East Asia : Hong Kong SAR
The University of Warwick is pleased to welcome students from East Asia each year, studying from foundation programme to our research degrees. All the information you need on making your application to Warwick can be found below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
Entry Requirements
Warwick IFP: For information on entry requirements for the Warwick International Foundation Programme, please visit their website.
UndergraduateLink opens in a new window: We would typically require the HKDSE for consideration for undergraduate entry
| Typical A-Level Requirement | Typical Equivalence for HKDSE |
| A*A*A | Level 5*, 5*, 5 in three elective subjects [OR two elective subjects and Extended Mathematics for courses requiring Mathematics A Level], and 3, 3 in two further subjects except Chinese and Citizenship and Social Development. |
| A*AA | Level 5*, 5, 5 in three elective subjects [OR two elective subjects and Extended Mathematics for courses requiring Mathematics A Level], and 3, 3 in two further subjects except Chinese and Citizenship and Social Development. |
| AAA | Level 5, 5, 5 in three elective subjects [OR two elective subjects and Extended Mathematics for courses requiring Mathematics A Level], and 3, 3 in two further subjects except Chinese and Citizenship and Social Development. |
| AAB and ABB | Level 5, 5, 4 in three elective subjects [OR two elective subjects and Extended Mathematics for courses requiring Mathematics A Level], and 3, 3 in two further subjects except Chinese and Citizenship and Social Development. |
Note: We do not typically consider applications from those studying two elective subjects. Any application would be considered on a case-by-case basis, and applicants are encouraged to contact admissionsLink opens in a new window prior to applying.
For courses requiring Mathematics A level
Three elective subjects must include Mathematics Extended component (M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus). Typical requirements as follows:
| Department/Course | Typical Requirement |
| Department of Computer Science (G400, G403, GN42, G406, G408) | 5 in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus |
| Discrete Mathematics (G190 & G4G3) | 5* in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus |
| Economics (L100) | 5* in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus |
| Engineering (BEng courses) | 5 in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus |
| Engineering (MEng courses) | 5* in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus |
| Warwick Mathematics Institute (G100 and G103) | 5* in M2 Algebra and Calculus |
| Department of Physics (F300, F303, F3F5, F3FA, FN31) | 5 in M2 Algebra & Calculus |
| Mathematics & Physics (GF13 & FG31) | 5* in M2 Algebra & Calculus |
| Department of Statistics (GG13, GGC3, GLN0, G0L0, 7G73, G304) | 5* in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus |
| Warwick Business School Accounting and Finance (NN34 and N40Y) | 5 in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus |
For courses requiring Mathematics GCSE
A grade in Core Mathematics may be specified for courses that require a particular grade in GCSE Mathematics.
| GCSE Grade Requirement | Core Mathematics Requirement |
| 8/A* | 5* |
| 7 or 6/A or B | 5 |
| 4/C | 3 |
PostgraduateLink opens in a new window: We would typically require a Bachelors (Honours) degree, from a recognised institution, for entry onto our postgraduate taught courses.
Exact requirements do vary according to the institution and specific department studied at. A score of 3.00-3.30 is usually considered comparable to a UK 2.1 and a score of 2.50-2.90 is usually considered comparable to a UK 2.2.
The honours awarded will be clearly stated in the final transcript. If in doubt please contact our Hong Kong office.Link opens in a new window
English Requirements
You need to demonstrate a required level of English language proficiency to meet the entry requirements for Warwick. Please see more hereLink opens in a new window.
Visa Information for Hong Kong SAR
How do I apply for a Student Visa?
You can find more information about how to prepare for a Student Visa application, including how to complete the online application form, what documents to prepare, and what documents to submit here.
Is a Tuberculosis (TB) certificate required?
To check whether a Tuberculosis (TB) certificate is required and for a list of approved medical practitioners, please see the UK Government website.
Do the differentiation arrangements apply to me?
To find out whether the differentiation arrangements apply to you when applying for a student route visa, please visit see the Immigration Service website.
Are you applying with dependants?
If you are considering bringing your family to Warwick, you should read this guidance.
Further Guidance
If you require further guidance or information, including advice on what to do if your visa is refused, please see www.warwick.ac.uk/immigration and contact the team via their Live Chat or contact form here.
Visits to your country
The University of Warwick visits Hong Kong SAR each year. Future visits will be advertised hereLink opens in a new window when available.
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships for EU and International applicants. You can find a further information on those on our Scholarships website. All fees for Home/EU and International students are listed here You can also find information on living costs here.Student Community
We have over 300 clubs and societies for you to get involved with and meet other students from your country and across the world. Societies include Academic, Activities & Games, Campaigning, Cultural, Film & Media, Food & Drink, Halls, Music, Performance, Religious & Belief and Welfare, Charity & Action. You can find the full list of clubs and societies here.Link opens in a new window
Warwick Hong Kong Society
Facebook: warwickhksociety
Instagram: whksofficial
WHKPASS (Warwick Hong Kong Public Affairs and Social Service Society)
Facebook: WHKPASS
Instagram: warwickhkpass
Warwick Cantonese Society
Facebook: Warwick Cantonese Society
Instagram: cansoc.warwick
Wechat: warwickcansoc
Applying to Warwick
The University of Warwick have a dedicated office Link opens in a new windowand works with IDP in Hong Kong SAR, who can provide information and guidance on study opportunities at Warwick. You may also find the Education UK global website Link opens in a new windowuseful for information on studying in the UK.
Apply for Undergraduate DegreesLink opens in a new window via UCAS or apply Direct for our International FoundationLink opens in a new window or Postgraduate DegreesLink opens in a new window.
Arriving at Warwick
For guidance on arriving at the University of Warwick, including information on Airport transfers, please view our Welcome to Warwick pages.
Contact the Hong Kong (SAR) Team
Questions about studying with us? Vivian Lau and Vici Andrews are your dedicated contacts for Hong Kong SAR. They are happy to answer any queries or questions you may have. You can contact them on the information below, or feel free to join us on an upcoming Live Chat.
Tel: +44 (0)24 7652 8300 or Email: EastAsia@warwick.ac.uk
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