2025 Admissions | JUPAS

🔹_{For the 2025 new programs, since median scores are not available from the 2024 HKUST JUPAS Admissions, reference scores for fulfilling one of the requirements of the flexible admissions arrangements are provided. For full details, please visit https://join.hkust.edu.hk.admissions/jupas}

⚡_{Due to the new admissions framework of the School of Engineering, the flexible admissions threshold for ENGG+AI was adjusted.}

🔺_{Expected score range is provided for the new Engineering Programs (JS5220, JS5230, JS5250, JS5260, JS5270). JUPAS applicants whose HKDSE scores meet this score range will be considered.}

*️⃣ _{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 these tables is based on the following conversion scale for 2025 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}

*️⃣ _{The School of Engineering will award extra score for the Best 6th Subject in Category A and Category C subjects.}

^# Weighting: Biology/Chemistry/Physics (x 2), ICT (x 1)
^ Weighting: M1/M2 (x 1.5), other subjects (x 1)
^♦Combined 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

For HKUST Engineering Programs, the University will consider JUPAS applicants who:

• Perform well overall but miss the entrance requirement of 3-3-2 by one level in one HKDSE core subject (Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics);
• Possess an HKDSE program score that is higher than the Reference Score of the selected Engineering Program(s); and
• Put the selected HKUST Engineering Program(s) in Band A JUPAS choice.

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.

^🛆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. 
^🛆(Level 5** and 5* combined) = No. of subjects with 5** x 2 + No. of subjects with 5*
^🛆 Awardees of this scholarship who have obtained two stars or more will be given bonus in their applications for the School of Engineering Undergraduate Exchange Program.

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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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.

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^#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

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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 HK$50,000

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