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Initial Application to RGC
From 1 September 2023, HKT 12:00 GMT +8 hours to 1 December 2023, HKT 12:00 GMT +8 hours
Submit one initial application to RGC HKPFS Application System to obtain an HKPFS reference number.
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Full Application to PolyU
By 1 December 2023, HKT 23:59 GMT +8 hours
Submit full application(s)* to PolyU eAdmission System and quote your HKPFS reference number.
*One full application for two research areas from the same PolyU department
*Two separate full applications for two programmes from two different PolyU departments