Enquiries

Detailed programme information is available in the online Prospectus on the website of the Graduate School.

Please refer to the section of “Admission Requirements” on the website of the Graduate School.

The application should be submitted online at http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/. NO paper or hardcopy application will be accepted.

Please do NOT send any original documents to the University in any circumstances as the University will not be responsible for any documents mislaid. However, original documents of the qualifications stated in the application must be presented for verification at registration. Failure to do so shall lead to disqualification of the application and any offer made will be rescinded.

For details about the application fee, please refer to the website of Academic Programmes & Admissions (http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/application > Submission of Application).

Applicants are encouraged to pay online by using either a VISA or Master credit card. Alternatively, applicants may choose to pay the fee by other payment methods as indicated on the payment page.

For applicants who are not able to pay online, please remember to input a Payment Reference and upload a copy of the payment proof (e.g. ATM Advice, Bank-in Slip, Telegraphic Transfer) onto the EdUHK Online Application Systems at http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/. All the payment proof must clearly show the full English name of applicant, application number and the programme applied. No personal cheque or cash will be accepted. Please note that applications will remain incomplete until the correct fee is received.

For any problems with the online payment, please contact the Graduate School for assistance.

You should upload the following documents online at http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/:

Applicants from different backgrounds are required to upload various supporting documents:

Graduates from Mainland Universities:

• A PDF scanned copy of the following documents:
  • Degree certificate (學位證書 – 中文原件掃描)
  • Degree verification report (學位在線驗證報告) [Sample] valid for 6 months
  • Graduation certificate (畢業證書– 中文原件掃描)
  • Graduation verification report (學歷證書電子註冊備案表) [Sample] valid for 6 months
  • Final transcript (最終成績單– 中文原件掃描) 

Final-year Students:

• A scanned copy of the latest transcript and testimonial certifying your current student status and expected graduation date.

EdUHK/ HKIEd Graduates:

• You are not required to submit any copies of academic transcript(s) and certificate(s) issued by EdUHK/ HKIEd.
• For qualifications obtained in other universities or institutions after graduating from EdUHK, submission of transcript(s) and certificate(s) are still required.

Graduates from Other Universities/Institutions in Hong Kong and Other Regions:

• A scanned copy of degree certificate andfinal transcript showing your completion of the qualification(s).
• A valid Overseas Credentials Evaluation Report (國(境)外學歷學位認證書) [Sample] issued by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) (中國留學服務中心) for Mainland applicants.

Proof of English Proficiency

• A scanned copy of a valid English language test report (e.g. IELTS / TOFEL / CET6 report).
• A certified letter confirming the medium of instruction of your entrance qualification is in English

Additional Supporting Documents

• Assessment report from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), if necessary.
• Some master’s degree programmes may stipulate additional requirements for admissions. For details, please refer to Additional Supporting Documents.

Applicants can only update information such as email, contact number, correspondence address and pending examination grades directly through the system. If you want to change other information, please submit your request in writing to the MEd Programme (medadmission@eduhk.hk) of the Graduate School.

Successful applicants will receive individual notification emails. Applicants who do not receive any admission offer before the commencement of the programme may assume their application is unsuccessful. No individual notifications will be sent to unsuccessful or waitlisted applicants.

Yes, your application will be confirmed subject to the successful completion of your degree studies. Please upload online at http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/ your testimonial and a copy of your current year’s results when it is available.

You are most welcome to contact the Area of Focus Coordinating Team. Their contact details can be found in the Online Prospectus at the website of Graduate School.

Recommendation letters are optional for application for the Master of Education programme unless we specifically requested for it.

If you would like to submit any recommendation letter(s), please upload them directly to the EdUHK Online Application System. In case your Referee(s) would like to submit the recommendation letter(s) for you, please submit the letter(s) by email (medadmission@eduhk.hk).

Please remind your Referee(s) to include the following information in the letter(s): 

• Your Full Name;
• Your Application Number; and
• Your Applied Programme.

There is no specific format and template for recommendation letters.

For non-local postgraduate students on self-funded programmes, the University does not guarantee on-campus accommodation, but students may apply for temporary accommodation in our Tai Po campus subject to the availability of places. Students may visit the Off-campus Housing Information Platform for basic information on renting accommodation outside the campus

For MEd application and admission related enquiries, please contact the MEd Programme via the following means:

Definition of local and non-local applicants is listed on the website at https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/NLS_Definition_PG.pdf

Non-local students without IANG/ Dependant visa must obtain a student visa in order to study in Hong Kong. Failure to obtain a student visa will result in not being permitted to register in the programme. You will be informed of the details about student visa application when an admission offer is made to you.

Once your application for a student visa is received, all documents will be sent to the Hong Kong Immigration Department for processing. It normally takes around 6 to 8 weeks to complete the process. You are strongly advised to submit your student visa application as early as possible.

Should you have any question about visa application, please contact Global Affairs Office via the following means:

Please refer to the section of “Programme Structure” of the Online Prospectus at the website of the Graduate School.

Please refer to the section of “Area of Focus” of the Online Prospectus at the website of the Graduate School.

You are most welcome to contact the Area of Focus Coordinating Team. Their contact details can be found in the Online Prospectus at the website of the Graduate School.

Please refer to the section of “Medium of Instruction” of the Online Prospectus at the website of the Graduate School.

Full-time students normally take one year to complete the programme while part-time students normally take two years to complete the programme.

Students, based on their needs and interests, can opt for a Research Project instead of taking any 3 Specialist courses after admitted to the programme. The Research Project comprises supervised work on an agreed topic with the research project supervisor.

More detailed information about Research Project will be available during the Orientation.

Please refer to the section of “Programme Structure” of the Online Prospectus at the website of the Graduate School.

Students who have relevant postgraduate qualifications may apply for credit transfer for some courses AFTER admission to the programme.

Your chosen Area(s) of Focus will be shown on the Transcript of Study.

Please refer to the section of “Course Delivery” of the Online Prospectus at the website of the Graduate School.

The Master of Education programme is an academic degree which aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills of their chosen Area(s) of Focus. Completion of the programme will not lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Hong Kong.

Please refer to the section of “Tuition Fee” of the Online Prospectus at the website of the Graduate School.

For programme/ course related enquiries, please contact us via the following means: