Application and Admission

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted to the SEA programme should normally:

• Hold a relevant bachelor's degree or other related certification awarded by a tertiary education institution as recognised for admission purposes by LU; or have equivalent qualifications and experience, considered on case-by-case basis.
• Meet the English language proficiency requirement* (for applicants whose degree or, exceptionally, an alternative qualification deemed equivalent from a tertiary institution is not using English as the medium of instruction (MOI) for the programme should obtain:

         1. a minimum score of 79 (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) [***iBT Home Edition/IELTS One Skill Retake not accepted***];

         2. band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or

         3. equivalent score in a recognised test, or an equivalent qualification to prove the English language proficiency (considered on a case-by case basis^[1] ).

• Master basic computing knowledge, and basic understanding of data analysis preferred.

*Subject to the Senate’s approval.

Interviews may be conducted if deemed necessary by the Admissions Coordinator and the Programme Director. Interviews will be used to verify the motivation and competence of the applicants, especially for applicants with degrees not directly relevant to the programme. In all cases, applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements.