Hong Kong

The entry requirements below are provided for guidance only. The acceptance rate may vary by course. Other post-school qualifications may also be considered for entry to York on a case-by-case basis.

If you are studying A Levels or the International Baccalaureate please see our typical standard offers for GCE A Level and the International Baccalaureate on our course pages.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

If you are studying the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) you will need to achieve grades ranging from 4,4,3 to 5*,5,5. You can achieve this through a minimum of two elective subjects and one core subject (excluding Citizenship and Social Development/Liberal Studies). Subject specific requirements apply for some courses. 

If Mathematics is an essential subject requirement, you will need to complete two elective subjects plus Compulsory Mathematics and Extended Mathematics (either M1/Calculus and Statistics or M2/Algebra and Calculus).

For direct entry, we also accept other international qualifications such as AP subject exams and the SAT/ACT. 

Explore our undergraduate courses

Foundation courses

To help you meet our undergraduate entry requirements, you can study a Foundation course or International Year One course through our International Pathway College. Explore our international pathways.

Postgraduate taught courses

For a postgraduate taught course, such as a Masters, you would normally need a Bachelors degree from a recognised institution. Typically, you will need at least the equivalent of a UK lower second class honours degree (2:2). Actual requirements will vary by course.

• A score of 3.0 to 3.69 out of 4.3 or B is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
• A score of 2.5 to 2.99 out of 4.3 or C+ is considered comparable to a UK 2:2

Postgraduate research courses

For a research degree, such as an MPhil or a PhD, you would normally need a Bachelors degree plus either a Masters degree in a relevant subject or some experience of conducting research.

Pre-masters courses

To help you meet our postgraduate entry requirements, you can study a Pre-Masters course through our International Pathway College. Explore our international pathways.

All international students coming to study in the UK on a Student Route visa are required to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. We accept a range of global English tests such as IELTS and TOEFL iBT. Please note English language requirements vary by academic department.

English language support

We can help you improve your English language skills before you start at York through our Pre-sessional English language courses.

Support is also available from the Writing Centre when you are here.

All international students coming to study in the UK on a Student Route visa are required to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. We accept a range of global English tests such as IELTS and TOEFL iBT. Please note English language requirements vary by academic department.

English language support

We can help you improve your English language skills before you start at York through our Pre-sessional English language courses.

Support is also available from the Writing Centre when you are here.

University of York scholarships

We offer a number of scholarships and funding opportunities for international students both at a University level and departmental level.

• Equal Access Scholarship (undergraduate)
• International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
• York Performance Award
• Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship

Find out more about undergraduate funding, scholarships and loans

External sources of funding

Government departments, international agencies, charitable organisations and private companies may also be able to provide financial support for certain subject areas. If there is a local British Council office near you they can provide up-to-date advice on what is available for your country and you can search for scholarships online.

University of York scholarships

We offer a number of scholarships and funding opportunities for international students both at a University level and departmental level.

• Wolfson Humanities Scholarship
• York Graduate Loyalty Discount
• Equal Access Scholarship (postgraduate)
• York Performance Award
• White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership
• International Masters Achievement Scholarship

Find out more about postgraduate taught funding, scholarships and loans

Find out more about postgraduate research funding, scholarships and loans

External sources of funding

Government departments, international agencies, charitable organisations and private companies may also be able to provide financial support for certain subject areas. If there is a local British Council office near you they can provide up-to-date advice on what is available for your country and you can search for scholarships online.

Fees

University students pay tuition fees to cover the cost of teaching. Our tuition fees vary by course and may change on a year-to-year basis.

Undergraduate tuition fees

Living costs and additional expenses

It's important to keep in mind the cost of living away from home throughout your studies. From accommodation to food shopping, our undergraduate living costs guide aims to give you an overview of the cost of student life in the UK.

Fees

University students pay tuition fees to cover the cost of teaching. Our tuition fees vary by course and may change on a year-to-year basis.

Postgraduate taught tuition fees

Postgraduate research tuition fees

Living costs and additional expenses

It's important to keep in mind the cost of living away from home throughout your studies. From accommodation to food shopping, our postgraduate taught living costs guide and postgraduate research living costs guides aim to give you an overview of the cost of student life in the UK.

If you wish to receive extra support when applying to study in the UK, you can choose to be counselled by an agent. The University of York is partnered with education agents for Hong Kong, who are carefully selected and regularly trained by the University.

Our agent partners:

• AAS Education
• Amber Education
• Aston Education
• Britannia Studylink
• British United Education Services
• GEA
• HKIES
• Hong Kong Education Web
• IDP Education (UK) Ltd
• LINKEDU
• StudyIn

You can also seek advice from the British Council in Hong Kong.

The list above includes partners that we highly recommend based on the country from which you are applying. The services provided can vary, as can the fees (some services are free of charge). We recommend that you use the web links provided to research your options thoroughly before making a final decision.

Students who choose to be counselled by an agent should expect the following standards of service:

• Agent representatives will support you throughout the application process, including advice when preparing and submitting required documents
• Agent representatives will have full access to your data within your application and may discuss your application in full with the University of York
• Agent representatives should be honest and accurate when communicating with you about the University, and vice versa
• Agent representatives will conduct themselves with fairness and integrity at all times and are subject to a rigorous selection and ongoing training process by the University of York.
• How we work with our agents.

It is important to us that you are satisfied with the service that you receive from an agent. You can provide feedback to us by completing the agent feedback form. All responses are anonymous. If you have any questions please contact international@york.ac.uk.

Immigration and visa applications can be confusing. We've tried to explain the process as simply as we can.

Visa and immigration advice

To apply to study at York, you will need to complete an application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Here's an overview of what happens when, and how to join us at York.

Apply for an undergraduate course

You can apply online for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degrees. You can apply all year round in most cases but we recommend that you apply as early as possible due to competition for places and funding application deadlines. Here's an overview of what happens when, and how to join us at York.

Apply for a postgraduate taught course

Apply for a postgraduate research course