Our graduates may use a completed university award for advanced standing applications towards a second programme at the University.
Applications towards taught postgraduate programmes must be based on a postgraduate-level award. However, Postgraduate Diplomas in Education (PGDEs) may only be used for applications towards PGDEs and undergraduate programmes.
The maximum entitlement of claimants may be considered case by case.
Credit Transfer Types and Award Criteria
The two types of credit transfer, namely, Specific Credit Transfer (SCT) and Block Credit Transfer (BCT) are available.
For BCT applications, the normal award criteria shall apply.
For SCT applications, SCT shall be awarded towards a course for counting into the second programme based on the same course having been completed and counted into the first award.
Application Fee
Current application fees are valid up to 31 August 2026 are as follows:
SCT | HK$1,160 per course, up to a maximum fee of HK$4,640 per application |
BCT | HK$4,640 per application |
The application fees will be revised from 1 September 2026. The new fees are as follows:
SCT | HK$1,180 per course, up to a maximum fee of HK$4,720 per application |
BCT | HK$4,720 per application |
Applicants are required to pay the new fees if the applications are received on or after 1 September 2026. For applications sent in by mail, the cut-off date will be determined in accordance with the postmark.
All paid application fees are non-refundable.
You are advised to read the Guide to Application for Advanced Standing Using HKMU Awards (For 5-credit system / For 3-credit-unit system) before submitting an application using Form A-SP.
