University Overview
Lingnan University (Lingnan University) is a public liberal arts university in Hong Kong, China, with strengths in the humanities and social sciences, business, education, and interdisciplinary research. The University adopts small-class teaching, emphasizes students’ all-round development, and offers a range of one-year taught master’s programmes. Some programmes accept CET-6 scores, making them relatively accessible to applicants from Mainland China.
Master’s Programmes Offered (2027 Fall Intake Reference)
Chinese-Taught Programmes
• Master of Chinese
• Master of Arts in Arts Technology and Business
• Master of Science in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Master of International and Development Economics
• Master of Liberal Sciences
Chinese-taught programmes generally do not require IELTS or TOEFL scores, but applicants must have a good command of Chinese. Some programmes may arrange an interview in Chinese.
English-Taught Programmes
Business
• Master of Accountancy
• Master of Finance
• Master of E-Business and Supply Chain Management
• Master of Science in Environmental, Social and Governance Management
• Master of Science in Human Resource and Organisational Management
• Master of Science in Marketing and International Business
• Master of Science in Risk, Insurance and Actuarial Analytics
Data Technology and Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics
• Master of Data Science
• Master of Advanced Data Science Research
• Master of Science in Industrial Data Analytics
• Master of Science in Innovative Design and Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Smart City Technologies and Applications
• Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence and the Future
Social Sciences and Humanities
• Master of Cities and Governance
• Master of China and Regional Development Studies
• Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Heritage Management
• Master of Social Sciences in Comparative Public Administration
• Master of Comparative Social Policy (International)
• Master of Social Sciences in Health and Social Services Management
• Master of Science in Health Analytics and Management
• Master of Science in Smart Ageing and Gerontology
• Master of Arts in International Higher Education and Management
• Master of Arts in Social Enterprise and Innovation Management
• Master of Sociology and Social Data Analytics
• Master of International Affairs
• Master of Cultural Studies
• Master of Translation Studies
• Master of Arts in Curating and Art History
• Master of Arts in Creative and Media Industries
• Master of Arts in Digital History in Global Asia
• Master of Arts in Digital English Studies
Psychology and Education
• Master of Occupational and Organisational Psychology
• Master of Applied Psychology
• Master of Social Sciences in Organisational Psychology and Education Management
Some programmes also offer spring intake. Please refer to the official programme information for the relevant academic year.
Admission Requirements Overview
Academic Qualifications
• Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised higher education institution, or an equivalent qualification;
• Applicants who do not hold a standard bachelor’s degree but can demonstrate satisfactory academic and professional achievements may be considered on a case-by-case basis;
• Most programmes do not impose strict undergraduate major restrictions and accept applications from different academic backgrounds;
• Final-year students may apply in advance with proof of current enrolment and submit complete academic qualification documents before enrolment.
Language Requirements
• IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 or above; or
• TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) score of 79 or above; or
• College English Test Band 6 (CET-6) score of 450 or above, together with either a satisfactory oral interview or a CET-6 Speaking Test grade of B or above to demonstrate oral English proficiency; or
• Other equivalent English language qualifications.
IELTS and TOEFL scores must be valid within two years at the time of application; CET-6 scores must be valid within five years at the time of application. English language requirements may differ for some Chinese-taught programmes.
Work Experience and Other Requirements
• Some programmes give preference to applicants with a relevant academic background or work experience;
• Admissions officers and programme directors may arrange interviews where appropriate;
• Specific application materials, including transcripts, recommendation letters and personal statements, are subject to the official requirements of each programme.
Application Period (2027 Fall Intake Reference)
Degree and Recognition
Upon successful completion of the programme and fulfilment of graduation requirements, students will be awarded a master’s degree by Lingnan University. The degree is recognised in Hong Kong, by the Ministry of Education of Mainland China, and internationally. Eligible graduates may apply for academic qualification verification through the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. Graduates may also apply, in accordance with the requirements of the Hong Kong Immigration Department, for the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) visa to seek employment opportunities in Hong Kong.
The above information has been compiled from official university and publicly available sources. Specific programmes, tuition fees, language and special requirements, application deadlines and other details are subject to the admissions information published on the official programme websites for the relevant year.