Admission
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for entry into this programme, an applicant shall normally
- hold a relevant bachelor’s degree awarded by a tertiary education institution recognised for this purpose by the University; or
- have obtained an equivalent qualification, or
has provided satisfactory evidence of academic and professional attainment
English Language Requirements
In addition to the above, an applicant whose degree, or exceptionally, an alternative qualification deemed equivalent, was not awarded by a tertiary institution where English was used as the medium of instruction (MOI) for the programme shall obtain:
- a minimum score of 79 in the TOEFL Internet-Based Test1; or
- a band score of 6.0 or above in IELTS1; or
- a minimum score of 450 or above in College English Test Band 6 (CET-6), with proof of competency in spoken English2; or
- an equivalent qualification to prove his/her English language proficiency, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For IELTS and TOEFL qualifications for admission purposes, the University accepts only results from a single test sitting. The test must be conducted at a recognised test centre and fall within the two-year validity period, counted from the date of submission of the admission application for the specific intake cohort.
For CET-6 results submitted for admission purposes, the University accepts only those obtained within the five-year validity period, counted from the date of submission of the admission application for the specific intake cohort. Applicants must also demonstrate competency in spoken English through an oral interview conducted by the Programme and/or obtain a grade B or above in the CET-6 Speaking English Test.
No Dishonest and Bribery Practices
Any false or misleading information and/or document(s) provided in the application, or any dishonest conduct observed during the application process, e.g. plagiarism, employing surrogate examination-taker, etc., will result in disqualification of application for admission, revocation of admission offer or termination of studies at the University if admitted, and any fees paid will be forfeited.
Falsification of documents or the use of falsified documents is a very serious offence and is absolutely not tolerated by the University. According to the laws of Hong Kong, forgery is a serious criminal offence that a convicted offender may be liable to imprisonment for a maximum of 14 years.
Applicants or their family members and agents must not offer advantages to any staff or members of the University in relation to their admission applications or while having dealings of any kind with the University. These offers may constitute an offence under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap.201) in Hong Kong. The University also prohibits its staff and members from soliciting or accepting such advantages.
Application Period
For 2027-28 Intake:
1 October 2026 to 15 June 2027*
*The OPEM Programme Office reserves the right to change the application closing date without prior notice based on the actual admission situation.

