Eligibility & Selection Criteria

This is a university‐wide admission programme in which eligible applicants, as listed below, could apply for their interested programmes (not limited to sport related programmes) through the TADAS. Local talented athletes who are applying to full-time UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes offered by the University via JUPAS or non-JUPAS.

Eligibility

Any athletes who are eligible to officially represent Hong Kong, China in regional and international competitions; and

Recognized sports ranking and achievements; and

Nominated by sports institutions such as the Hong Kong Sports Institute or other sports associations (ideally with Elite Vote Level 3 or above in their respective sport); or

Retired athletes of the HKSAR sport teams who have achieved outstanding results in regional and international sport competitions such as Olympic Games or Asian Games

Note: Students nominated under the School Principal’s Nominations Scheme (SPN) under JUPAS or the School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) will not be eligible for TADAS (i.e. UGC SALSA), and vice versa. Students please apply through only one of these routes and do not make concurrent applications

Eligibility & Selection Criteria Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Selection

Applicants need to provide evidence of sports ranking and achievements;

References and/or recommendation letters from coaches and other referees such as former teachers or sports administrators;

Self-statement indicating applicants' interests, future aspirations, and the commitment to complete the academic studies;

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to individual interviews where their communication skills, suitability for the chosen programme, and critical thinking and analytic ability will be assessed.

Applicants will be assessed holistically and academic results will not be the major selection criteria.

Applicants are advised to carefully consider their own readiness for embarking on university life which at times maybe as exciting and demanding as their sports training and competitions. Contents in this website will enhance your understanding what is ahead should you choose to study with our university.