FAQ

Q1: When will the application information be available?

Application information for admission will usually be available from October/November onwards every year.

Q2: What is the medium of instruction?

The medium of instruction is English, supplemented by Cantonese or Putonghua.

Q1: Application period for part-time study

For application deadlines, please see How to Apply.

Q2: Application period for full-time study

For application deadlines, please see How to Apply.

Q3: Definition of “non-local students”

According to the definition by the HKSAR Government adopted for education-related areas in the post-secondary education context, “non-local students” are:Students holding:

- student visa / entry permit to study in Hong Kong,
- dependent visa who are aged 18 years old or above before September 1 of the year of admission; and
- visa under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG), issued by the Director of Immigration of the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

**However, if a person is holding a valid work visa during his or her study period, he or she is defined as a local student.**

Q4: How come there are two rounds of applications?

As administrative procedures take time, two rounds have been assigned to handle applications. Since the studentship is subject to a quota, the earlier the application is made, the quicker the result will be informed.

Q5: What should I pay attention to when submitting my application?

1. Application must be done online through this link. After the submission, you will receive an auto-email notification with a link.
2. You should submit documents (such as university grade report, academic proof) through the link above within one week.
3. After full submission of the documents, the School will process your application and inform you of the result as soon as possible.

Q6: Do I need to provide referees’ information?

Please include TWO academic referees’ information in the application form (TOLA system).

After submission of the online application form, the referees will automatically receive an email which contains link to the recommendation form.

Q1: Shall I submit proof of English level?

You are not required to provide English proficiency proof if you obtained a bachelor's degree from a recognized local or overseas institution where the medium of instruction was English. However, if you do not fulfill the mentioned condition, please provide proof of English proficiency upon application with reference to the official website of HKU.

Please note that applicants for MA in Translation programme are required to obtain a minimum overall band of 7 with no subtest lower than 6.0 in IELTS, and only tests taken within two years prior to September 1 of each admissions year will be considered. For details, please see Admission Requirement.

Q1: Do I need to pay the full course fee when accepting the admission offer?

For fees related to the study of MA in Translation programme and the arrangement of payment, please see Fees.

Q2: Is a tuition fee reduction available for this programme?

There is no tuition fee reduction; however, there are prizes and scholarships for this programme.

Q1: If given an offer for this programme, can I accept the offer from another programme?

According to the University regulation, students who have completed registration of our programme should not study a programme offered by the same university or another university. A breach of this regulation may result in discontinuation of studies at this University.

Q2: When will I know about the application result?

All complete applications are processed immediately. We aim to review applications and issue results as soon as possible; however, processing times may vary depending on the volume of applications received. Successful applicants will first receive a preliminary notification via email from the School. Once all administrative procedures are finalised, the University will issue an official acceptance letter

Q1: Are there any scholarships or awards for this programme?

This programme offers prizes and scholarships to recognize students with outstanding performance. Please click here for details.

Q2: Is housing available to Taught Postgraduate students?

Yes. However, residential places on campus for postgraduate students are limited and in high demand. Taught postgraduates (TPg) usually live off-campus and find their own flats. To learn more about University housing and off-campus housing information, please visit the CEDARS (Centre of Development and Resources for Students) website for details.

Q3: How can I obtain a student visa?

For details on how to obtain a student visa, please visit the student visa website of HKU Admissions Office. Please note that the processing time for student visa applications is approximately 10-12 weeks

Q1: Are there any internship opportunities available upon admission to the Programme?

While the Programme does not have a built-in internship requirement or formal placement coordination with external institutions, internship opportunities are widely available at the university level. Students are encouraged to regularly review vacancies posted by the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS). Through CEDARS, HKU students gain access to campus-wide career fairs, recruitment notifications, and the exclusive NETjobs portal to secure external placements during their studies.

Q1: Do I need to attend an admission interview?

Most shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. Interviews are conducted online by the Programme Director and Coordinator.