Your Country/Region Hong Kong
A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from Hong Kong.
With 14,000 students from 100+ countries worldwide, Chester provides a diverse, vibrant and safe home for international students.
This page will provide you with all the information you need to join us from Hong Kong. From country-specific entry requirements, application queries, local representatives, your student experience and much more, we’ll support you every step of the way!
General entry requirements for each level are provided below. Some programmes do also have additional course-specific requirements which can be found on the individual course pages. Please ensure you are able to fulfil the programme requirements and meet the academic standards expected before submitting an application.
Foundation Year
- Successful completion of the HKCEE with 4xEs in academic subjects or Form 5 in a minimum of 3 academic subjects (grades will be assessed on a case by case basis) or HKDSE with minimum grades 222 in relevant subjects
Undergraduate Study
- Cambridge A Levels or International Baccalaureate Diploma
- UK foundation/pathway course with a pass mark of 50% and above. Engineering courses require an additional mark of at least 55% in a Maths module.
- HKDSE with grades 3-5 in 4 core subject areas and at least 1 elective subject. If a specific subject area is required, a grade 3 in that subject is needed.
- HKALE scored against UCAS tariff system
- Higher Diploma with C or above will be considered for 3rd year entry
- Associate Degree with good grades may be considered for 3rd year entry
Pre-Masters
- Associate Degree with 60% or above + relevant work experience
- Degree with Third Class or diploma equivalent or Bachelors degree of GPA 2.4 / 4
Postgraduate Study
- Bachelor's degree with a second class or above (or equivalent)
- Applicants for the MBA should have 2 years work experience, although well qualified and motivated individuals without this will be considered
More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.
English language entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.
We accept the following English Language qualifications:
- HKCEE:
- Undergraduate: Taken pre-2007 Grade C or above/Taken post-2007 4 or above
- Postgraduate: Taken pre-2007 Grade C or above/Taken post-2007 4 or above
- HKDSE English Language:
- Undergraduate: Level 3
- Postgraduate: Level 3
- Hong Kong Use of English AS Level:
- Undergraduate: C
- Postgraduate: C
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Hear From Our Students
Chi-Ho Ng
MPhil Mechanical Engineering
"My campus provided me with world-class research facilities to conduct cutting-edge laser materials processing research. I would highly recommend Chester to other international students because the University supplied me with unlimited warmth and continuous support."
Where To Go
Restaurants & Shops
- Panda Mami Buffet Restaurant
- Slow Boat Restaurant
- Sleepy Panda Chinese Restaurant
- Shanghai Restaurant
- Takamee Noodle & Rice
- Zing Asia
- Spice of Asia
Student Societies
Chester Students’ Union has a diverse range of student societies for you to join. Joining these societies are the perfect opportunity to meet new friends from your home country and get involved in lots of cultural activities and events they host throughout the year!
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