HKUST Admissions 2024 - JUPAS

2024 ADMISSIONS JUPAS

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WE ARE FLEXIBLE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY At HKUST, we provide you with the lexibility to choose your programs. While you can directly apply to some of the programs at the application stage, you may apply to the School of Science, School of Engineering, or School of Business and Management irst and decide on your major at the end of the irst two or three semesters. Apart from the major programs from an individual School, you can also enroll in joint programs, interdisciplinary programs, extended majors and minor programs.

JUPAS PROGRAMS TABLE

MAJOR PROGRAMS

APPLICATION CHOICES

International Research Enrichment Students from the School of Science could apply to the International Research Enrichment Program after the irst year of study. BSc in Data Analytics in Science BSc in Mathematics #@ BSc in Physics # BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology BSc in Biotechnology BSc in Chemistry JS5101 International Research Enrichment JS5102 Science (Group A) JS5102 Science (Group A) OR JS5181 Science (Group A) with an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence JS5103 Science (Group B)

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

JS5102 Science (Group A) OR JS5181 Science (Group A) with an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence JS5103 Science (Group B)

BSc in Ocean Science and Technology #@

BEng in Aerospace Engineering #@ BEng in Bioengineering # BEng in Chemical Engineering # BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering # BEng in Civil Engineering #@ BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering #@

A MINIMUM OF 120 CREDITS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A 4-YEAR CURRICULUM

Broad-based Curriculum Students can expand their intellectual horizons in a diverse set of subjects while gaining speciic skills and knowledge in their chosen area of specialty.

Cross-disciplinary Programs With four Schools and the AIS, HKUST ofers undergraduate programs in Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Science as well as cross-disciplinary areas.

JS5200 Engineering OR JS5282 Engineering with an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence

BEng in Computer Engineering #@ BEng / BSc in Computer Science #@ BEng in Decision Analytics #@ BEng in Electronic Engineering #@ BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management #@ BEng in Mechanical Engineering #@ BEng in Sustainable Energy Engineering # All Programs Ofered by the School of Business and Management 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 #@ BBA in General Business Management BSc in Global China Studies @ BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis @

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

EXTENDED MAJORS Blending traditional programs with emerging hot topics, the extended majors allow students to graduate with a title bearing both the selected traditional major and the extended major, all within their normal duration of study.

JS5300 Business and Management ^ JS5311 BBA in Economics JS5312 BBA in Finance JS5313 BBA in Global Business JS5314 BBA in Information Systems JS5315 BBA in Management JS5316 BBA in Marketing JS5317 BBA in Operations Management JS5318 BBA in Professional Accounting JS5331 BSc in Economics and Finance JS5332 BSc in Quantitative Finance

DIGITAL MEDIA AND CREATIVE ARTS (DMCA) Integrate creative arts and digital media in the world of rapidly changing technologies. Students can study the two areas in an interdisciplinary program framework.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) A cross-disciplinary and practical program that o�fers solid knowledge in your major plus innovative application of AI in your major areas.

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

JS5411 BSc in Global China Studies JS5412 BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis JS5901 BEng / BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management JS5812 BSc in Environmental Management and Technology JS5711 BSc in Integrative Systems and Design

MINOR PROGRAMS Students can enroll in minor program(s) ofered by any Schools.

BEng / BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (Remark 1) BSc in Environmental Management and Technology

ACADEMY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

BSc in Integrative Systems and Design #@ BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Students from all Schools could apply to the interdisciplinary programs above after the irst year of study.

China Studies Humanities Social Science

Actuarial Mathematics Astrophysics and Cosmology Biotechnology Chemistry

Environmental Science Mathematics Physics

JS5811 BSc in Biotechnology and Business JS5813 BSc in Mathematics and Economics JS5814 BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence JS5822 BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance JS5102 Science (Group A) JS5200 Engineering JS5282 Engineering with an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence

BSc in Biotechnology and Business (Remark 2) BSc in Mathematics and Economics (Remark 2)

BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence #@ (Remark 3)

JOINT PROGRAMS

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

ACADEMY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (Remark 4) BSc in Data Science and Technology # (Remark 5)

Sustainability

Aeronautical Engineering Big Data Technology Bioengineering Design Information Technology SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Robotics Smart City Sustainable Energy Engineering Technology Management

Students from respective Schools (please refer to the remarks) could apply to joint program(s) after their irst year of study.

