• The personal statement should be confined to two-page A4 size (in English).

• Two recommendation letters (in English) should be printed on A4 size paper with company or institution letterhead and the signature of the referrers, at least one recommendation should be from the past or present employer.

• Applicants should input both their academic qualifications of undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the online admission system, and upload the relevant transcripts and certificates.
• Official English-translated copies must be attached if the original transcripts are not in English. The interpretation of grades (in English) is also required.

• The Research Proposal should be written in English and include information such as the name of proposed Chief Supervisor, Project Title, Project Objectives, Scope and Background of Research, Research Methodology and References.

• Previous/Current employment certificate(s)/letter(s) to prove your work experience (preferably in English).
• List of research or consultancy projects involved and list of publications, if any (preferably in English).
• Please use English to fill in the entire application form (except for the Chinese name).

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A personal Statement in English (800 to 1,000 words) is required.

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Proof of English proficiency. 

Proof of Chinese proficiency.

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Other supporting documents (e.g. reference letter) are optional.

Copies of both academic transcripts and graduation certificates are required.

• Copy of IELTS or TOEFL results is required (if your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English).
• Recommendation letter, CV and personal statement are optional.

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For students who fail to provide original or true certified copies of the above documents upon request, PolyU has the right to withdraw their offers to the program, or terminate their student status.

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• All the certificates for scholarships/awards/merits
• Other relevant documents

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• All the certificates for scholarships/awards/merits
• Other relevant documents

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Copies of transcripts, degree certificates and other relevant certificates are required

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Copies of transcripts, degree certificates and other relevant certificates are required

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An English language qualification certificate

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An English language qualification certificate

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English Language test results (TOEFL, IELTS or other equivalent qualifications) are required for non-local applicants who have not obtained a degree from a recognised university of which the language of instruction is English.

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English Language test results (TOEFL, IELTS or other equivalent qualifications) are required for non-local applicants who have not obtained a degree from a recognised university of which the language of instruction in English.

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Other supporting documents such as copies of relevant professional qualifications and awards (if any) are optional.

Copies of transcripts and graduation certificates, particularly those for the applicant’s relevant Master’s degrees, are required.

No more than to two to four A4 pages.

List of publications, if any, should be included. 

A personal statement consisting of one to two pages, including the reason for applying to the programme, is required. 

Applicants are also advised to submit a study plan listing the subjects to be taken at each semester and the proposed research area/topic(s) for the thesis. If such information is not uploaded with the application, it should be provided before the interview.

Copies of transcripts and graduation certificates are required.

Copies of the graduation certificates and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

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Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

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Applicant is required to submit, along with his/her application:

1. A statement reflecting on his/her recent work experience; or

2. A short piece of writing on a problem or issue that is of interest to him/her and on how he/she deals with the issue.

The above statement/write-up should be in English of not more than 1,000 words.

Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript (for all post-secondary degrees, including sub-degree level and above) are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

1-page Personal Statement in English is required.

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Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript (including Master's and Bachelor's degrees) are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

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Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

Copies of the graduation certificate and official academic transcript are required. Please also provide the academic transcript explanatory notes of the grading systems (課程績點與等級換算關係表).

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Introduce your personal and academic background, achievements, and goals in English.

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Recommendation Letter

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A self-recommendation letter which includes self-introduction, career aspirations and reasons for pursuing study in this programme is required.

• ​Transcript of studies showing academic results of the nursing degree; and
• Graduation certificate of the nursing degree; and
• Certificate of Registration of the Nursing Council of Hong Kong; and
• Practising Certificate of the Nursing Council of Hong Kong.

• ​Applicants must submit the following documents.

  1. Results of Hong Kong Public Examinations (HKCEE, HKALE, HKDSE) or equivalent;

  2. Academic results/transcripts of their Bachelor's degree, including GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale;

  3. Academic Certificate of Bachelor's degree, including award classification/honours; 

  4. TWO recommendation forms (Form AR812) ​

Please complete Part A, then invite two recommenders to complete Part B.

