International Admission Requirements

Hong Kong

Minimum University Admission Requirements

Please review the Minimum University Admission Requirements in addition to the information listed below.

International Admission Requirements

The following information, regarding minimum equivalent qualifications and academic standing, and required credential, is intended as a guideline only and is to be used as a reference for admission purposes only.

Academic units may have higher requirements and the assessment of any individual may be subject to additional criteria, including English language scores.

  • International Admission Requirements

    Requirements for other countries

Admission to Graduate Certificate or Diploma

Minimum Equivalent Qualifications

For admission to a Graduate Certificate or Diploma the requirement is a degree equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade equivalent to a B-.

Admission to Master's Program

Minimum Equivalent Qualifications

For admission to a master’s program, the qualifications listed are normally recognized as equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with minimum overall grade requirements.

Required Credential or Degree

Honours Bachelor’s, Pass degree not acceptable.
U of HK, HKU of Sci & Tech – 3 yrs with major acceptable

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

Second Class Honours, Upper Division

Admission to Doctoral Program

Required Credential or Degree

Master's degree

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

Second Class Honours, Upper Division

English Language Proficiency Test

Applicants with a degree from this country are required to submit proof of English language competency.

Education System

Grading System

Common Grade Scale

Grade Grade Description Division
First Class Honours  
Second Class Honours Upper Division
B-  Second Class Honours Lower Division
Third Class Honours  
Pass  
Fail  

Language(s) of Instruction

English, Chinese