Important Dates for Application (Diploma / Sub-degree Programmes)

Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) Important Dates for Application (Diploma / Sub-degree Programmes)

Date

Activities

4 December 2025 (Thu)  

Start of Application  

6 July 2026 (Mon)

Deadline for E-APP Application

15 July 2026* (Wed)

Announcement of the 2026 HKDSE Results by HKEAA

15 July 2026 (Wed) – 20 July 2026 (Mon)

Admission Days/Consultation (Claiming offers by HKDSE candidates / Payment of HK$5,000 enrolment deposit)

20 July 2026 (Mon) Noon

Deadline for claiming offer by HKDSE candidates and Payment of HK$5,000 enrolment deposit

6 August 2026 (Thu)

Deadline for paying the balance of the first instalment of tuition fee by HKDSE candidates

7 August 2026 (Fri) Noon*

Deadline for application for refund of the enrolment deposit of HK$5,000 to HKDSE applicants (for applicants with JUPAS main round offer)# Full refund with administrative fee of HK$250.

24 August 2026 (Mon) Noon*

Deadline for application for refund of the enrolment deposit of HK$5,000 to HKDSE applicants (for applicants with JUPAS offer based on rechecking and remarking results)# Full refund with administrative fee of HK$250.

27 August 2026 (Thu) Noon*

Deadline for application for refund of the enrollment deposit of HK$5,000 to HKDSE applicants (for applicants with JUPAS clearing round offer)# Full refund with administrative fee of HK$250.

To be confirmed

Deadline for Application for Diploma/Higher Diploma (For Local Students)

To be confirmed (August 2026)

Programme Registration and Orientation

To be confirmed (September 2026)

Commencement of 2026-27 Academic Year

*   Please refer to the HKEAA and JUPAS websites for the latest updates

#   If applicants have been admitted to a programme listed below via JUPAS:

     (a) a full-time UGC-funded bachelor's degree programme (note: programmes offered by HKAPA are not UGC-funded);

     (b) a self-financed bachelor's degree programe subsidised under SSSDP;

     (c) an HKMU undergraduate full-time face-to-face programme; or

     (d) an HKMU accredited full-time face-to-face sub-degree programme available on iPASS.