For submission, the recommenders are invited to return the completed and signed recommendation forms to the Academic Registry
by email: ar.tpg@polyu.edu.hk
or by post:
The Academic Registry Service Centre
Room M101, Li Ka Shing Tower
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Kowloon

Please remind your recommenders to quote your application no. with the programme code (53081) in the email or on the envelope. Application numbers will be indicated in eAdmission after submission of the admission application.

• All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed.

Copies of transcripts with the explanatory notes and graduation certificates for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. 

(Note: If these documents are not in English or Chinese, you are required to provide official translations of the documents in English; otherwise, your application may not be considered.)

No more than four A4-sized pages, with a list of publications (if any) included.

No more than 2 pages, including the reason(s) for applying to the programme.

Information such as proposed research area/topic/title for thesis/project, project objectives, scope and background of research, research methodology and references.

(Note: If this information is not uploaded with the application, it should be provided before the interview.)

• A proposed study plan (with subjects to be taken in each semester).
• Recommendation Letters (up to two from past or present employer(s)/research supervisor(s)).
• A copy of a valid official score report for an IELTS or TOEFL result (if applicable).

Remark: 

Upon admission, the applicant will be required to ask their university/institution (except for PolyU) and the relevant examination/test provider(s) to send certified true copies of their certificates and the official transcripts and score report directly to our University. Failure to do so or any discrepancies found may lead to nullification of their admission offer and registration at PolyU.

Copies of academic transcript with the explanatory notes and graduation certificate for Bachelor’s degree. 

(Note: If these documents are not in English or Chinese, you are required to provide official translations of the documents in English; otherwise, your application may not be considered.)

No more than four A4-sized pages, with a list of publications (if any) included.

No more than 2 pages, including the reason(s) for applying to the programme.

Recommendation Letters (up to two from past or present employer(s)/ research supervisor(s)).

• A proposed study plan (with subjects to be taken in each semester).
• A copy of a valid official score report for an IELTS or TOEFL result (if applicable). The test shall be taken in a single sitting within 2 years.

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Upon admission, the applicant will be required to ask their university/institution (except for PolyU) and the relevant examination/test provider(s) to send certified true copies of their certificates and the official transcripts and score report directly to our University. Failure to do so or any discrepancies found may lead to nullification of their admission offer and registration at PolyU.

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Candidates are required to submit the following documents at the time of application:

• Proof of employment (at least 8 years)
• Your academic qualifications (such as graduation certificates, transcripts of studies, etc,) that are not in English should be accompanied by an official certified English- translation
   

Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.
 

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.

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• Proof of full-time work experience (at least 2 years) is required.
• Certificates/references of public examinations/professional qualifications (e.g. GMAT score report) (optional)
• Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.
   

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.

Transcript / Certificate (including grading system / conversion table)

Merit-based Scholarships are available. Please click here to submit your online application form for the Scholarship for MSc in Business Management programme.

Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and upload all necessary documents.

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Candidates are required to submit the following documents at the time of application:

• A personal statement

• Proof of employment (at least 8 years)

• Your academic qualifications (such as graduation certificates, transcripts of studies, etc,) that are not in English should be accompanied by an official certified English- translation

Provision of additional documents may be required if deemed necessary.

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.

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Candidates are also required to submit the following documents at the time of application:

• Proof of employment (at least 8 years)
• Academic qualifications (such as graduation certificates and transcripts of studies) that are not in English should be accompanied by an official certified English translation

Additional documents may need to be provided. 

An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and enclose all necessary documents.

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

• If you wish to be exempted, either in full or in part, from the summer fundamental business course(s), please indicate equivalent subjects that you have taken in your prior studies. Required subjects are: basic accounting, business law, economics, management, marketing and statistics. (Not applicable to applicants with HKICPA membership or equivalent.)

• Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.

Copies of graduation certificate, official academic transcripts of studies and supporting document for the current/most recent employment are required.

• Copies of certificates of your membership(s) with professional bodies, e.g. Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute and The Chartered Governance Institute, if any.

• Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.

Copies of certificates and academic transcripts are required. 

Copies of all relevant professional qualifications, e.g. Membership(s) of HKICPA, AICPA, ACCA, CPA Australia, etc (if any). 

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference. 

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

• Copies of certificates issued by professional bodies e.g. Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), etc.

• Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

• Copies of certificates issued by professional bodies, e.g. Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), etc.

• Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.  

Copies of certificates and academic transcripts are required. 

Copies of all relevant professional qualifications, e.g. membership(s) of the HKICPA, AICPA, ACCA, CPA Australia, etc (if any). 

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript (including grading system/conversion table) of studies are required.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents at the time of application: 

• Proof of current and past employment as indicated in your application. 
• An official letter certifying the final score/GPA, or the details of the grading system, if they are not shown on the transcript.
• Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference. 

Copies of graduation certificate and official academic transcript of studies are required.

Applicants with any non-English certificates should also submit a set of corresponding official English-translated copies for reference.

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The personal statement should provide a self-introduction and detail the candidate's 5-year career aspiration. (Word limit: 200.) 

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Both copies of transcripts and certificates are required.

Both copies of transcripts and certificates are required.

Both copies of transcripts and certificates are required.

Both copies of transcripts and certificates are required.

A personal resume (CV) is required.

Graduation Certificate(s) and Academic Transcript(s) are required. 

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1. Applicants who obtained their qualifications in mainland China must provide their Academic Credential (学历证书) to prove that they have completed their academic learning at an institution under the Ministry of Education (MoE) system and were admitted to the institution in accordance with the standards stipulated by the MoE.

2. In addition to the above, the applicants concerned are required to provide a Degree Certificate (学位证书) to certify the level of academic attainment (i.e. Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral level) and to confirm that the certificate was issued by a tertiary institution approved by the MoE.

3. If an applicant's graduation certificate(s)/academic transcript(s) is/are not written in English, s/he must provide an official translated copy of each graduation certificate or academic transcript in English to meet the admissions requirements. Otherwise, the application may not be considered.  

A self-recommendation letter (or personal statement) that includes a personal introduction, career aspirations and reasons for pursuing studies in this programme (no more than 400 words) is required.

1. Proof of past and current employment record(s) is required.
2. At least one letter of recommendation from either your employer or university is required.
3. Proof of TOFEL or IELTS results to demonstrate your English proficiency if you are not a native English speaker, or your Bachelor's or Master's degree was awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English.
   If you are a native English speaker or your Bachelor's or Master's degree was taught in English, you can submit proof (e.g. a certification letter provided by your institution) to pass the required field.  
4. Applicants may provide GMAT or GRE scores, if available. 

A personal resume (CV) is required

• An undergraduate degree graduation certificate (see notes below) is required;
• Copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (see notes below) is required.

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1. Applicants who obtained their qualifications in mainland China must provide their Academic Credential (學歷證書) to prove that they have completed their academic learning at an institution under the Ministry of Education (MoE) system and were admitted to the institution in accordance with the MOE's standards.
2. In addition to the above, relevant applicants must 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 a tertiary institution approved by the MoE.

3. If an applicant's graduation certificate(s)/academic transcript(s) is/are not written in English, s/he must provide an official translated copy of each graduation certificate or academic transcript in English to meet the admissions requirements. Otherwise, the application may not be considered. 

A self-recommendation letter (or personal statement) that includes a personal introduction, career aspirations and reasons for pursuing studies in this programme (no more than 400 words) is required.

1. Proof of past and current employment record(s) is required to demonstrate that you have obtained 1 year of work experience. 
2. At least one letter of recommendation from either your employer or university is required.
3. Proof of TOFEL or IELTS results to demonstrate your English proficiency is required if you are not a native English speaker.
   If you are a native English speaker, you can submit proof (e.g. your passport copy to show your nationality) to pass the required field.
4. Applicants may provide GMAT or GRE scores, if available. 

A personal resume (CV) is required.

