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:

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.