HKUST Admissions 2026 - JUPAS

2026 Admissions Jupas

HKUST

WE SPARK. WE THRIVE.

Embark on a unique journey beyond the classroom to equip you for the challenges of tomorrow. HKUST: Your Global Hub th 44 rd 3 th 19 th 24 World University QS World University Rankings 2026 World’s Young University THE World’s Young University Rankings 2024

Top 50

2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject

1 st in Hong Kong

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence 17 th

Business & Management Studies 26 th

Economics & Econometrics 27 th

Engineering 29 th

Electrical & Electronic

Materials Sciences 39 th

Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering 42 nd

Technology 43 rd

Engineering &

Engineering 19 th

Computer Science & Information Systems 24 th

Statistics & Operational Research 26 th

Marketing 29 th

Civil & Structural

Accounting & Finance 34 th

Mathematics 43 rd

Chemistry 49 th

University Impact THE Impact Rankings 2025

Global University Employability THE and HR Consultancy Emerging 2025

2026 Admissions Jupas

HKUST

WE SPARK. WE THRIVE.

Your Path Your Way

I am grateful to be part of the Global Business (GBUS) community at HKUST. The program offers focused guidance through career sharing and practical interview workshops, helping me develop essential problem-solving and investment analysis skills. These skills laid the foundation for participating in private banking competitions organized by HSBC and J.P. Morgan, and I later applied them during my internship at Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management. There, I presented investment ideas and deepened my knowledge of asset allocation, all while benefiting from thoughtful mentorship . Another highlight of my HKUST journey was my exchange at Copenhagen Business School, where I connected with students from over ten countries. Sharing a kitchen and celebrating Danish festivals together enriched my experience, reminding me of the importance of embracing diversity and fostering cross-cultural understanding.

School of Engineering

Explore Your Options!

Start Your Exploration

4-Year Curriculum*

Minimum of 120 credits

School of Science

Vincy NG BBA in Global Business and Finance

At HKUST, your education is as unique as you are. We offer a flexible and diverse range of programs, allowing you to tailor your studies to your passions and career goals.

Mix n' Match Your Study Options

School of Business and Management

Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies

School of Humanities and Social Science

Interdisciplinary

Flexibility

World-class

+ +

45 + majors

Cross-school Learning

Combo Options

Global Competence

Pursuing a double major in engineering at HKUST enabled me to delve deeply into the cutting-edge technologies across different fields and gain hands-on experience. The abundant resources and opportunities here allow me to bridge classroom theory with real-world applications. From building an underwater robot with the robotics team to interning at the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and innovative start-ups, these valuable experiences have made my studies more impactful and rewarding.

22 minors

Artificial Intelligence

3 extended majors

Jonathan Chi BEng in Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

Digital Media and Creative Arts

Sustainability

NEW

*Please note that the duration of study for BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management is 5 years.

2026 Admissions Jupas

HKUST

WE SPARK. WE THRIVE.

HKUST Opportunities

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Unleash Global Career Potential

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

International Networks

260 + institutions

42 destinations for exchange programs

Engage in academic research starting from Year 2

Work with world- class researchers and professors

Benefit from attractive awards, sponsorships, and support grant

200 + companies participate Bi-annual Career Mosaic Job Fair

Exceptional Employment

Nearly

ENTREPRENEURSHIP Innovate & Lead

employment rate 100 % 2-3 job offers pre-graduation

Personal Consultation

Skills Development

Career Networking

Startup Success

startups incubated Unicorns including 1,800 + 10

Global Recruiters and Employers

Resourceful Support

Accenture

Deloitte

Huawei

Morgan Stanley Procter & Gamble

Alibaba

Deutsche Bank Goldman Sachs

IBM

ONE MILLION DOLLAR Entrepreneurship Competition HKUST

BlackRock

J.P. Morgan

Tesla UBS

Cathay Pacific

HSBC

Jardine Schindler

Favorable Immigration Arrangements (IANG)

projects 9,000 +

distributed US$ 8.3 +

Max two-year stay in Hong Kong post-graduation without employment conditions

million

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS & 2026 JUPAS ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS 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 specific requirements set out by individual Schools or programs on subjects and subject attainment levels (if any).

