Application for admission
All applications must be submitted through TWUHK Online Admission System at www.twc.edu.hk/admission
Please refer to here for details.
Each applicant may apply for up to 3 programme choices on the TWUHK Admission System. You may contact the Registry at applytwc@twc.edu.hk for adding more programme choices.
Your identity document and other relevant public examination/academic documents.
Application without sufficient supporting document(s) may not be processed and may cause delays.
The University reserves the right to decide whether the submitted documents are acceptable. Provision of any false or misleading documents and/or information will result in disqualification of the application and subsequent enrollments in the University.
Local
| Undergraduate programme |
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| Year 1 Entry |
| For Year 1 entry to degree programmes, applicants should meet one of the following requirements: |
a. Have obtained Level 3 for Chinese Language and English Language and Level 2 for Mathematics and have "Attained (A)" for Citizenship and Social Development*, plus one Elective/Applied Learning Subject^ at Level 2 ("332A+2") in HKDSE; Or *Starting from 2024, the renamed Liberal Studies subject, which is now known as Citizenship and Social Development, of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) will be graded as 'Attained' and 'Not Attained'. Applicants with previous HKDSE subject result of 'Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above)' can be used as the alternative of the core subject requirement of 'Citizenship and Social Development'. ^Please refer to the programme-specific requirements regarding the acceptance of Applied Learning Subjects. Remarks: 1. For non-Chinese-speaking learners, alternative Chinese Language qualifications will be accepted for students who have met the specified conditions: (a) students who have learned Chinese Language for less than 6 years while receiving primary and secondary education; (b) students who have learned Chinese Language for 6 years or more in schools, but have been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in local schools. ApL Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) should, in general, be accepted as an alternative Chinese Language qualification, among other acceptable alternative Chinese Language qualifications. For non-Chinese speaking students, TWUHK accepts the following two alternative qualifications in Chinese Language: (a). Students obtained the minimum grade in the Chinese Language under GCE, GCSE and IGCSE:
(b). Students obtained the grade "Attained" in the Applied Learning Chinese [ApL(C)]. 2. Score conversion for Category C - Other Language Subjects View More 3. Students with HKDSE English Language results below Level 3 are required to complete non-credit bearing English enhancement course(s) in the first year of study. |
| b. Have passes in AS Use of English and AS Chinese Language and Culture, plus one AL subject; Or |
| c. Have two AS subjects in HKALE, and Level 2 for Chinese Language and English Language, plus passes in three other subjects in HKCEE; Or |
| d. Have obtained an equivalent qualification |
| Senior Year Entry |
| Students admitted to the Senior Year may be required to satisfactorily complete some bridging courses. The bridging courses can be Discipline courses or General Education courses offered in the first two years of the curriculum. Applicants should meet one of the following requirements: |
| a. Have completed an Associate Degree Programme (AD) or Higher Diploma Programme (HD) of the relevant subject/discipline; OR |
| b. Have obtained equivalent qualifications |
| Sub-Degree Programme |
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| Year 1 Entry |
| For Year 1 entry to Higher Diploma programmes, applicants should meet one of the following requirements: |
a. Have obtained Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. (Applicant is allowed to use Applied Learning subjects in the application)*; Or *Please refer to the programme-specific requirements. |
| b. Have obtained a pass in one AL subject or passes in two AS subjects in HKALE and five passes in HKCEE including Chinese Language and English Language; Or |
| c. Have obtained a pass in one AL subject or passes in two AS subjects in HKALE and three passes in HKCEE plus Level 2 for Chinese Language and English Language; Or |
| d. Have successfully completed a Pre-Associate Degree programme; Or |
| e. Have successfully completed Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma of Applied Education programme; Or |
| f. Have obtained an equivalent qualification ; OR |
| g. Have relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; Or |
| h. Have reached the age of 21 years old or above before 1 September in the year in which admission is sought |
Applicants with Non-local Qualifications
| Admission Requirements for Applicants with Non-local Qualifications Seeking Admission to Bachelor’s Degree Programmes | |
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| The qualifications listed below are the minimum entrance requirements (not including English language) of Tung Wah University of Hong Kong's undergraduate programmes: | |
| International Qualifications with Minimum requirements | |
GCE A-level or AS level with
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| Cambridge Pre-U with Cambridge Pre-U Diploma | |
International Baccalaureate (IB) with Completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme with a minimum score of 24 and fulfilment of the following English language requirements
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| National qualifications in different countries/regions and minimum admission requirements | |
| Australia | Completion of secondary school education; and
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| Canadian-patterned Education and Qualifications |
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| India | Completion of one of the following senior secondary school leaving certificates at Grade 12 level with an average of 75% in five subjects (State and National boards):
