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The
University of Hong Kong
Academic Support and Examinations Section, The Registry
University Fees
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Frequently
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I cannot fulfil
the admission condition(s) as stated in the offer letter. How do I apply
for refund of admission deposit?
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Unsuccessful applicants
who have already paid the admission deposit will receive the online
application form from the Faculty Office. Kindly complete the form, and
upload the fee payment receipt or internet bank payment confirmation,
along with a copy of the letter from the Faculty confirming the offer
being withdrawn due to failure to meet the admission condition(s), no
later than two months after the commencement of the academic year in
which admission is sought.
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I have
submitted a request to withdraw from studies. Do I have to settle the
outstanding composition fee?
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As stipulated in the
Student Handbook, a student is liable to pay the annual composition fee
despite withdrawal from studies at any time during the academic year.
Withdrawal from study does not remove the need to settle any outstanding
financial payments or financial aid obligations due to the University or
financial aid office(s).
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UG
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I have been
approved to take Leave of Absence (LoA) for the
whole semester. Do I have to pay the composition fee?
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Composition fee will not be
charged for students who have been approved to take LoA
for the whole semester. If LoA was granted after
issuance of invoice, the relevant fees will be reverted in due course. For
students who have been granted LoA after payment
of composition fee, the paid fee will be carried forward to offset the
ensuing (i.e. next) instalment of composition fee.
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RPG
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I have been
approved to take non-study leave. How will it affect the payment of
composition fee?
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As stipulated in the
Student Handbook, composition fee shall be paid in advance and
composition/continuation fee will be exempted for the period of non-study
leave taken. Credit(s) arising from the taking of non-study leave will be
carried forward to offset composition fee in the ensuing instalment. For
details, please refer to the section on Fixed
Daily Rate (FDR) Approach.
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UG
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TPG
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I cannot
settle the payment of composition fee before the due date as stated on the
invoice. How can I apply for financial assistance and/or extension of
payment due date?
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Students may apply for
extension of payment due date via the online system of Centre of
Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) before the payment due
date. Please visit the website of CEDRAS at http://cedars.hku.hk/sections/Finances.php
for details.
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RPG
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I received an
invoice for payment of continuation/composition fee after submission of
thesis. What should I do?
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As stipulated in the Procedures
for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Procedures
for the Degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil), once a thesis is
submitted for examination, a candidate need not pay additional fees, unless
he or she is required to revise and resubmit the thesis for a new
examination, whereupon a second examination fee is charged.
In case you received an
invoice after you have submitted your thesis, please contact the Academic
Support and Examinations Section by email (fees@hku.hk).
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What types of
payment method are available?
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Please visit the website of
the Finance
and Enterprises Office (FEO) and select "Instructions for
Payment" for detailed information.
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I have not
received any invoice and do not know the amount of fees I need to pay. What
should I do?
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Starting from December
2010, student invoices are issued through the HKU Portal email account. You
may login the HKU Portal to check the account balance and payment records.
For instruction on viewing
your finance-related information, please refer to Page 23 of the Guide
to SIS for Students (login required).
For students who cannot
login the HKU Portal, please approach the Finance and Enterprises Office
(FEO) (Contact Information)
for the balance of your student account.
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I made fees
payment via online banking and want to check if the University has received
my payment. What should I do?
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Please login the HKU Portal
to check your payment record. However, please note that it takes a few days
for the transaction to be reflected in your student account. If the payment
is not reflected in your student account after one week, please contact the
Finance and Enterprises Office (FEO) (Contact Information).
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I wish to
apply for a waiver / refund of fee(s). What should I do?
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Please note that University
fees, once paid, cannot be refunded.
Should there be any
exceptional circumstances which would justify special consideration for
waiver / refund of fee(s), please send your request to fees@hku.hk and provide the following
information to expedite the processing:
- full
name in English, university number and curriculum of studies;
- the
type and amount of fee(s) concerning the request for waiver / refund
(e.g. surcharge of HK$500, 1st instalment of composition fee in 2021-22
of HK$21,050); and
- a
detailed account of the exceptional circumstance which would justify
special consideration for waiver / refund of fee(s), accompanied by
documentary proof in the form of an attachment.
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