Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: 2-4 year bachelor's degree.
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Upper ranges of class II lower.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 3 year bachelor's degree.
Documents required: Official transcript; official certification of degree, degree classification and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1972. Modeled after British polytechnics. Emphasis on practical disciplines; offers diplomas and advanced diplomas. Began degree programs in 1983. Usual admission requirements are the Hong Kong Certificate of Education and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (13 years of education).
Grading systems:
| A | 4.0 | 75-100% | Class I |
| B | 3.0 | 65- 74% | Class II-1 |
| C | 2.0 | 50- 64% | Class II-2 |
| D | 1.0 | 40- 49% | Class III |
| F | 0.0 | 0- 39% |
Degrees are awarded with honours, or if performance not sufficient for honours, as pass. Subjects and marks earned are reported annually.
Language of instruction: Usually English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 2 years after specified (minimum class II honours) degree. Depending on program by coursework, examination or thesis.
Ph.D.: 3-4 years by thesis and examination; degrees not classified.
Last updated: May 09, 2005