Interview Arrangement (Non-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 with interview to be conducted after the announcement of HKALE results, it is crucial for applicants to check the interview shortlist and details online on this webpage or at our automated enquiry hotline 2333 0600.

 
Bachelor's Degree
Code Programme Title Details
21045 Accountancy

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

3911 Accountancy

Date of Interview: Between either April and May or July and August
Mode: Group/individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: About 30 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews. 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: Between either April and May or July and August
Mode: Group/individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: About 30 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews. 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 non-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 non-JUPAS candidates.

3600 Biomedical Engineering

Date of Interview: May to July
Mode: Face-to-face interview with a panel
Aims: To ascertain the interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme.
Medium: English
Duration: 15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

3753 Building Services Engineering

Date of Interview: Between June and July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To identify non-JUPAS applicants who are self-motivated and show enthusiasm for the study of building services engineering.
Medium: English
Duration: 15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS candidates will be invited to interviews. Selection for interviews will be based on, amongst other criteria, the ability and suitability of the candidates to pursue the programme.

3416 Business Administration and Engineering

Date of Interview: March to August
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential of the non-JUPAS applicants for admission to the programme, and to examine their communication skills and interest in the field of studies.
Medium: English
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

3739 Civil Engineering

Date of Interview: Between May and August
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3868 Computing

Date of Interview: April to August
Mode: Group discussion and/or individual interview
Aims: To understand the potential for and interest of non-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 selected non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3325 Computing and Management

Date of Interview: April to August
Mode: Group discussion and/or individual interview
Aims: To understand the potential for and interest of non-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 selected non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

24037 Convention and Event Management

Date of Interview: Between May and July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of non-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 MICE industry in general.
Medium: English
Duration: 15-20 minutes

3569 Design

Date of Interview: Between March and June
Mode: Aptitude test and/or portfolio submission and interview with portfolio presentation, as requested by the School according to the previous background of the student
Aims: To understand the potential of non-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 (2 to 3 hours), Interview (15 minutes)
Remark: Before the aptitude test stage, non-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 and in the portfolio submission will be invited to interviews.

73032 Digital Media

Date of Interview: Between March and June
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential and interest of applicants for the programme.
Medium: English
Duration: About 20 to 25 minutes
Remark: 1) Shortlisted applicants will be informed in due course about details of the submission of their portfolios. 2) Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and presentation of their portfolios.

3715 Electrical Engineering

Date of Interview: In June/July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-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 non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3703 Electronic and Information Engineering

Date of Interview: January to August
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To conduct an all-round (academic and non-academic) evaluation of the interests, achievements and ability of non-JUPAS applicants.
Medium: English (mainly) and Cantonese
Duration: About 15-30 minutes
Remark: Only eligible non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3313 Engineering

Date of Interview: March to August
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential of non-JUPAS applicants for admission to the programme, and to examine their communication skills and interest in the field of studies.
Medium: English
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to the interview.

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

Date of Interview: June to August
Mode: Individual interview in the presence of no fewer than two interviewers
Aims: To evaluate the suitability, interest and ability of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to determine their communication and all-round skills.
Medium: Cantonese, English and Putonghua, as necessary
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Only suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3399 English Studies for the Professions

Date of Interview: From March to April
Mode: Individual interview and/or group interview
Aims: To understand the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, to ascertain their understanding and expectations of the discipline and their career possibilities, and to evaluate their English proficiency and communication abilities.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10 minutes
Remark: Only short-listed non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews if necessary.

31070 Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health

Date of Interview: Between April and July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3492 Fashion and Textiles

Date of Interview: Between May and July (For the non-design specialisms);
In July (For the design specialisms)
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 non-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 non-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: Between either April and May or July and August
Mode: Group/individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: About 30 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews. No make-up interviews or earlier interviews will be arranged for applicants who fail to attend the scheduled interviews.

3349 Food Safety and Technology

Date of Interview: From March to August
Mode: Aptitude test and/or group discussion/individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-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

3727 Geomatics

Date of Interview: Between February and July
Mode: Individual Interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and understanding of the industry.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to attend interviews.

3533 Global Supply Chain Management

Date of Interview: In March
Mode: Group Interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and their understanding of the industry.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

24029 Hotel Management

Date of Interview: Between May and July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of non-JUPAS applicants, including relevant work experience in the hotel and tourism industry. The interview will also serve to test the language and communication skills of the applicants, and to evaluate their interest in, potential for, and overall knowledge of and attitudes towards the programme.
Medium: English
Duration: 15-20 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

3882 Hotel Management

Date of Interview: Between March and August
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of non-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 non-JUPAS applicants in this category may be invited to interviews.

