The following summary shows the arrangement for interviews and/or aptitude tests/assessments for schemes / programmes in 2026/27. As further changes on these arrangements may be made, applicants should check this webpage regularly to obtain the most up-to-date interview arrangements of our schemes/programmes.
Schemes / programmes which will conduct interviews / aptitude tests / assessments before the announcement of the HKDSE results will notify shortlisted applicants of the details individually by email, SMS, phone (our phone number usually starts with 2766 or 3400) or other electronic means. Schemes / programmes which will conduct interviews / tests after the announcement of HKDSE results will release their interview / test shortlist on 22 July 2026 at our eAdmission System via the Study@PolyU website at www.polyu.edu.hk/study. Schemes / programmes which do not specify any interview arrangement at the Study@PolyU may also invite applicants to attend an interview if deemed necessary. Applicants are advised to check the details and attend the interviews/tests as scheduled since re-arrangement may not be possible. If they fail to do so, their applications may not be further considered.
Interviews will be conducted to gain a better understanding of applicants’ overall academic and non-academic qualities and achievements.
About 20 minutes
Selected Band A applicants will be required to submit a personal portfolio to showcase their design capabilities and attend aptitude tests and/or interviews. These processes are expected to take place between January and June 2026.
Required
Portfolio Annex
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To evaluate applicants' potential and interest in the Scheme and to test their communication skills and general knowledge for applied mathematics/investment science and finance analytics/quantitative finance and fintech.
About 30-45 minutes
Suitable candidates may be invited for interviews.
To understand applicants’ potential for and interest in the discipline, to ascertain their understanding and expectations of the discipline in terms of study and career, and to evaluate their language and communication abilities.
About 30-45 minutes
Suitable candidates may be invited for interview.
Required
Required
- To determine the suitability of applicants who have the same admission scores.
- To evaluate the verbal proficiency and communication skills of applicants.
About 20-30 minutes
Only applicants who have put BScST as their Band A choice would be shortlisted and invited for interview.
To determine the suitability of applicants who have the same admission scores.
About 15-30 minutes
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To assess applicants’ potential and interest in the programme and to gauge their understanding of public issues and interpersonal communication skills.
About 1 hour
Only Band A applicants will be considered for admission. Selected applicants may be invited to attend a group interview upon the release of the HKDSE results.
To assess the suitability of candidates for the Scheme
About 30 minutes
Only selected applicants will be invited for interviews, and when necessary.