Graduation certificate(s) and academic transcript(s) are required. 

Notes

1. Applicants who obtained their qualifications in mainland China must provide their academic qualifications (学历证书) to prove that they have completed their academic learning at an institution under the Ministry of Education (MoE) system and were admitted to the institution in accordance with the standards stipulated by the MoE.

2. In addition to the above, the applicants concerned are required to provide a degree certificate (学位证书) to certify their level of academic attainment (i.e. Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral level) and to confirm that the certificate was issued by a tertiary institution approved by the MoE.

3. If the applicant's graduation certificate(s)/academic transcript(s) is/are not written in English, s/he must provide an official translated copy of each graduation certificate or academic transcript in English to meet the admissions requirements. Otherwise, the application may not be considered.  

A self-recommendation letter (or personal statement) that includes a personal introduction, career aspirations and reasons for pursuing studies in this programme (no more than 400 words) is required.

1. Proof of past and current employment record(s) is required to demonstrate that you have obtained 1 year of work experience. 
2. At least one letter of recommendation from either your employer or university is required.
3. Proof of TOFEL or IELTS results to demonstrate your English proficiency if you are not a native English speaker, or your Bachelor's or Master's degree was awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English.
   If you are a native English speaker or your Bachelor's or Master's degree was taught in English, you can submit proof (e.g. a certification letter provided by your institution) to pass the required field.  
4. Applicants may provide GMAT or GRE scores, if available. 

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- Documents not originally issued in English must be accompanied by certified English translations.

- Transcripts/certified letters including class rank information are preferred.

English Language Test Results (if applicable):
Selection consideration will be given to applicants who have obtained a satisfactory English language test result before their application.

Recommendation Letter: Two letters of recommendation (academic/work)

Award(s): (if any)

Portfolio Submission:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a portfolio via another online platform. Applicants are not required to send their portfolios by email or mail before receiving the invitation. After selection, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

Certificate of Service from previous and current employer(s) (if any)

A Personal Statement is a one-page written statement addressed to the admissions committee, designed to convince them that you are a good fit for the programme and will contribute to the MDes community. You can include your goals, background, experience, research interests, career goals and aspirations.

This refers to the recommendation letter related to your academic qualifications. Recommendations should be provided on an official letterhead paper with the recommender's name, affiliation, contact details and signature.

You have two options for submitting your recommendations. You can either provide the details of your referees so that the online application system can send them a link to submit their recommendations to PolyU directly, or if you already have the recommendation letters from your referees, you can combine all your recommendation letters, transcripts and certificates from the same institution into one PDF document. Upload the file to the specific entries in the "Post-secondary Qualification" section.

This refers to the recommendation letter related to your work experience. If you are in your final year of study, please consider to ask the internship supervisor/team leader for a recommendation. Otherwise, two academic recommendations are acceptable. Recommendations should be provided on an official letterhead paper with the recommender's name, affiliation, contact details and signature.

You have two options for submitting your recommendations. You can either provide the details of your referees so that the online application system can send them a link to submit their recommendations to PolyU directly, or if you already have the recommendation letters from your referees, you can upload your work recommendations to the specific entries in the "Employment" section.

Note that employment certification differs from a letter of recommendation. Recommendations tailored to admission are preferred over generic references.
 

Academic Transcripts and Certificates

Evidence of your academic qualifications must include full official transcripts and explanatory notes (usually printed on the back of the transcripts), as well as degree certificates and the accompanying graduation statement or diploma supplement (if applicable).

Please make sure to include the following documents if you have academic qualifications from mainland China: Academic Credential (毕业证书), Degree Certificate (学士学位证书), a certification letter of your GPA/average score if they are not indicated on your transcripts and notes explaining the grading system(s) (课程绩点与等级换算关系表).

If your documents are not issued in English, you must provide certified, literal English translations from your institution or the awarding body. To evaluate your qualifications, we need your transcripts and certificates in both your native language and English. Original documents are not required at the application stage; readable scans of the original documents will be sufficient.

