Admission Requirement

Admission Requirements for HKDSE Candidates

The minimum criteria for applications are four core and two elective subjects in HKDSE with the following requirements:

Level 3 in Chinese Language
Level 3 in English Language
Level 5 in Mathematics*
Level 2 in Liberal Studies
Level 3 in any one New Senior Secondary elective subject 1
Level 3 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 inclusion of (1) English Language and (2) at least one best subject of Mathematics (Compulsory Part), Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or II.

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.