• The personal statement should be confined to two-page A4 size (in English).

• Two recommendation letters (in English) should be printed on A4 size paper with company or institution letterhead and the signature of the referrers, at least one recommendation should be from the past or present employer.

• Applicants should input both their academic qualifications of undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the online admission system, and upload the relevant transcripts and certificates.
• Official English-translated copies must be attached if the original transcripts are not in English. The interpretation of grades (in English) is also required.

• The Research Proposal should be written in English and include information such as the name of proposed Chief Supervisor, Project Title, Project Objectives, Scope and Background of Research, Research Methodology and References.

• Previous/Current employment certificate(s)/letter(s) to prove your work experience (preferably in English).
• List of research or consultancy projects involved and list of publications, if any (preferably in English).
• Please use English to fill in the entire application form (except for the Chinese name).

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A personal Statement in English (800 to 1,000 words) is required.

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Proof of Chinese proficiency.

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Other supporting documents (e.g. reference letter) are optional.

Copies of both academic transcripts and graduation certificates are required.

• Copy of IELTS or TOEFL results is required (if your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English).
• Recommendation letter, CV and personal statement are optional.

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For students who fail to provide original or true certified copies of the above documents upon request, PolyU has the right to withdraw their offers to the program, or terminate their student status.

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• All the certificates for scholarships/awards/merits
• Other relevant documents

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• All the certificates for scholarships/awards/merits
• Other relevant documents

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Copies of transcripts, degree certificates and other relevant certificates are required

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English Language test results (TOEFL, IELTS or other equivalent qualifications) are required for non-local applicants who have not obtained a degree from a recognised university of which the language of instruction is English.

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English Language test results (TOEFL, IELTS or other equivalent qualifications) are required for non-local applicants who have not obtained a degree from a recognised university of which the language of instruction in English.

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Other supporting documents such as copies of relevant professional qualifications and awards (if any) are optional.

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Other supporting documents such as copies of relevant professional qualifications and awards (if any) are optional.

Copies of transcripts and graduation certificates, particularly those for the applicant’s relevant Master’s degrees, are required.

No more than four A4 pages.

List of publications, if any, should be included. 

A personal statement consisting of one to two pages, including the reason for applying to the programme, is required. 

Applicants are also advised to submit a study plan listing the subjects to be taken at each semester and the proposed research area/topic(s) for the thesis. If such information is not uploaded with the application, it should be provided before the interview.

Copies of transcripts and graduation certificates are required.

Copies of the graduation certificates and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

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Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript (for all post-secondary degrees, including sub-degree level and above) are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

1-page Personal Statement in English is required.

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Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript (including Master's and Bachelor's degrees) are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

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Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

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Introduce your personal and academic background, achievements, and goals in English.

Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

One statement/write-up in English of not more than 1,000 words for either one of the following topics is required:

1. A statement reflecting on his/her recent work experience; or

2. A short piece of writing on a problem or issue that is of interest to him/her and on how he/she deals with the issue.

Proof of work experience for those who has indicated such information in the application. 

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• CV
• Personal statement or a self-recommendation letter which includes self-introduction, career aspirations and reasons for pursuing study in the programme
• Copy of transcript / graduation certificate of relevant academic qualification
• Copy of certificate of relevant professional qualification
• Copy of English examination results, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, if your Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English

• CV
• Personal statement or a self-recommendation letter which includes self-introduction, career aspirations and reasons for pursuing study in the programme
• Copy of transcript / graduation certificate of relevant academic qualification
• Copy of certificate of relevant professional qualification
• Copy of English examination results, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, if your Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English

• CV
• Personal statement or a self-recommendation letter which includes self-introduction, career aspirations and reasons for pursuing study in the programme
• Copy of transcript / graduation certificate of relevant academic qualification
• Copy of certificate of relevant professional qualification
• Copy of English examination results, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, if your Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English

• ​Transcript of studies showing academic results of the nursing degree; and
• Graduation certificate of the nursing degree; and
• Certificate of Registration of the Nursing Council of Hong Kong; and
• Practising Certificate of the Nursing Council of Hong Kong.

• ​Applicants must submit the following documents.

  1. Results of Hong Kong Public Examinations (HKCEE/HKDSE) or equivalent;

  2. Academic results/transcripts of their Bachelor's degree, including GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale;

  3. Academic Certificate of Bachelor's degree, including award classification/honours; 

  4. TWO recommendation forms (Form AR812) ​

Please complete Part A, then invite two recommenders to complete Part B.

