Master of Arts in Urban Development and Practice
Entry Requirements
1. Holding a recognised Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification.
2. Chinese language proficiency requirement (Applicable to applicants with international qualifications)
a. Obtaining Level 3 or above in Chinese Language of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE); Or
b. Other evidence that the applicant has sufficient knowledge of the Chinese Language.
Application Procedures
Applicants should upload the following documents to the Admissions System.
The original or a certified copy from the issuing authority of the following documents are required at the time of your admissions interview for verification:
· One recent passport-size photo;
· Photocopy of Identity Card / Passport;
· An official transcript or a certified copy sent directly to the Admissions Unit in a sealed envelope by the issuing university to the following address:
Admissions Unit [MA in Urban Development and Practice]
Hong Kong Chu Hai College,
E102, 80 Castle Peak Road, Castle Peak Bay, Tuen Mun, N.T. Hong Kong.
· Photocopy of Degree Certificates^;
^Applicants with degrees from universities in Mainland China are required to provide:
- a certified copy of Degree Certificate (學位證書) and Graduation Diploma (畢業證書) issued by a central unit (e.g. Registry or equivalent) of your home institution; and
- the latest Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (教育部學歷證書電子註冊備案表) issued by the CHESICC (學信網) or CDGDC (學位網);
^Applicants with degrees from overseas universities are required to provide:
- a certified copy of Graduation Diploma (畢業證書) issued by a central unit (e.g. Registry or equivalent) of your home institution; and
- Overseas Credential Evaluation Reports (國外學歷學位認證書) issued by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (教育部留學服務中心);
· The College may request for an Assessment Report issued by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) on the level of qualification obtained, if necessary;
Selected applicants will receive an interview invitation by email.
Application Fee
Non-refundable application fee of HK$300 for local applicants or HK$600 for non-local applicants for each programme.
For payment methods, please refer to the Finance Office webpage.
Bank transaction fees incurred through electronic payment channels will be borne by the payer.
Tuition Fee for 2025/26 Academic Year
One-year full-time: HK$168,000 payable in two installments.
Bank transaction fees incurred through electronic payment channels will be borne by the payer. The paid tuition fee cannot be refund or transferable. For payment methods, please visit the Finance Office webpage.
Tuition fees are the same for local students and non-local students. Students taking more than the minimum credits required for graduation will be charged on a per-credit basis.
Application Periods
For Fall Intake, 2025/26 Academic Year:
Local applicants and Non-local applicants
10 February 2025 to 30 April 2025
(The admission will be closed when the enrolment is full)
How to Apply
Admissions Brochure
Additional Information