Hong Kong

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Students from Hong Kong have been coming to Oxford Brookes for many years and we currently have a number of students enrolled at the University.

Our students from Hong Kong enjoy a wide range of subjects at the University and we recognise qualifications from a number of prestigious institutions in Hong Kong, so you can enter the second or final year of many of our courses.

Who to contact

Rachel Jones

Based in Oxford, UK

racheljones@brookes.ac.uk

Find out what our students think about studying here

Bernard Chu from Hong Kong talks about how he plans to use his degree to make the world a better place with his BSc in Nutrition from Oxford Brookes University.

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency table below to work out the specific requirements for your course.

Undergraduate

Qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels:

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). The HKDSE requirements in the table can include the best three grades across both elective and compulsory modules (excluding Chinese, English and Liberal Studies in courses where we do not consider A Level General Studies). Please see information with regards to English and Maths below the table.

HKDSE equivalencies

A-level requirement	HKDSE grades (exclusions above apply)
AAA	554
AAB	544
ABB	444
BBB	443
BBC	433
BCC	433
CCC	433
CCD	333
EE	332 (or Pass Form 5 of HKDSE with 444)

HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory equivalency to GCSE:

GCSE grade C / grade 4 equivalent: grade 2 from HKDSE

For courses that require A Level maths (for example Engineering, Maths, etc), you must have taken and scored 4 on the ‘extended maths’ module.

If you do not meet our minimum undergraduate requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our foundation courses.

Postgraduate

Please check the individual course listing for the bachelor degree requirement and use the equivalency table below to work out your specific requirement. If you do not meet our minimum requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our pre-master’s courses.

Equivalencies

Bachelor degree requirement	Equivalent grading
2:1 (for direct entry)	Second class Honours, upper division, GPA 2.7
2:2 (for direct entry)	Second class Honours, lower division, GPA 2.4
Pass grade (for a pre-master’s course)	Pass, GPA 1.7

Minimum English language requirements

One of the following:

IELTS 6.0-7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking

HKDSE English 4 overall (4 in reading and writing, 3 in speaking and listening)

Pre-sessional University English

We may be able to accept alternative qualifications as evidence of your English language skills

Equivalent academic qualifications can be accepted and we are happy to consider applicants on a case by case basis. Please contact our admissions team if you wish to discuss your specific qualifications.

Progression agreements

Entry into the first year

We recognise a range of qualifications from Hong Kong including:

City University of Hong Kong, School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE) Diploma in International Degree Foundation for entry onto undergraduate degrees in Business, Social Sciences, Law, Education, Arts and Humanities, the Built Environment and some courses in Technology.

Second or final year entry

We recognise qualifications from a number of prestigious institutions in Hong Kong, so you can enter the second or final year of the following courses:

Architecture Year 2 entry - HKU SPACE Higher Diploma in Architectural Studies
Early Childhood Studies Year 3 entry - Yew Chung Community College Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Film Studies Year 2 entry - Hong Kong Baptist University, College of International Education (CIE) Associate Degree in Film, Television and Digital Media Studies and Associate Degree in Creative Media Design
Fine Art Year 2 entry - Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) Higher Diploma in Visual Arts and Culture
Interior Architecture Year 2 entry - HKU SPACE Higher Diploma in Architectural Studies
Creative Music Production Year 3 entry – Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) Higher Diploma in Digital Music and Media
Nutrition Year 3 entry - HKU SPACE Higher Diploma in Nutrition and Food Management
Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Year 2 entry - HKIVE Higher Diploma in Surveying and City University of Hong Kong Associate of Science in Surveying

In the past we have also made offers to students in the following courses:

Real Estate management Year 2 entry - HKIVE Higher Diploma in Real Estate Management
Planning and Property Development Year 2 entry - HKU SPACE Higher Diploma in Real Estate Management
International Hospitality Management Final Year entry - HKIVE Higher Diploma in International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Event Management Year 3 entry - Hong Kong Community College of HKPU Higher Diploma in Event Management

Finance

We have a range of financial support available to help pay tuition fees and living costs

Programmes in your country

With students from around 150 different countries worldwide, not only does Oxford Brookes have a global community of students on campus, but we also have a wide range of academic partnerships around the world, enabling the university to extend the delivery of our programmes both nationally and internationally.

