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JUPAS Admission

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Overview

CityUHK is one of the participating institutions in the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) which is a scheme for local students with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination results   
(past and / or current) to apply for admission.

Non-local students taking HKDSE examination should apply to CityUHK direct via our online application system.

General Entrance Requirements

JUPAS applicants applying to CityUHK must meet the minimum General Entrance Requirements and programme specific requirements, if any.

English Language    

Level 3
Chinese Language    

Level 3
Mathematics    

Level 2
Citizenship and Social Development    
Attained
Elective 1    

Level 3
Elective 2    

Level 3


Unspecified electives may include Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1 / M2) and Category C other language subjects. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only. Applied Learning (ApL) subjects are not counted as elective subjects, unless otherwise specified.   

Past results of Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above) are accepted for meeting the Citizenship and Social Development subject requirement in the General Entrance Requirements.   

Yet, results obtained in HKDSE Liberal Studies or HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development are not counted in the admission score calculation.

Scoring Scale

Category A Core / Elective Subjects :                    
5** = 8.5 ; 5* = 7 ; 5 = 5.5 ; 4 = 4 ; 3 = 3 ; 2 = 2 ; 1 = 1 

Category C Other Languages Subjects :                    
•    Japanese:  N1 = 7 ; N2 = 5.5 ; N3 = 4 

•    Korean: 6 = 7 ; 5 = 5.5 ; 4 = 4 ; 3 = 3 

•    French/German/Spanish: C2 = 7 ; C1 = 5.5 ; B2 = 4 ; B1 = 3 ; A2 = 3

Alternative Qualifications in Chinese Language (ACL) Replacing HKDSE Chinese Language (for Non-Chinese Speaking Applicants only):   
•    GCEAL:   Grade A* / A = 5 ; B / C = 4 ; D / E = 3   
•    GCEASL: Grade A = 5 ; B = 4 ; C / D / E = 3   
•    IGCSE / GCSE / GCEOL: Level 9 / 8 / 7 = 4 ; Level 6 / 5 / 4 = 3   
•    HKDSE Applied Learning: Attained / Attained with Distinction = 3

     If more than one admission score is available for an applicant based on this calculation, the best result will be considered.

Admission is competitive. Possession of the minimum qualifications in no way guarantees acceptance.

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College of Business
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Programme Detail
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Minimum Entrance Requirements
English Language
Level ENG_LVL
Chinese Language
Level CHI_LVL
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Level MATHS_LVL
Citizenship and Social Development
Attained
Elective 1
Level ELC1_LVL
Elective 2
Level ELC2_LVL

Elective 1

ELC1_DETAIL

Elective 2

ELC2_DETAIL

English Language
Level ENG_LVL
Chinese Language
Level CHI_LVL
Mathematics
Level MATHS_LVL
Citizenship and Social Development
Attained
Elective 1
Level ELC1_LVL
Elective 2
Level ELC2_LVL

Subject Requirements (Elective 1)

ELC1_DETAIL

Subject Requirements (Elective 2)

ELC2_DETAIL

OR
Score Formulae
No. of Subjects Calculated
NUM_OF_SUBJ
English Language x ENG_WEIGHT
Chinese Language x CHI_WEIGHT
Mathematics (Compulsory Part) x MATHS_WEIGHT
Elective Subjects

Admissions Score Reference
Year
Score Formula
Weighted Median Score
Weighted Lower Quartile Score
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HKDSE Core Subjects
Grade
Weight
Weighted Score
English Language
1
Weighted Score
0
Chinese Language
1
Weighted Score
0
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
1
Weighted Score
0
Citizenship and Social Development
1
score
0

If you do not take Citizenship and Social Development but possess Level 2 or above in Liberal Studies, please select “Attained” for Citizenship and Social Development.

HKDSE Electives or M1/M2
Grade
Weight
Weighted Score
If Elective 1 / Elective 2 have specified subject requirement(s), enter the subject(s) according to the results from high to low.
Enter maximum 4 elective subjects with the best results if you have taken more than 4 elective subjects.
Elective 1
1
Weighted Score
0
Elective 2
1
Weighted Score
0
Elective 3
1
Weighted Score
0
Elective 4
1
Weighted Score
0
HKDSE Other Languages
Grade
Weight
Weighted Score
If you take more than 1 HKDSE Other Languages subject, enter the subject with the best result.
1
Weighted Score
0
info:
Minimum Entrance Requirements Not Met
x
x
x
x
Total Weighted Score:
0

Note:

Acceptable Alternative Chinese Language Qualifications for Non-Chinese Speaking Students
Non-Chinese speaking students can use GCE, GCSE and IGCSE Chinese or HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese to replace HKDSE Chinese Language to meet the Chinese language entrance requirement. Click here for the score conversion.


 Flexible Admissions Arrangement

JUPAS applicants who attain excellent overall results in HKDSE but slightly fall short of the programme entrance requirements 
may still be considered for admission. 

No application is required. Eligible applicants will be identified after 
the modification of programme choices (after release of HKDSE examination results).