4C + 2X (4 core subjects + 2 electives) or 4C + 1X + M1 / M2 (4 core subjects + 1 elective, plus Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or Module 2) Elective subject in the admissions score formulae refers to Category A subjects, including Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 and Module 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SCORE CALCULATOR AND MORE INFORMATION

Minimum Admissions Requirements

Best 5 Subjects Highest Attainable Score

School/ Program-specific Subject Requirements

6th Best Subject Bonus A maximum of 5% of Best

JUPAS Code

2nd Elective or M1/ M2

JUPAS Choice

Study Option

Best 5 Subjects Score Formulae

Citizenship & Social Development

5 Subjects Highest Attainable Score

Eng. Lang.

Chin. Lang.

Math (Comp.)

1st Elective

JS5101 International Research Enrichment ^

International Research Enrichment

Attained

English + Math + Best 2 from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / M1 / M2 + Best 1 other subject

42.5

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

BSc in Mathematics # @

BSc in Chemistry BSc in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Science BSc in Data Science and Technology 1 BSc in Physics # BSc in Ocean Science and Technology # @ ~

English x 1.5 + Math + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / M1 / M2 * + Best 2 other subjects * * Weighting : Physics / M1 / M2 (x2), Biology / Chemistry (x1.5) Notes: The highest score of at most TWO weighted electives will be taken in the Best 5 score calculation .

Attained

JS5102

Science (Group A)

63.75

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

Category A, B & C Subjects Applies

BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

BSc in Biotechnology BSc in Chemistry BSc in Ocean Science and Technology # @ ~

English x 1.5 + Math + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / M1 / M2 * + Best 2 other subjects * * Weighting : Biology / Chemistry (x2), Physics / M1 / M2 (x1.5) Notes: The highest score of at most TWO weighted electives will be taken in the Best 5 score calculation.

JS5103

Science (Group B)

Attained

63.75

JS5118 BSc in Biomedical and Health Sciences ^

BSc in Biomedical and Health Sciences

BSc in Mathematics (with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence) BSc in Physics (with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence) BSc in Ocean Science and Technology (with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence)

Science (Group A) with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence

JS5181

Attained

63.75

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / ICT * + Best 2 other subjects ~ * Weighting : Physics (x2), ICT (x1.5), Biology / Chemistry (x1) ~ Weighting : M1 / M2 (x2), other subjects (x1)

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

JS5212 BEng in Computer Engineering

BEng in Computer Engineering @

76.5

BEng in Bioengineering # @ ~

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / ICT * + Best 2 other subjects ~ * Weighting : Biology / Chemistry / Physics (x2), ICT (x1.5) ~ Weighting : Biology / Chemistry / Physics / M1 / M2 (x2), ICT (x1.5), other subjects (x1)

Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

BEng in Chemical Engineering # @ ~ BEng in Energy & Environmental Engineering # @ ~

JS5220

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / ICT * + Best 2 other subjects ~ * Weighting : Chemistry / Physics (x2), ICT (x1.5), Biology (x1) ~ Weighting : M1 / M2 (x2), other subjects (x1)

BEng in Civil Engineering # @ ~

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

JS5230

76.5

BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering # @ ~

BEng in Artificial Intelligence @ ~

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

One of: Biology / Chemistry /

JS5240

Category A & C Subjects Applies

BEng / BSc in Computer Science @ ~

Attained

Physics / Information and Communication Technology

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / ICT* + Best 2 other subjects ~ * Weighting : Physics (x2), ICT (x1.5), Biology / Chemistry (x1) ~ Weighting : M1 / M2 (x2), other subjects (x1)

