Hong Kong

Why choose UEL?

  • Exclusive physiotherapy recognition: UEL is one of only five London universities validated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for undergraduate physiotherapy. International students begin NHS placements from Year 1, gaining early hands-on clinical experience.
  • Affordable London experience: Located in East London, UEL offers a traditional campus setting with direct Tube links to central London in just 35 minutes.
  • Guaranteed scholarships: Students are eligible for automatic scholarships worth £2,000–£3,000.
  • Two-year postgraduate pathways: MBA, Computer Science, and Engineering programmes include a two-year option with a guaranteed UK placement year to enhance employability.
  • Affordable tuition and accommodation: Tuition and living costs at UEL are significantly lower than those at many other universities in London and across the UK.
How to apply
Hong Kong
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Entry requirements

Undergraduate

  • Post 2012: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination with 333
  • First year of a full-time Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) programme in a Community College of a UGC-funded institution or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (HKIVE)
  • Diploma Yi Jin AND recognised International Foundation course
  • Pre-2012: Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) is equivalent to UK A Levels and should be passed with the equivalent UCAS tariff points

Postgraduate

  • A 3-year bachelor’s (Honours) degree with a second class / GPA 2.5 or above from a recognised institution

Accepted English Language Qualifications

  • IELTS Academic
  • TOEFL iBT
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) PTE Academic
  • Oxford International English Test (OIETC)
  • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) English Grade 4 or above
  • Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) English Grade C or above in syllabus B and Grade A in syllabus A
  • Hong Kong A Level Use of English Grade E or above in all components for all Extended degrees
  • Hong Kong A Level - Use of English Grade D or above in all components for Undergraduate Degrees and some Postgraduate Programmes
  • Hong Kong A Level - Use of English Grade C or above in all components for Postgraduate Programmes
     

Learn more about accepted English Language Qualifications

English language requirements

To study at UEL, you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard for university study. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses, with IELTS being the most common.

Meet you representative

Name: Caitlyn Banania

About: Originally from Los Angeles, Caitlyn came to UEL as an international student. Now, Caitlyn is passionate about helping students like you begin your own exciting journey to study in London.

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Study abroad agents in Hong Kong

Amber Education 
Rm 1208-11, Tai Yau Building, 181 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong 
Email address: premier@amberedu.com.hk 
Contact Number with Country Code: +852 2377 7888 
Website Link: www.amberedu.com.hk

Liu Cheng International Group Limited 
913 Lippo Sun Plaza, 28 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
Email address: partnership@lcig.io
Contact number with country code: +852-23112689
Website link: https://www.lcig.io

SI-UK Hong Kong
Room 1309, Tai Yau Building, 181 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Email address: hongkong@gostudyin.com 
Contact number with country code: +852 6513 5719, +85229678009, +85229678199
Website link: https://gostudyin.com/branches/hong-kong/ 

Roshan Nageena
One of my favourite aspects of UEL was our numerous group projects, which brought together students from all corners of the globe, fostering a rich tapestry of ideas and creativity. The diverse and innovative spirit of our collective brainstorming provided me with invaluable knowledge I would not have gotten had I not picked UEL"

Roshan Nageena

MSc Green Building, Centre for Alternative Technology

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