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McGill University Admissions for Chinese High School Students: Evaluates high school grades and Huikao scores; Gaokao is not required. The minimum average score is 85, with a deadline of January 15.
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McGill University Admissions for Chinese High School Students: Evaluates high school grades and Huikao scores; Gaokao is not required. The minimum average score is 85, with a deadline of January 15.

McGill University admits students from Chinese regular high schools based on their grades from Grades 10 and 11, as well as the first semester of Grade 12, along with Academic Proficiency Test scores. The minimum requirement is typically an annual average of 85% or higher. For provinces where the Academic Proficiency Test only issues Pass/Fail grades, SAT, ACT, or AP scores are required. The application deadline is January 15, and the document submission deadline is March 1.

2026-10-11
UNSW 2027 Intake: Gaokao Admission Based on Overall Average Percentage, 80% for Business, 75% for Engineering; New TOEFL Format Not Accepted for Now
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UNSW 2027 Intake: Gaokao Admission Based on Overall Average Percentage, 80% for Business, 75% for Engineering; New TOEFL Format Not Accepted for Now

UNSW 2027 international undergraduate admission requirements are based on the overall average percentage of the Gaokao: 70% for Arts and Science, 75% for Engineering and Economics, 80% for Business and Advanced Computer Science, 91% for Actuarial Studies, and 90% for Medicine. In provinces with a total score of 750, 70% equals 525. For English proficiency, the new TOEFL format is not accepted for now; registrants must select "TOEFL for Australia," and Duolingo is not on the accepted list.

2026-10-11
ANU Gaokao Score Conversion Table: 525 for Business, Arts, and Science; 544 for Engineering and Computer Science; 660 for Law.
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ANU Gaokao Score Conversion Table: 525 for Business, Arts, and Science; 544 for Engineering and Computer Science; 660 for Law.

ANU has released the Gaokao score requirements corresponding to admission rankings for each major: in most provinces (out of 750), a ranking of 80 corresponds to 525, 85 to 544, 92 to 585, and 97 to 660; Shanghai and Hainan have separate conversion tables. In the 2027 handbook, the ranking requirement is 80 for Bachelor of Business, Economics, Arts, and Science; 85 for Engineering and Advanced Computer Science; 92 for Actuarial Studies; and 97 for Law.

2026-10-11
UBC September 2027 Admissions: Chinese students must achieve a Gaokao score at or above the Tier 1 cutoff, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90. Application deadline: January 15.
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UBC September 2027 Admissions: Chinese students must achieve a Gaokao score at or above the Tier 1 cutoff, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90. Application deadline: January 15.

UBC Vancouver requirements for Chinese high school students: Gaokao scores must meet the provincial Tier 1 cutoff (if not taking the Gaokao, at least 3 AP exams are required); specific programs have prerequisite course requirements; English requirement: IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 per band) or TOEFL 90. Application deadline: January 15, 2027. To be considered for the International Scholar Awards, you must apply by November 15, 2026.

2026-10-11
Applying to NTU with Gaokao Scores: Must achieve 80% of the total score; high school seniors can apply using Grades 10 and 11 grades first; applications open on October 15.
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Applying to NTU with Gaokao Scores: Must achieve 80% of the total score; high school seniors can apply using Grades 10 and 11 grades first; applications open on October 15.

NTU Requirements for Gaokao Applicants: Gaokao scores must reach 80% of the provincial total score; current high school seniors can apply using Grades 10 and 11 grades first and submit Gaokao scores within 3 days of release; English proficiency scores are required (IELTS 6.5, with 6.5 in Writing and Speaking); the application period for Fall 2027 admission is from October 15, 2026, to March 19, 2027.

2026-10-11
University of Sydney 2027 Admissions Guide: Gaokao requirements are based on the percentage of the provincial maximum score, with 85% for Business and 70% for Arts.
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University of Sydney 2027 Admissions Guide: Gaokao requirements are based on the percentage of the provincial maximum score, with 85% for Business and 70% for Arts.

The University of Sydney 2027 International Admissions Guide lists Gaokao requirements for undergraduate majors as a percentage of the provincial maximum score: Arts 70%, Science and Engineering 75%, Computer Science 80%, Business 85%. Medicine double degrees do not accept Gaokao scores. Applications for the February semester close on December 1 of the previous year.

