1. Application
To apply for the MSW programme, please apply via http://www.aal.hku.hk/tpg/

• Fill in the online application form in detail.
• Provide the contact email of 2 referees. An email invitation would be sent to the referee with a hyperlink. Please remind your referee to submit the referee forms before the deadline assigned.
• Academic qualification documents are NOT REQUIRED at the application stage.

2. Written Test assessment
When shortlisted candidates are invited to the written test assessment, please submit the following required documents to The Department of Social Work and Social Administration by hand on the date of admission written test. Your application number should be marked on each document. Transcripts, diplomas, certificates, English language official score reports and other submitted documents which are NOT in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English. The certified translation may be provided by your home institution.

• Public Examination Results (e.g. HKALE/HKDSE, NJCEE, IB, SAT/AP, GCE-AL, etc) (certified true copy)
• Complete official transcript of undergraduate studies (original / certified true copy*)
  Download Transcript Request Form
• Graduate certificate of undergraduate studies (certified true copy*)
• TOEFL / IELTS transcript (if appropriate)

For applicants with Mainland qualification, you are advised to submit the Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (Both Chinese and English version) issued by CHSI (学信网) / CHESICC (全国高等学校学生信息咨询与就业指导中心) to replace the certified true copy of the Graduation Certificate.

* Please note that the University will only ACCEPT originals or copies of the documents that have been duly declared as true copies before a notary public (e.g. a Commissioner for Oaths at a District Office in Hong Kong).  Copies of documents may be certified by the appropriate officials of your home institute if you are an overseas applicant.  No photocopies will be accepted.

For overseas applicants, please post the following required documents directly to the Department of Social Work and Social Administration. Room 534, 5/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong (Please mark “MSW – Ref (2024-25)” and your application number on the envelope)

Tuition fee for 2024-25
2-year full-time mode: HK$140,300 per annum (Local)*
2-year full-time mode: HK$170,900 per annum (Non-local) *

3-year part-time mode: HK$94,700 per annum (Local)*

*subject to the University’s approval

The definition of non-local student:

Students holding:

(a) student visa / entry permit;

(b) visa / entry permit under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates; or

(c) dependant visa / entry permit who were 18 years old or above when you are issued with such visa / entry permit by the Director of Immigration.

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for written test and/or an interview.
Shortlisted applicants will be informed by email in due course.

Notes:

• Please check email frequently for the updated interview/written test arrangement. Please be reminded to check your junk box.
• Any request of reschedule on interview/written test will not be entertained.

Online application period:

• Main round: Oct 6 to Nov 6 (12:00nn), 2023 (Offers will be granted to both local and non-local students)
• Second round: Nov 7, 2023 to Feb 26 (12:00nn), 2024 (Offers will be granted subject to the quota left in the main round)

Apply Now : http://www.aal.hku.hk/tpg/

Application and payment of application fees (HK$300 per application) should be made online at http://www.aal.hku.hk/tpg. Your online application cannot be processed unless you pay your application fee online by credit card (VISA or MASTERCARD only).