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While each institution has its own specific calendar, here's a general guide of important time periods. Check with a particular University for its timetable, as schedules change and dates may vary from year to year.

The Academic Year usually consists of two semesters, from early September to late December and mid-January to May. Days off for public holidays (Hong Kong has 12) may need to be made up at the end of a semester. An Orientation session for first-year students is usually held in late August.

Holidays in 2007 :
The first day of January
1 Jan
Monday
The day preceding Lunar New Year's Day
17 Feb
Saturday
The second day of the Lunar New Year
19 Feb
Monday
The third day of the Lunar New Year
20 Feb
Tuesday
Ching Ming Festival
5 Apr
Thursday
Good Friday
6 Apr
Friday
The day following Good Friday
7 Apr
Saturday
Easter Monday
9 Apr
Monday
Labour Day
1 May
Tuesday
The Buddha's Birthday
24 May
Thursday
Tuen Ng Festival
19 Jun
Tuesday
The day following Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
2 Jul
Monday
The day following Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
26 Sep
Wednesday
National Day
1 Oct
Monday
Chung Yeung Festival
19 Oct
Friday
Christmas Day
25 Dec
Tuesday
The first weekday after Christmas Day
26 Dec
Wednesday

(Source:www.info.gov.hk/info/holiday_e.htm)

Application Deadlines vary greatly. Applications are due the spring semester prior to your intended entry date, but may fall as early as January or as late as May. Confirm the deadline with your chosen institution well in advance; it'll save you and your university many headaches.

 

 
 
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