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Cross-institutional Courses
Cross-institutional Courses
About the Scheme
Cross-institutional Course/Subject Enrolment Scheme
Research postgraduate (RPg) students are eligible to apply for enrolment in the courses listed for the Cross-institutional Course/Subject Enrolment Scheme. This collaboration scheme is established between eight UGC-funded institutions in Hong Kong, China to enhance the opportunities for postgraduate students to access research postgraduate courses and expertise at other universities. The participating institutions include:
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- City University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Baptist University
- The Education University of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Lingnan University
- The University of Hong Kong
General information
- Research postgraduate students of the eight universities are eligible to apply for enrolment in the courses listed for this Scheme and waivers of tuition fees will be granted to eligible students.
- A student should only apply for the courses listed that are directly relevant to his/her field of study.
- All application must be submitted to the host university through the home university on or before the deadline set by the host university.
- The host university reserves the right whether to accept the applications from students of the other universities subject to availability, student quota and other pertinent factors of the courses.
- Students who are successfully registered to the courses at the host university are required to fully participate in the courses, including completion of coursework and examinations.
- Grades will be given to students with an official transcript issued by the host university at the end of the courses. Grading scale is at the sole discretion of the host university.
Information for EdUHK Student
For EdUHK Research Postgraduate Students who want to enroll in courses offered by other UGC-funded universities:
Notes to applicants:
- Students should only take courses offered by other UGC-funded universities if there are no equivalent courses being offered by EdUHK. Students should take courses that are directly relevant to their field of study.
- Grades will be given to students with an official transcript issued by the host university at the end of the courses. Grading scale is at the sole discretion of the host university.
- Students can apply for credit transfer for the courses completed through the Cross-institutional Course/Subject Enrolment Scheme. The transferred courses will be shown on the student’s transcript as credit transfer. The credit point will be counted towards the graduation requirements but excluded from the calculation of GPA.
Application procedures:
1. Visit the websites of the universities concerned for detailed information.
(Note : The application deadline is applicable for Research Postgraduate courses and UG courses; some Taught Postgraduate courses may have earlier deadlines):
| University Information | Information (available from) | Application deadline | Semester Two (start date) |
| City University of Hong Kong Students applying for course(s) offered by CityUHK are required to complete an e-form. | 19 December 2025 | 2 January 2026 | 12 January 2026 |
| Hong Kong Baptist University Students applying for courses offered by HKBU are required to fill in the online Application for Cross-institutional Course/Subject Enrolment for Non-HKBU RPg Students form. | 5 December 2025 | 29 December 2025 | 12 January 2026 |
| Lingnan University | 8 December 2025 | 2 January 2026# | 9 January 2026^ |
| The Chinese University of Hong Kong Students applying for courses offered by CUHK are required to complete a filled e-form. | 5 December 2025 | 19 December 2025 | 5 January 2026 |
| The Education University of Hong Kong | 1 December 2025 | 15 December 2025 | 5 January 2026 |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | 19 December 2025 | 29 December 2025 | 12 January 2026 |
| The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Students applying for courses offered by HKUST are required to complete a filled e-form (RR-41). | 2 January 2026 | 16 January 2026 | 2 February 2026 |
| The University of Hong Kong Non-HKU students applying for cross-institutional courses offered by HKU are required to fill in an initial online form “Application for Cross-Institutional Course Enrolment (for Non-HKU Students)”. | 1 December 2025 | 17 December 2025 | 19 January 2026 |
# The application deadline is applicable to most courses. Some courses have deadlines ranging from 15 December 2025 to 9 January 2026.
^ The first lesson of some postgraduate courses may start before 9 January 2026.
2. Download and complete Sections I, II, and III of the Application Form for Cross-institutional Course/Subject Enrolment for Research Postgraduate Students.
3. Download the Approval Form for Cross-institutional Course Enrolment and complete Part 1 and 2.
4. Obtain approval from your Supervisor and Dean of Graduate School (via rpg@eduhk.hk).
5. Submit the Application Form AND the Approval Form to the Graduate School Office at least FIVE working days before the deadline set by the university you wish to attend as specified above. Late applications will not be accepted.