BEng in Electronic Engineering # @ BEng in Microelectronics & Integrated Circuits # @

Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering

76.5

JS5250

BEng in Decision Analytics # @ ~ BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management # @ ~

Department of Industrial Engineering & Decision Analytics

JS5260

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / ICT* + Best 2 other subjects ~ * Weighting : Biology / Chemistry / Physics (x2), ICT (x1) ~ Weighting : M1 / M2 (x1.5), other subjects (x1) English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / ICT* + Best 2 other subjects ~ * Weighting : Biology / Chemistry / Physics (x2), ICT (x1.5) ~ Weighting : M1 / M2 (x1.5), other subjects (x1)

BEng in Aerospace Engineering # @ ~

Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

JS5270

72.25

BEng in Mechanical Engineering # @ ~

All Programs Offered by the School of Engineering 3

Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence 2

JS5282

72.25

All Joint-school and Interdisciplinary Programs Offered by School of Engineering in Collaboration with Other Schools

REMARKS

1 Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Engineering. 2 Students admitted to the School-based choices Engineering with Extended Major in AI or Science (Group A) with Extended Major in AI have to drop the Extended Major in AI if they enrol in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering Program or Data Science and Technology Program after admission. 3 Admission to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science (COMP), Computer Engineering (CPEG), and Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits (MEIC) from the School-based admission track is expected to be competitive due to limited quota. Students passionate about AI or COMP should apply to JS5240 Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Those particularly interested in Computer Engineering should apply to JS5212 BEng in Computer Engineering, while students interested in MEIC should apply to JS5250 Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering.

4 Students admitted to School-based choice Business and Management will join the Major Selection Exercise (MSE) to declare major within the first 3 semesters of study. All students admitted to the School or its programs will follow the same Year 1 curriculum and start their major study from the second year onwards. They may also declare more than one business major in subsequent semesters. 5 Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Business and Management. 6 Jointly offered by the School of Science, School of Engineering, and School of Business and Management. RMBI students may opt to pursue the Dual Degree 4+1 Pathway (BSc RMBI + MSc Fintech). Visit https://rmbi.hkust.edu.hk/ to learn more.

7 Jointly offered by the School of Business and Management and Division of Environment and Sustainability. Students of the School of Business and Management could apply to this program after their first year of study. ∆ Score 3 or above in Category C subjects will also be considered as 2nd Elective. ▲ Category C subjects may be used once in the score calculation.

Interview is compulsory.

SCHOOL-BASED APPLICATION CHOICES

PROGRAM-BASED / DEPARTMENT-BASED APPLICATION CHOICES

# Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence. @ Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Digital Media and Creative Arts. ~ Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Sustainability. + The program duration is five years with the fifth year (i.e. the 9th and 10th regular terms) on a self-financing basis. For reference, the tuition fee is HKD70,000 p.a. for local students in 2026/27.

Students who wish to spend more time exploring their interests may apply and be admitted to a School without declaring a major initially. They would apply to major department(s) or program(s) during the Major Selection Exercise (MSE ).

Students who have developed clear interests in specific discipline(s) or program(s) may apply and be admitted directly to the Department(s) or Program(s) of their choice.

SCORE CALCULATOR AND MORE INFORMATION

Minimum Admissions Requirements

Best 5 Subjects Highest Attainable Score

School/ Program-specific Subject Requirements

6th Best Subject Bonus A maximum of 5% of Best 5 Subjects Highest Attainable Score

JUPAS Code

2nd Elective or M1/ M2

JUPAS Choice

Study Option

Best 5 Subjects Score Formulae

Citizenship & Social Development

Eng. Lang.

Chin. Lang.

Math (Comp.)