For submission, the recommenders are invited to return the completed and signed recommendation forms to the Academic Registry
by email: ar.tpg@polyu.edu.hk
or by post:
The Academic Registry Service Centre
Room M101, Li Ka Shing Tower
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Kowloon

Please remind your recommenders to quote your application no. with the programme code (53081) in the email or on the envelope. Application numbers will be indicated in eAdmission after submission of the admission application.

Copies of academic transcript with the explanatory notes and graduation certificate for Bachelor’s degree. 

(Note: If these documents are not in English or Chinese, you are required to provide official translations of the documents in English; otherwise, your application may not be considered.)

No more than four A4-sized pages, with a list of publications (if any) included.

No more than 2 pages, including the reason(s) for applying to the programme.

Recommendation Letters (up to two from past or present employer(s)/ research supervisor(s)).

• A proposed study plan (with subjects to be taken in each semester). Click here to download the study plan template.
• A copy of a valid official score report for an IELTS or TOEFL result (if applicable). The test shall be taken in a single sitting within 2 years.

Remark:

Upon accepting the admission offer, applicants are required to arrange for the required documents for all qualifications claimed in their applications (except for those obtained from PolyU) to be sent directly by the recognised issuing authority to Academic Registry of PolyU. Please refer to the 'Guidelines on Submission of Required Documents for Qualification Verification' for details.

Copies of transcripts with the explanatory notes and graduation certificates for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. 

(Note: If these documents are not in English or Chinese, you are required to provide official translations of the documents in English; otherwise, your application may not be considered.)

No more than four A4-sized pages, with a list of publications (if any) included.

No more than 2 pages, including the reason(s) for applying to the programme.

Information such as proposed research area/topic/title for thesis/project, project objectives, scope and background of research, research methodology and references.

(Note: If this information is not uploaded with the application, it should be provided before the interview.)

• A proposed study plan (with subjects to be taken in each semester). Click here to download the study plan template.
• Recommendation Letters (up to two from past or present employer(s)/research supervisor(s)).
• A copy of a valid official score report for an IELTS or TOEFL result (if applicable).

Remark: 

Upon accepting the admission offer, applicants are required to arrange for the required documents for all qualifications claimed in their applications (except for those obtained from PolyU) to be sent directly by the recognised issuing authority to Academic Registry of PolyU. Please refer to the 'Guidelines on Submission of Required Documents for Qualification Verification' for details.

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Candidates are required to submit the following documents at the time of application:

• Proof of employment (at least 8 years)
• Your academic qualifications (such as graduation certificates, transcripts of studies, etc,) that are not in English should be accompanied by an official certified English-translation
   

Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.
 

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.

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• Proof of full-time work experience (at least 2 years) is required.
• Certificates/references of public examinations/professional qualifications (e.g. GMAT score report) (optional)
• Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.
   

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.

Transcript / Certificate (including grading system / conversion table)

Merit-based Scholarships are available. Please click here to submit your online application form for the Scholarship for MSc in Business Management programme.

Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields in the application form and upload all necessary documents.

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Candidates are also required to submit the following documents at the time of application:

• Proof of employment (at least 8 years)

• Your academic qualifications (such as graduation certificates, transcripts of studies, etc,) that are not in English should be accompanied by an official certified English-translation

Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.

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Candidates are also required to submit the following documents at the time of application:

• Proof of employment (at least 8 years)
• Your academic qualifications (such as graduation certificates and transcripts of studies, etc.) that are not in English should be accompanied by an official certified English-translation

Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary. 

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.

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Candidates are required to submit the following documents at the time of application:

• Academic qualifications (such as graduation certificates, transcripts of studies). Documents that are not in English should be accompanied by official certified English translations.

Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents. 

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

• If you wish to be exempted, either in full or in part, from the summer fundamental business course(s), please indicate equivalent subjects that you have taken in your prior studies. Required subjects are: basic accounting, business law, economics, management, marketing and statistics. (Not applicable to applicants with HKICPA membership or equivalent.)

• Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.

Copies of graduation certificate, official academic transcripts of studies and supporting document for the current/most recent employment are required.

• Copies of certificates of your membership(s) with professional bodies, if any.

• Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.

Copies of certificates and academic transcripts are required. 

Copies of all relevant professional qualifications, e.g. Membership(s) of HKICPA, AICPA, ACCA, CPA Australia, etc (if any). 

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference. 

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

• Copies of certificates issued by professional bodies e.g. Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), etc.

• Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

• Copies of certificates issued by professional bodies, e.g. Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), etc.

• Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.  

Copies of certificates and academic transcripts are required. 

Copies of all relevant professional qualifications, e.g. membership(s) of the HKICPA, AICPA, ACCA, CPA Australia, etc (if any). 

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript (including grading system/conversion table) of studies are required.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents at the time of application: 

• Proof of current and past employment as indicated in your application. 
• An official letter certifying the final score/GPA, or the details of the grading system, if they are not shown on the transcript.
• Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference. 

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.

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The personal statement should provide a self-introduction and detail the candidate's 5-year career aspiration. (Word limit: 200.) 

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Required. Your academic qualifications (such as graduation certificates, transcripts of studies, etc,) that are not in English should be accompanied by an official certified English- translation.

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Proof of employment (at least 6 years of managerial experience)

Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.

Both copies of transcripts and certificates are required.

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Both copies of transcripts and certificates are required.

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Both copies of transcripts and certificates are required.

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Both copies of transcripts and certificates are required.

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A personal resume (CV) is required.

A graduation certificate (or certificates) and academic transcript (or transcripts) are required. 

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1. Applicants who obtained their qualifications in mainland China must provide an Academic Credential (学历证书) to prove that they completed their academic learning at an institution within the system of the Ministry of Education (MoE) and were admitted to the institution in accordance with the standards stipulated by the MoE.

2. In addition, such applicants are required to provide a Degree Certificate (学位证书) to certify their level of academic attainment (i.e. Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral level) and to confirm that the certificate was issued by a tertiary institution approved by the MoE.

3. If an applicant's graduation certificate(s)/academic transcript(s) is (are) not written in English, s/he must provide an official translated copy of each graduation certificate or academic transcript in English to meet the admissions requirements. Otherwise, the application may not be considered.  

A self-recommendation letter (or personal statement) that includes a personal introduction, career aspirations and reasons for pursuing studies in this programme (no more than 400 words) is required.

1. Proof of past and current employment record(s) is required.
2. At least one letter of recommendation from either your employer or university is required.
3. Proof of TOFEL or IELTS results to demonstrate your English proficiency if you are not a native English speaker, or your Bachelor's or Master's degree was awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English.
   If you are a native English speaker or your Bachelor's or Master's degree was taught in English, you can submit proof (e.g. a certification letter provided by your institution) to pass the required field.  
4. Applicants may provide GMAT or GRE scores, if available. 

A personal resume (CV) is required

• An undergraduate degree graduation certificate (see notes below) is required;
• Copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (see notes below) is required.

​Notes: 

1. Applicants who obtained their qualifications in mainland China must provide their Academic Credential (學歷證書) to prove that they have completed their academic learning at an institution under the Ministry of Education (MoE) system and were admitted to the institution in accordance with the MOE's standards.
2. In addition to the above, relevant applicants must provide a Degree Certificate (學位證書) to certify the level of academic attainment (i.e., Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate level) and to confirm that the certificate was issued by a tertiary institution approved by the MoE.

3. If an applicant's graduation certificate(s)/academic transcript(s) is/are not written in English, s/he must provide an official translated copy of each graduation certificate or academic transcript in English to meet the admissions requirements. Otherwise, the application may not be considered. 

A self-recommendation letter (or personal statement) that includes a personal introduction, career aspirations and reasons for pursuing studies in this programme (no more than 400 words) is required.

1. Proof of past and current employment record(s) is required to demonstrate that you have obtained 1 year of work experience. 
2. At least one letter of recommendation from either your employer or university is required.
3. Proof of TOFEL or IELTS results to demonstrate your English proficiency is required if you are not a native English speaker.
   If you are a native English speaker, you can submit proof (e.g. your passport copy to show your nationality) to pass the required field.
4. Applicants may provide GMAT or GRE scores, if available. 

A personal resume (CV) is required.

Graduation certificate(s) and academic transcript(s) are required. 

Notes

1. Applicants who obtained their qualifications in mainland China must provide their academic qualifications (学历证书) to prove that they have completed their academic learning at an institution under the Ministry of Education (MoE) system and were admitted to the institution in accordance with the standards stipulated by the MoE.

2. In addition to the above, the applicants concerned are required to provide a degree certificate (学位证书) to certify their level of academic attainment (i.e. Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral level) and to confirm that the certificate was issued by a tertiary institution approved by the MoE.

