If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission. See our English Proficiency page for details.

Hong Kong (HKCEE and HKALE)

General Requirements for all Programs

Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) are required for admission to all programs. Applicants must present five acceptable HKCEE subjects with grades of C or higher and at least two acceptable HKALE subjects with grades of D or higher. The HKCEE subjects must in all cases include English Language (Syllabus B) and Mathematics. If you have completed more than 18 credit units of transferable credit units from an accredited post-secondary institution, your admission will be based on your post-secondary studies.

Early Admission

You may apply for admission in the year you will graduate if you submit your transcript from the previous year and a list of courses you are currently completing. Conditional admission may be granted in these circumstances.

Transfer Credit

The University of Saskatchewan considers courses from accredited institutions around the world for transfer credit. Generally, credit is awarded on a course-by-course basis for courses equivalent to those taught at the University of Saskatchewan. When you apply for admission we will review all education history for admission and transfer credit. Your year of study and program requirements are determined by each college.

College-Specific Requirements

In addition to the general requirement, you must present required subjects and have achieved a competitive average for your college of choice.

CollegeRequired SubjectsCompetitive Average Requirements
Agriculture and Bioresources
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
  • Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience
  • Bachelor of Science in Renewable Resource Management
  • Diploma in Agronomy
HKALE
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
Grades of at least C on individual HKCEE subjects, and grades of at least D on individual HKALE subjects
  • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
  • Diploma in Agribusiness
HKALE
  • Mathematics 
  • Biology or Chemistry or Physics
Grades of at least C on individual HKCEE subjects, and grades of at least D on individual HKALE subjects
Arts and Science
    		Certain university courses have prerequisites required prior to registration.
    • Grades of at least C on individual HKCEE subjects, and grades of at least D on individual HKALE subjects
    • B.Mus. program requires an interview
    Edwards School of Business
      		HKALE
      • Mathematics
      		An average of at least B on HKCEE and HKALE subjects.
      Education
      • Home Economics
      • Industrial Arts
      		HKCEE or HKALE
      • Mathematics
      • Biology or Chemistry or Physics
      • History
      • Approved second language or fine art
      • An online interview will also be required.
      		Approximate grades of at least C on individual HKCEE subjects, and grades of at least D on individual HKALE subjects were required in addition to the interview.
      Engineering
        		B or higher in HKCEE
        • Chemistry
        C or higher in HKALE
        • Mathematics
        • Physics
        A-Level Chemistry is recommended
        		An average of at least B on HKCEE and HKALE subjects.
        Kinesiology
          • HKALE
          • Mathematics
          • Biology
          • Chemistry or Physics
          		The top 100+ qualified applicants were admitted after the application deadline with grades of at least A on individual HKCEE, and grades of at least B on HKALE subjects.
          1. You may be admitted to some programs with a deficiency. Business education subjects (i.e. accounting) and industrial arts subjects are not acceptable for admission. Technical education subjects are not acceptable for admission to kinesiology.
          2. The competitive averages should be used as a guideline, and do not guarantee admission.
          The University of Saskatchewan reserves the right to make changes to admissions policies without notice.