When should I apply for the student visa/ entry permit?

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  • Application period:
    • Fall admission: March or soonest possible
    • Spring admission: mid-October or soonest possible
    • For exchange program, PG visiting student program and visiting internship: apply right after you have accepted the admission offer 
    • For DBA, EMBA, MBA, HKUST-NYU MSc in Global Finance: respective program offices will advise you of the details separately
  • It is important to submit your application early to ensure that you can obtain the visa/entry permit in time for program commencement.
  • Please visit here for a rough application timeline based on our past experience, for reference purpose only. The processing and approval processes rest with the Hong Kong Immigration Department and situation may vary from case to case. 
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