Interview Arrangement (JUPAS Applicants)

For programmes with interview to be conducted before the announcement of HKALE results, the departments concerned will notify the applicants shortlisted for interview by sending them the interview notifications. For programmes which will conduct interview after the announcement of HKALE results, it is crucial for applicants to check the interview shortlist and details on 9 July 2010 at our Online Admission System via our Study@PolyU website or at our automated enquiry hotline 2333 0600.

 
Bachelor's Degree
Code Programme Title Details
3911 Accountancy

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Group interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: About 25-30 minutes
Remark: Only Band A JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews. For admission consideration, in addition to their HKALE scores, bonus points will be assigned to applicants depending on their interview performances. No make-up interviews or earlier interviews will be arranged for applicants who fail to attend the scheduled interviews.

3466 Accounting and Finance

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Group interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language proficiency and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: About 25-30 minutes
Remark: Only Band A JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews. For admission consideration, in addition to their HKALE scores, bonus points will be assigned to applicants based on their interview performances. No make-up interviews or earlier interviews will be arranged for applicants who fail to attend the scheduled interviews.

3923 Applied Biology with Biotechnology

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Aptitude test and group discussion/individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential of JUPAS applicants for the programme and their interest in it, and to test their language and communication skills and their understanding of the biotechnology sector.
Medium: English
Duration: About 30 minutes
Remark: Interviews may be conducted to assess the suitability of JUPAS candidates.

3301 Applied Social Sciences

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Written test, group discussion and creative work in group
Aims: To evaluate the JUPAS applicants' potential for and interest in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and understanding of the industry.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 3 hours
Remark: Only Band A and Band B JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3753 Building Services Engineering

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To identify JUPAS applicants who are self-motivated and enthusiastic about pursuing study in building services engineering.
Medium: English
Duration: 15 minutes
Remark: Normally only those JUPAS applicants who have included building services engineering as their Band A choice will be invited to interviews.

3416 Business Administration and Engineering

Date of Interview: In June before the announcement of HKALE results
Mode: Group discussion and/or individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential of the JUPAS applicants for admission to the programme, and to examine their communication skills and interest in the field of studies.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Only Band A JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews. Notifications will be sent by mail in early June.

3868 Computing

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Group discussion and/or individual interview
Aims: To understand the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the award, to ascertain their understanding and expectations of the discipline of study and career, and to evaluate their language and communication abilities.
Medium: English and Cantonese
Duration: About 15 minutes
Remark: Only Band A JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3325 Computing and Management

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Group discussion and/or individual interview
Aims: To understand the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the award, to ascertain their understanding and expectations of the discipline of study and future career paths, and to evaluate their language and communication abilities.
Medium: English and Cantonese
Duration: About 15 minutes
Remark: Only Band A JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3569 Design

Date of Interview: In mid-July
Mode: Aptitude test in May, Interview in mid-July (with portfolio presentation)
Aims: To understand the potential of JUPAS applicants for Advertising Design, Environment and Interior Design, Industrial and Product Design or Visual Communication Design at the degree level, to ascertain whether their expectations match what the programme/career path can provide and to evaluate their language, communication and interpersonal skills.
Medium: English
Duration: Aptitude test in May (2-3 hours), Interview in mid-July (15 minutes)
Remark: Before the aptitude test stage, JUPAS applicants are required to declare their intended choice of discipline, which will be one of the considerations for admission to the programme. Only applicants who have attained the minimum entrance requirements and performed satisfactorily on the aptitude test will be invited to interviews. Normally, only those JUPAS applicants who choose this programme as their Band A or Band B choice throughout the application period will be considered.

3715 Electrical Engineering

Date of Interview: In June before the announcement of HKALE results
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, to test their communication skills and to find out about their extracurricular activities and community service.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Only suitable JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3313 Engineering

Date of Interview: In June before the announcement of HKALE results
Mode: Group discussion and/or individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential of the JUPAS applicants for admission to the programme, and to examine their communication skills and interest in the field of studies.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable applicants will be invited to the interview.