2026-10-11
CUHK Mainland Gaokao Admissions: Early Admission Batch of Unified Enrollment, No Interviews, Admission Based on Raw Scores; English Subject Score Must Reach 120
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CUHK Mainland Gaokao Admissions: Early Admission Batch of Unified Enrollment, No Interviews, Admission Based on Raw Scores; English Subject Score Must Reach 120

The Chinese University of Hong Kong admits mainland Gaokao students through the early batch of the National College Entrance Examination. Students submit their college preferences after scores are released. No interview is required, and admission is based on Gaokao scores without bonus points. The English subject score must be at least 120 (130 for scholarship applications). The total cost for the first year is approximately RMB 248,000. The 2027 admissions regulations have not been released yet; please refer to the 2026 regulations for reference.

2026-10-11
HKU 2027 Mainland Undergraduate Admissions Now Open: Independent Application, Deadline June 28; First Round of Multiple Excellence Admission Scheme Deadline December 31
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HKU 2027 Mainland Undergraduate Admissions Now Open: Independent Application, Deadline June 28; First Round of Multiple Excellence Admission Scheme Deadline December 31

HKU 2027 Mainland Undergraduate Admission Scheme is now open for online applications. It operates independently from the national unified admission system, with a deadline of June 28, 2027, and an application fee of HKD 780. The first round of the Multiple Excellence Admission Scheme closes on December 31, 2026; strong interview performance prior to the Gaokao may result in bonus points or conditional offers.

2026-10-11
University of Toronto Fall 2027 Admissions: Chinese students require Gaokao scores, IELTS 6.5, and new TOEFL 4.5. Apply by November 7 for early consideration.
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University of Toronto Fall 2027 Admissions: Chinese students require Gaokao scores, IELTS 6.5, and new TOEFL 4.5. Apply by November 7 for early consideration.

University of Toronto requires Chinese high school students to submit their high school diploma, Huikao (Academic Proficiency Test), and Gaokao scores. SAT/ACT are optional (Engineering requires full disclosure); IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 per band), new TOEFL 4.5, Duolingo 120. Application deadline: January 15, 2027. Apply by November 7 and complete all documents by December 1 for early admission consideration.

2026-10-11
UK Undergraduate 2027 Admissions Timeline: Oxford, Cambridge, and Medicine applications due October 15, 2026; Personal Statement consists of three questions.
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UK Undergraduate 2027 Admissions Timeline: Oxford, Cambridge, and Medicine applications due October 15, 2026; Personal Statement consists of three questions.

UCAS 2027 Admissions: Oxford, Cambridge, and most Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary courses due October 15, 2026; most other courses due January 13, 2027; up to 5 choices. Starting with the 2026 intake, the Personal Statement changes to three questions totaling 4,000 characters.

2026-10-11
Applying to the University of Cambridge with Gaokao Scores: College requirements fall into three categories—13 require a top 0.1% provincial ranking, and 8 do not accept standalone Gaokao scores.
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Applying to the University of Cambridge with Gaokao Scores: College requirements fall into three categories—13 require a top 0.1% provincial ranking, and 8 do not accept standalone Gaokao scores.

Most University of Cambridge colleges accept the Gaokao, but requirements are divided into three categories: 13 colleges typically require a provincial ranking in the top 0.1%; 8 require 90% in three subjects or a provincial ranking in the top 1%-3%; and another 8 require additional qualifications such as A Level, IB, or AP scores. A list of colleges for each category is provided.

2026-10-11
HKUST 2027 Mainland Gaokao Admissions: Independent admissions that do not affect unified enrollment choices; application deadline is June 10, 2027.
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HKUST 2027 Mainland Gaokao Admissions: Independent admissions that do not affect unified enrollment choices; application deadline is June 10, 2027.

Applications for HKUST's 2027 Mainland Gaokao Admissions are now open (October 2, 2026 – June 10, 2027). This is an independent admissions process that does not affect unified enrollment choices, and students retaking the Gaokao are also eligible to apply. After scores are released, candidates who meet the interview cutoff will be invited for an all-English interview. The foreign language subject taken in the Gaokao must be English.

2026-10-11