Hong Kong

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

Our students from Hong Kong enjoy a wide range of subjects at the University, including Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Marketing, Architecture, International Hospitality Management and Environmental Sciences. We offer a number of entry routes:

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 many of our courses. If you you would like to apply for a course through this study route, details are available under the 'Entry Requirements' tab below; in the 'Progression Agreements' section.

Hong Kong Office

We have opened a new office in Hong Kong. See full details below.

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 in this video.

To find out further information please download the country information document for students from Hong Kong, here (PDF).

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 Mathematics Compulsory), please see information with regards to English and Maths below the table.

HKDSE equivalencies

A-level requirement	HKDSE grades (excluding Chinese, English and Maths; liberal studies in courses where we do not consider A Level General Studies)
AAB	554
ABB	544
BBB	444
BBC	444
BCC	443
CCC	433
CCD	433
EE	333

HKDSE Mathematics Compulsory equivalency to GCSE:

GCSE grade B / grade 5 equivalent: grade 4 from HKDSE
GCSE grade C / grade 4 equivalent: grade 3 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 (see equivalencies below)

Pre-sessional University English

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

HKDSE English equivalency to IELTS:

IELTS overall 6-6.5 with 6 in writing and reading: overall grade 4 with 4 in reading and writing from HKDSE (no scores below 5.5)

IELTS overall 6.5 with 6.5 in all components: overall grade 4 with 4 in all components from HKDSE

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
Environmental Sciences Year 3 entry - Community College of City University (CCCU) Associate of Science in Environmental Studies
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

If you would like to study with us, using the entry routes mentioned above, please contact our Hong Kong office directly.

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,
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. You can also apply through SchoolApply.

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

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

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

Oxford Brookes University - Hong Kong Office
Contact Alice Wong
hongkongoffice@brookes.ac.uk
/international/your-country/hong-kong/
+852 81116689

Hong Kong Office

Ms Alice Wong manages our Hong Kong office. Alice has worked for the university for over 15 years. Please contact our Hong Kong office if you would like:

an individual appointment to discuss Oxford Brookes
guidance on the study options available to you
personal support during the application process
to request a pre-departure briefing
to find out who our local representatives are

We attend a number of higher education events around Hong Kong, so we look forward to meeting you soon. If you have any questions, please contact Alice on hongkongoffice@brookes.ac.uk

Hong Kong

Undergraduate

Qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels:

Postgraduate

Minimum English language requirements

One of the following:

HKDSE English equivalency to IELTS:

Progression agreements

See also

Alliance of International Education (HK)

Courses

City University of Hong Kong, School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE)

Course