3985; Articulation Programme Code: 11039-OPT Engineering Physics / Articulation Programme with a specialism in Optoelectronics

Date of Interview: From May to June before the announcement of HKALE results (for the 3-year BSc(Hons) in Engineering Physics (3985))
Mode: Group or individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and their suitability for it, and to allow them to gain a better understanding of the programme.
Medium: Cantonese, English and Putonghua, as necessary
Duration: About 20-30 minutes
Remark: Only suitable JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3521 Enterprise Engineering with Management

Date of Interview: In June before the announcement of HKALE results
Mode: Individual or group interview
Aims: To allow JUPAS applicants to have a better understanding of the programme and to test their communication skills.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 10 minutes
Remark: Suitable JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3492 Fashion and Textiles

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: For the design specialisms - Drawing & Design test and/or interview at PolyU; For the non-design specialisms - may be invited to interviews at PolyU
Aims: To assess the suitability of JUPAS candidates for the programme.
Medium: English
Duration: For the design specialisms - 2 hours for the Drawing & Design test and about 15 to 30 minutes for the interview; For the non-design specialisms - about 15 to 30 minutes for the interview
Remark: Suitable JUPAS candidates for the Fashion and Textile Design/ Knitwear Design with Technology specialisms will be invited to attend a Drawing & Design test and/or interview at PolyU, so their suitability for the programme can be assessed. Those who are offered interviews are encouraged to bring portfolios of their work. Suitable candidates for the non-design specialisms may be invited to interviews at PolyU as well.

3595 Financial Services

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Group interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: About 25-30 minutes
Remark: Only Band A JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews. On top of their HKALE scores, for admission consideration, appropriate bonus points will be given to applicants depending on their interview performances. No make-up interviews or earlier interviews will be specifically arranged for applicants who fail to attend the scheduled interviews.

3349 Food Safety and Technology

Date of Interview: From May to June before the announcement of HKALE results, if required.
Mode: Aptitude test and group discussion/individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and their understanding of the food-related sector.
Medium: English
Duration: About 45 minutes

3533 Global Supply Chain Management

Date of Interview: In June before the announcement of HKALE results
Mode: Reception or Gathering
Aims: To provide a platform for short-listed candidates to meet the professors and students of the Department.
Medium: English and Cantonese
Duration: About 30 minutes
Remark: A gathering/consultation session is held as a replacement for the traditional interview exercise to provide JUPAS applicants with a full picture of the Department and the prospects of the supply chain profession.

3882 Hotel Management

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of JUPAS applicants, and their attitudes towards the programme. The interviews will also serve to test the language and communication skills of the applicants, and to evaluate their interest in, potential for, and knowledge of the hotel and tourism industry in general.
Medium: English
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Remark: Band A and Band B JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

3698 Industrial and Systems Engineering

Date of Interview: In June before the announcement of HKALE results
Mode: Individual or group interview
Aims: To allow JUPAS applicants to have a better understanding of the programme, and to test their communication skills.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 10 minutes
Remark: Suitable JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3674 International Shipping and Transport Logistics

Date of Interview: In June before the announcement of HKALE results
Mode: Reception or gathering
Aims: To provide a platform for short-listed candidates to meet the professors and students of the Department.
Medium: English and Cantonese
Duration: About 30 minutes
Remark: A gathering/consultation session is held as a replacement for the traditional interview exercise to provide JUPAS applicants with a full picture of the Department and the prospects of the logistics industry.

3363 Investment Science

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Group/individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: About 15-30 minutes
Remark: No make-up interviews or earlier interviews will be arranged for applicants who fail to attend the scheduled interviews.

3583 Management

Date of Interview: Between June and July (to be confirmed)
Mode: Group discussion
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to allow candidates to meet the professors of the Department.
Medium: English
Duration: About 20 minutes
Remark: On a selective basis. No make-up interviews or earlier interviews will be arranged for applicants who fail to attend the scheduled interviews.