1st Elective

JS5300 Business and Management 4

All Programs Offered by the School of Business and Management

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

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

59.5

BBA in Economics # @ ~

JS5311 BBA in Economics

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

JS5312

BBA in Finance

BBA in Finance # @

63.75

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

BBA in Global Business # @ ~

JS5313 JS5314

BBA in Global Business ^

BBA in Information Systems # @ ~

BBA in Information Systems

No specific subject requirements

Category A & C Subjects Applies

Attained

BBA in Management # @ ~

JS5315 BBA in Management

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

59.5

BBA in Marketing # @ ~

JS5316 BBA in Marketing

BBA in Operations Management # @ ~ BBA in Professional Accounting # @ ~

JS5317 BBA in Operations Management

JS5318 BBA in Professional Accounting

BSc in Economics and Finance # @ ~

JS5331 BSc in Economics and Finance ^

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

63.75

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

BSc in Quantitative Finance # @ ~

JS5332 BSc in Quantitative Finance ^

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

No specific subject requirements

Category A, B & C Subjects Applies

3 ∆

BSc in Global China Studies @ ~

JS5411 BSc in Global China Studies

Attained

English x 2 + Chinese x 1.5 + Best 3 other subjects ▲

55.25

No specific subject requirements

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

Category A, B & C Subjects Applies

BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis @ ~

Attained

63.75

JS5412 BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis

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

ACADEMY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

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

Category A, B & C Subjects Applies

BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology # @ ~

JS5711 BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology ^ *

Attained

72.25

No specific subject requirements One of : Biology / Chemistry /

Category A, B & C Subjects Applies

BSc in Environmental Management and Technology

3 ∆

BSc in Environmental Management and Technology ~

Attained

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

59.5

JS5812

English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / ICT * + Best 2 other subjects ◆ * Weighting : Biology / Chemistry / Physics (x 2), ICT (x 1) ◆ Weighting : M1 / M2 (x 1.5), other subjects (x 1)

BEng / BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management # @ ~

Category A & C Subjects Applies

BEng / BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management ^ +

Attained

72.25

JS5901

Physics / Information and Communication Technology

BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Students from all Schools could apply to the interdisciplinary programs above after the first year of study.

One of: Biology / Chemistry

Category A, B & C Subjects Applies

JOINT PROGRAMS

JS5811 BSc in Biotechnology and Business

BSc in Biotechnology and Business 5

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

63.75

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

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)

Category A, B & C Subjects Applies

JS5813 BSc in Mathematics and Economics

BSc in Mathematics and Economics 5

Attained

No specific subject requirements No specific subject requirements

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

Category A & C Subjects Applies Category A & C Subjects Applies

BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence ^

BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence @ ~ 6

63.75

JS5814

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

63.75

JS5822 BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance ^

BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance 7

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

Students from respective Schools (please refer to the remarks) could apply to joint School programs after their first year of study.

REMARKS

Interview is compulsory.

SCHOOL-BASED APPLICATION CHOICES

PROGRAM-BASED / DEPARTMENT-BASED APPLICATION CHOICES

Students who have developed clear interests in specific discipline(s) or program(s) may apply and be admitted directly to the Department(s) or Program(s) of their choice.

2025 HKUST JUPAS ADMISSIONS SCORES

1. HKUST calculates weighted scores based on 2025 program-specific formulae, of which certain subjects are given heavier weighting. 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 applicant's whole profile, on top of the HKDSE score. 3. A ll scores presented in this publication are based on the conversion scale of subject levels/grades provided on pages 14 and 15. POINTS TO NOTE:

WEIGHTED SCORE calculated based on 2025 program-specific formulae (Best 5 subjects + 6th subject bonus)

AVERAGE LEVEL OF PREFERRED HKDSE SUBJECTS ^

PROGRAM

HIGHEST ATTAINABLE

LOWER QUARTILE

MEDIAN

WEIGHTED SCORE (Best 5 subjects + 6th subject bonus)

