UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS & 2025 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).
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 subject in the admissions score formulae refers to Category A subjects, including Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 and Module 2.
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Minimum Admissions Requirements
6 th Best Subject Bonus A maximum of 5% of Best 5 Subjects Highest Attainable Score
Best 5 Subjects Highest Attainable Score
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School/Program-specific Subject Requirements
2 nd Elective or M1/M2
Citizenship & Social Development
JUPAS Choice
Study Option
Best 5 Subjects Score Formulae
1 st Elective
English Lang.
Chinese Lang.
Math (Comp.)
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
No specific subject requirements
Category A, B & C Subjects Applies
BSc in Global China Studies @
JS5411 BSc in Global China Studies
3
3
2
Attained 3
3 ∆
English x 2 + Chinese x 1.5 + Best 3 other subjects ▲
55.25
English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 3 other subjects * * Weighting : M1 / M2 (x 1.5), other subjects (x 1)
No specific subject requirements
Category A, B & C Subjects Applies
BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis @
3
3
3
Attained 3
3
JS5412 BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis
63.75
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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) 72.25
Category A, B & C Subjects Applies
BSc in Integrative Systems and Design #@
JS5711 BSc in Integrative Systems and Design ^
3
3
3
Attained 3
3
ACADEMY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
No specific subject requirements
Category A, B & C Subjects Applies
BSc in Environmental Management and Technology
English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best 3 other subjects ▲
59.5
JS5812
BSc in Environmental Management and Technology
4
3
3
Attained 3
3 ∆
One of: Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science / Information and Communication Technology
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)
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 ^ +
4
3
3
Attained 3
3
72.25
JS5901
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BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Students from all Schools could apply to the interdisciplinary programs above after the first year of study.
Category A, B & C Subjects Applies
BSc in Biotechnology and Business (Remark 1)
JS5811 BSc in Biotechnology and Business
One of: Biology / Chemistry English x 2 + Math x 2 + Best of Biology / Chemistry x 1.5 + Best 2 other subjects
63.75
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) 68
One of: Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Economics / M1 / M2 No specific subject requirements No specific subject requirements
JOINT PROGRAMS
Category A, B & C Subjects Applies
BSc in Mathematics and Economics (Remark 1)
JS5813 BSc in Mathematics and Economics
4
3
3
Attained 3
3
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 #@ (Remark 2)
63.75
JS5814
English x 2 + Math x 2 + Better of Best 3 other subjects OR
BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (Remark 3)
JS5822 BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance ^
63.75
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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. # 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 (participation by the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department is pending approval from the University). + For local students admitted to the five-year Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management, the tuition fee for the fifth year of study will be set at a different rate from the first four years of undergraduate studies, which is funded and set by the Government. As reference, the DDP 5th year tuition fee is $60,000 for 2024/25, subject to annual review and adjustment. ∆ Score 3 or above in Category C subjects will also be considered as 2 nd Elective. ▲ Category C subjects may be used once in the score calculation.
6. Students admitted to the School-based choices Engineering with an Extended Major in AI or Science (Group A) with an 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. 7. 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.
1. Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Business and Management. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Engineering. 5. Admission to Computer Science (COMP), Artificial Intelligence (AI), 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 COMP or AI should apply to JS5240 Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Those particularly interested in Computer Engineering should apply to JS5212 Computer Engineering program, while students interested in MEIC should apply to JS5250 Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering.
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 initially. They would apply to major department(s) or program(s) during the Major Selection Exercise (MSE).
PROGRAM-BASED / DEPARTMENTAL-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.
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