You may still be under the age of 18 at the time of admission to HKU. In this case, your parent/guardian is required to sign a consent form, without which the University may have difficulties in arranging some of the teaching and learning activities, and accommodation for you.

You will be generally treated as an adult and are expected to lead your academic and social lives in HKU as other students do. The University will correspond directly with you, but not your parent/guardian, on things related to you such as course enrollment, payment status of fees, academic status, results and grades, etc. Your parent/guardian will only be contacted in case of emergency or other situations where potential risks are involved.

Things to note:

Banking arrangement

Students under 18 must be accompanied in person by their parent or legal guardian to open a bank account at one of the local banks. The University is not able to act as your guardian in this context.

Hong Kong Identity (HKID) Card

The Immigration Department would have a record of the nomination if you submitted the Letter of Guardian Nomination to Admissions Office when applying for your student visa. Therefore, you can simply submit your application for an HKID Card to the ImmD on your own and inform the immigration officer during your application interview that your parents have nominated HKU as your guardian.

Parental responsibility

For important information for parents/guardians of students who will be under the age of 18 years at the time of admission to the University, please visit http://www.ase.hku.hk/age18/Important_Info_for_Parents_Guardians.pdf