3674 International Shipping and Transport Logistics

Date of Interview: In March
Mode: Group interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and their understanding of the industry.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3519 Internet and Multimedia Technologies

Date of Interview: January to August
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and their understanding of the industry.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Only suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3363 Investment Science

Date of Interview: Between March and April
Mode: Group/individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-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 April and July
Mode: Interview and written test
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme.
Medium: English
Duration: About 30 minutes

3894 Marketing

Date of Interview: Between April and August
Mode: Group discussion/Individual interview and written test
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme.
Medium: English
Duration: About 30-45 minutes

3686 Mechanical Engineering

Date of Interview: Between April and July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and their understanding of the industry.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Only suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3478 Medical Laboratory Science

Date of Interview: Between May and June
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and understanding of the industry.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

3337 Mental Health Nursing

Date of Interview: In April
Mode: Group discussion and written assessment
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants, and to assess their language, communication skills and understanding of the nursing discipline.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 1 hour
Remark: Preference will be given to first choice non-JUPAS applicants. Shortlisted non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3648 Nursing

Date of Interview: In April
Mode: Group discussion and written assessment
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills and understanding of the nursing discipline.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 1 hour
Remark: Preference will be given to first choice non-JUPAS applicants. Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

3624 Occupational Therapy

Date of Interview: Between March and May
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of Non-JUPAS applicants in the programme and the profession, and to test their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Remark: Short-listed Non-JUPAS applicants will be invited for interviews.

3650 Optometry

Date of Interview: Between May and June
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme.
Medium: English
Duration: 15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

3636 Physiotherapy

Date of Interview: Between March and June
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Remark: Short-listed non-JUPAS applicants will be invited for interviews. The criteria for selection for interviews are physiotherapy as the first choice in the application, academic grades that meet the minimum requirements set by the University and previous courses attended being of relevance to physiotherapy. The attributes that are considered in the interview are a genuine interest in and understanding of the profession, good verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to express ideas and opinions, the ability to respond appropriately to challenging questions, demonstrated initiative in solving hypothetical problems and the potential to become a humane and caring physiotherapist.

3428 Product Analysis and Engineering Design

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

3404 Product Engineering with Marketing

Date of Interview: In March
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-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 non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3612 Radiography

Date of Interview: April to June
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To ascertain the suitability of non-JUPAS applicants for the programme.
Medium: English
Duration: 15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

3545 Social Policy and Administration

Date of Interview: In March or April
Mode: Group interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their understanding of the sector.
Medium: Cantonese
Duration: About 45 minutes

3662 Social Work

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

3789 Surveying

Date of Interview: In May or June
Mode: Group discussion
Aims: To evaluate the aptitude and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills.
Medium: English
Duration: About 15-20 minutes
Remark: Selected non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3870 Tourism Management

Date of Interview: Between March and August
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of non-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 non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

24030 Tourism Management

Date of Interview: Between May and July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of non-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: 15-20 minutes
Remark: Suitable Non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

06004 Veterinary Nursing

Date of Interview: In July 2010
Mode: Group interview and written test
Aims: To evaluate applicants’ interest in and potential for the programme, and to evaluate and assess their language and communication skills and understanding of the role of the veterinary nurse within veterinary settings.
Medium: English
Duration: About 1-1.5 hours
Remark: Suitable 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 non-JUPAS applicants in the programme.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 20-30 minutes
Remark: All qualified non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3052 Civil Engineering

Date of Interview: Between May and August
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential of non-JUPAS applicants.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes

3076 Electronic and Information Engineering

Date of Interview: May to July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Only suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3155 Fashion and Textile Studies

Date of Interview: Between May and July
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To assess the suitability of non-JUPAS candidates for the programme.
Medium: English
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews. They can show a portfolio of their recent work to the interview panel.

3088 Geomatics

Date of Interview: Between February and July
Mode: Individual Interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and understanding of the industry.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to attend interviews.

3090 Hotel Management

Date of Interview: Between May and August
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of non-JUPAS applicants, and their attitudes towards the programme. The interviews will also serve to test the language and communication skills of non-JUPAS 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 non-JUPAS applicants in this category may be invited to interviews.

3143 International Transport Logistics

Date of Interview: In March
Mode: Group interview
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and their understanding of the industry.
Medium: English
Duration: About 10-15 minutes
Remark: Suitable non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3193 Multimedia Design and Technology

Date of Interview: Between March and June
Mode: Aptitude test, portfolio presentation and/or interview
Aims: To understand the potential for and interest of non-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 non-JUPAS applicants who have attained or have the potential to attain the minimum entrance requirements within the current academic year will be invited to interviews.

3181 Nursing

Date of Interview: In April
Mode: Group discussion and written assessment
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills and understanding of the nursing discipline.
Medium: Cantonese and English
Duration: About 1 hour
Remark: Preference will be given to first choice non-JUPAS applicants. Suitable non-JUPAS applicants may be invited to interviews.

3246 Product Innovation Technologies

Date of Interview: Between March and June
Mode: Group discussion or interview
Aims: To understand the potential for and interest of non-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 15-30 minutes
Remark: Only selected non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to interviews.

3167 Social Work

Date of Interview: Around March
Mode: Group discussion
Aims: To evaluate the potential for and interest of non-JUPAS applicants in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills and understanding of the industry.
Medium: Cantonese
Duration: About 1 hour

3210 Tourism Management

Date of Interview: Between May and August
Mode: Individual interview
Aims: To obtain a better understanding of the overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements of non-JUPAS applicants, and their attitudes towards the programme. The interviews will also serve to test the language and communication skills of non-JUPAS 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 non-JUPAS applicants in this category may be invited to interviews.