St. John’s College is administratively independent from the University of Hong Kong and has its own admissions policy.

Who is eligible? 

1. New students receiving a conditional offer of HKU 
2. Exchange students who are nominated to study at HKU for one or two semesters.

Selection criteria are merit-based; whether the applicants and the College share the similar belief and values will be taken into consideration. The candidate's potential, not merely prior attainment, is also crucial.    

Step 1: Submit your application

• For new students, you may submit your application to the College’s portal (OpenApply) when you receive the conditional offer from HKU. Our admission is on a rolling basis, and application is welcome anytime throughout the year. 
• Once you are admitted to HKU, please indicate your choice of residence in HKU portal (CEDARS). Applications which put St. John's as the first choice would be preferably considered. 

Step 2: Assessment

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. If the candidate is not available for an in-person interview, the interview will be conducted through video-conferencing such as Skype.
• Main round interviews: April to Mid-August

Step 3: Confirm your offer

• Successful main-round applicants’ results will be announced through email and phone call in mid August. Unsuccessful candidates would also be informed earlier for applying to other halls of residence. 
• Applicants are required to send the proof of payment for the first installment of St. John's accommodation to confirm their offer before the orientation. 
• Residents can expect to stay in the College as residential members for 3 consecutive academic years if they have fulfilled several disciplinary and academic criteria set by the College. 

Readmission 

Who can apply? 

• Students who applied for leave of absence due to academic reasons or national service
• Current students who have already stayed in the College as residential members for 3 academic years or more; their applications will be considered by the College management on a case by case basis. 
• Current students who stay in other residential halls and hope to apply to St. John’s College in coming academic year 

Step 1: Submit your application 

Hall Admission will launch on HKU portal (CEDARS) and on College’s portal (OpenApply) in April

Step 2: Assessment

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. If the candidate is not available for an in-person interview, the interview will be conducted through video-conferencing facility such as Skype.
• Main round interviews: April to May

Step 3: Confirm your offer 

• Applicants are required to send the proof of payment for the first installment of St. John's accommodation to confirm their offer before the orientation. 
• Undergraduate residents are expected to attend the orientation activities.