Hong Kong

Important information for applicants

• Undergraduate entry requirements

  The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes. The grades required will vary according to your chosen programme. Please check our Course Finder for detailed entry requirements.

  • Three Hong Kong A-Levels (HKALE) or 2 A-Levels plus 2 AS-Levels are required and the same grade profiles are required.  However, the grade(s) required for some of our courses (excluding Medicine and Dentistry) may be one grade lower where the HKALE is taken in Maths or a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics).
  • Higher level diplomas and Associate degrees can be considered for entry into year one. A typical requirement would be an average grade of B (70-79%) or a GPA of 3.0 in a relevant subject.
  • We will also consider Higher Level Diplomas and Associate degrees for year 2 entry on a case-by-case basis.
  • 3 UK A Levels.
  • Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). Information on required grades.
  • The Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education is accepted for admission to undergraduate degree programmes:  

  A Level Requirement	HKDSE Requirement (3 electives)	HKDSE Requirement (2 electives)
  AAA	555/5*5*4	Not acceptable
  AAB	554	55 in two electives and  5,4 or above in two core subjects (normally English and Mathematics)
  ABB	554	55 in two electives and 4,4 in two core subjects (normally English and Mathematics)
  BBB	544	54in two electives and  5,4 in two core subjects (normally English and Mathematics)
  BBC	444 (see note 3)	54 in two electives and 4,4 in two core subjects (normally English and Mathematics).
  BCC	444	44 in two electives and 4,4 in two core subjects (normally English and Mathematics)
  CCC	444 (for consideration for entry to Nursing and Midwifery)	4,4 in two electives and 4,3 in two core subjects (normally English and Mathematics)

  Notes:

  1.  Where a degree programme has subject specific requirements, such subjects must be offered among the HKDSE electives taken.

  2.  Performance in additional core subjects will be taken into consideration in borderline cases.

  3.  Where Mathematics is a course requirement both the Compulsory and Extended parts will be required, and may be offered in lieu of one of three elective subjects. If Grade A at A-level Mathematics is a course requirement, then Grade 5* in the HKDSE Compulsory part and Grade 5 in the Extended part would be required. If Grade B at A-level is specified, then a minimum of Grade 5 in the Compulsory part and Grade 4 in the Extended part would be required. Where the Mathematics results are higher, some flexibility may be exercised in terms of the grades required in the elective subjects.

• Postgraduate entry requirements

  Entry to graduate diploma or taught Masters programmes usually requires either a UK upper second-class (2:1) or a lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree. For most courses, your major subject or content of your Bachelor degree may also be considered. Please check our Course Finder for detailed entry requirements.

  The comparable qualifications from Hong Kong are as follows:

  UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)

  Bachelor Honours degree with GPA 3.0/4 from a recognised university.

  UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2)

  Bachelor Honours degree with GPA 2.5/4 from a recognised university.

  Supporting Documentation

  When submitting your application, please ensure that you upload copies of official transcripts for completed programmes as well as those currently in progress. Degree award certificates for programmes already complete should also be provided.

  Borderline Cases

  Sometimes, it may be possible to exercise flexibility in the case of applicants who have completed their degree with slightly lower grades than those outlined in their offer letter. In these cases, the decision will be at the discretion of the Academic Selector.

  On completion of your degree, please forward a copy of your official transcript and award certificate to intl.student@qub.ac.uk to confirm the award of your qualification and the overall grade. Unfortunately, we cannot advise you further until we receive this documentation.

  INTO Queen's Preparation Courses

  If you are interested in Computing, Finance and Management courses, but do not meet the entry requirements, you may wish to consider a a pre-masters Graduate Diploma offered by INTO Queen's.

  PhD Study

  Students interested in undertaking a PhD at Queen’s University need good grades in their Bachelor and Masters degree programmes awarded by a recognised university, in addition to a strong research proposal.

• English language requirements

  Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet based test). However, some degree programmes have higher or lower requirements (please check individual programme requirements in the relevant undergraduate or postgraduate University Coursefinder. View the full list of acceptable English Language qualifications.

  INTO Queen's - Pre-University English Language Programmes

  INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a wide range of English Language courses, which may assist students to meet the required standard of English language to be eligible for entry to degree programmes at the University. If you wish to apply for an INTO Queen's English course please contact into@qub.ac.uk or consult the list of INTO Queen's English Language courses.

• Scholarships

  Queen's University Belfast offers a range of scholarships for international students.

  A list of other potential sources of funding for Postgraduate study can be found on the University's Graduate School website.

• Representatives and overseas visits

  Queen's has a network of agents and representatives committed to providing you with high levels of support. More information on our network and a list of agents by country can be found on the University's agent webpages.

  The British Council in your country can also offer advice on studying in the UK.

