SENG 2026 Admissions for JUPAS

JUPAS 2026 Admissions

The Dual Track Admissions Framework provides you with two entry points to the HKUST School of Engineering.

School-based Admissions

Department-based Admissions

Would like to explore different engineering disciplines and respective AI applications before deciding on a major

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Already have a preference for a specific major or engineering discipline

Admissions Choices

Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence

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JUPAS CODE

ADMISSIONS CHOICES

HIGHEST ATTAINABLE SCORES

SIMULATED SCORES #

2026 SCORE FORMULAE

Best 5 Subject Scores + Best 6th Subject Bonus

BEST 5 SUBJECTS AND SUBJECT WEIGHTINGS

Best 2 Other Category A Subjects

LOWER QUARTILE ENGLISH + MATH +

Best Science Subject +

MEDIAN

School-based Admissions JS5282 Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence

75.86

x 2

Biology x 2 or Chemistry x 2 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5

M1/M2 x 1.5 Others x 1

ENGG+AI

Department-based Admissions JS5212 BEng in Computer Engineering

80.33

x 2

Biology x 1 or Chemistry x 1 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 Biology x 2 or Chemistry x 2 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 Biology x 1 or Chemistry x 2 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 Biology x 1 or Chemistry x 1 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 Biology x 1 or Chemistry x 1 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 Biology x 1 or Chemistry x 1 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 Biology x 2 or Chemistry x 2 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1

M1/M2 x 2 Others x 1

CPEG

JS5220 Department of

89.25

x 2

Biology x 2 Chemistry x 2 Physics x 2 M1/M2 x 2 ICT x 1.5 Others x 1

Chemical & Biological Engineering

CBE

JS5230 Department of

80.33

x 2

M1/M2 x 2 Others x 1

Civil & Environmental Engineering

CIVL

JS5240 Department of

80.33

x 2

M1/M2 x 2 Others x 1

Computer Science & Engineering

CSE

JS5250 Department of

80.33

x 2

M1/M2 x 2 Others x 1

Electronic & Computer Engineering

ECE

JS5260 Department of

80.33

x 2

M1/M2 x 2 Others x 1

Industrial Engineering & Decision Analytics

IEDA

JS5270 Department of

75.86

x 2

M1/M2 x 1.5 Others x 1

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

MAE

# Simulation using the admissions data of 2025 intake, and converted with 2026 score formulae and specific subject weightings of each program.

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MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS English Language Chinese Language Mathematics

Citizenship and Social Development

Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Information and Communication Technology

Any One Subject in Cat. A / Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2

Compulsory Part

Attained

Remarks: * 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. * All scores presented in this pamphlet are based on the following conversion scale: Conversion of levels to scores (Category A Core / Elective Subjects) 5**=8.5, 5*=7, 5=5.5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2 * The School of Engineering will award an extra score for the Best 6th Subject in Category A and Category C subjects.

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Dual Track Admissions

ADMISSIONS TRACKS

ADMISSIONS CHOICES

MAJOR SELECTION

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Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence

School-based Admissions

ENGG+AI

Limited quota for students entering through School-based Admissions

JS5282

Choose a major WITHIN own department

BEng in Computer Engineering

CPEG

BEng in Computer Engineering

JS5212

BEng in Bioengineering

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Computer Science and Engineering Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics

CBE JS5220

BEng in Chemical Engineering BEng in Energy & Environmental Engineering

AI AI

BEng in Civil Engineering BEng in Civil & Environmental Engineering

AI AI

CIVL JS5230

BEng in Artificial Intelligence BEng / BSc in Computer Science

Department-based Admissions

CSE

JS5240

BEng in Electronic Engineering BEng in Microelectronics & Integrated Circuits

AI AI

ECE

JS5250

BEng in Decision Analytics BEng in Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management

AI AI

IEDA JS5260

AI AI

BEng in Aerospace Engineering BEng in Mechanical Engineering

MAE JS5270

AI Students of these majors can opt in the Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence after the first year of study.

JUPAS 2026 Admissions

A wide range of scholarships and admissions schemes are in place to recognize distinguished academic success and noteworthy non-academic achievements.

The Dean of Engineering Scholarship for HKDSE Holders # HKDSE candidates attaining Level 5* or Level 5** in one or more Category A subjects or M1 / M2 in one single sitting of HKDSE are eligible for this scholarship. The School of Engineering (SENG) has further enriched some of the scholarship amounts for local students. All award levels and award amounts below are subject to revision for 2026 Admissions.

Scholarship Amount for Students Admitted in the 2025 / 26 Academic Year SENG Exclusive Top-up

Total number of * attained r æ

12 or above

“Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD60,000” p.a., renewable for normative duration of study “Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD30,000” p.a., renewable for normative duration of study

10 - 11

9 8

Full tuition p.a., renewable for normal duration of study Full tuition, renewable for first two years of study Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD30,000, one-off Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD10,000, one-off

6 - 7

5 4 3 2

HKD35,000, one-off HKD25,000, one-off HKD15,000, one-off HKD5,000, one-off

r Mathematics Extended Module 1 (Calculus and Statistics) and Mathematics Extended Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) are also counted as independent subjects in the subject requirements of the Scholarship Scheme. Results for Applied Learning subjects (Category B) and Other Language subjects (Category C) are not considered in the Scholarship Scheme. æ (Level 5** and 5* combined) = No. of subjects with 5** x 2 + No. of subjects with 5*

ECE and IEDA Scholarships # On top of the Dean of Engineering Scholarship, the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), and Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics (IEDA) offer an additional award and / or other privileges for outstanding local HKDSE students.

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Scholarship for International / Asian Olympiad Medalists # HKUST has a scholarship scheme honoring International / Asian Olympiad Medalists. Scholarships are available to:

• International Olympiad Gold Medalists • International Olympiad Silver Medalists • Asian Olympiad Gold Medalists

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# Top-up scholarship may be offered by School / Program Office provided that the maximum limit of “Full Tuition Fee + HKD60,000 allowance” p.a. is not exceeded.

School Nominations Direct Admissions Scheme (SNDAS) The Education Bureau (EDB) has introduced SNDAS to recognise the talent of local students that could not be fully assessed by HKDSE. Each Hong Kong secondary school can nominate up to two students to HKUST for direct admissions.

What does HKUST offer to successful SNDAS applicant? • Firm Admissions Offer regardless of HKDSE results • One-off SNDAS Scholarship of HKD50,000

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Beyond Academic Admissions Scheme (BAAS) We celebrate diversity and recognize the different talents our students bring to the university community. BAAS welcomes anyone excelling in areas ranging from innovation to sustainability, and entrepreneurship to e-sport. What does BAAS awardee get?

• Favorable Admissions Consideration(s) • One-off Scholarship of HKD50,000

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Information in this pamphlet is correct as of September 2025, but is subject to change without prior notice. Please visit seng.hkust.edu.hk for the latest information.

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