PolMaster of DesignThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 12 months
Tuition: HK$288,600
Fields: Design / Media Arts

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: Jul 2, 2026
Application deadline: Oct 20, 2026

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Feb 25, 2027).

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

One-page statement to the Admissions Committee.

CV or resume

Detail post-secondary qualifications and employment.

Design portfolio

Required for all MDes applicants; follow specialism-specific portfolio guidelines.

Recommendation letters x 2

Employer recommendation preferred for work experience; final-year students may use internship supervisors; otherwise two academic recommendations acceptable. Official letterhead with name, affiliation, contact, signature.

Official transcript(s)

Full official transcripts with grading notes and degree certificates; certified English translations if needed.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree; General entrance plus specialism-specific requirements; applicants must indicate specialism choice and participate in specialism-specific interviews.
Prerequisites: Technical preparation; Specialism-specific interview and portfolio readiness; see School of Design admissions guidance for IBD/ISD/SSD/TED.
IELTS: 6.0 overall; IELTS Academic. University minimum if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 80 overall; University minimum if prior degree was not taught in English. Applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026.; University minimum if prior degree was not taught in English. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source