  AGENCY NAME	CONTACT NAME	CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS	ADDRESS	PHONE NUMBER
  Alpha Overseas Education	Johnny Yau	johnny@alpha-edu.net	Room 901. 33 Argyle. Mongkok, Kowloon Hong Kong	852-3904-9001
  Amber Education (Tsimshatsui Office)	Harry Lee	admin@amberedu.com.hk	1417, 14/F, Star House, No.3 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon Hong Kong	852 – 2377 7889
  Amber Education (Wanchai Office)		wanchai@amberedu.com.hk	Room 1208, Tai Yau Building, 181 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong	852 – 2377 7888
  Amber Education (Mongkok Office)		mongkok@amberedu.com.hk	Unit 1601, Office Tower One, Grand Plaza, 625 & 639 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon	852 – 2377 7880
  Aoji International Education Limited			Room 903, 9/F., Golden Gate Commercial Building 136-138 Austin Road, TST Hong Kong	00-852-8199-0152
  Aston Education	Dahlia Leng	dleng@astonhongkong.com	Unit 707, AXA Centre 151 Gloucester Road Wanchai	00-85228669933
  BEO Ltd	Eric Chang	partnerships@beo-study.com	4/F, Opulent Building 402-406 Hennessy Road Wanchai	00-85221539486
  British United Education Services Ltd	Flora Yung	info@britishunited.net	9/F, Wai Hing Building, 148 Prince Edward Road West Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong	852-3426-9976
  Education International Cooperation (EIC) Group LTD	Jade Yan; Wei Zhang	partners@eiceducation.com; marketing.uk@eiceducation.com; luciankoh@eiceducation.com; zhangwei@eiceducation.com.cn	16/F Chow Tai Fook Centre 580A-F Nathan Road Mongkok, Kowloon	852-2251-0757
  Education UK Ltd	Samantha Chan	schan@edu-uk.net	Unit B & C, 18/F, Lockhart Centre, 301 - 307 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai	+852 2525 9849
  Global Education Alliance	Carrie Wei	carrie@geacn.net	Sutie 504, Nathan Centre 580G-580K Nathan Road Kowloon HKSAR	00-852 34269933
  Global Education Alliance (formerly Global Education Network)	Hody Leung	hody.leung@geaworld.org	Room 602, On Hong Commercial Bldg 145 Hennessy Road, Wanchai Hong Kong HKSAR	85221103835
  Global Education Alliance (formerly Global Education Network)	Hody Leung	hody.leung@geaworld.org	Room 1407-1409, Two Grand Tower 625 Nathan Road, Mongkok Hong Kong HKSAR	85221103475
  HKIES Overseas Education Centre	Miss Jessie Tang	jessie@hkies.com.hk	Unit 1302-03 Pilkem Commercial Centre 8 Pilkem Street Kowloon	852 2264 8990
  HKIM (Imperial Education)	Neo Chung, Ms. Fiona Lo	neo@hkim.com.hk; fiona@hkim.com.hk	Unit 2105, C.C. Wu Building 302-308 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai Hong Kong	(852) 2893 0286
  Hong Kong Education Web Ltd.	Eric Liang	ieu@education.com.hk	Rm 901, Shanghai Industrial Investment Bld 48-62 Hennessy Road Wanchai	(852) 22722800
  Hong Kong Overseas Studies Centre	Mr. Jimmy Wong	jimmy@hkosc.com.hk	1229-1230 Star House 3 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon	852-2730 2068
  International Studies Service Centre	Mr. George Choy, Managing Director	info@issc.com.hk	Room 2008-11, 655 Nathan Road Mongkok Kowloon Hong Kong Sar	00-85225919997
  Linktop Group - Hong Kong Office	Alanna Leung	alannaL@linktop.ne	Rm 1430, 14/F, East Block, Star House 3 Salisbury Road, TST Kowloon	852-23171277
  Structural Training Limited trading as GET Education Consultancy	Mr. Edward Fan	hongkong@get.com.hk	Unit A, 9/F, Harbour Commercial Bldg. 122 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong	852-27307311
  Study International UK Ltd. (AKA SI UK Education Council)	Nini Win	nini@studyin-uk.com	Units 1709-1710, 17/F 118, Connaught Road West, Sai Ying Pun Hong Kong

• How to apply

  For details on the application process for both undergraduates and postgraduates, please visit the University's How to Apply section.

• Further information

  INTO Queen's

  INTO Queen’s University Belfast is a partnership with Queen's University which offers academic courses and English language programmes designed specifically for international students. The courses help prepare students for entry to university in the UK and acclimatise students to living and studying in a university environment.

  INTO Queen's academic programmes include:

  • International Foundation programme
  • Graduate Diploma programme
  • International Diploma programme

  INTO Queen's English Language courses include:

  • English for Undergraduate Study
  • English for Postgraduate Study
  • Study Abroad with English
  • Pre-Sessional English
  • Summer School English
  • Insessional English