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| South Korea | Senior Secondary School Certificate of Graduation |
| Malaysia | One of the following:
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| New Zealand | National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 |
| Pakistan | Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) |
| Philippines | High School Diploma (Grade 12) |
| Singapore | One of the following:
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| UK | Please refer to the international qualifications of GCE A-level or AS level listed in the above. |
| USA | A High School (Graduation) Diploma; and
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| English Language Requirements for Applicants with Non-local Qualifications Seeking Admission to Degree Programmes - Minimum Requirements (Grade/Marks) | |
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| By Examination | |
| International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) Academic* | |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)*
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| GCE Advanced Level (A-level) or Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS level) with Level E | |
| GCSE with Level 4 or C | |
| IGCSE with Level 4 or C | |
| GCE-OL with Level C | |
| SAT | |
| By Countries/Regions - Minimum Requirements (Grade/Marks) | |
| India |
with 75% Marks |
| Malaysia |
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| New Zealand | English Literacy on National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) with credits at Level 2 or above in subjects on English, with 5 credits in Reading and 5 credits in Writing |
| Singapore | Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level with Grade C or above in H1 General Paper |
| Canada |
with 70% in Grade 12 English Course |
* If your qualification is not listed here, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
| Admission Requirements for Applicants with Non-local Qualifications Seeking Admission to Sub-Degree Programmes | |
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| The qualifications listed below are the minimum entrance requirements (not including English language) of Tung Wah University of Hong Kong's sub-degree programmes: | |
| International Qualifications with Minimum requirements | |
GCE A-level or AS level with
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Iternational Baccalaureate (IB) with
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| National Qualifications with Minimum requirements (Grade/ Marks) | |
| By Countries/Regions | |
| USA | A High School (Graduation) Diploma; and
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| English Language Requirements for Applicants with Non-local Qualifications Seeking Admission to Sub-degree Programmes - Minimum Requirements (Grade/Marks) |
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| By Examination |
| International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) Academic*with score of 5.0 |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)*
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| GCE Advanced Level (A-level) or Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS level) with Level E |
| GCSE with Level 3 or D |
| IGCSE with Level 3 or D |
| GCE-OL with Level D |
| SAT with 4 marks |
* IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Edition scores are both accepted.
Applicants with Mainland China/Macau/Taiwan Qualifications
| Admission Requirements for Applicants with Mainland China/Macau/Taiwan Qualifications Seeking Admission to Bachelor’s Degree Programmes | |
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| The qualifications listed below are the minimum entrance requirements (not including English language) of Tung Wah University of Hong Kong's undergraduate programmes: | |
| National qualifications in different countries/regions and minimum admission requirements | |
| Mainland China | 全國普通高等學校招生入學考試（內地高考）/港澳台僑聯招試達到所屬省市報讀第二批重點高校分數線* 以上及英語科達100分或以上 *或「本科批次」分数线 (适用于「本科一批」及「本科二批」合併为「本科批次」的省 / 市) |
| Taiwan | General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT) [應屆台灣學科能力測驗成績(學測)] or Advanced Subjects Test in Taiwan [Minimum score in each of the Chinese, Mathematics, Society and Science should meet at least the average standard. English result within the good standard or above] |
| English Language Requirements for Applicants with Non-local Qualifications Seeking Admission to Degree Programmes - Minimum Requirements (Grade/Marks) |
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| By Countries/Regions |
| 全國普通高等學校招生入學考試（內地高考）/ 港澳台僑聯招試英語科成績 100 分或以上。 |
| By Examination |
| International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) Academic* |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)*
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| GCE Advanced Level (A-level) or Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS level) with Level E |
| GCSE with Level 4 or C |
| IGCSE with Level 4 or C |
| GCE-OL with Level C |
| SAT |
* IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Edition scores are both accepted.
| Admission Requirements for Applicants with Mainland China/Macau/Taiwan Qualifications Seeking Admission to Sub-degree Programmes |
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| The qualifications listed below are the minimum entrance requirements (not including English language) of Tung Wah University of Hong Kong's sub-degree programmes: |
| National Qualifications with Minimum requirements: |
| Mainland China |
持全國普通高等學校招生入學考試（內地高考）/港澳台僑聯招試成绩^之内地申请人亦将予以考虑 ^全國普通高等學校招生入學考試（內地高考）/港澳台僑聯招試本科达三批分数线 |
| English Language Requirements for Applicants with Non-local Qualifications Seeking Admission to Degree Programmes - Minimum Requirements (Grade/Marks) |
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| By Countries/Regions |
| 全國普通高等學校招生入學考試（內地高考）/ 港澳台僑聯招試英語科成績 80 分或以上。 |
* If your qualification is not listed here, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For the general admission requirements to TWUHK programmes. Please note that each programme may have its specific requirements.