Design Portfolio

Guidance Notes

A portfolio is required for all applicants to all MDes Specialisms, namely Innovative Business Design (IBD), Intelligent Systems Design (ISD), Smart Service Design (SSD) and Transitional Environments Design (TED).  Please read the General Requirements and Specialism Specific Requirements below.

General Requirements

The content of your portfolio may include the most advanced design work you have done. We are interested in the process of concept development in self-initiated, experimental and commercial work. Work samples should be accompanied by succinct descriptions where needed.

Please include your CV and a maximum of five (5) best projects in your portfolio.

The portfolio submission should be based on a high standard of undergraduate work (especially final-year work or advanced professional work of an equivalent level) as reflected in your portfolio. Your work is required to demonstrate a level of maturity and readiness to undertake a higher degree in design.

Upon entry to any of the Master of Design (MDes) programmes, you should be able to demonstrate

1. prior experience and knowledge indicating the potential to achieve the competency for the chosen MDes programme;
2. the potential to benefit from and contribute to the programme to which you are applying; and
3. enthusiasm and aptitude to confront various challenges in your interested Specialism or field. 

Indicate your project references (name and organisation) whenever possible. State the project type, i.e. individual or group projects. For group projects, you must clearly specify your role in the creative process.

The organisation and appearance of your portfolio should be of a professional standard.

Those with a non-design background may present design-related projects with clear research and design processes or other projects related to making, innovation or even invention. The portfolio may include concepts, idea sketches, plans, experiments, testing data and processes related to the above. 

IBD Specialism Portfolio Requirements

All applicants must submit a portfolio. Your portfolio is a compilation of your interests, beliefs, skills, qualifications, education, training and experience. It provides us with insight into your personality and work ethic. 

For applicants with an academic qualification in the field of design, you must prepare a design portfolio with the following items:

• three (3) most representative design/business/innovative projects;
• a maximum of two (2) recent design or innovative projects from the past two years;
• indication of the process of problem definition, concept development, final solutions and any validation in each showcased project;
• evidence of your domain skills and knowledge, with information on the date, nature and your role in the work; and
• any design-related awards or public/professional recognition.

For applicants with an academic qualification in business, humanities or a technological field, you must prepare a self-introduction presentation including the following items:

• your most relevant experiences to convey your organisational, communication and tangible career-related skills;
• a work philosophy, in which you briefly describe your beliefs about yourself and the industry;
• your career goals for the next five years; and
• examples of work efforts and projects demonstrating your skills and work experience.

ISD Specialism Portfolio Requirements

All applicants must submit a portfolio of work to be assessed by the ISD team. The portfolio should demonstrate 

• excellence of your current expertise, study area and professional activities in the field of intelligent design and/or systemic design, including, but not limited to, interaction design, experience design, product design (with intelligent components or systemic approach) or innovative design;
• your interests and abilities, or attempts that are beyond your current expertise; 
• your user-investigation, data collection and analytical skills; and 
• your creative problem-solving abilities.

SSD Specialism Portfolio Requirements

All applicants must submit a portfolio that showcases design-related work, made up of images, videos or writing samples that will be assessed by the SSD team. The portfolio should show your ability, motivation and potential capacity by including

• a minimum of three (3) most representative projects not limited to a single design domain but covering a wide range from communication design, product design, experience design, business/strategic design, as well as computing or other technological disciplines with services and service systems design;
• a clearly articulated process of problem framing, concept development and final solution design that shows intellectual engagement with the work;
• evidence of both technical skills and knowledge of creativity and innovation; and
• personal motivations, interests or aspirations that are appropriate to the work.

TED Specialism Portfolio Requirements

All applicants must submit a portfolio.

For applicants with an academic qualification in spatial design, your portfolio should include urban environment projects of multiple scales and typologies, demonstrating your conceptual and technical skills in analysing and designing hybrid and composite spaces.

For applicants with an academic qualification in other related disciplines, your portfolio may be supplemented with a presentation of your research and studies on transitional and environmental challenges in cities and sustainable futures.

