Other qualifications obtained by JUPAS applicants will not add any bonus points to the applicant's admissions score.

Result in a Cat C subject will be used as additional supporting information. Students who have learned Chinese Language for less than six years or have been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese curriculum may use a Cat C subject or an alternative Chinese to fulfill the minimum requirement and for score calculation. The score is calculated in the best interest of the applicant.

For JUPAS applicants, we only consider the attainment in the HKDSE English Language.

Yes. JUPAS students with the following English attainment will be granted 6 transfer credits for English Common Core Courses:

• 5** in HKDSE English Language

• 5* (with no sub-score lower than 5) in HKDSE English Language

For students who have performed well at the HKUST Summer Institute, their subsequent HKUST application will be favorably considered.

For 2024 intake, only IRE, SSCI-A (AI), BIBU and MAEC programs may invite applicants to attend the admissions interview. Those who put them in their Band A choices will have a bigger chance for being selected. 

Interview is a must for IRE program. For SSCI-A (AI), BIBU and MAEC programs, please be assured that interview is not a must for admissions. Good interview performance will generally result in an additional bonus score.

Students may choose to re-take selected subjects only. We accept combined HKDSE certificates. We will consider the best results (in each subject) in eligibility screening and in calculating admissions scores. For HKDSE results obtained four years ago or earlier, it will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Students with HKDSE results only should apply through JUPAS. If you have other qualifications, for example first year study in an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma, you may wish to apply directly to HKUST through the Direct Admissions Scheme. Please visit https://join.hkust.edu.hk for further information.

In 2022 admissions exercise:

_{POINTS TO NOTE FOR 2022 JUPAS ADMISSIONS SCORES:}

_{1.  HKUST calculates weighted scores based on program-specific formulae, of which certain subjects are given heavier weighting. For score calculation, please refer to the “ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS & STATISTICS” section on https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas}

_{2.  All scores presented in this leaflet is based on the following conversion scale for 2023 Entry:
Conversion of levels to scores (Category A Core/Elective Subjects)    5**=8.5,  5*=7,  5=5.5,  4=4,  3=3,  2=2}

In reading the information, please note that the public result attainments of the students admitted to each program vary from year to year. Moreover, we consider an applicant’s overall profile, on top of the HKDSE Score. More information can be found at https://publication.join.ust.hk/view/13965330/.

We will run induction sessions on major selection after you have been admitted to the School. The School of Science has a team of advisors at the Office of Academic Advising and Support providing you with the necessary academic advice and assistance before you choose your major program.

For details on the service provided by the Office of Academic Advising and Support, please visit https://advise.science.ust.hk.

Normally, the earliest time to declare a major is at the end of the 1st year and the latest time is the end of the 2nd year. For more information, please refer to Program Structure.