JOINT SCHOOL

# Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence. @ Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Digital Media and Creative Arts. ^ Students admitted via the JS5300 Business and Management program may opt for an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence or Digital Media and Creative Arts after enrolling in their irst business major via Major Selection Exercise.

Entrepreneurship * Psychological and Behavioral Science # * Jointly ofered by the School of Science, School of Engineering, and School of Business and Management. # Jointly ofered by the School of Business and Management and School of Humanities and Social Science.

PROGRAM-BASED APPLICATION CHOICES Students who have developed clear interests in speciic program(s) may apply and be admitted directly to the program(s) of their choice.

SCHOOL-BASED APPLICATION CHOICES Students who wish to spend more time exploring their interests may apply and be admitted to a School without a major. They would apply to major program(s) during the Major Selection Exercise at the end of the irst two or three semesters.

Business

2023 HKUST JUPAS ADMISSIONS SCORES

2. All admissions scores are applicable to local students and are provided for reference only. The public examination results of students admitted to each program vary from year to year. HKUST considers an application’s whole proile, on top of the HKDSE score.

3. All scores presented in this lealet 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

POINTS TO NOTE FOR 2023 JUPAS ADMISSIONS SCORES: 1. HKUST calculates weighted scores based on 2023 program-speciic formulae, of which certain subjects are given heavier weighting. Further admissions scores for reference based on the 2024 program-speciic formulae will be provided in due course.

PROGRAM

WEIGHTED SCORE

AVERAGE LEVEL OF PREFERRED HKDSE SUBJECTS ^

2023 SCORE FORMULAE

PROGRAM

WEIGHTED SCORE

2023 SCORE FORMULAE

LOWER QUARTILE PER-SUBJECT-AVERAGE SCORE

HIGHEST ATTAINABLE

MEDIAN LOWER QUARTILE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Eng + Math + Best 2 Sci. subjects / M1 / M2 + Best 1 subject

JS5300

JS5101 International Research Enrichment

4.25

42.5

36.5

34.63 Sci. subjects / M1 / M2 level 5**

5 subjects

Business and Management

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 4 subjects

6 subjects

JS5311

JS5102 Science (Group A) JS5103 Science (Group B)

36 .5

4.56

63.75

Physics / M1 / M2

level 4

BBA in Economics

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Better of Best 4 subjects or

Eng x 1.5 + Math + Best Sci. / M1 / M2 with weighting + Best 2 subjects with weighting

JS5312

63.75

28.5 Biology / Chemistry

level 4

72.25

47.5

5.41

6 subjects

5 subjects

BBA in Finance

Best of M1 / M2 / Econ / Chem / Phys with weighting + Best 3 other subjects

JS5181 Science (Group A) with an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence

JS5313

63.75

34.5 Physics / M1 / M2

level 5

7.00

BBA in Global Business JS5314 BBA in Information Systems

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

38.5

4.63

Sci. subjects / ICT level 5 Mathematics / M1 / M2 level 5

JS5200 Engineering JS5282

72.25

35.5

JS5315

35.5

4.44

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Best Sci. / ICT with weighting + Best 2 subjects with weighting

BBA in Management

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 4 subjects

5 subjects

6 subjects

level 5 Mathematics / M1 / M2 level 5*

Engineering with an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence

JS5316

72.25

46.5

43.25 Sci. subjects / ICT

36.13

4.38

BBA in Marketing

JS5317

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE JS5411 BSc in Global China Studies JS5412 BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis 63.75 29.5 29 72.25 34

BBA in Operations Management

Eng x 2 + Chi x 1.5 + Best 4 subjects

Chinese

level 4

6 subjects

JS5318

36.5

4.56

BBA in Professional Accounting

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 4 subjects with weighting

33.25 Mathematics / M1 / M2 level 5

6 subjects

JS5331

72.25

52.75

51.25

6.03

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Better of Best 4 subjects or

BSc in Economics and Finance

6 subjects

Best of M1 / M2 / Econ / Chem / Phys with weighting + Best 3 other subjects

ACADEMY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

JS5332

72.25

62.5

60.25

7.09

BSc in Quantitative Finance

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Best Sci. / ICT / DAT with weighting + Best 2 subjects with weighting

JS5711 BSc in Integrative Systems and Design

Sci. subjects / ICT / DAT level 5 Mathematics / M1 / M2 level 5

72.25

40.75

5 subjects

JOINT PROGRAMS JS5814 BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence

JS5812 BSc in Environmental Management and Technology JS5901 BEng / BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management