3894 Marketing

Date of Interview: Between June and July (to be confirmed)
Mode: Group discussion
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to allow candidates to meet the professors of the Department.
Medium: English
Duration: About 20 minutes
Remark: On a selective basis. No make-up interviews or earlier interviews will be arranged for applicants who fail to attend the scheduled interviews.

3624 Occupational Therapy

Date of Interview: In May
Mode: Group interview and discussion
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme and the profession, and to test their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: 1.5 hours
Remark: Only selected JUPAS applicants will be invited to join the group interview and discussion.

3650 Optometry

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: 15-20 minutes
Remark: Only Band A JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3428 Product Analysis and Engineering Design

Date of Interview: In June before the announcement of HKALE results
Mode: Workshop
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills and their learning attitude.
Medium: Mainly English
Duration: About 2 hours
Remark: Suitable JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3404 Product Engineering with Marketing

Date of Interview: In June before the announcement of HKALE results
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills, and their learning attitude.
Medium: Mainly English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3442 Property Management

Date of Interview: In mid-July
Mode: Group discussion/interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Interviews of JUPAS applicants will be held in mid-July. Only applicants who put the programme in Band A Choices and with AL Score 7.0 or above will be invited for interview.

3545 Social Policy and Administration

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Group interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their understanding of the sector.
Medium: Cantonese
Duration: About 45 minutes
Remark: Only Band A and Band B JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3662 Social Work

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Written test, group discussion and creative work in group
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme and the profession, and to test their language competence and skills in interpersonal communication and team work.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 3 hours
Remark: Only Band A and Band B JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3789 Surveying

Date of Interview: In mid-July
Mode: Group discussion
Aims: To evaluate the aptitude and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: About 15-20 minutes
Remark: Interviews of JUPAS applicants will be held in mid-July. Only applicants who put the programme in Band A Choices and with AL Score 7.0 or above will be invited for interviews.

3870 Tourism Management

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of JUPAS applicants, and their attitudes towards the programme. The interviews will also serve to test the language and communication skills of the applicants, and to evaluate their interest in, potential for and knowledge of the hotel and tourism industry in general.
Medium: English
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Remark: Band A and Band B JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.


 
Higher Diploma
Code Programme Title Details
3014 Applied Physics

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Group interview
Aims: To evaluate the interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 20-30 minutes
Remark: All qualified JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3090 Hotel Management

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of JUPAS applicants, and their attitudes towards the programme. The interviews will also serve to test the language and communication skills of the applicants, and to evaluate their interest in, potential for, and knowledge of the hotel and tourism industry in general.
Medium: English
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable Band A and Band B JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

3193 Multimedia Design and Technology

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Aptitude test, portfolio presentation and/or interview
Aims: To understand the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in multimedia design with digital technology, to ascertain that their expectations match what the programme/career can provide and to evaluate their language, communication and interpersonal skills.
Medium: English
Duration: 20-30 minutes
Remark: Only JUPAS applicants who have attained the minimum entrance requirements will be invited to interviews. Normally, only those JUPAS applicants who select this programme as their Band A or Band B choice throughout the application process will be considered.

3246 Product Innovation Technologies

Date of Interview: In June before the announcement of HKALE results
Mode: Group discussion and/or aptitude test
Aims: To understand the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the award, to ascertain their understanding and expectations of the discipline of study and career, and to evaluate their language and communication abilities.
Medium: English and Cantonese
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Remark: Only selected JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews. Normally, only those JUPAS applicants who choose this programme as their Band A, Band B or Band C choice throughout the application period will be considered for interviews.

3167 Social Work

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Group discussion
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and understanding of the industry.
Medium: Cantonese
Duration: About 1 hour
Remark: Normally only Band A and Band B JUPAS applicants are invited to interviews.

3210 Tourism Management

Date of Interview: In July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of JUPAS applicants, and their attitudes towards the programme. The interviews will also serve to test the language and communication skills of the applicants, and to evaluate their interest in, potential for, and knowledge of the hotel and tourism industry in general.
Medium: English
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable Band A and Band B JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.