Admissions
BROAD-BASED ADMISSION
Undergraduate Programmes
Arts intake: Chinese Language and Literature, Creative and Professional Writing, English Language and Literature, Humanities, Translation. Social Sciences intake: European Studies, Geography, Global and China Studies, Government and International Studies, History, Sociology.
Undergraduate Programmes →
MASTER’S AND DIPLOMAS
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Translation and Bilingual Communication, Global Society, Public Administration, Contemporary China Studies, Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Sport and Leisure Management, Smart, Resilient and Sustainable Cities, Education — plus the PGDE.
Taught Postgraduate Programmes →
MPHIL · PHD
Research Postgraduate Programmes
MPhil and PhD supervision in every Academy, with Hong Kong PhD Fellowships, University postgraduate studentships and conference funding — alongside the professional Doctor of Education.
Research Postgraduate Programmes →
Four Academies
Recent News
28 AUG 2026 · AWARD
Dream of the Red Chamber Award announces its 2026 shortlist
Six novels from four regions advance in the Faculty’s biennial prize for the best Chinese-language novel worldwide.
19 AUG 2026 · RESEARCH
GSIS study maps heat exposure across Kowloon’s older estates
Three years of street-level readings become an open dataset for district planners and residents’ groups.
06 AUG 2026 · STUDENTS
Experiential Learning Grant opens for the first round of 2026/27
Applications close 30 September; academic advisers hold drop-in sessions throughout the month.
NEWS AND EVENTS · EVENTS
International Writers' Workshop
Writers in residence, public readings and translation seminars, hosted by the Faculty each year.
iww.hkbu.edu.hk →
Chinese Writers' Workshop
Craft workshops in Chinese fiction, poetry and the essay, open to students across the University.
Programme & sign-up →
Dream of the Red Chamber Award
The Faculty’s biennial award for the best Chinese-language novel published worldwide.
About the award →
For Students
Experiential learning, advising and funding, and where our graduates go — all on the Students pages.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Learning beyond the classroom
Fieldwork, internships, service-learning and study abroad — 1,200+ placements a year in 26 host cities.
Experiential Learning →
SUPPORT TO STUDENTS
Advising, scholarships and grants
An adviser from your Academy, Faculty scholarships awarded automatically, and the Experiential Learning Grant.
Support to Students →
CAREERS
Where our graduates go
92% employed or studying within six months, 460 internship partners and 18,000 Faculty alumni worldwide.
Careers →
Forms, documents and answers
Grouped by who you are, not by which office owns the file — so applicants, students and research postgraduates each see their own set first.
Forms
Submit to the Faculty Office (WYS 1325) unless the form states otherwise
APPLICANTS
CURRENT STUDENTS
Programme (Major) Declaration and Change
FASS-S01 · PDF
Minor / Double Major Application
FASS-S02 · PDF
Course Add–Drop (Late Request)
FASS-S03 · PDF
Student Experiential Learning Grant Application
FASS-S07 · DOCX
Leave of Absence / Withdrawal
FASS-S11 · PDF
Assessment Result Review and Appeal
FASS-S14 · PDF
Downloadable Documents
All downloads →
FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
FAQs
Four topics · most-asked questions first
Admissions and entry
Programmes and courses
Fees, scholarships and grants
STILL STUCK
If the answer isn’t here, the Faculty Office replies to online enquiries within two working days — and adds recurring questions to this page.
Online Enquiry Form →
Applications for 2027/28 open in October
Join an information day, talk to a current student, or ask us about entry requirements, broad-based admission and student support.