Required Documents for Admission

After having submitted the application via the Online Application System for Postgraduate Programmes, applicants are required to upload scanned copies of the following supporting documents to the Online Application System for Postgraduate Programmes by the deadline.

Follow the submission methods stated on left hand side​

Required Documents Submission Methods

Copies of certificates of academic/ professional qualifications

Copies of certificates of academic/professional qualifications may include university certificates of graduation, examination certificates and proof of other qualifications. Applicants who obtained degrees from Mainland China should provide Chinese version of both degree certificate (學位證書) and graduation certificate (畢業證書).

Upload scanned copies of the supporting documents to Online Application System for Postgraduate Programmes

Official transcripts and grading schemes of all tertiary level studies

Official transcripts (with a complete record of courses attended and examination results) and grading schemes of all tertiary level studies should be submitted by the issuing universities/ institutions

  • CUHK qualifications (Bachelor’s or higher degrees):
    • Photocopies of transcripts issued by CUHK are accepted (not applicable to CUHK (Shenzhen) qualifications). *The University reserves the right to require applicants to submit original transcripts.
  • Other qualifications:
    • Official Transcripts and grading schemes of all tertiary level studies should be submitted to us directly in Admission Notification in officially sealed envelopes by the issuing universities institutions. Some universities may only issue electronic official transcripts to other institutions. In that event, official electronic transcripts should be sent to us (email: mapsy@cuhk.edu.hk) directly from the issuing universities/ institutions.
    • Certificates and transcripts, which are not in English or Chinese, should be accompanied by an official certified translation in English.
    • Admitted students are required to submit original copies of those official documents for verification by the conditions fulfillment deadline. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to register and commence studies at the University. Official transcripts should be sent directly to relevant unit stated in Admission Notification in a sealed envelope from the issuing university.  Some universities may only issue electronic official transcripts to other institutions. In that event, official electronic transcripts should be sent to relevant unit directly from the issuing university.
    • Applicants who obtained degrees from universities in Mainland China are required to provide a valid Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (教育部學歷證書電子註冊備案表) and a valid Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate (中國高等教育學位在線驗證報告) issued by the CHESICC (學信網) together with their degree certificate and graduation certificate.
    • The University may require applicants to provide verification reports of the qualification obtained. Applicants will be notified by the Graduate Division concerned/Graduate School separately.

If you are currently in the final year of your study, you are required to submit the final official transcript before starting your postgraduate study at CUHK.

Follow the submission methods stated on left hand side
Official proof of English Language proficiency  

Official proof of English Language proficiency should be submitted to us directly in officially sealed envelopes by the issuing universities/ institutions.

For information of proof of English Language proficiency, please kindly visit https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/admissions/documents-required.
Submitted to us directly in officially sealed envelopes by the issuing universities/ institutions
Confidential Recommendations/ Referee’s Report

Applicants are required to invite TWO referees to complete the Confidential Recommendations Report. 
After you have successfully submitted the application, you can input information of the TWO referees through the Online Application System for Postgraduate Programmes.  The University will send invitations for confidential recommendations to the referees.
A photocopy of Hong Kong Identity Card or other identity document Upload photocopy of Hong Kong Identity Card or other identity document to Online Application System for Postgraduate Programmes
A personal statement in English (word limit: 400 words) stating how a study in psychology contributes to your career development or personal growth Upload the personal statement to “Others” of  Online Application System for Postgraduate Programmes
Assessment report from the HKCAAVQ, if necessary

Applicants with degrees awarded by overseas universities by distance learning or by completing a curriculum of short duration may be required to provide assessment report from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) on the level of qualification obtained. Applicants will be notified by the Graduate Division concerned separately.
 

The University may require applicants to submit additional information or documentary proof if deemed necessary. All documents submitted will not be returned. If the application is unsuccessful, all documents will be destroyed. Applicants are required to provide true, accurate and complete information in support of their applications. Any misrepresentation in the documents and information provided will result in disqualification of their applications and subsequent enrolments in the University.

For more information of documents required, please kindly visit https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/admissions/documents-required

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