2026 Admissions | JUPAS
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SIMULATED SCORES |
2026 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 | |||||
| 49 | 46 | 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 | |||||
| 46 | 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 |
| JS5220 Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering CBE | |||||
| 47 | 44 | 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 | |||||
| 41 | 39 | 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 | |||||
| 50 | 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 |
| JS5250 Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering ECE | |||||
| 44 | 42 | 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 | |||||
| 37 | 36 | 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 | |||||
| 41 | 40 | 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 only. The public examination results of students admitted to each program vary from year to year. HKUST considers an applicantโs whole profile, on top of the HKDSE score.
- All scores presented in these tables is based on the following conversion scale for 2026 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.
| 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 |
**Scholarship information on 2026 Admissions will be made available in due course.
For your reference, below are scholarship amounts for 2025 intake.**
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.
| Total number of * attained ๐ | Scholarship Amount for Students Admitted in the 2025/26 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 HKD30,000, one-off |
| 5 | Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD10,000, one-off |
| 4 | HKD35,000, one-off |
| 3 | HKD25,000, one-off |
| 2 | HKD15,000, one-off |
| 1 | HKD5,000, one-off |
๐Mathematics 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.
๐Results 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 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
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.
#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
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 |