English / Mathematics / level 4 Elective subjects

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 4 subjects

32.25

6 subjects

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 4 subjects with weighting

72.25

48.5

46.75

5.50

6 subjects

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Best Sci. / ICT with weighting + Best 3 subjects with weighting

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Better of Best 4 subjects or

80.75

65.75

64.25 Sci. subjects / M1 / M2 level 5*

6 subjects

JS5822

6 subjects

72.25

43.75

41.75

4.91

BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance

Best of M1 / M2 / Econ / Chem / Phys with weighting + Best 3 other subjects

JOINT PROGRAMS

Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Bio / Chem with weighting + Best 3 subjects Eng x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 4 subjects with weighting

JS5811 BSc in Biotechnology and Business JS5813 BSc in Mathematics and Economics

72.25

45.25

40.63 Biology / Chemistry

level 5

6 subjects

Sci. subjects /

76.5

43.5

level 5

6 subjects

Economics / M1 / M2

Remarks ^ The average level of preferred HKDSE exam subjects demonstrates the level of competence of admitted students in the subject area. “Sci. subjects” refers to HKDSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science subjects.

Remarks Because of the small intake to the program, admissions scores of the JS5317 BBA in Operations Management program are not suitable for reference. Applicants may take note of its 2023 expected score of 34 as score reference instead. For more details about the entrance score reference for programs of the Business School, please refer to http://undergrad.bm.ust.hk/admissions/admission-information/jupas.

JUPAS applicants applying to HKUST are expected to satisfy the University’s general admissions requirements of four core subjects and two elective subjects with minimum attainment levels of “332A33”, and speciic requirements set out by individual Schools or programs on subjects and subject attainment levels (if any). 2024 JUPAS ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS, SCORE CALCULATION AND SUBJECT WEIGHTING

INTERVIEW AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS, SCORE CALCULATOR AND REFERENCE SCORES:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 4C + 2X (4 core subjects plus 2 electives), or 4C + 1X + M1 / M2 (4 core subjects + 1 elective, plus Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or Module 2) Elective subjects refer to Category A subjects. Grade C or above in Category C subject can count as 2 nd Elective (for some programs).

CONVERSION OF LEVELS / GRADES to SCORES Category A Core / Elective Subjects: 5** = 8.5 ; 5* = 7 ; 5 = 5.5 ; 4 = 4 ; 3 = 3 ; 2 = 2 Category B Applied Learning Subjects: Attained with Distinction (II) = 4 ; Attained with Distinction (I) = 3 Category C Other Language Subjects: A = 7 ; B = 5.5 ; C = 4 ; D = 2.5; E = 1

MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Maximum Best 5 Subjects Attainable Score

Extra Subject Bonus (5% of maximum Best 5 subjects attainable score)

JUPAS CHOICE

JUPAS CODE

2nd Elective or M1 / M2

SCORE FORMULAE (Best 5 Subjects † )

English Lang.

Chinese Lang.

Math (Comp.)

Citizenship & Social Development

1st Elective

School/ Program-speciic Subject Requirements

Category

A B C

JS5101

International Research Enrichment

Attained

42.5

English + Math + Best 2 from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / M1 / M2 + Best 1 other subject English x 1.5 + Math + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / M1 / M2 # + Best 2 other subjects # # Weighting : Physics / M1 / M2 (x2), Biology / Chemistry (x 1.5) Remarks: The highest score of at most TWO weighted electives will be taken in the Best 5 score calculation. English x 1.5 + Math + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / M1 / M2 # + Best 2 other subjects # # Weighting : Biology / Chemistry (x2), Physics / M1 / M2 (x 1.5) Remarks: The highest score of at most TWO weighted electives will be taken in the Best 5 score calculation. English x 1.5 + Math + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / M1 / M2 # + Best 2 other subjects # # Weighting : Physics / M1 / M2 (x2), Biology / Chemistry (x 1.5) Remarks: The highest score of at most TWO weighted electives will be taken in the Best 5 score calculation. English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science / ICT # + Best 2 other subjects ^ # Weighting : Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science (x 2), ICT (x 1) ^ Weighting : M1 / M2 (x 1.5), other subjects (x 1)

JS5102

Science (Group A)

63.75

Attained

One of : Biology / Chemistry / Physics / M1 / M2

JS5103

Science (Group B)

63.75

JS5181

Science (Group A) with an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence Engineering Engineering with an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence Business and Management BBA in Economics BBA in Global Business BBA in Information Systems BBA in Management BBA in Marketing