3. If the applicant's graduation certificate(s)/academic transcript(s) is/are not written in English, s/he must provide an official translated copy of each graduation certificate or academic transcript in English to meet the admissions requirements. Otherwise, the application may not be considered.  

A self-recommendation letter (or personal statement) that includes a personal introduction, career aspirations and reasons for pursuing studies in this programme (no more than 400 words) is required.

1. Proof of past and current employment record(s) is required to demonstrate that you have obtained 1 year of work experience. 
2. At least one letter of recommendation from either your employer or university is required.
3. Proof of TOFEL or IELTS results to demonstrate your English proficiency if you are not a native English speaker, or your Bachelor's or Master's degree was awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English.
   If you are a native English speaker or your Bachelor's or Master's degree was taught in English, you can submit proof (e.g. a certification letter provided by your institution) to pass the required field.  
4. Applicants may provide GMAT or GRE scores, if available. 

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Maximum 2 pages for the Personal Statement (in English)

Academic transcript and certificate

• Academic transcript should also include the explanatory notes that usually printed on the back of the transcript). 

• If you have academic qualification from mainland China, you should include transcript, explanatory notes (课程绩点与等级换算关系表), Academic Credential (毕业证书), Degree Certificate (学士学位证书). 

• A certification letter of your GPA/average score and class ranking is preferred if this information is not indicated on your transcript.

• Documents not originally issued in English must be accompanied by certified English translations.

IELTS/TOEFL report (if applicable) 

Two letters of recommendation (academic and/or work)

Awards (if any): e.g. scholarship award, competition award, etc.

A ONE-page written document addressed to the Admissions Committee, designed to demonstrate why you are an excellent fit for the MDes programme and how you will contribute to our vibrant community.
 

In your Personal Statement, we encourage you to include:

1. Goals

2. Background and Experience

3. Research Interests

4. Career Aspirations

A portfolio is required for ALL applicants to the MDes.  Please read carefully the General Requirements and the Specialism-Specific Requirements outlined below.

• General Requirements

  Your portfolio should highlight your most advanced design work, emphasising the process of concept development across self-initiated, experimental, and commercial projects. Include concise descriptions of your work samples as needed.

The submission should reflect a high standard of undergraduate work, especially from your final year, or advanced professional projects of equivalent quality. It must demonstrate your maturity and readiness to pursue a higher degree in design.
 

Upon entry to the MDes, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Prior experience and knowledge indicating potential competency in your chosen MDes Specialism.

• The ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme you are applying for.

• Enthusiasm and aptitude to tackle various challenges within your selected Specialism or field.

When referencing your projects, please include the name and organisation whenever possible, and specify the project type (individual or group). For group projects, clearly indicate your role in the creative process.
 

Ensure that the organisation and appearance of your portfolio meet professional standards.

• Submission Options

  • ONE PDF file under 5 MB

    • Submit via PolyU eAdmission, upload the file to "Additional Document" section.
       

  • Files larger than 5 MB

    • Submit via Portfolio Submission System
       

  • Link Submission

    • Submit via Portfolio Submission System and indicate the URL in the "Personal Website" field.

    • Your portfolio should be accessible online, allowing it to be viewed without the need to download the file to a local computer.

Applicants with a Non-Design Background

You may present design-related projects that demonstrate clear research and design processes, or other projects related to making, innovation, or invention. Your portfolio may include concepts, ideas sketches, plans, experiments, testing data, and processes related to these areas.

IBD Specialism Portfolio Requirements

Your portfolio should serve as a compilation of your interests, beliefs, skills, qualifications, education, training and experience. This will provide us with valuable insight into your personality and work ethic. 

For applicants with an academic qualification in the field of design, your design portfolio should consist of the following items:

• THREE of your most representative design, business, or innovative projects.

• A maximum of TWO recent design or innovative projects from the past two years.

• Details of the process, include problem definition, concept development, final solutions and any validation for each showcased project.

• Evidence of your domain skills and knowledge, including the date, nature of work, and your role in each project.

• Any design-related awards or public/professional recognition.

For applicants with an academic qualification in business, humanities or a technological field, you must prepare a self-introduction presentation that includes the following items:

• Your most relevant experiences that convey your organisational, communication and tangible career-related skills.

• A work philosophy, briefly describing your beliefs about yourself and the industry.

• Your career goals for the next five years.

• Examples of work efforts and projects demonstrating your skills and work experience.