School of Engineering

AVERAGE LEVEL OF PREFERRED HKDSE SUBJECTS ^

PROGRAM

HIGHEST ATTAINABLE

LOWER QUARTILE

Phy/ICT Math/M1/M2

Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5* Level 5 Level 5 Level 4 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5*

MEDIAN

JS5212

BEng in Computer Engineering

75.86

43.49

41.97

Science subjects/ICT Math/M1/M2 Science subjects/ICT Math/M1/M2

JS5220

Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

75.86

41.49

39.59

School of Science JS5101

International Research Enrichment

44.63 66.94

38.25 33.13

37.88 32.63

Science subjects/M1/M2 Science subjects/M1/M2

Level 5**

JS5230

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

75.86

39.70

38.20

JS5102

Science (Group A)

Level 5

Phy/ICT Math/M1/M2 Phy/ICT Math/M1/M2

JS5103

Science (Group B)

66.94

33.38

32.75

Science subjects/M1/M2

Level 5

JS5240

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

75.86

48.45

46.45

JS5118

BSc in Biomedical and Health Sciences

66.94

43.13

40.50

Bio/Chem

Level 5*

JS5250

Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering

75.86

41.74

40.78

Science (Group A) with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence

JS5181

66.94

37.50

36.00

Phy/M1/M2

Level 5

Department of Industrial Engineering & Decision Analytics

Science subjects/ICT Math/M1/M2 Science subjects/ICT Math/M1/M2 Science subjects/ICT Math/M1/M2

JS5260

75.86

36.28

35.10

School of Humanities and Social Science JS5411 BSc in Global China Studies

58.01 66.94

29.23 33.00

28.80 32.50

Eng/Chin

Level 5 Level 5

JS5270

Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

75.86

41.14

39.72

JS5412

BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis

Eng/Math/ Best Elective

Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence

JS5282

75.86

48.70

46.48

Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies

Science subjects/ICT/DAT Math/M1/M2 Eng/Math/ Best Elective Science subjects/ICT Math/M1/M2

Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5* Level 5*

JS5711

BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology

75.86

36.36

34.72

^ Average level of preferred HKDSE exam subjects demonstrates the level of competence of admitted students in the subject area. Science subjects refer to HKDSE subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

JS5812

BSc in Environmental Management and Technology

62.48

32.50

31.05

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SIMULATED SCORES In 2026, the Engineering Departments and Programs will implement updated subject weightings for admissions scoring. Simulated scores, calculated using 2025 admission data and the 2026 score formulae for each department/program are provided below for reference.

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

JS5901

75.86

62.48

60.23

Joint Programs JS5811

BSc in Biotechnology and Business

66.94 71.40

38.63 44.10

36.56 39.20

Bio/Chem

Level 5 Level 5

JS5813

BSc in Mathematics and Economics

Science subjects/M1/M2/Econ

SIMULATED SCORE [English x2 + Math x2 + 3 subjects in specific weighting + 6th subject bonus]*

WEIGHTED SCORE (Best 5 subjects + 6th subject bonus)

LOWER QUARTILE PER-SUBJECT-AVERAGE SCORE

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING PROGRAM

MEDIAN

LOWER QUARTILE

HIGHEST ATTAINABLE

PROGRAM

HIGHEST ATTAINABLE

LOWER QUARTILE

MEDIAN

JS5212 JS5220

BEng in Computer Engineering

80.33 89.25

46 47

44 44

Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

School of Business and Management JS5300

JS5230

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

80.33

Business and Management

62.48

35.00

33.90

4.64

JS5240 JS5250

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

80.33 80.33

50 44

48 42

JS5311

BBA in Economics

62.48

36.55

35.40

4.83

Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering

JS5312

BBA in Finance

66.94

43.31

41.81

5.35

Department of Industrial Engineering & Decision Analytics

JS5260

80.33

JS5313

BBA in Global Business

62.48

52.43

50.40

6.86

JS5270

Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

75.86

JS5314

BBA in Information Systems

62.48

35.93

35.40

4.87

Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence

JS5282

75.86

JS5315

BBA in Management

62.48

33.90

4.65

JS5316

BBA in Marketing

62.48

32.55

32.40

4.47

* Details of the 2026 score formulae can be found on page 9.