Attained

63.75

JS5200 JS5282

One of : Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science / Information and Communication Technology

Attained

72.25

JS5300 JS5311 JS5313 JS5314 JS5315 JS5316 JS5317 JS5318 JS5312 JS5331 JS5332 JS5411 JS5412

Attained

No speciic subject requirements

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 3 other subjects

59.5

BBA in Operations Management BBA in Professional Accounting BBA in Finance BSc in Economics and Finance BSc in Quantitative Finance BSc in Global China Studies BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Better of Best 3 other subjects OR

Attained

63.75

No speciic subject requirements

Best of Chemistry / Economics / Physics / M1 / M2 x 1.5 + Best 2 other subjects

3 3

2 3

Attained Attained

3 3

55.25

No speciic subject requirements

English x 2 + Chinese x 1.5 + Best 3 other subjects English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 3 other subjects ^ ^ Weighting : M1 / M2 (x 1.5), other subjects (x 1)

63.75

No speciic subject requirements

One of : Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science / Design and Applied Technology / Information and Communication Technology

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science / Design and Applied Technology / ICT # + Best 2 other subjects ^ # Weighting : Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science / Design and Applied Technology (x 2), ICT (x 1) ^ Weighting : M1 / M2 (x 1.5), other subjects (x 1)

JS5711

BSc in Integrative Systems and Design

Attained

72.25

JS5811 JS5812 JS5813 JS5814 JS5822

BSc in Biotechnology and Business BSc in Environmental Management and Technology BSc in Mathematics and Economics BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance BEng / BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management

4 4 4 4 4

3 3 3 3 3

Attained Attained Attained Attained Attained

3 3 3 3 3

63.75

One of : Biology / Chemistry

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best of Biology / Chemistry x 1.5 + Best 2 other subjects

59.5

No speciic subject requirements One of : Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Economics / M1 / M2

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 3 other subjects English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Economics / M1 / M2 # + Best 2 other subjects # Weighting : M1 / M2 (x 2), Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Economics (x 1.5)

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 3 other subjects ^ ^ Weighting : M1 / M2 (x 1.5), other subjects (x 1) English x 2 + Math x 2 + Better of Best 3 other subjects OR

63.75

No speciic subject requirements

63.75

No speciic subject requirements

Best of Chemistry / Economics / Physics / M1 / M2 x 1.5 + Best 2 other subjects

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science / ICT # + Best 2 other subjects ^ # Weighting : Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science (x 2), ICT (x 1) ^ Weighting : M1 / M2 (x 1.5), other subjects (x 1)

One of : Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science / Information and Communication Technology

JS5901

Attained

72.25

The result(s) of Combined Science and Integrated Science achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered as unspeciied elective subjects.

Grade C or above in Category C subjects will also be considered as 2nd Elective. The result(s) of Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above) achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.

† The above Elective Subjects refer to HKDSE Category A subjects, excludes Citizenship & Social Development and Liberal Studies. Mathematics Extended Module (M1 / M2) may be used once in the score calculation.

Category C subjects may be used once in the score calculation.

The speciied circumstances are: a) Students who have learned Chinese Language for less than 6 years while receiving primary and secondary education; or b) Students who have learned Chinese Language for 6 years or more in schools, but have been taught an adapted and simpler curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in local schools.

NON-CHINESE SPEAKING STUDENTS: Students meeting speciied circumstances set out by EDB may use alternative Chinese (i.e. Grade E / Grade 2 or above in a GCSE / IGCSE / GCE Chinese Language subject), HKDSE Other Language Subject (Grade E or above) or HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese subject (Attained or above) to satisfy the University's Chinese language requirement.

We award academic and non-academic scholarships to outstanding students on competitive merit basis. These awards range from one-of to full scholarship with living allowance, renewable. SCHOLARSHIPS & SPECIAL SCHEMES

JUPAS Scholarships JUPAS students attaining Level 5* in one or more Category A subjects or M1 / M2 in one single sitting of HKDSE will be eligible for JUPAS Scholarships. Scholarships for International / Asian Olympiad Medalists The University honors outstanding International / Asian Olympiad Medalists.

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No separate application is required.

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Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship (BAAS) Students with achievement in non-academic areas will be considered for this scholarship.

Separate application is required.

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Student Athletes Admissions Scheme (SAAS) Through SAAS, student athletes can pursue their sporting dreams while still receiving a quality education with ample support.

Separate application is required.

~3,000 scholarships were awarded in the 2022/23 academic year.

More scholarships available after admissions

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