We have a global partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and in your country we also work in partnership with:

Alliance of International Education (HK)
Unit AD, 6th Floor
Nathan Commercial Building
430-436 Nathan Road
Kowloon
www.aiehk.edu.hk
Courses
BSc (Hons) Health Care Studies (Nursing)
MSc Nursing Studies Leadership in Clinical Practice
MSc Management in Health Care
City University of Hong Kong, School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE)
LG/F, Academic Exchange Building,
City University of Hong Kong,
Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon,
https://www.scope.edu/
Course
BA (Hons) International Business Management

Contacts

Oxford Brookes has representatives all around the world who can advise you about study options at the University and can help you fill in an application form free of charge. Please see below for more information.

The British Council also has offices worldwide to help you find out more about Oxford Brookes and how to apply to the University.

AAS Education Consultancy
Mong Kok, Kowloon (Head Office)
Room 1501
15/F Grand Plaza Office Tower Two
625 Nathan Road
Mong Kok
enquiry@aas.com.hk
https://aas.com.hk/
+852 2323 3287 or +852 9389 9940

Amber Education Services Ltd
Room 1208, Tai Yau Building
No 181 Johnston Road
Wan Chai
marketing@amberedu.com.hk
http://www.amberedu.com
T (+852) 2377 7888/ F (+852) 2377 0344

Aston Education
5th Floor, Office Plus @ Wanchai
303 Hennessy Road
Wanchai
info@astonhongkong.com
http://www.astonhongkong.com
T (+852) 2866 9933/F (+852) 2866 9880

AUG Study
Room 903, 9/F, Office Tower Two
Grand Plaza
625 & 639 Nathan Road
Mongkok
Kowloon
hongkong@augstudy.com
https://www.augstudy.com.hk
T: +852 2392 1592 F: +852 2392 1591

Britannia Study Link (Asia) Ltd
28/F, Chinachem Leighton Plaza
Leighton Road
Causeway Bay
ucas@britannia-study.com
https://www.britannia-study.com/
852 31840362

British United Education Services Ltd
9/F Wai Hing Building
148 Prince Edward Road West
Kowloon
info@britishunited.net
http://www.britishunited.net
T: +852 3426 9976 F: +852 3426 9980

DaDi Education Group Ltd
Rm 1911, 19/F, Office Tower One, Grand Plaza
639 Nathan Road
Mongkok
Kowloon
gini@dadi.com.hk
http://www.dadi.com.hk
T: 852 23148312 F: 852 23140767

Education Tower Ltd
Ground Floor to 3rd Floor, Etech Centre
402-406 Hennessy Road
Wanchai
partnerships@educationtower.com
http://www.educationtower.com
+81 (0)3 5367 3315

Get Education
Unit A, 9/F, Harbour Commercial Building
122 Connaught Road Central
Sheung Wan
hongkong@get.com.hk
http://www.get.com.hk/
T: (852) 2730 7311 F: (852) 2730 5811

HKIES Overseas Education Centre
Unit 1302-03 Pilkem Commercial Centre
8 Pilkem Street
Jordan
Kowloon
info@hkies.com.hk
http://www.hkies.com.hk
T (+852) 2264 8990

IDP Education
Room 2807-2809, 28th Floor, Harbour Centre
25 Harbour Road
Wanchai
info.hongkong@idp.com
http://www.idp.com
T (+852) 2179 3600 F: (+852) 2827 9286

LinkedU
Unit 1001, Kowloon Building
555 Nathan Road
Yau Ma Tei
Kowloon
Adrian@linkedu.hk
http://www.linkedu.hk
T: (852) 3184 0662 F: (852) 3743 6898