(1) Local applicants with HKDSE Examination results only (current and/or past results) applying for TWUHK SSSDP-funded degree programmes (Year 1 Entry) MUST apply via JUPAS.
(2) Local and non-local applicants with non-HKDSE qualifications and applying for programmes not mentioned in (1) MUST apply via TWUHK Online Admission System directly.
Remarks:
According to the Education Bureau (EDB), the definition of local students is students holding:
- HKID Card (Permanent)
- Documents issued by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR showing right to land / right of abode in Hong Kong
- One-way Permit for entry to Hong Kong / Document of Identity
- Full-time employment visa / work permit
- Dependant visa / entry permit (below 18 years old when they were issued with such visa / entry permit by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR)
- Visa / Entry permit for Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
- Visa / Entry permit for Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
- Visa / Entry permit for Admission Scheme for the Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents
- Visa label for unconditional stay
According to the Education Bureau (EDB), the definition of non-local students is students holding:
- Student visa / Entry permit
- Visa / Entry permit under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates
- Dependent visa / Entry permit who were 18 years old or above when they were issued with this visa / entry permit by the Director of Immigration
Yes. E-APP (www.eapp.gov.hk) is a one-stop internet-based online application system, developed by the Education Bureau for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination candidates of current year. It provides an alternative application channel for the HKDSE Examination candidates, to lodge advance applications for locally-accredited sub-degree and bachelor’s degree programmes not covered by the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS), before announcement of public examination results.
TWUHK will obtain your application through E-APP for further processing. The assessment of applications is at the full discretion of individual institutions. E-APP does not charge any fees.
The application status and related information would be updated in the TWUHK Admission System upon transfer of application data from E-APP.
Interview Arrangement and Notification of Admission Results
- Not all applicants will need to attend interviews. Schools may make admission offers by assessment of the following documents submitted by the applicants:
- Academic results (e.g. secondary school reports, public examination results and academic transcripts)
- Personal statement
- Shortlisted applicants will be notified about their interview schedule by email.
Under normal circumstances, applicants will be notified of the admission result after submitting a completed application. You may consider your application unsuccessful if you have not recieved an admission result by mid-September.
Applicants may receive more than ONE programme offer but they could only accept one.
If you receive a letter stating that you have been put on the waiting list, you will be admitted based on the available quota. You may consider your application unsucessful if you do not receive an admission result by mid-September.
If you receive a letter stating that you have been rejected by the programme(s) that you have applied, you will not be considered for admission for that programme again. Applicants may apply for other programmes.
Each applicant is allowed to submit an application online ONCE only in each round of admission exercise. If the application(s) for programme(s) is/are rejected, it/they would not be processed again.
Acceptance of Offer
Applicants are required to accept the offer in the admission system by a specified deadline stated in the offer letter, and settle the deposit using the payment methods provided in the system on or before the stipulated deadline.
Applicants may accept another offer if they receive an admission offer from another programme at a later stage. However, the change of offer will be irreversible.
Accreditation and Recognition
All the programmes offered by TWUHK are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualification (HKCAAVQ). The following programmes also have relevant professional recognition:
- Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education: TBC
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Nursing: TBC
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Imaging: TBC
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science: TBC
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy: TBC
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy: TBC
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Radiation Therapy: TBC
- Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education: TBC
- Higher Diploma in Nursing (SWD): TBC
- Higher Diploma in Nursing (SSSDP): TBC
Tuition fee subsidy, Scholarships and Bursaries
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Radiation Therapy
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Gerontology
- Bachelor of Health Information and Services Management (Honours) (First Year Entry)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Imaging
- Higher Diploma in Health Science
- Higher Diploma in Nursing
Please visit www.cspe.edu.hk/en/sssdp.
The Government provides a non-means-tested annual subsidy for eligible students* pursuing full-time locally-accredited local and non-local self-financing undergraduate (including top-up degree) programmes in Hong Kong (save for those enrolled in places already supported under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors) offered by eligible institutions.
The annual subsidy amount of NMTSS is $35,120 in the 2025/2026 academic year. The annual subsidy amount may vary in each academic year subject to the decision by the Education Bureau.
For more details of the Subsidy Scheme, please visit www.cspe.edu.hk/en/nmt/, or visit https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/nmt/nmt-prog-search.page and click on "Tung Wah College" for the list of eligible programmes.
* For details of the eligibility criteria laid out by the Education Bureau, please refer to the FAQs at https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/nmt/FAQs.html.
Yes, please click here for details of the scholarships that are available to TWUHK students.