Transcript Preparation for Enrolment to Research Degree Programmes at CityU

Preparation for Enrolment to
Research Degree Programmes
at
City University of Hong Kong
Please view this PowerPoint presentation and make
available the required documents before you
approach a counter for enrolment!
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Two Important Processes:
1. Pre-enrolment
(to be completed by
candidates online in mid-July
2014
You should
have done
this before
you come to
CityU
2. New Student
Enrolment
(to be completed in
person at CityU at the
scheduled date/time)
Commencement
of PhD/MPhil
Study
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Things to do during enrolment:
1. Before coming to the
enrolment venue, open a
personal bank account at a
local bank
2. Arrive the enrolment venue on the
scheduled date/time, bringing along all
the necessary documents and duly
completed forms.
3.Verification of the original
copy of the supporting
documents for qualifications
claimed in the application form.
4. Fees Payment
5. Collect Student ID Card
Student Enrolment
completed
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A. Open a personal bank account in a local
bank
A bank account is needed for future payment of monthly
tuition fees and receipt of monthly Postgraduate Studentship (if
any).
Documents required for opening a bank account:
Hong Kong Identity Card, or Passport with a valid student
visa/entry permit;
Documentary proof of your local address in Hong Kong; and
(for non-local students) documentary proof of address in
their home country
Individual banks may require other additional documents.
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B. Arrive at the enrolment venue on the
scheduled date/time
Documents Required for the Enrolment:
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Letter of Admission;
Personal Identity Document (e.g. Hong Kong Identity Card, or
Passport with a valid student visa/entry permit);
A cheque or a casher’s order (made payable to “City University of
Hong Kong”) for the specified amount to settle the various payments
mentioned in the Admission Notes;
Bank passbook or your ATM card which shows your bank account
number;
Original copy of academic certificates and diplomas [English and
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Original copy of transcripts/grade reports [English and Chinese versions
7.
Original copy of English Test Result sheet (IELTS, TOEFL), if applicable;
Completed Thesis Submission Requirement Form
Completed Enrolment Form for Medical and Personal Accident
Insurance Plan for Non-local Research Students
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C. Verification of the original copy of the
supporting documents for qualifications
claimed in the application form
You are required to present the ORIGINAL copy of:
academic certificates and diploma;
transcripts/grade reports;
English Test Result sheet (IELTS, TOEFL), if applicable.
Any misrepresentation
and/or fraudulent
information found
Cancellation of
Admission Offer by the
University
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D. Payment of Fees
Students are required to settle the following fees in ONE
payment at the time of student enrolment:
a) First three months’ tuition fee (after deducting the
Acceptance Fee*)
b) Graduation fee
c) CityU Postgraduate Association (CUPA) membership
fee
d) Insurance premium (for non-local students only)
*The Acceptance Fee (HK$7,016) paid at the time of admission will
be credited toward the tuition fee upon successful enrolment.
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Pay by cheque or casher’s order or bank draft
(Name of Payee: “City University of Hong Kong”)
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We DO NOT accept cash.
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Tuition fees starting from the 4th month onwards
will be collected through direct debit from
individual students’ designated bank account on
the 10th day of every month.
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Insufficient funds/late payment  late charge
of HK$200 per billing and additional charge
levied by the bank.
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E. Submission of Various Forms Pertinent to Your
Studies
Before you come for enrolment, please download and
complete the following TWO forms being attached in the
online Admission Notes:
a)
Thesis Submission Requirement Form; and
b)
Enrolment Form for Medical and Personal Accident
Insurance Plan (Applicable for Non-local Research
Students only)
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Specimen
Thesis Submission
Requirement Form
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Enrolment Form for
Medical and Personal
Accident Insurance
Plan
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Blank copy of the following TWO forms will be available
on the day of enrolment, please complete them before
approaching the enrolment counter:
a)
Studentship Payment Request Form; and
b)
Direct Debit Authorization form
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The signature here
should be the same as
the signature
specimen in specified
bank account.
Studentship
Payment Request
Form
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Direct Debit Authorization form
Bank codes:
Hang Seng Bank: 024
HSBC: 004
Bank of China: 012
Student number for
Bank’s reference
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F. Issuance of CityU Student Identity Card
You should have uploaded your personal photo when you are
doing pre-enrolment. This could certainly help shortening your
waiting time.
If no valid photo is provided, we will take your photo on site.
You must take good care of your student identity card during
the studies at the University. Student Identity Card which is not
transferable to any other person.
Alteration, falsification, or misuse of the Student Identity Card
is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct, and will be
subject to disciplinary action.
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G. What should I do next after enrolment?
 Have you attended or made an appointment for the Pre-
sessional Diagnostic Interview?
If not,
make an appointment through the Online Booking System.
ALL NEW research students are required to attend a Pre-sessional Diagnostic
Interview, except those candidates who:
 are English native speakers; or
 have attained an overall score of 6.5 or above in IELTS (with 6.5 or above in
the speaking component); or
 have attained an overall score of 79 or above in TOEFL iBT test (with a score
of 20 or above in the speaking section of TOEFL iBT), or equivalent scores in
the paper-based or computer-based TOEFL tests)
 Discuss with your research supervisor about your
coursework plan using Form SGS16A.
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Welcome to CityU.
We wish you every success in your
studies!
Please proceed to Room B5-210 to complete the
Student Enrolment.
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