Application and admission

It’s great that you’ve chosen HKU! Find out here how to apply for an HKU degree programme. Once you’ve applied, there is usually an admissions procedure to ensure that you’ll be coming to the right place.

Applying for the 2025-2026 academic year

You can submit your application for the 2025-2026 academic year from 1 October 2024.

Application deadlines

If we receive your application before 15 January 2025, we guarantee you a place in the admissions procedure. Applications received after 15 January 2025 will be processed based on availability.

Can you still apply?

Some programmes at HKU are very popular or offer a limited number of places. Once the programme or admissions procedure has reached the maximum number of places, we can no longer process your application to participate in the admissions procedure. To find out whether there are still places available, check out the application and admission information on the webpage of the programme of your choice.

Look at an overview of our courses

How do I apply?

HKU offers many different programmes. Choose below the kind of programme you would like to apply for and read about the application process and general admission requirements. You can find the specific admission requirements for individual programmes on their web pages.

Applying for a Bachelor's programme Applying for a Master’s programme Applying for an Associate Degree programme Applying for a Preparatory Course Applying for a Pre-master Applying for contract tuition at HKU Utrechts Conservatorium

General enrolment requirements

It may be the case that HKU needs additional documents to complete your enrolment.

More about General enrolment requirements

Portfolio

Would you like to make a good impression on your admission to one of our studies?

View our tips for a good portfolio!

Contact

Do you have any questions? First, please read the Frequently Asked Questions. Still can't find what you're looking for? Then please get in touch with the Student Affairs Service Desk. They will help you with questions about (almost) everything that has to do with studying at HKU.

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