To be considered for this programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A recognized bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Not less than one year of work experience by the time of assumption of study
• Students without relevant educational or industry background may be required to take bridging courses/workshops prior to commencement of the programme

English Language Requirements

If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to provide one of the following proficiency test results (taken within 2 years) for fulfilling the minimum English language requirement for admission purpose:

• A score of 80 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test;
  OR

• An Overall Band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module.
  
  Remarks: TOEFL iBT Home Edition, the IELTS Online and IELTS indicator test results will not be considered for meeting the English language Requirements for taught programmes. Applicants are required to attend interviews and/or take tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.

Application Submission Procedure

Applicant should submit his/her application via PolyU eAdmission accompanied with the following documents:

• A self-recommendation letter, including a self-introduction, career aspirations, and reasons for pursuing study in this programme (400 words or less)
• A personal resume (CV)
• An undergraduate degree graduation certificate (see notes below)
• Copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (see notes below)
• Proof(s) of employment record(s) (Note: The proof must show whether the employment was full-time or part-time.)
• Proof of TOEFL or IELTS score to demonstrate English proficiency
• At least one letter of recommendation from either an employer or university
• Other professional records or attainments, if any

Notes

1. Applicants whose qualifications were attained from Mainland China must provide the Academic Credential (學歷證書) to prove that they have completed the academic learning in an institution under the Ministry of Education (MoE) system and were admitted to the institution in accordance with the MOE's standards.
2. Further to the above, relevant applicants must also provide a Degree Certificate (學位證書) to certify the level of academic attainment (i.e., Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate level) and to confirm that the certificate was issued by the tertiary institution approved by the MoE.
3. The School considers applications on a rolling basis until all places are filled. Applicants are highly encouraged to apply for admission as early as possible.

Dean’s Scholarship for Excellence

This scholarship (full or half of the tuition fees) targets to award candidates with outstanding academic performance in their undergraduate studies and/or distinguished non-academic achievements. The Dean's Scholarship for Excellence also includes scholarships specifically for students applying from developing economies. 

Recipients are expected to have obtained substantial industry experience and demonstrate strong potential in future leadership; and/or potential contributions to the tourism and hospitality industry development in developing economies. 

The scholarship can be renewed in the second year of the study and the following are the criteria for the renewal: 

1. Scholarship recipient is required to obtain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and the continued study of the MSc programme in PolyU; and
2. Scholarship recipient must take the subject - “Research Project” during his/her study of the programme.

Candidates should complete the application form and return it to the School before 30 April 2025. 

Service Scholarship

The MSc Service Scholarship is offered to the SHTM's enrolled MSc students. The value of the scholarship is up to HKD20,000, and awardees are expected to carry out up to 200 hours of service to the School in the areas of school activities, administration, research, or designated office duties. Students will be informed of the application procedure when they are successfully admitted to the programme concerned.

Financial Support for Conference Attendance

The School will provide financial support for MSc students to attend international conferences and present their research findings. The maximum financial support will not exceed the tuition fee for one three-credit MSc subject.

Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (NLS)

The NLS offers interest-bearing loans to local full-time and part-time students to cover tuition fees. These loans are not means-tested, which means that there is no assessment of family income and assets. Both government-funded and self-financed students can apply before the deadline set by the government. For more information on loans, please visit the Student Finance Office of the Hong Kong SAR government.

Disclaimer:

All information provided here is for reference only. The SHTM reserves the ultimate right on the use of the informational content listed herein and any changes/revisions made thereof. The SHTM reserves the right to change or withdraw the Scholarship and Financial Support for Conference Attendance at any time. In the case of any dispute or disagreement, the SHTM's decision is final.

The information presented on this page is subject to change without prior notice and does not form part of any contract between the University and any person. Applicants should visit this site frequently to obtain the latest information on scholarship opportunities.

Non-local Students Working in Hong Kong After Graduation

To facilitate non-local students to stay and work in Hong Kong after graduation, the Hong Kong Immigration Department introduced a scheme known as the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG). This scheme is open to all non-local graduates who have obtained a degree or other higher qualification through a full-time locally accredited programme in Hong Kong.

Under the IANG, non-local graduates who apply within six months of graduating (according to the date shown on their letter of certification or graduation certificate) may apply to stay and work in Hong Kong without having secured an offer of employment upon application. These applicants are classified as fresh graduates. Fresh graduates who meet the normal immigration requirements may be permitted to stay for 12 months with no conditions.

Non-local graduates who apply later than six months after graduating (according to the date shown on their letter of certification or graduation certificate) are classified as returning non-local graduates. Returning non-local graduates must have secured an offer of employment at the time of their application.  

Non-local graduates admitted under the IANG who have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong continuously for seven years or more inclusive of the years spent as students may also apply for the right of abode in Hong Kong in accordance with the law.

For details, please visit http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/IANG.html

For information about the university's application deadlines and procedures, please visit the PolyU admissions webpage, or consult the university's Frequently Asked Questions.

International Student Visas

Upon confirmation of admission, international students may apply for their visas through the Admission Office of the Academic Secretariat.

Academic Secretariat

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2333-0600 (24-hour automated service)
Fax: +852 2334-6671
Email: asadmft@polyu.edu.hk
Website: www.polyu.edu.hk/study

Programme Enquiries

Please address any enquiries about the programme to:

Professor Haiyan Song
Programme Leader
Tel: +852 3400-2286
Fax: +852 2362-9362
Email: haiyan.song@polyu.edu.hk

Dr Crystal Shi
Programme Coordinator
Tel: +852 3400-2317
Fax: +852 2362-9362
Email: crystal.shi@polyu.edu.hk

Mr Jason Chau
Executive Officer
Tel: +852 3400-2198
Fax: +852 2362-9362
Email: jason.chau@polyu.edu.hk