ISD Specialism Portfolio Requirements

All applicants must submit a portfolio of work to be assessed by the ISD team. The portfolio should demonstrate 

• excellence of your current expertise, study area and professional activities in the field of intelligent design and/or systemic design, including, but not limited to, interaction design, experience design, product design (with intelligent components or systemic approach) or innovative design;

• your interests and abilities, or attempts that are beyond your current expertise; 

• your user-investigation, data collection and analytical skills; and 

• your creative problem-solving abilities.

SSD Specialism Portfolio Requirements

All applicants must submit a portfolio that showcases design-related work, made up of images, videos or writing samples that will be assessed by the SSD team. The portfolio should show your ability, motivation and potential capacity by including

• a minimum of THREE most representative projects not limited to a single design domain but covering a wide range from communication design, product design, experience design, business/strategic design, as well as computing or other technological disciplines with services and service systems design;

• a clearly articulated process of problem framing, concept development and final solution design that shows intellectual engagement with the work;

• evidence of both technical skills and knowledge of creativity and innovation; and

• personal motivations, interests or aspirations that are appropriate to the work.

TED Specialism Portfolio Requirements

All applicants must submit a portfolio.

For applicants with an academic qualification in spatial design, your portfolio should include urban environment projects of multiple scales and typologies, demonstrating your conceptual and technical skills in analysing and designing hybrid and composite spaces.

For applicants with an academic qualification in other related disciplines, your portfolio may be supplemented with a presentation of your research and studies on transitional and environmental challenges in cities and sustainable futures.

To support your application, you must provide evidence of your academic qualifications, which should include:

• Full Official Transcripts: including explanatory notes (usually printed on the back of the transcripts)

• Degree Certificates: Accompanied by the graduation statement or diploma supplement (if applicable).

If you have academic qualifications from mainland China, please ensure to include the following documents:

• Academic Credential (毕业证书)

• Degree Certificate (学士学位证书)

• A certification letter of your GPA or average score if not indicated on your transcripts

• Notes explaining the grading system(s) (课程绩点与等级换算关系表).

If your documents are not issued in English, you must provide certified, literal English translations from your institution or the awarding body. For the evaluation of your qualifications, we require your transcripts and certificates in both your native language and English. Original documents are not necessary at the application stage; readable scans of the original documents will suffice.

If you are in your final year of study, submit a transcript showing your academic records up to the most recent semester. If your GPA or average score isn’t on your transcript, you’ll need to provide a certification of this information.

Applicants are recommended to provide detailed information about their post-secondary qualifications and both previous and current employment. This information, along with any supporting documents submitted through eAdmission, will be used to determine if your application meets the entrance requirements.

This refers to the recommendation letter related to your work experience. 

This section pertains to the recommendation letters related to your work experience. If you are in your final year of study, we encourage you to request a recommendation from your internship supervisor or team leader. Otherwise, two academic recommendations are acceptable. Recommendations must be submitted on official letterhead and should include the recommender's name, affiliation, contact details, and signature.
 

Please submit the document using ONE of the following methods:

1) DIRECT Submission
Provide the details of your referees, allowing the online application system to send them a link for direct submission of the recommendations to PolyU.

OR

2) Combined Document 
If you already have the recommendation letters, you may upload this file in the "Employment" section of your application.
 

Remarks: Employment certifications differ from letters of recommendation. Recommendations tailored specifically for admission are preferred over generic references.

This refers to the recommendation letter related to your academic qualifications. Recommendations should be submitted on an official letterhead and must include the recommender's name, affiliation, contact details and signature.
 

Please submit the document using ONE of the following methods:

1) DIRECT Submission
Provide the details of your referees, allowing the online application system to send them a link for direct submission of the recommendations to PolyU.

OR

2) Combined Document 
If you already have the recommendation letters from your referees, you may combine all recommendation letters, transcripts and certificates from the same institution into a single PDF document. Upload this file in the "Post-secondary Qualification" section of your application.

English Language Requirement

If you are NOT a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is NOT English, you are expected to provide ONE of the following proficiency test result (taken in a single sitting within 2 years) for fulfill the minimum English language requirement for admission purpose:
 

1. A score of 80 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test
   OR

2. An Overall Band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module
    

Remarks: TOEFL iBT Home Edition, the IELTS Online, IELTS indicator test and IELTS one skill retake results will NOT be considered for meeting the English Language Requirements for taught programmes.

If your IELTS or TOEFL report are NOT available yet, please mention when you expect to receive them. Applications without a valid English test score or expected date may NOT be considered.

Do NOT mail your IELTS or TOEFL report to the School.