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • only one HKDSE subject (core or elective subjects), except "Citizenship and Social Development", graded below the minimum programme entrance requirements by one level
  • an admission score higher than the weighted median admission score of the respective programme in the previous admission exercise
  • Band A programmes
  • good assessment performance for the programme(s) concerned

Local JUPAS applicants admitted under the flexible admissions arrangement may also receive a scholarship if their HKDSE results meet the criteria for the CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

Note: Meeting the eligibility criteria of the Flexible Admissions Arrangement does not warrant admission. Admission decision is made based on applicants’ admission scores, non-academic achievements and interview / test performance, if applicable and other factors considered by individual programmes.

4 Oct
2024
JUPAS applications open
5 Oct
2024
Undergraduate Information Day
4 Dec
2024
Deadline for JUPAS applications
28 May
2025
Deadline for changes to programme choices
Late May - July
2025
Programme interviews
Mid- to late June
2025
Interview for applicants

Interview for applicants nominated through the School Principal's Nominations Scheme and School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme

16 July
2025
Announcement of HKDSE results
17 - 19 July
2025
Reprioritization of programme choices
6 Aug
2025
Announcement of JUPAS Main Round Offers
21 Aug
2025
Announcement of offers for applicants with upgraded HKDSE results

Admission Arrangements

JUPAS applicants are considered for admission to first-year studies in a Bachelor’s degree programme. Depending on the programme, students are either admitted directly to a major in the first year or admitted to a college / school / department with an undeclared major (enter a major after one year of study).

Students who wish to be considered for Joint Bachelor's Degree programmes must be enrolled in the majors concerned.


Application Procedures

Applicants who wish to submit their applications to JUPAS should check eligibility for application at the JUPAS website.

Eligible local HKDSE students should submit their applications via JUPAS following the application procedures and timeline.

Non-local students and students who are currently enrolled in full-time bachelor's degree programmes offered under JUPAS are not eligible to apply via JUPAS.

When submitting the JUPAS application, an applicant can choose a maximum of 20 programme choices. Please check out the programmes offered by CityUHK and their entrance requirements. CityUHK will consider information provided in the application and some programmes will invite selected applicants for interviews.

More details are available at the JUPAS website.


Interview Arrangements

Individual programmes may conduct interviews for selected applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email or phone.

Please ensure that the e-mail address and telephone no. provided in your JUPAS application are valid and check e-mail regularly.

Fees and Scholarships

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Curriculum Structure of Bachelor's Degree Programmes

JUPAS applicants are considered for admission to first-year studies in a Bachelor’s degree programme.

The curriculum structure of a four-year degree programme is as follows.

 Credit Requirements
Gateway Education30 credit units
College / School and Major RequirementsThe major requirement, plus any college / school requirement, should fall within the range of 54 – 72 credit units; and the major should not be less than 27 credit units. However, the college / school may propose a higher limit to meet the requirements of professional accreditation, or for a degree with a normal study duration longer than 4 years, subject to Senate’s approval. Please refer to the respective majors webpages for details.
Minor (optional)15 - 18 credit units
Free ElectivesTaken to fulfil the remaining credit requirements for graduation, if necessary
Minimum Credit Units for Graduation120 credit units, depending on major

Note:

Students are also required to fulfil English language and Chinese language requirements, and may be required to take additional language courses  depending on their entry qualifications in English / Chinese.

Special Consideration / Admission Schemes
 

Special Consideration

SPN is a scheme which gives due recognition to applicants who have contributed to social services or made outstanding achievements in non-academic areas such as sports, music, social services, creative activities, other cultural activities, or who have demonstrated leadership abilities. 

School applicants who have the qualities mentioned above may be considered for nomination by their school principals. Nominated students may be given a conditional offer before the announcement of the HKDSE examination results, subject to meeting the stipulated conditions.

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SAAS aims to recognize student athletes with outstanding sports achievements for pursuing higher education at CityUHK. Applicants would receive special admissions consideration based on their sport achievements under the scheme.

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Applicants with a disability may submit information in relation to their disability to JUPAS office on a voluntary basis that they may receive offers as a result of the special considerations given by the Institutions. 

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Applicants' performances in OEA will be considered in addition to their academic results in the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their OEA information (maximum 10 items) via their JUPAS accounts before the specified deadline. Applicants may be given special consideration for granting conditional offers based on their outstanding OEA. 

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Special Admission Schemes

SNDAS is a school nominations scheme introduced by the Education Bureau (EDB). It aims at recognising the talent of local students that could not be fully assessed by the HKDSE. Firm offers will be given to successful SNDAS student nominees in June, prior to the release of the HKDSE Examination results. 

For 2025 entry, CityUHK has 55 programmes joining SNDAS. Each local secondary school has two quotas for nominating students. 

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Nomination Period

Coming Soon

SALSA is initiated by the University Grants Committee to offer university education opportunities to elite athletes of Hong Kong in quest of their dual career development in sports and in academics. Firm offers will be given to successful applicants under the scheme 

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