2027 Admissions | JUPAS
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2026 ADMISSION SCORES Best 5 Subject Scores |
2027 SCORE FORMULAE English + Mathematics |
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MEDIAN |
LOWER |
ENGLISH |
MATH |
BEST SCIENCE |
BEST 2 OTHER |
| School-based Admissions | |||||
| JS5282 Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence ENGG+AI | |||||
| 54 | 51 | x 2 | 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 |
| Department-based Admissions | |||||
| JS5212 BEng in Computer Engineering CPEG Jointly Offered by CSE and ECE | |||||
| 49 | 48 | x 2 | x 2 | Biology x 1 or Chemistry x 1 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 |
M1/M2 x 2 Others x 1 |
| JS5220 Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering CBE | |||||
| 49 | 48 | x 2 | x 2 | Biology x 2 or Chemistry x 2 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 |
Biology x 2 Chemistry x 2 Physics x 2 M1/M2 x 2 ICT x 1.5 Others x 1 |
| JS5230 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering CIVL | |||||
| 47 | 46 | x 2 | x 2 | Biology x 1 or Chemistry x 2 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 |
M1/M2 x 2 Others x 1 |
| JS5240 Department of Computer Science and Engineering CSE | |||||
| 56 | 54 | x 2 | x 2 | Biology x 1 or Chemistry x 1 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 |
M1/M2 x 2 Others x 1 |
| JS5250 Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering ECE | |||||
| 51 | 49 | x 2 | x 2 | Biology x 1 or Chemistry x 1 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 |
M1/M2 x 2 Others x 1 |
| JS5260 Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics IEDA | |||||
| 45 | 44 | x 2 | x 2 | Biology x 1 or Chemistry x 1 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1.5 |
M1/M2 x 2 Others x 1 |
| JS5270 Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering MAE | |||||
| 50 | 47 | x 2 | x 2 | Biology x 2 or Chemistry x 2 or Physics x 2 or ICT x 1 |
M1/M2 x 1.5 Others x 1 |
- All admissions scores are applicable to local students and are provided for reference purposes only. The public examination results of admitted students vary from year to year. HKUST considers an applicantโs profile holistically, in addition to the HKDSE score.
- Admission scores presented in the table above are calculated 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 extra score for the Best 6th Subject in Category A and Category C subjects.

| Minimum Admissions Requirements | |||||
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English Language |
Chinese Language |
Mathematics (Compulsory) |
Citizenship & Social Development |
Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Information and Communication Technology |
Any One Subject in Cat. A / M1 / M2 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | Attained | 3 | 3 |
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 the HKDSE Scholarship. The School of Engineering (SENG) has further enriched some of the scholarship amounts for local students under the Dean of Engineering Scholarship Scheme.
| Total number of * attained ๐ |
Maximum Scholarship Amount for Students Admitted in the (including University contribution) |
| 9 or above | Local full tuition HKD49,500 plus living allowance HKD65,000 p.a., renewable for normative duration of study |
| 8 | Local full tuition HKD49,500 plus living allowance HKD40,000 p.a., renewable for normative duration of study |
| 6 - 7 | Local full tuition HKD49,500, renewable for normative duration of study |
| 5 | Local full tuition HKD49,500, renewable for the first 2 years of study |
| 4 | HKD80,000, one-off |
| 3 | HKD50,000, one-off |
| 2 | HKD25,000, one-off |
| 1 | HKD15,000, one-off |
๐ 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.
๐ At least 1 star should be from English Language, Math (Compulsory Part), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, M1, M2, Combined Science, or ICT.
๐ Results for Applied Learning subjects (Category B) and Other Language subjects (Category C) are not considered in the Scholarship Scheme.
๐ (Level 5** and 5* combined) = No. of subjects with 5** x 2 + No. of subjects with 5*.
๐ Students who have enrolled at HKUST previously and are re-admitted to HKUST will not be considered.
๐ All scholarship disbursements and renewals are subject to academic requirements as governed by Universityโs regulations.
๐ The Scholarship Scheme is subject to the Universityโs conditions and approval.
Students who obtain 2 stars or above are given bonus points for international exchange.
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
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?
- Female local student in the JUPAS pool for 2027 entry who will enrol in the HKUST School of Engineering, School of Science or Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Attained Level 5** in at least one HKDSE Category A subject
- Selection is based on students' non-academic talents, science & technology competition achievements, interview performance and financial needs.
#Top-up scholarship may be offered by School/Program Office provided that the maximum limit of "Full Tuition Fee + allowance HK$65,000" 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 secondary school in Hong Kong 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
(Subject to revision for 2027 intake)
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

| Department/Program | Telephone | |
| Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | (852) 2358 7130 | cbe@ust.hk |
| Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | (852) 2358 7154 | civlweb@ust.hk |
| Department of Computer Science and Engineering | - | ugadmin@cse.ust.hk |
| Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering | (852) 2358 7035 | eequestions@ust.hk |
| Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics | (852) 2358 7100 | ieug@ust.hk |
| Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | (852) 2358 8654 | menquiry@ust.hk |
| BEng in Computer Engineering | (852) 2358 8512 | ustcpeg@ust.hk |
| Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence | (852) 2358 8988 | sengoutreach@ust.hk |



