APA
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
香港演藝學院
Publicly funded
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in Wan Chai is the territory's publicly funded conservatory: degree and postgraduate programmes across dance, drama, music, theatre and entertainment arts, and film, taught alongside the profession's own companies and venues.
Key facts
| Founded | 1984 |
| Campus | Wan Chai (main campus); Pok Fu Lam (Bethanie Campus, School of Film and Television) |
| Type | Publicly funded |
| Local UG tuition (2026/27) | HK$47,000 |
| Non-local UG tuition (2026/27) | — |
| Website | www.hkapa.edu |
| UG admissions | Open ↗ |
Full-time undergraduate, local students HK$47,000/year 2026/27; non-local HK$63,000/year. Caution money HK$400. Not via JUPAS - direct application to the Academy (application deadline for main selection: 2026-12-08).
Admission routes
- International / non-JUPAS route — official page ↗
Faculties & schools
School of DanceSchool of DramaSchool of Chinese OperaSchool of Film and TelevisionSchool of MusicSchool of Theatre and Entertainment Arts
Undergraduate programmes
6 programmes · Filter these in programme search →
| JUPAS code | Programme | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| — | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Chinese Opera 戲曲藝術(榮譽)學士 Req：HKDSE: Level 3 or above in English Language and Chinese Language; Level 2 or above in Mathematics and one other subject (Attained in an Applied Learning subject counts); 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development; or equivalent. ApL Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) is not applicable to this programme. Applicants must submit a short video for shortlisting: Performance Major - a Cantonese performance including singing, recitation and acting elements… | Self-financing |
| — | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Dance 舞蹈藝術(榮譽)學士 Req：HKDSE: Level 3 or above in English Language and Chinese Language; Level 2 or above in Mathematics and one other subject (Attained in an Applied Learning subject counts); 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development; or equivalent. Two-round audition: 1st round - juried audition technique class; 2nd round - technique, improvisation, repertoire/solo and interview (Dance Performance major), or technique and conceptual exploration plus interview (Choreography major)… | Self-financing |
| — | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Degree in Drama 戲劇藝術(榮譽)學士 Req：HKDSE: Level 3 or above in English Language and Chinese Language; Level 2 or above in Mathematics and one other subject (Attained in an Applied Learning subject counts); 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development; or equivalent. Audition and selection requirements for the 2027/28 BFA (Hons) in Drama and Diploma in Drama Foundations: to be announced. | Self-financing |
| — | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Film and Television 電影電視藝術(榮譽)學士 Req：HKDSE: Level 3 or above in English Language and Chinese Language; Level 2 or above in Mathematics and one other subject (Attained in an Applied Learning subject counts); 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development; or equivalent. Or relevant film/TV experience (writing, theatre production, music production also eligible). Submit no more than 3 original works, at least one a screen work (max 5 minutes each), each described briefly in Chinese and English with the applicant's roles indicated… | Self-financing |
| — | Bachelor of Music (Honours) Degree 音樂(榮譽)學士 Req：HKDSE: Level 3 or above in English Language and Chinese Language; Level 2 or above in Mathematics and one other subject (Attained in an Applied Learning subject counts); 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development; or equivalent. All applicants submit a recent high-quality video of solo performance - three works of different styles, characters and tempos for the BMus (Hons) - or a portfolio of four compositions with legible scores… | Self-financing |
| — | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Degree in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 舞台及製作藝術(榮譽)學士 Req：HKDSE: Level 3 or above in English Language and Chinese Language; Level 2 or above in Mathematics and one other subject (Attained in an Applied Learning subject counts); 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development; or equivalent. Preliminary selection is based on school records, HKCEE/HKAL/HKDSE scores, previous experience in creative arts, portfolio review, letters of reference and a written statement of personal goals… | Self-financing |
Data note
Compiled from official institution pages and the official JUPAS catalogue (cycle shown with fees). Fees, requirements and programme lists change — always verify on official pages before applying.