The following summary shows the arrangement for interviews and/or aptitude tests/assessments for schemes / programmes in 2025/26. As further changes on these arrangements may be made, applicants should check this webpage regularly to obtain the most up-to-date interview arrangements of our schemes/programmes.
Schemes / programmes which will conduct interviews / aptitude tests / assessments before the announcement of the HKDSE results will notify shortlisted applicants of the details individually by email, SMS, phone (our phone number usually starts with 2766 or 3400) or other electronic means. Schemes / programmes which will conduct interviews / tests after the announcement of HKDSE results will release their interview / test shortlist on 23 July 2025 at our eAdmission System via the Study@PolyU website at www.polyu.edu.hk/study. Schemes / programmes which do not specify any interview arrangement at the Study@PolyU may also invite applicants to attend an interview if deemed necessary. Applicants are advised to check the details and attend the interviews/tests as scheduled since re-arrangement may not be possible. If they fail to do so, their applications may not be further considered.
To evaluate applicants' potential and interest in the Scheme and to test their communication skills and general knowledge for applied mathematics/investment science and finance analytics/quantitative finance and fintech.
About 30-45 minutes
Suitable candidates may be invited for interviews.
To understand applicants’ potential for and interest in the discipline, to ascertain their understanding and expectations of the discipline in terms of study and career, and to evaluate their language and communication abilities.
About 30-45 minutes
Suitable candidates may be invited for interview.
Required
Required
To determine the suitability of applicants who have the same admission scores.
About 10-15 minutes
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- To determine the suitability of applicants who have the same admission scores.
- To evaluate the verbal proficiency and communication skills of applicants.
About 20-30 minutes
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To assess applicants’ potential and interest in the programme and to gauge their understanding of public issues and interpersonal communication skills.
About 1 hour
Only Band A applicants will be considered for admission. Selected applicants may be invited to attend a group interview upon the release of the HKDSE results.
To assess the suitability of candidates for the Scheme
About 30 minutes
Only selected applicants will be invited for interviews, and when necessary.