Format and Submission

Files via:

- PolyU eAdmission – prepare your file in PDF format under 5 MB and upload the file to "Additional Document". A maximum of one file is allowed.

- Portfolio Submission System – for files larger than 5 MB.

Link via:

- Portfolio Submission System - indicate the URL in the "Personal Website" field. We expect to be able to view your portfolio online, i.e. without needing to download the file to a local computer.

(A personal resume (CV) covering the applicant’s education, employment experience, professional qualifications, noteworthy achievements, and any other relevant factors.)

(Including a self-introduction, a discussion of career aspirations, and the reasons for pursuing the studies in this programme)

(Documents that are not issued originally in English should be accompanied by certified English translations.)

Portfolio
(A portfolio providing examples of the applicant’s professional experience, consulting reports, etc.)

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Please also provide the following documents:

1. Copy of English examination results such as IELTS or TOEFL (for applicants who graduated from universities where the medium of instruction is not English).

2. Postal address in Chinese (for applicants from the Chinese mainland).

3. Selective design work^# via online portfolio. Please indicate the URL of your personal website in the online application. The URL should enable reviewers to access and view your portfolio online without the need to download. (Please upload a PDF document with the above URL via “Others” under the “Additional Document” at eAdmission System.)

4. The maximum file size for ALL supporting documents (including academic parchment/transcript/English test proof, etc.) is 5MB.

^# Samples of work in PDF format in your online portfolio should include design development, design presentation sheets, pages from sketchbooks and visuals of garments/products/textiles. Should a candidate be selected for interview, further guidelines on preparing the portfolio to be shown at the interview will be provided.

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Please also provide the following documents:

1. Copy of English examination results such as IELTS or TOEFL (for applicants graduated from universities where the medium of instruction is not English.)
2. Postal address in Chinese (for applicants from the Chinese mainland).

Supporting letter from employer (optional)

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Please also provide the following documents:

1. Copy of English examination results such as IELTS or TOEFL (for applicants graduated from universities where the medium of instructions is not English).

2. Postal address in Chinese (for applicants from the Chinese mainland).

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Supporting letter from employer (optional)

Please provide the following documents:

1. Copy of English examination results such as IELTS or TOEFL (for applicants who have graduated from universities where the medium of instruction is not English).
2. Postal address in Chinese (for applicants from the Chinese mainland).

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Please submit all relevant professional qualifications/examination results obtained, e.g. Society of Actuaries (SOA) examination results.

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Recommendation letters from any professional institutions or copies of professional qualifications are optional.

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Recommendation letters from any professional institutions or copies of professional qualifications are optional.

Academic transcripts (subject names and grades / marks) of Bachelor’s degree programme and Master’s degree programme.

Graduation certificates of Bachelor’s degree programme and Master’s degree programme.

Certificates indicating the overall test results of English Language (e.g. IELTS, etc) particularly for non-local applicants (if any).

Membership certificates or cards of professional institutions (e.g. MHKIA, MHKIE, MHKIS, MHKICM, MHKIPM, MCIOB, MRICS, MCABE, etc) (if any).

Job appointment letters or employer’s certified letters indicating current job positions.

Recent resume / CV with job references.

Personal statement (if any).

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Both transcript and certificates are required

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Both transcript and certificates are required

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Both transcripts and certificates are required

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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 fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details. The TOEFL scores and IELTS results older than two years are normally NOT accepted.

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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 fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details. The TOEFL scores and IELTS results older than two years are normally NOT accepted.

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For those whose first language is not English, IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no subscore less than 6.0 is required at entry point. The IELTS results that are more than two years old are normally NOT accepted.

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Applicants are required to submit the official results or proof for the prerequisite university undergraduate-level courses Human Physiology (3 credits or the equivalent), Biochemistry (3 credits or the equivalent) AND Principles of Nutrition (3 credits or the equivalent)

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Copies of transcripts, graduation certificates and other relevant certificates are required.