BSSc (AS) Admission
BSSc (AS) - Change of Major
MArch Admission
MSc Admission
MPhil Admission
PhD Admission
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for research postgraduate applicants

BSSc (AS), Bachelor of Social Science (Architectural Studies)

Applicants should normally have passed the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination or have an equivalent qualification.

Admission application deadlines for the academic year 2009-10 are:

  • 02 December 2008 for JUPAS applicants.
  • 09 February 2009 for local non-JUPAS applicants.
  • 28 February 2009 for non-local non-JUPAS applicants.
  • Guidelines for mainland applicants to be announced in February 2009

The Guidelines for submitting portfolios by Non-JUPAS (Local) Admission Scheme (2009 Entry) applicants can be download from here. The poster for undergraudate programme can be download from here.

For detailed information please visit the website of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid of the University.

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BSSc (AS), Change of Major

The Department of Architecture invites applications from full-time undergraduate students in The Chinese University of Hong Kong to transfer to our BSSc (AS) programme. Applications have to reach the department’s general office on or before Tuesday, 30 June 2009. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend an interview scheduled on Friday, 3 July 2009.

The application form for the academic year 2009-10 BSSc (AS) can be downloaded from here.

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MArch, Master of Architecture

Applicants should have a pre-professional architecture degree such as, the BSSc (AS) from CUHK or RIBA part I, and relevant work experience.

MArch Admission Leaflet for 2009-10 can be download from here and additional forms for 2009-10 download from here or at the General Office.

Provisional tuition fees for 2009/10 is HK$42,100 per annum for UGC-funded local students and HK$120,000 per annum for self-financed students, including mainland students

More detailed information on admission to the MArch programme and the supporting documents required by the University can be found at the website of the Graduate School.

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MSc, Master of Science

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and work experience in a related field.

For more details, please see the Sustainable and Environmental Design Programme.

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MPhil, Master of Philosophy (under the Articulated MPhil-PhD Programme)

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in a related field and should submit the following:

  • A statement of research interest. This should lay out the domain and direction of inquiry and should be written in English and should lie within the scope of the Department's design studios and research units.
  • Evidence of intellectual preparation. This could take the form of course papers or other work with a research component.
  • Other materials as specified by the Graduate School on its website.

Applications are due 28 February 2009 for studies beginning in fall 2009.

For more information, please go to see frequently asked questions of research postgraduate applicants.

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PhD, Doctor of Philosophy (under the Articulated MPhil-PhD Programme)

Applicants should have a first- or second-class bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in a related field. Those with a master's degree (or its equivalent) in a related field may apply, after acceptance, to be exempted from some requirements. All applicants should submit the following:

  • A statement of research interest. This should lay out the domain and direction of inquiry and should be written in English and should lie within the scope of the Department's design studios and research units.
  • Evidence of intellectual preparation. This could take the form of course papers or other work with a research component.
  • Other materials as specified by the Graduate School on its website.

Applications are due 28 February 2009 for studies beginning in fall 2009.

For more information, please go to see frequently asked questions of research postgraduate applicants.

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