PrintApplication Procedure for JUPAS Applicants
Step 1 - Research your study options
Students can be admitted to HKUST via one of the following pathways namely School-based and Program-based:
Options under School-based admissions:
- Science (Group A)
- Science (Group B)
- Engineering
- Business and Management
Options under Program-based admissions:
- International Research Enrichment
- BSc in Integrative Systems and Design
- BBA in Economics
- BBA in Finance
- BBA in Global Business
- BBA in Information Systems
- BBA in Management
- BBA in Marketing
- BBA in Operations Management
- BBA in Professional Accounting
- BSc in Economics and Finance
- BSc in Quantitative Finance
- BSc in Global China Studies
- BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis
- BSc in Mathematics and Economics
- BSc in Biotechnology and Business
- BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence
- BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management#
#It is a five-year program. You may refer to Interdisciplinary Programs Office page for more information on the program. - BSc in Environmental Management and Technology
- World Bachelor in Business*
*It is a self-financed program with separate application timelines, important dates, admission requirements, application and tuition fees. You may refer to wbb.ust.hk for more information.
Continue to visit Undergraduate page to explore what kind of programs each School provides and chooses according to your own interest.
Students can be admitted to HKUST via one of the following pathways namely School-based and Program-based:
Options under School-based admissions:
- Science (Group A)
- Science (Group B)
- Engineering
- Business and Management
Options under Program-based admissions:
- International Research Enrichment
- BSc in Integrative Systems and Design
- BBA in Economics
- BBA in Finance
- BBA in Global Business
- BBA in Information Systems
- BBA in Management
- BBA in Marketing
- BBA in Operations Management
- BBA in Professional Accounting
- BSc in Economics and Finance
- BSc in Quantitative Finance
- BSc in Global China Studies
- BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis
- BSc in Mathematics and Economics
- BSc in Biotechnology and Business
- BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence
- BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management#
#It is a five-year program. You may refer to Interdisciplinary Programs Office page for more information on the program. - BSc in Environmental Management and Technology
- World Bachelor in Business*
*It is a self-financed program with separate application timelines, important dates, admission requirements, application and tuition fees. You may refer to wbb.ust.hk for more information.
Continue to visit Undergraduate page to explore what kind of programs each School provides and chooses according to your own interest.
Step 2 - Choose your program and submit an application online
You should submit you application via the JUPAS online system. Upon the creation of a JUPAS account, you must fill in your personal information, including contact information. You can then select your programmes under the “My Draft Programme Choices” section. You are strongly encouraged to fill in Other Experiences and Achievements in Competitions/Activities (OEA) and upload Student Learning Profile (SLP). For detailed procedure, you may refer to JUPAS website.
You should submit you application via the JUPAS online system. Upon the creation of a JUPAS account, you must fill in your personal information, including contact information. You can then select your programmes under the “My Draft Programme Choices” section. You are strongly encouraged to fill in Other Experiences and Achievements in Competitions/Activities (OEA) and upload Student Learning Profile (SLP). For detailed procedure, you may refer to JUPAS website.
Step 3 - Stay tuned with us
An interview may be deemed necessary, and this would usually be arranged through electronic means such as Skype. An interview is not mandatory; the exceptions are the International Research Enrichment Program, BSc in Integrative Systems and Design, BBA in Global Business, Bsc in Quantitative Finance and BEng/ Bsc & BBA in Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management, for which an interview is required.
An interview may be deemed necessary, and this would usually be arranged through electronic means such as Skype. An interview is not mandatory; the exceptions are the International Research Enrichment Program, BSc in Integrative Systems and Design, BBA in Global Business, Bsc in Quantitative Finance and BEng/ Bsc & BBA in Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management, for which an interview is required.
Step 4 - Finalize your program choice
After the release of HKDSE examination results, you will then login to your JUPAS account to modify your program choices during your own allotted time-slot.
After the release of HKDSE examination results, you will then login to your JUPAS account to modify your program choices during your own allotted time-slot.
Step 5 - Receive an offer and join HKUST
You should check your main round offer results in JUPAS website and pay the acceptance fee by e-banking/cash/EPS to secure your place at HKUST. You are then required to complete the registration process during the designated period specified by the University.
You should check your main round offer results in JUPAS website and pay the acceptance fee by e-banking/cash/EPS to secure your place at HKUST. You are then required to complete the registration process during the designated period specified by the University.
HKUST Entry Requirements
Minimum Level Requirement is 3322+33^ (Level 3 in English Language; Level 3 in Chinese Language; Level 2 in Mathematics Compulsory; Level 2 in Liberal Studies; Level 3 in Elective 1; and Level 3 in Elective 2 or M1/M2). At HKUST, individual Schools or Programs may require a higher attainment level in particular subjects and may also have specific subject requirements. Each School / Program uses a specific formula to calculate an applicant’s admission score based on his/her HKDSE scores. Please refer to the following table for details.
^ Note: Holding minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. The admitted students actually attained a much higher HKDSE results. Candidates are strongly encouraged to refer to below Score Calculator Section for further information
School based
Overall
School based
Program based
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School based
Program based
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Program based
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Program based
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Program based
Overall
For applicants fulfill HKUST’s School-Specific entrance requirements, their admission scores will be calculated by School-specific weightings of their HKDSE scores as part of their application assessment. Students who wish to calculate their admission scores can refer to HKUST JUPAS Score Calculator.
The score calculator will show your score, making reference the highest attainable score and the median score in 2019 if applicable.
Score Calculator
Check out the median and lower quartile of the 2013 – 2019 intakes:
2019 figures
2018 figures
2017 figures
2016 figures
2015 figures
2014 figures
2013 figures
Points to note:
The median and lower quartile scores displayed on the JUPAS Score Calculator and score sheets are applicable to local students only.
Applications of non-local JUPAS applicants will be considered together with applications made by other non-local students through the non-JUPAS route.
