For all applicants: Both graduation and professional qualification certificates.
For degrees obtained from Chinese Mainland: 
a)    Both degree (學位證書) and graduation (畢業證書) certificates printed in Chinese.
b)    A valid Online Verification Reports of Higher Education Qualification Certificates (教育部學歷證書電子註冊備案表) and Degree Certificates (中國高等教育學位在線驗證報告) issued from CHESICC for Mainland China degrees.

• Application Stage:
  •    All copies of official transcripts and grading schemes with explanatory notes for all tertiary education.
  •    E-transcripts must be sent directly by the issuing university, paper transcripts must be in a sealed envelope issued by the university.
  •    Transcripts must bear official seal; unofficial or improper letterhead documents will not be accepted.
  •    Non-English/Chinese transcripts require certified English translation.
  •    CUHK graduates can submit photocopies of transcripts (excluding CUHK (Shenzhen)). The University reserves the right to require an original copy.
• Offer Acceptance Stage:
  •    Students who are given offers 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.
  •    Final Year Students: Submit final official transcript before commencing studies at CUHK.
• The University requires applicants to provide verification reports of the qualification obtained. Applicants will be notified by the Graduate Division concerned/Graduate School separately.

Submit one of the following:

1. A copy of graduation certificate issued by a university in Hong Kong; or
2. A certifying letter issued by the Registry of the university confirming the medium of instruction of your degree programme was English; or
3. An official score report of TOEFL^ (share result with “0812 - The Chinese University of Hong Kong”), or IELTS (Academic)^ (share result with “The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Graduate School” or GMAT (Verbal)^;  or
4. Certification of Results of the English Language subject in Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (AS Level), or Hong Kong Higher Level Examination, or Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination provided by Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority; or
5. Certified true copy* of Statement of Results/report of the English Language subject in General Certificate of Education (GCE) A-level or AS-level/CUHK Matriculation Examination; or
6. Professional Qualifications (Certified true copy)
   Certificate of a recognised qualification where the examination was in English. Contact Graduate Division for accepted qualifications.

^TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years from the test date. GMAT scores are considered valid for five years from the test date.
*The certified true copy must be issued by the official organisation or relevant test organisation. The University may require applicants to provide the original documents for verification.

• Research doctoral: Three referee reports are required.
• Other programmes: Two referee reports are required.
• Submit referee information via Online Application System.

Hong Kong Identity Card or other identity document.

Degrees awarded by overseas universities by distance learning or by completing a curriculum of short duration may be required to provide HKCAAVQ assessment on the level of qualification obtained. Applicants will be notified by the Graduate Division concerned separately.

Additional materials may be required for specific programmes.