In this issue of the newsletter, we provide you with information and tools that will allow you to make the most of your opportunity to study at PolyU. The newsletter includes information about the extended application deadline personal consultations that will help you to learn everything you need to know about our university. Also, hear from our final year student who wanted to share with you her experience at PolyU. Take a minute to check all these out below.

If you have questions about your application, please feel free to contact us to connect with a Recruitment Advisor.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to PolyU!

Best wishes,
The Global Engagement Office

The extended application round for The Hong Kong Polytechnic University closes on 31 May 2022 (subject to the availability of study places).

Innovation and technology are emerging as powerful driving forces of Hong Kong’s economy. PolyU has the foresight to equip its students with strong interdisciplinary knowledge and the skills needed to succeed in this exciting future. Starting from the 2022–2023 academic year, PolyU students can choose to take a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis (AIDA) or Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) by completing at least 36 credits in AIDA or IE. For details, please refer to this page.

In addition, PolyU offers a wide range of minor programmes that enrich students’ learning experiences by complementing their major programmes of study. Be sure to check out the updated list of PolyU’s minor programmes for its four-year curriculum!

To secure your opportunity to study at PolyU, complete your application and make a payment online today.

We invite you to attend a one-on-one appointment with one of our Recruitment Advisors. The PolyU Admission Personal Consultation gives you the chance to ask questions about applying to the university – especially questions that matter to you. By attending the consultation, you will learn about the university and find a programme that best allows you to develop your passion and achieve your full potential. Our team is happy to provide advice on the following topics:

• The new departmental scheme-based admission
• Two newly introduced secondary majors (Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
• Academic and non-academic scholarships
• Our admissions criteria
• Student accommodation
• Student opportunities
• Important dates
• Anything else about the university that you wish to know

Book a consultation now. Select the date and time that best suits you and we will confirm your appointment through your preferred method of contact.

For students who have received an offer from us and would like to listen to our international students share their experiences at PolyU, you are most welcome to join PolyU’s Closed Group before beginning your academic journey in September. This is a platform dedicated exclusively to the exchange of useful information about PolyU and Hong Kong.

Student name: Smran Gulati

I’m from: India

Programme: BSc (Hons) Scheme in Fashion and Textiles (Retail and Marketing)

Year of study: Year 4

Growing up, Simran was passionate about fashion. She would avidly watch ‘Project Runway’ and often fantasise about the fashion world. To pursue her passion, Simran applied to the Fashion and Textiles programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. ‘The scheme has let me explore every aspect of fashion: marketing, fashion design, knitwear design, intimates and sportswear, and technology’ Simran says. ‘I now realise that fashion is more than just design.’

Simran also recounts that being at PolyU has allowed her to meet several industry leaders, including professionals from leading fashion and retail brands such as Burberry, Farfetch, and Louis Vuitton. ‘They have been great mentors’ says Simran, who notes the tremendous support that these industry leaders gave her in addition to the encouragement she was already receiving from her academic professors.

Learning about how seasoned professionals journeyed through the fashion industry motivated Simran to undertake several internships during her undergraduate studies. One of these was at Lane Crawford, where she worked as an online content producer. This gave her the opportunity to produce marketing campaigns and to work with several teams from different departments, such as the marketing, creative, editorial, and online retail teams. ‘At Lane Crawford … I learned the importance of being adaptive and collaborative to help work [run] smoothly’, she says.

Simran’s experiences have helped her to plan her future career path. Her internships have helped her to realise that creating new content on social media and interacting with people genuinely motivates her. She now plans to become a fashion content creator. ‘I want to build a community where I can educate, inspire and entertain with my content and share my passion for fashion with everyone’.

When asked for advice that she wishes to give to future students, Simran says ‘just be true to yourself. Take your time to find your passion, and dare to feel and show your passion’.

What’s your passion? Find out about programmes and opportunities at ITC that may excite you, or talk to an advisor to explore your other course options.

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