The Requirements

Applicants for admission to the MPA programme

(a) shall hold

  1. a Bachelor's degree of the University of Hong Kong, or
  2. another qualification of equivalent standard from the University of Hong Kong or from another University or comparable institution accepted for this purpose, and

(b) satisfy the English language requirements of HKU; and

(c) if deemed necessary, satisfy examiners in a qualifying examination.

A candidate who does not hold a Bachelor's degree of this University or another qualification of equivalent standard may in exceptional circumstances be permitted to register if he or she demonstrates adequate preparation for studies at this level and satisfies the examiners in a qualifying examination. The purpose of this qualifying examination is to test the candidate's formal academic ability or ability to follow the course of study prescribed. Applicants whose undergraduate record is considered to be of an insufficient standard may also be required to sit for the qualifying examination.

Scholarships

  • Facebook Scholarship in Public Policy and Sustainability Leadership
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA) Merit Scholarship
The scholarships shall be awarded each academic year to the admitted students of the MPA programme on the basis of academic merit.

Schedule of Fees for regular students 2024-2025 (in HK$) (subject to University's approval)

ApplicationHKD 300 (non-refundable)
Caution MoneyHKD 350
Composition $ 220,000 per year (full-time)
$ 110,000 per year (part-time)

Dear applicants

As Hongkong Post adopted new postage rates on 1 January 2018, please make sure that sufficient postage is provided when you send us your supporting documents by post. For mails with postage underpaid, we shall return the mails to senders or ask them to pay for the shortage. Such actions may delay the processing of the applications concerned.

For new postage rates please refer to Hongkong Post
https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/postage_rate_2018/

Application forms

Regular Students:

Online application system: http://hku.hk/tpg

The closing date for application is 12:00 noon, March 15, 2024. The reviewing process starts from January 2024 on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Regardless of the final admission decision, the Programme will not comment on the suitability or performance of any applicant.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Regardless of the final admission decision, the Programme will not comment on the suitability or performance of any applicant.


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