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JUPAS CHOICES
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Eight admissions choices are available at HKUST School of Engineering
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School-based Admissions
JUPAS CODE JUPAS CHOICE SHORT NAME LOWER QUARTILE
Best 5 subject scores + Best 6th subject bonus
JS5282 Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence ENGG+AI 45.7๐Ÿ”ธ

 

Department-based Admissions
JUPAS CODE JUPAS CHOICE SHORT NAME COMPETITIVE SCORE RANGEโšก
Best 5 subject scores + Best 6th subject bonus
JS5220 Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering CBE 34-38๐Ÿ”บ
JS5230 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering CIVL 34-38๐Ÿ”บ
JS5240 Department of Computer Science and Engineering CSE 43-47๐Ÿ”น
JS5250 Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering ECE 34-38๐Ÿ”บ
JS5260 Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics IEDA 34-38๐Ÿ”บ
JS5270 Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering MAE 34-38๐Ÿ”บ
JS5212 BEng in Computer Engineering CPEG 43-47๐Ÿ”น

 

๐Ÿ”ธThe lower quartile score is based on 2024 Admissions. Admissions scores of ENGG+AI in 2025 may change due to the new admissions framework.

โšกFor these new Department-based choices available from 2025 onward, students with attainment within this competitive score range or above are expected to have a chance of admissions.

๐Ÿ”บThe score range is estimated based on the past School-based Engineering Program (ENGG) admissions scores.

๐Ÿ”นThe score range is estimated based on the past ENGG+AI program admissions scores.

*๏ธโƒฃ 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 applicantโ€™s whole profile, on top of the HKDSE score.

*๏ธโƒฃ All scores presented in this pamphlet is based on the following conversion scale for 2024 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

*๏ธโƒฃ The School of Engineering will award extra score for the Best 6th Subject in Category A and Category C subjects.

 

Embracing Flexibility with Dual Track Admissions

 

Undergraduate Admissions Explainer
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Starting from 2025 Admissions, HKUST School of Engineering has implemented the ๐——๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ >>
๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—ข๐—ข๐—Ÿ-๐—•๐—”๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—— ๐—”๐——๐— ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ

If you wish to explore more about different engineering fields and respective AI applications, you should choose the School-based Admissions Track and opt for โ€œEngineering + AIโ€ when applying, before embarking on a specific engineering field.
๐——๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ง๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง-๐—•๐—”๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—— ๐—”๐——๐— ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ

If you have a clear idea about what major or engineering field you would like to pursue, choose the Department-based Admissions Track and start working toward your goal right from the beginning.
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STUDENT SHARING
Erika and Sam
Dual Track Admissions
HKUST Engineeringโ€™s New Dual Track Admissions Framework Offers Students Greater Flexibility. In this Mingpao Interview (in Chinese only), current students Erika and Sam discuss their perspectives and provide insights into their experiences at HKUST.
Jason NG Tai-Long
Engineering an Ironman
Jason NG Tai-Long
BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Year 4
Annie and Newton
Diverse Interests and Goals
When choosing a university program, aside from following your interests, what other considerations are important? In this Sing Tao Headline interview (in Chinese only), current students Annie and Newton share their own experiences.
Janice PANG
Female Engineer Lays Career Foundations
Janice PANG
BEng in Civil Engineering, Class of 2022
Wiki and Theresa
New Major Programs
HKUST Engineering has introduced three new major programs to nurture the next generation of professionals to tackle real-world issues! In this interview with HK01 (in Chinese only), current students Wiki and Theresa would help you understand the advantages of these new programs through their own experiences.
Anushka PUROHIT
Fancy a Pint of Waste Bread?
Anushka PUROHIT
BEng in Electronic Engineering, Class of 2022
Terry HUI
Insider Tips for Landing Your Dream Job
Terry HUI
BEng in Electronic Engineering, Class of 2022
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
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We value academic success, especially in STEM subjects.
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Minimum Admissions Requirements
English Language Chinese Language Math (Compulsory) Citizenship & Social Development Elective 1 Elective 2 / M1 / M2
3 3 3 Attained 3 3
One of: Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Information and Communication Technologyโ™ฆ

 

Score Formula

English
x 2

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Math (Comp.)
x 2

+ Best from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / ICT#โ™ฆ + Best 2 other subjects^

# Weighting: Biology/Chemistry/Physics (x 2), ICT (x 1)
^ Weighting: M1/M2 (x 1.5), other subjects (x 1)
โ™ฆCombined Science can also be considered a science subject, which carries a weighting of x 2

Conversion of levels to scores (Category A Core / Elective Subjects) 5**=8.5, 5*=7, 5=5.5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2

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SCHOLARSHIPS
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A wide range of scholarships and admissions schemes are in place to recognize distinguished academic success and noteworthy non-academic achievements.
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**Scholarships for 2025 Admissions are in review**
Below are reference information from 2024 Admissions.
Stay tuned! More details coming soon.

 

Admissions 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 the HKDSE Scholarship. The School of Engineering (SENG) has further enriched some of the scholarship amounts.

Total number of * attained ๐Ÿ›† Scholarship Amount for Students Admitted in the 2024/25 Academic Year
SENG Exclusive Top-up
12 or above "Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD60,000" p.a., 
renewable for normative duration of study
10 - 11 "Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD30,000" p.a., 
renewable for normative duration of study
9 Full tuition p.a., renewable for normal duration of study
8 Full tuition, renewable for first two years of study
6 - 7 Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD20,000, one-off
5 Full tuition, one-off
4 HKD30,000, one-off
3 HKD20,000, one-off
2 HKD15,000, one-off
1 HKD5,000, one-off

 

๐Ÿ›†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. 
๐Ÿ›†Results for Applied Learning subjects (Category B) and Other Language subjects (Category C) are not considered in the Scholarship Scheme. 
๐Ÿ›†(Level 5** and 5* combined) = No. of subjects with 5** x 2 + No. of subjects with 5*

 

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

>>Learn More

 

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Scholarship#

WISE has been set up to encourage outstanding female students to pursue STEM related undergraduate programs.

Who is eligible?

  • New full-time female local student
  • Attained Level 5** in at least one HKDSE subject
  • Selection is based on students' non-academic talents, science & technology competition achievements, interview performance and financial needs.

>>Learn More

#Top-up scholarship may be offered by School/Program Office provided that the maximum limit of "Full Tuition Fee + HK$60,000 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 HK$50,000 Scan for details

>>Learn More

 

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 HK$50,000

>>Learn More

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