Mechanical Engineering admission requirements for Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) high school students
Program requirements
- Core Mathematics with extended Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) with a minimum final grade of 3.
- Category "A" Physics and Chemistry each with a minimum final grade of 3.
- Core English language with a minimum final grade of 3.
- Students are considered for admission on an individual basis.
- Minimum final overall average of 4.
The Admission Information Form and online interview are required for admission to all Engineering programs.
General requirements
- Successful completion of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination.
- English as a Second Language will not satisfy the academic English course requirement.
- University transfer credits for the HKDSE will not be considered at Waterloo.
Notes
- You need to provide an English language test score if your four most recent years of full-time education have not been in an English language school system.
- Required courses that are two to three years old may need to be updated. Email the admissions office for further details.
Next steps
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