HKU SPACE is a University of London Recognised Teaching Centre and 
Admissions Office in Hong Kong

International Degrees - Valued Globally, Relevant Locally

University of London and HKU SPACE

• The cooperation between the University of London and HKU SPACE (formerly the Department of Extra Mural Studies – DEMS) is a longstanding one. From its outset, over 60 years ago, DEMS offered preparatory Law courses for the LLB degree. In the 1980s, responding to community demand, HKU SPACE expanded its teaching provision to also include the Accounting, Banking, Business, Economics, Finance and Management programmes (Academic Direction: London School of Economics and Political Science). This was followed by the BSc in Computing and Information Systems (Academic Direction: Goldsmiths). HKU SPACE has also collaborated with SOAS and Royal Holloway and supports the MSc Professional Accountancy (Academic Direction: UCL) and Global MBA (Academic Direction: Queen Mary) degrees.  

• In addition to providing preparatory courses, HKU SPACE also has a longstanding administrative arrangement with the University of London. This means that HKU SPACE acts as an Admissions Office for the University of London and receives and processes applications. Those who fulfill University admission criteria may receive their Letters of Eligibility directly from HKU SPACE on London's behalf.

• As part of its 150^th Anniversary celebrations in 2008, the University of London made special awards to six institutions worldwide in recognition of their contributions and efforts as partners. HKU SPACE was proud to be chosen as one of the six and the only one in Hong Kong.

• This sustained commitment continues at HKU SPACE, which became a Recognised Teaching Centre of the University of London in August 2018 under its revised quality regime demonstrating the commitment to quality provision at HKU SPACE. 

One-Stop Service for Application and Registration via HKU SPACE

• For the past 30 years, HKU SPACE has provided a one-stop service for application and registration for admission to many undergraduate degree programmes of the University of London. These services are offered for the convenience of all Hong Kong applicants whether or not they are HKU SPACE students.

• For applicants to the Master of Laws, the MSc Professional Accountancy, the Global MBA and other postgraduate courses, we provide a service of verification of documentary evidence and submission of application forms with a charge of $350.

• For those not applying via our office, we now also offer a verification of documentary evidence service for all University of London applications with a charge of $350.

These are exempted courses under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which these courses may lead.

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

Course specific requirements such as competence in English language and Mathematics may be required in certain programmes.

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Course Requirements

• Computer Science: HKDSE Mathematics at Level 3   or   GCSE/GCE 'O' Level Mathematics at Grade B   or   IB Mathematics / Mathematical Studies at Grade 4 (Higher Level) / Grade 5 (Standard Level)
• Economics, Management, Finance and Social Sciences: HKDSE Mathematics at Level 2  or   GCSE/GCE 'O' Level Mathematics at Grade C  or  IB Mathematics / Mathematical Studies at Grade 3 (Higher Level ) / (Standard Level)
• English: GCE 'A' Level English at Grade E
• Laws: N/A

Graduates Holding a Recognised Full First Degree

Graduate Entry Route
Graduate Entry Route is available for the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and the degree in the fields of Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences (EMFSS).

Postgraduate Programmes
Applicants should usually have a good first degree in appropriate subject from an institution acceptable to the University. However, applicants with professional qualifications and experience may be taken into consideration.

Programmes | Flexible Study Mode  | Application Procedures | Fees  | Scholarships and Bursaries at HKU SPACE
Am I Qualified

Programmes

BSc Finance** 
The former BSc Banking and Finance award title is now only available to students who registered in 2022-23 or earlier. The NEW BSc Finance will follow the same curriculum as the former BSc Banking and Finance.  

The course operator is applying for exemption for the BSc Finance under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. 

Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF)
# These courses have been listed on the Qualifications Register (QR) of Hong Kong. Full-time students are eligible to apply for financial assistance and loans from the Government. These qualifications are recognised as equivalent to Local University degrees by the Hong Kong Government.

Graduate Entry Route / Exemption (2 years)
^ Students registered with the University of London as graduate entrants OR those with exemptions from 3 - 4 courses may complete the programme in 2 years. Students should only attend the examinations when they are sufficiently prepared to do so. Examinations are held every year via the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. 

Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance
These are exempted courses under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which these courses may lead.

Application Procedures

Applicants should submit the completed application form together with the appropriate application fee and the following documents to the University of London (Admissions Office) at HKU SPACE (please see address below) as soon as possible, but not later than 1 October 2023 (except for Computer Science and English programmes):

• original and photocopied evidence of your full name (including any change of name) and date of birth (i.e. Hong Kong identity card, passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, deed poll or statutory declaration);

• evidence of every qualification listed on your application form, including original certificate/s and ONE set of photocopies; 
  (Original certificate/s will be verified by our Admissions Office and returned to you immediately at no extra cost. If you cannot provide original certificate/s, you should contact the appropriate awarding / examining authority and arrange for them to send a certified statement of results directly to us.)

• application fee of £107 (This fee is non-refundable). Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay or VISA/Mastercard in HK$ at the daily exchange rate are accepted at the HKU SPACE Admiralty Enrolment Centre.

Application forms and prospectuses are available from the University of London (Admissions Office) at HKU SPACE (please see address below):

University of London Fees (subject to annual review)

Remarks:

* Please note that we cannot give advice or comment on qualifications and eligibility until your application form, all the necessary documentation and the application fee have been received. Application fees are not refundable.

​​^ Examination Centre Fees are charged by the local examination centre. Please contact the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) for details. 

^# The Module Fees of the BSc Computer Science (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence) and the above postgraduate programmes include access to study materials and entry into the assessments (written examination, coursework and project, as applicable) associated with the module. 

HKU SPACE Preparatory Course Fees

Students should budget for these fees if they wish to enroll on the Preparatory Courses offered by HKU SPACE. For details, please click here.

Scholarships and Bursaries at HKU SPACE

For details, please click the following links: 

BSc Accounting and Finance / BSc Banking and Finance / BSc Business and Management / BSc Economics and Management (Full-time)
 
Global MBA

Key Dates

Postgraduate Programmes

For key dates of the Global MBA, MSc Professional Accountancy and other postgraduate programmes, please refer to details in the relevant prospectus.

These are exempted courses under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which these courses may lead.

Early application is recommended because:

• late applications and registrations will not be accepted;

• applications that do not meet the general entrance and/or course requirements of a programme will have to be referred to the University of London Admissions Panel for a final decision. This requires considerable processing time, so application before mid-June 2023 is advised; and

• a relevant HKU SPACE preparatory course may be full or start well before the University of London programmes application deadline, so application before mid-June 2023 is also advised.

Examinations   | Quality and Standards   | Awards

Examinations

• Examinations held in Hong Kong are conducted by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority which has complete control of the conduct of an examination, including the relevant entry procedures, designation of the centre at which examinations will be held and release of examination results.

• Registration as a student of the University of London or as a HKU SPACE student does NOT constitute entry to the examination. It is a student's responsibility to apply to the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority for permission to sit examinations.

• For details, please contact the International and Professional Examinations Division of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority:

Quality and Standards

Academic direction is provided by the world-class Member Institutions of the University of London. These Member Institutions include:

• UCL

• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

• King’s College London

• Queen Mary University of London

• Birkbeck, University of London

• Royal Holloway, University of London

• SOAS

• Goldsmiths, University of London

​The Member Institutions develop the syllabuses, prepare the study materials and are responsible for the assessment of students. This means that students benefit from the academic rigour and leading-edge research undertaken by the Member Institutions. It also ensures that the standard of award made to all students is maintained at the same level as the standard of award made to students studying physically at one of the Member Institutions of the University of London.

 

Awards

On successfully satisfying all the examiners' requirements, students are awarded a University of London degree. The final diploma they receive shows they were registered with the University of London and awarded a University of London degree. It also gives the name of the Member Institution that conducted the examinations.

University of London Programmes

Open Day

14 October 2023 (Saturday)      1:00 - 4:00 pm         2/F Admiralty Centre

Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

These are exempted courses under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which these courses may lead.                       

All are Welcome!      

Student Sharing

Application and Registration for University of London Programmes

HKU SPACE Preparatory Courses