Eligibility and Application
Academic Requirements
Applicants are expected to meet the following academic requirements:
• a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (on a 4.33 scale); or
• a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants who are non-native English speakers will need to fulfil one of the following English language requirements and provide documentary proof when submitting their applications:
| TOEFL | Paper-based: minimum 550 / Internet-based: minimum 80 |
| IELTS | Minimum overall band of 6 in the academic version |
| Home Institution | A letter/ signed declaration from the home institution’s International Office certifying English language proficiency |
Nomination
Applicants must be nominated by the home institution to be eligible for a place in the programme.
Call for nominations: January 2026
Application
Applicants are REQUIRED to complete the online application (to be sent by EdUHK individually) and submit the following documents to EdUHK via GEMS before the deadline stipulated.
Required Documents – to be uploaded to GEMS:
• A scanned copy of official transcript issued by home institution
• A scanned copy of TOEFL/IELTS scoresheet or English Language Proficiency Endorsement Form (upon request)
Application Deadline: February 2026
Important Dates
Nominations by partner institutions: January – February 2026
Issuance of admission offer letter: March 2026
Application of Student visa: March 2026
Pre-departure arrangement: May – June 2026
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