(A personal resume (CV) covering the applicant’s education, employment experience, professional qualifications, noteworthy achievements, and any other relevant factors.)

(Including a self-introduction, a discussion of career aspirations, and the reasons for pursuing the studies in this programme)

(Documents that are not issued originally in English should be accompanied by certified English translations.)

Portfolio
(A portfolio providing examples of the applicant’s professional experience, consulting reports, etc.)

Required

Please also provide the following documents:

1. Copy of English examination results such as IELTS or TOEFL (for applicants who graduated from universities where the medium of instruction is not English).

2. Postal address in Chinese (for applicants from the Chinese mainland).

3. Selective design work^# via online portfolio. Please indicate the URL of your personal website in the online application. The URL should enable reviewers to access and view your portfolio online without the need to download. (Please upload a PDF document with the above URL via “Others” under the “Additional Document” at eAdmission System.)

4. The maximum file size for ALL supporting documents (including academic parchment/transcript/English test proof, etc.) is 5MB.

^# Samples of work in PDF format in your online portfolio should include design development, design presentation sheets, pages from sketchbooks and visuals of garments/products/textiles. Should a candidate be selected for interview, further guidelines on preparing the portfolio to be shown at the interview will be provided.

Required

Supporting letter from employer (optional)

 Compulsory (please indicate the choice of GIP Study option in the last paragraph)

Required 

Please also provide the following documents:

1. Copy of English examination results such as IELTS or TOEFL (for applicants graduated from universities where the medium of instruction is not English.)
2. Postal address in Chinese (for applicants from the Chinese mainland).

Supporting letter from employer (optional)

Required

Please also provide the following documents:

1. Copy of English examination results such as IELTS or TOEFL (for applicants graduated from universities where the medium of instructions is not English).

2. Postal address in Chinese (for applicants from the Chinese mainland).

Required

Required

Supporting letter from employer (optional)

Please provide the following documents:

1. Copy of English examination results such as IELTS or TOEFL (for applicants who have graduated from universities where the medium of instruction is not English).
2. Postal address in Chinese (for applicants from the Chinese mainland).

Required

Optional

Required

Required

Please submit all relevant professional qualifications/examination results obtained, e.g. Society of Actuaries (SOA) examination results.

Required

Required

Required

Required

Required

Required

Required

One-page (for non-local applicants only)

Required

Required

One-page (for non-local applicants only)

Required

Required

Required

Required

Required

Required

Required

Optional

Optional

Optional

Required

Recommendation letters from any professional institutions or copies of professional qualifications are optional.

Optional

Optional

Required

Recommendation letters from any professional institutions or copies of professional qualifications are optional.

Academic transcripts (subject names and grades / marks) of Bachelor’s degree programme and Master’s degree programme.

Graduation certificates of Bachelor’s degree programme and Master’s degree programme.

Certificates indicating the overall test results of English Language (e.g. IELTS, etc) particularly for non-local applicants (if any).

Membership certificates or cards of professional institutions (e.g. MHKIA, MHKIE, MHKIS, MHKICM, MHKIPM, MCIOB, MRICS, MCABE, etc) (if any).

Job appointment letters or employer’s certified letters indicating current job positions.

Recent resume / CV with job references.

Personal statement (if any).

Required

Required

Required

Optional

Optional

Both transcript and certificates are required

Required

Optional

Optional

Both transcript and certificates are required

Required

Optional

Optional

Both transcripts and certificates are required

Required

Required

Required

Optional

Optional

Required

If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details. The TOEFL scores and IELTS results older than two years are normally NOT accepted.

Optional

Optional

Required

Optional

Required

If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details. The TOEFL scores and IELTS results older than two years are normally NOT accepted.

Optional

Optional

Required

Optional

Required

For those whose first language is not English, IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no subscore less than 6.0 is required at entry point. The IELTS Online, IELTS indicator test, and IELTS one skill retake results will not be considered for meeting the English language requirement.  Results that are more than two years old are normally NOT accepted.

Required

Required

Optional

Optional

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Optional

Required

Applicants are required to submit the official results or proof for the prerequisite university undergraduate-level courses Human Physiology (3 credits or the equivalent), Biochemistry (3 credits or the equivalent) AND Principles of Nutrition (3 credits or the equivalent)

Required

Optional

Optional

Required

Optional

Optional

Required

Optional

Optional

Required

Optional

Optional

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Required

Preferred but not compulsory

Copies of transcripts, graduation certificates and other relevant certificates are required.