Admission Requirements
When applying online for a programme leading to a Bachelor’s degree, please attach the following documents:
- Passport copy
- Academic transcript and diploma
- English test (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC or Cambridge English)
- CV (guidelines below)
- Personal Statement (guidelines below)
For Master’s degrees, please submit the following in addition to the above:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 years relevant work experience
- Recommendation letter
Please note:
It is still possible to submit an application without all of the above documents.
Students must be a minimum of 16 years old at the time of enrolment.
Foundation Programme Entry Requirements (2024-2025)
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4 GCSE (grades A* - C or 9 - 4) plus 2 required subjects at A level (with grades D/E)
Subjects preferably include English and exclude your native language and physical education
Mathematics: subjects need to include Mathematics and level depends on intended Bachelor’s degree:
- Maths at AS or A level: Students progressing to International Business, International Financial Management and Control, Industrial Design Engineering, Process and Food Technology
- Maths at I/GCSE level: All students progressing to other Bachelor’s degrees
If students graduate with DP courses, an alternative high school diploma including official transcript grade 9-12 needs to be submitted
This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information.
/ Аттестат об общем среднем образовании / Certificate of completed secondary general education)
This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information.
General Certificate of Education with minimum overall average score of 70% (14/20)
Baccalauréat Général may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information.
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) with grades 3, 4 or 5* or an A, B or C, D or E for 6 subjects; and
Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary Level Examinations (HKASLE) with grades A, B, C, D or E for the subjects in which students took exams; Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) with grades 3, 4 or 5* or an A, B or C, D or E for 6 subjects and;
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) with grades A, B, C, D of E for the subjects in which students took exams and qualifies for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme.
CSAT ranks (at least rank 4) may be used in place of Senior High 3 ranks or equivalent subjects may be used in place of Senior High 3 ranks of equivalent subjects if the CSAT rank is higher.
GED: General Equivalency Examination Certificate (GED) applications with minimum average grade required 70% will be considered. Admissions will be based on a case-by-case scenario and it will depend on any other education the students might have followed.
The Diplomë për kryerjen e shkollës së mesme të lartë may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information.
Diploma/Certificado/Certidão do Ensino Secundário, or Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação Certidão de Habilitações with minimum overall average score of 14 out of 20
Thanawaya Ama Qatari (School Leaving Certificate) minimum pass mark of 70% in relevant subjects
This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information.
Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' level in 4 subjects (A-C grades) (total of 6 different subjects) for 4yr programme or Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A Level) with at least 5 different subjects, including: 3 general education subjects at H2 level; 1 general education subject at H1 level; and the subject General Paper/Knowledge and Inquiry. This gives direct admission to the 3yr programme
Certificate of Secondary Education (at least 5 subjects with grades A-B) plus Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (at least 2 subjects with principal pass and 1 subject with subsidiary pass)
Certificate of Secondary Education (at least 5 subjects with grades A-C+) plus Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (at least 2 subjects with principal pass and 1 subject with subsidiary pass)
This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information.
Kasb-Hunar Kolleji Diplomi (Diploma of professional college)
/ Baccalaureate / Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung. Min. GPA 7.0. Gifted school with a GPA of 8.0 or more may qualify for direct admission for the 3 yr programme
The Foundation Programmes lead to 3-year Bachelor’s programmes and require the following specific subjects:
- All Bachelor’s degree programmes require: Maths
- Alternative subjects: Statistics, Algebra, Geometry, Accounting and Calculus will be considered instead of Maths
English Academic Preparation Programme Entry Requirements (Bachelor's)
Hongkong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) in 6 subjects with grades 3 t/m 5 for English and Chinese and grades 2 t/m 5 for Maths and Liberal Studies and 2 other subjects (in total 6 subjects).
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) in 6 subjects with grades 3 t/m 5 or A t/m E .
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) in 6 subjects with grades 3 t/m 5 or A t/m C + Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary Level Examinations (HKASLE) with grades A t/m E.
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) in 6 subjects with grades 3 t/m 5 or A t/m C + Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) with grades A t/m E.
Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' level in 3 H2 + 1 H1 content-based vakken + the subject General Paper/ Knowledge and Inquiry (in total 5 different subjects).
General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with at least a S for 3 subjects and a score of at least 30% for the Common General Test.
Certificate of Secondary Education (with at least 5 subjects with grades A t/m C) plus Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education with at least 2 subjects with principal pass and 1 subject with subsidiary pass.
Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) in 6 subjects with grades 1-6 + Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with 1 subject Principal pass (total of 6 different subjects).
Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) in 6 subjects with result 1-6 + Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with at least 2 subjects Principal pass and result A, B of C (total 6 different subjects).
The English Academic Preparation Programme leads to 4-year Bachelor’s programmes
English Language Entry Requirements
One year International Foundation Programme (September intake) | Fast-track International Foundation Programme (January intake) |
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IELTS 5.0 overall (5.0 in writing and no other scores below 4.5) | IELTS 5.5 overall (5.5 in writing and no other scores below 5.0) |
TOEFL 60, subscores may be considered* | TOEFL 70, subscores may be considered* |
English Academic Preparation Programme (January intake) | |
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IELTS 5.5 overall or, TOEFL 70, subscores may be considered* |
In line with the Code of Conduct, THPC also can accept the following proof of English language ability:
- Cambridge B2 First (previously First Certificate English- FCE)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (previously Cambridge Advanced English – CAE)
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (previously Cambridge Proficiency English – CPE)
- International Baccalaureate English A Language and Literature SL or HL, grade 4
- Students from any country with American Highschool
- Students from any country with GCSE English
- Students who studied in an English-speaking country for at least 3 years in a row (UK, Ireland, US, Canada (Except for Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Malta and who have one of these diplomas with English as an exam subject;
- Students holding one of the diplomas of the exemption list as set by the Code of Conduct committee with English as an exam subject (selected EU countries)
- TOEIC:
- January intake – Listening and Reading 620 and Speaking and Writing 260
- September intake – Listening and Reading 600 and Speaking and Writing 240
If test centres in your country are closed due to unsafe situations, we can accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
Please note that if your diploma was issued within one of these education systems, but schooling took place in a non-English speaking country, we reserve the right to ask you to submit a language test.
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CV guidelines
What to include:
- The course and college you are applying for
- Your contact details
- A short personal profile (2-3 sentences)
- Your educational background
- Any volunteering or work experience you have (include the organisation’s name and the dates you worked)
- Any other achievements, qualifications and skills
- Recommended length: 1 page max
What to avoid:
- Feeling pressured to have a long CV – we know you are likely only starting your experience
CV example: https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv
Personal Statement guidelines
What to include:
- The course and college you are applying for
- What made you choose the course and why it is right for you
- What made you choose the college and why it is right for you
- Some examples of experiences or subjects you followed that indicate you are suited for your choice, such as volunteering, competitions or results at school
- If you are applying after a gap in your academics, explain what you have been doing since you graduated school and why you want to continue your studies
- Recommended length: 300-500 words
What to avoid:
- Generally talking about university and not addressing your specific motivation for applying to our college
- Stories and examples that are very personal, if they do not directly relate to your course or college choice
Personal Statement example: https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cover-letter