Admission Requirement

Admission Requirements for HKDSE Candidates

Local students applying on the strength of their Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination should apply through JUPAS.

JUPAS code: JS4238

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Level 3 or above in Chinese Language
Level 3 or above in English Language
Level 5 or above in Mathematics*
A (Attained) in Citizenship and Social Development
Level 3 or above in any one New Senior Secondary elective subject 1
Level 3 or above in any one New Senior Secondary elective subject 2 or Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II*.

*Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or II at Level 5 is required if Mathematics (Compulsory Part) at Level 3 or 4 is obtained.

Admission will be based on the “Best 5 Principle” with the following weights:

HKDSE Subjects Weightings
English Language 1.25
Math (compulsory part) 1.5
Math (extended part) M1/2 1.5
Best of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, or ICT 1.25
Other subjects 1

The 5 best subjects may include either M1/2 or Other Language (category C subjects) but not both. 

For past JUPAS admission grades, please refer to Office of Admissions and Financial Aid:
admission.cuhk.edu.hk/jupas/download.html

Admission Requirements for Other Candidates

We welcome applicants with other qualifications such as GCE Advanced Level Examination* and International Baccalaureate Diploma. More details can be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. For local students, please refer to admission.cuhk.edu.hk/non-jupas-yr-1/requirements.html

For international students, please refer to admission.cuhk.edu.hk/international/requirements.html

* Advanced standing may be granted upon admission.

We consider applicants on a case-by-case basis, taking into account of students’ extra-curricular activities and service. Applicants should be cautious that due to the mathematical nature of our programme, we expect students to be strong in mathematics.

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Important Information for Applicants