are.

Question 3

How can I contact the Hong Kong team?

Accepted Answer

For all general queries about becoming an international student at Birmingham, please complete and submit our enquiry form.

Your country representative is Mark Au Yeung. The Hong Kong team will be happy to answer any queries you might have. Please send an email and they will respond as quickly as possible.

The British Council has offices in many countries throughout the world which are able to provide you with advice about studying in the UK. Most offices also have an education library and Internet facilities where you can consult university material. The British Council can also provide advice about funding opportunities.

Question 4

Can I visit the campus?

Accepted Answer

Our beautiful campus is open to the public throughout the year, so if you are in the UK and would like to visit, you can book onto a campus tour. Each tour is guided by one of our current students, giving you the perfect chance to hear first-hand what life at the University is really like.

Question 5

Undergraduate

Accepted Answer

Entry requirements for applicants with qualifications from Hong Kong

We will consider holders of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) for entry to our undergraduate programmes with the grade equivalencies shown below (excluding Citizenship and Social and Development).

A*AA = 5*55

AAA = 555

AAB = 554

ABB = 544

BBB = 444

Applicants for programmes with subject specific requirements will need to offer these as normal (please note that combined or integrated science will not normally be acceptable where a stated science is required i.e. Biology or Chemistry). Programmes requiring Mathematics as a specified subject will require both the Compulsory and either M1 or M2.

Higher level Diplomas and Associate Degrees can be considered for year one entry. A typical requirement would be an average grade of B (70-79%) or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 in a relevant subject.

Holders of Higher Diplomas with a good performance (at least B+ or GPA 3.2 above) will be considered for entry to year 2 of relevant undergraduate degree programmes within Engineering and Computer Science.

Holders of the HKU SPACE Associate Degree programme with a good performance (at least B+ or GPA 3.2 above) throughout their studies may be considered for entry to year 2 of relevant undergraduate degree programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Question 6

Postgraduate

Accepted Answer

Entry requirements for applicants with qualifications from Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard. Students with bachelor degrees awarded by universities in Hong Kong may be considered for entry to one of our postgraduate degree programmes.

Students with Masters degrees may be considered for PhD study.

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