Application for admission to the 2021 Spring term is now closed.
Re-registration for the 2021 Summer term will begin on 1 April 2021. Please visit our website again neaer to the time for more up-to date information.
Admission Requirements
The OUHK does not have any academic entry requirements for most of its part-time (distance learning) first degree programmes. Admission is open to anyone in Hong Kong over the age of 17.
You should note, however, that some of the OUHK programmes, especially those in the areas of education and nursing, are designed for people already holding certain qualifications. Besides, each programme in postgraduate level stipulates its own programme-specific entry requirements (see details here).
Fees
Application Fee
HK$ 300
Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable to another term or another use.
The application fee is applicable to new students (except students who have studied at the University before or LiPACE higher diploma graduates), or new/ continuing students applying for programmes with specific entry requirements (except OUHK graduates or LiPACE higher diploma graduates).
Course fees and the application fee (if applicable) payment could be made by the following methods:
Remarks
Credit Card
Union Pay
e-Banking
1
PPS (Online instant payment)
Tuition Fees Payment by
Installment offered by CMB Wing Lung Bank
2
Make payment at a bank
1,3,4
Remarks 1 Not applicable to application fee. Applicants are required to settle the application fee first by credit card or PPS (Online instant payment). 2 Only applicable to holders of valid OUHK Mastercard. 3 Debit note will be sent to you by post within 10 working days, please pay tuition fee before the stipulated deadline. Besides, the University will only reserve for you a place in the course but not the specific class section. Specific class section will only be assigned to you upon receiving payment from your bank. If there is no place left in the class section that you choose, you will be allocated in a different class section without notice. 4 Only applicable to applications submitted on or before 7 December 2020.
You are required to include the following documents when you apply, please have such documents ready.
A copy of your HKID card with the word 'copy' written across the face; or
A copy of your passport if you are an overseas applicant; or
A copy of your PRC Resident ID card if you are a mainland applicant;
Additional supporting documents for the programme with entry requirement:
A copy of academic transcript(s) with examination results;
A copy of certificate(s) to prove that you have fulfilled the entry requirements;
Additional document(s) to prove that you have fulfilled the entry requirements, e.g. proof of working experience as required for certain programme(s).
Step 3. Start your application
Applications and registrations will normally be processed on a rolling basis. Once the quota is exhausted, further applications will not be accepted.
To comply with the requirements of the HKSAR Government's Office of the CEF, the University will not offer any tuition fee discounts or reduction to students applying for 'CEF reimbursable courses'.
OUHK does not forbid its students to study in another institution at the same time (except for non-local applicants whose student visa is sponsored by the OUHK). However, you should check with your current institution if it has any restriction on 'double registration'.
Persons living overseas are welcome to pursue studies at OUHK through distance learning. Please read FAQ before submitting applications.
Please refer to OUHK website for the latest programme information. The University reserves the right to make any necessary changes or cancel a programme/course/class if there is an insufficient number of enrollments. In every case, the University will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience caused and will give notice to the affected students of any such changes as early as possible.
Starting from 2017 Autumn term, students studying in the part-time (distance learning) mode may also choose to take certain courses in face-to-face mode. You can contact our Admissions & Enrolment Office (Part-time & Postgraduate) of the Registry for details.
The Enhancement Measures for Continuing Education Fund (CEF) has been implemented on 1 April 2019. According to the Enhancement Measures, persons who attend CEF reimbursable course(s) are required to submit “Consent for CEF Course Participant upon Enrolment (Consent Form)” to the Course Provider before attending the course(s). Otherwise, the Office of CEF would be unable to process the application for fees reimbursement.
