Entry requirements

Entry requirements 

For a Master’s Degree, 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
• have 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 from a tertiary institution, is not using English as the medium of instruction (MOI) for the programme should obtain:

• a minimum score of 79 (internet-based test) in TOEFL¹; or
• a band score of 6.0 or above in IELTS¹; or
• a minimum score of 450 or above in the College English Test Band 6 (CET-6), with proof of competency in spoken English²; or
• an equivalent score in a recognised test; or
• an equivalent qualification to prove his/her English language proficiency, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
   

 ^1） For IELTS and TOEFL qualifications for admission purposes, the University only accepts 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.

^2）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 grade B or above in the CET-6 Speaking English Test.

Application Procedures

Submission of Application

Applicants may submit applications for admission through the University's Online Admission System at https://apply.ln.edu.hk/. Upon successful submission of the application, applicants will receive an application acknowledgement by email.

Supporting documents

For more information on the application submission materials, please refer to: Admission Information | School of Graduate Studies

Note: The programme title of the Master of Arts in China and Regional Studies programme was officially changed to Master of China and Regional Development Studies in the 2024-25 academic year.