JS5317

BBA in Operations Management

62.48

32.40

32.05

4.39

JS5318

BBA in Professional Accounting

62.48

34.05

33.55

4.60

JS5331

BSc in Economics and Finance

66.94

48.19

46.50

5.92

JS5332

BSc in Quantitative Finance

66.94

58.13

56.06

7.12

Joint Programs JS5814

BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence

66.94

44.25

43.50

5.53

JS5822

BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance

66.94

37.88

37.13

4.75

^ Average level of preferred HKDSE exam subjects demonstrates the level of competence of admitted students in those subject area. Science subjects refer to HKDSE subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

CONVERSION OF HKDSE LEVELS / GRADES TO SCORES

ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATION IN CHINESE LANGUAGE

Students may satisfy the University’s Chinese Language requirement with the HKDSE Cat. B Subjects, Cat. C Subjects or Alternative Qualification in Chinese Language (ACL) are listed below. a) the applicants have learned Chinese Language for less than 6 years while receiving primary and secondary education, or b) the applicants 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 HK local schools.

Conversion Table for 2026 HKUST JUPAS Admissions Category

Level/Grade

Category A: Senior Secondary Subjects (Cat. A Subjects) Category B : Applied Learning Subjects (Cat. B Subjects)

5**

Alternative Qualifications for JUPAS applicants to fulfill the University general requirement for Chinese Language

Level/Grade

Attained with Distinction (II)

Attained with Distinction (I)

GCSE or IGCSE or GCE (A-Level / AS-Level / O-Level) Chinese Language subjects

Grade E / Grade 2 or above

Score

8.5

5.5

HKDSE Category B: Applied Learning (Chinese) subjects

Attained or Attained with Distinction

HKDSE Category C: Other Language subjects

Grade E / Score 3 or above

Category C: Other Language Subjects (Cat. C Subjects) Conversion Table Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge International) Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level question papers will no longer be used for Cat. C Subjects from the 2025 HKDSE onward. Instead, HKDSE candidates will be required to take the stipulated official language examinations. Category Level/Grade Category C, Other Language (2012-2024) - A B C - D - E French C2 C1 B2 B1 A2 - - - German C2 C1 B2 B1 A2 - - - Japanese N1 - N2 - N3 - - - Korean Level 6 - Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 - - - Spanish C2 C1 B2 B1 A2 - - - Urdu A++ A+, A B++ B+ B, C - D E Score 8.5 7 5.5 4 3 2.5 2 1

Conversion Table for Alternative Qualifications in Chinese Language (ACL) Category Level/Grade GCE Advanced Level A*, A B - C - D -

GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level

GCE Ordinary Level

- -

A A

B B

- -

C C

- -

GCSE / IGCSE

GCSE / IGCSE (2020 exam sitting onwards) HKDSE Category B (Applied Learning Chinese) HKDSE Category C, Other Language (2012-2024) #

9, 8

6, 5

Attained with Distinction

EXTRA BONUS FOR THE BEST 6TH SUBJECT

Score

5.5

2.5

HKUST will award extra scores for applicants' best sixth subject, including Category A and Category C subjects. Programs from the School of Science, the School of Humanities and Social Science, and selected joint programs will also consider Category B subjects, with a maximum of 5% extra scores. Please refer to the table below for the bonus percentage applied to the Highest Attainable Score for the Best 5 Subjects of the chosen program. The extra bonus is calculated by multiplying the given percentage by the Highest Attainable Score. The final program score is the sum of the scores of the Best 5 subjects plus the bonus from the 6th subject.

# For 2025 onwards conversion, please refer to the conversion table on P.14.