Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) Admission Quota for Mainland Gaokao Students
According to the provided information, the policy for Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) to enroll mainland Gaokao students is as follows:
Hong Kong Shue Yan University plans to enroll around 300 mainland Gaokao students in 2025, adopting an youxiu selection method, with no provincial quotas allocated.
Specific details are as follows:
- Admission Quota: In 2025, Hong Kong Shue Yan University plans to enroll approximately 300 mainland students, covering Year 1 to Year 3. The university does not allocate different admission quotas to individual provinces.
- Admission Method: Independent self-admission is implemented, which does not occupy the mainland's unified Gaokao admission system. Students can apply directly to the university, without affecting their applications to mainland institutions.
Key Information for 2025 Undergraduate Admissions:
- Application Period: The online application system opened on February 1, 2025, and the deadline is May 31, 2025 (11:59 PM). Please note that applicants for the "Counselling and Psychology" or "Social Work" bachelor's programs have an earlier deadline of April 30, 2025.
- Entry Requirements:
- Gaokao Total Score: Must reach or exceed the second-tier本科 line of the applicant's home province/city (i.e., the second-tier本科 line or本科 line).
- English Score: The Gaokao English subject score must be 100 or above (out of 150). If this is not met, applicants can provide an equivalent English proficiency proof such as IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 79 (CBT) or above.
- Interview: Some programs (e.g., Counselling and Psychology, Social Work) require applicants to attend an interview in person at the university. The university will notify applicants via email.
- Admission Process: After the Gaokao results are released (usually late June to early July), the university will conduct a comprehensive assessment based on the applicant's Gaokao scores, English proficiency, etc., and proceed with youxiu selection, issuing offer letters progressively. Once admitted students confirm their place and pay the tuition fee, they will automatically forfeit their eligibility for admission to mainland universities.
Important Notes:
- University Ranking: In the 2025 QS Asia University Rankings, Hong Kong Shue Yan University is ranked 342nd, and has been the zui gao ranked private university in Hong Kong for six consecutive years.
- Program Highlights: In 2025, two new programs were launched: the di yi "Forensic and Investigative Psychology" Bachelor of Social Sciences program in Hong Kong, and the "Digital Solutions for Entertainment and Gaming Applications" Bachelor of Science program.
- Graduate Prospects: According to the 2024 employment survey, the overall employment rate for graduates was 65.8%, with another 8.9% choosing to pursue further sheng xue.