6. The host university will inform you of the application results.
Information for Students from other UGC-funded institutions
For Research Postgraduate Students from other UGC-funded universities who want to enroll in EdUHK courses:
Important dates in Semester Two (2025-2026)*
Event |
Date |
Application deadline for cross-institutional course/subject enrollment in EdUHK |
15 December 2025 |
Announcement of Application Results |
24 December 2025 |
Semester Start Date |
5 January 2026 |
Add/ drop period |
~ 2 weeks from the start date of the course |
* Subject to change if necessary
Course to be offered in Semester Two, 2025-2026
Notes to applicants
| Course Code | Course Title |
| EDS6001 | Research Methods for Interdisciplinary Studies |
| EDS6002 | Local and National Issues in Education |
| EDS6003 | Introduction to Research Methods |
| EDS6004 | Educational Reform and Development in Global Context |
| EDS6008 | Contemporary Educational Issues in the Humanities |
| EDS6009 | Introduction to Postgraduate Education in Higher Education |
| EDS6017 | Psychology in Second Language Education |
| EDS6018 | Vocational Education Theory and Practice |
| EDS6019 | AI for Teaching and Learning |
| EDS6020 | Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
| SSC6117 | Society and Culture: Issues and Perspectives |
| BUS6001 | Analysing Employability Skills and Workforce Education Needs |
| BUS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Development |
| CUI6078 | Curriculum Leadership |
| CUI6080 | Teaching for Creativity and Critical Thinking |
| CUI6083 | Curriculum Policy, Innovation and Implementation |
| CUI6102 | Principles and Trends in Curriculum Development |
| CUI6122 | Successful Test Making for Teachers |
| TLS6065 | Assessment for Learning: Theory into Practice |
| TLS6066 | Principles and Practices of Innovative Instructional Design |
| ECE6154 | Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment |
| ECE6155 | Home-School-Community Partnerships in Diverse Society |
| PSY6015 | Cognitive Learning Theories |
| PSY6016 | Issues in Development in School Contexts |
| EDA6122 | School Evaluation and Improvement |
| EDA6123 | Leading School-based Teacher Learning |
| EPA6094 | Organizational Dynamics |
| EPA6095 | Effective Educational Leadership |
| EPA6098 | School, Family and Community Collaboration |
| ENG6412 | Teaching Academic Writing Practicum |
| ENG6414 | Professional Practice for EAP Teachers in China |
| PES6187 | Analysis of Teaching and Coaching in Physical Education |
| PES6190 | Physical Activity, Health and Fitness in School Populations |
| MTH6116 | Mathematical Thinking and Assessment |
| MTH6118 | History and Pedagogy of Mathematics |
| INT6039 | Design of Innovative Learning Environments |
| INS6027 | Health and Environment |
| SCI6553 | Innovative and Technology-enhanced Science Teaching |
| SES6059 | Sustainability Communications |
| LVE6009 | Life and Values Education: Ethics and Spirituality in Intercultural and Comparative Perspectives |
| LVE6010 | Teaching and Learning in Ethics and Values Education: International Debates and Trends |
| LVE6011 | Teaching and Learning of Life Education and Life-Planning Education: The Debate in 21st Century Competencies |
| LVE6012 | Whole School Development and Leadership in Life and Values Education: Local and Global Contexts and Issues |
| EPC6135 | Creative and Critical Thinking and Problem Solving |
| SED6008 | Advanced Studies in Special Needs, Giftedness and Counselling |
| SED6009 | Social-Emotional Development and Special Needs |
- Students admitted to a course will be officially registered as Visiting Students at EdUHK and are required to participate fully in the course, including completion of coursework and examinations, if applicable.
- Visiting Students will not be registered in a specific programme of study or attached to a specific academic department. Upon the completion of the registered course, a Visiting Student of EdUHK will not lead to a degree or other awards from EdUHK.
- Student ID card will NOT be issued to visiting students. They can use their HKID card/passport for identification purposes and use the JULAC library card for entering the EdUHK library.
Application procedures:
- Select courses from the listed courses offered by EdUHK (2025-26).
- Download and complete Sections I, II and III of the Application Form for Cross-institutional Course/Subject Enrolment for Research Postgraduate Students and submit it to the responsible office of your home university. Home university may require students to submit an approval form.
- Application should reach the Graduate School of EdUHK via your home University by 15 December 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
- You will be informed of the application results by 24 December 2025 via email.
- Requests for withdrawal from a course should be submitted, in written form to the Graduate School of EdUHK, before the end of the add/drop period.
- Transcript will be issued by the Registry of EdUHK to your home University.