Assessment of Applications (JUPAS HKDSE Students) - Bachelor's Degree Programmes

For applicants who have fulfilled the minimum entrance requirements, various types of admission score are calculated to facilitate the selection of applicants for admission.

Presented below are the main admission scores used by individual programmes.  Concurrent consideration may be given to other factors, such as band choice and interview performance.  For applicants with the same scores or score ranges, reference will be made to other information ​(e.g. other admission scores, relevant subjects, band choices, interview performance). For details, please refer to ​"Other Considerations" ​for individual programmes.

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JUPAS admissions score reference


2023 Entry

JUPAS Catalogue No. and Programme Title Main Admission Score (with weightings applied)
(see remarks)
Other Considerations
Subjects Included Subject Weightings
Eng. Lang. Chi. Lang. Maths. Liberal Studies Elective Subjects 
College of Business#
  JS1000
BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1

1                       

For students with the same admission score, selection will be done on the basis of other available information including band choices, interview performance, OEA etc. 
JS1001
BBA Global Business
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 For students with the same admission score, selection will be done on the basis of other available information including band choices, interview performance, OEA etc. 
JS1002
BBA Accountancy
Best 6 subjects (include English and Mathematics) 1 1 1 1

1

For students with the same admission score, selection will be done on the basis of other available information including the scores achieved for HKDSE English and other electives, band choices, interview performance, OEA etc. 
JS1005
BBA Management
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 For students with the same admission score, selection will be based on other available information including the scores achieved for HKDSE English and other electives, band choices and OEA etc.
JS1007
BBA Marketing
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1.5 1 1 1 1 The performance in interview and the band of the programme will be important considerations.
JS1012
Department of Economics and Finance (options: BBA  Business Economics, BBA Finance)
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 For students with the same admission score, selection will be done on the basis of other available information including the scores achieved for HKDSE Chinese/English, band choices, OEA etc.
JS1013
BBA Business Economics
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 For students with the same admission score, selection will be done on the basis of other available information including the scores achieved for HKDSE Chinese/English, band choices, OEA etc.
JS1014
BBA Finance
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 For students with the same admission score, selection will be done on the basis of other available information including the scores achieved for HKDSE Chinese/English, band choices, OEA etc.
JS1017
Department of Information Systems (options: BBA Global Business Systems Management, BBA Information Management)
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1

1

The performance in interview and the band of the programme will be important considerations.
JS1018
BBA Global Business Systems Management
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 The performance in interview and the band of the programme will be important considerations.
JS1019
BBA Information Management
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 The performance in interview and the band of the programme will be important considerations.
JS1025
Department of Management Sciences (options: BBA Business Decision Analytics, BBA Global Operations Management)
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 For students with the same admission score, selection will be done on the basis of other available information including band choices, the scores achieved for HKDSE Chinese/
English/Mathematics, OEA etc.
JS1026
BBA Business Decision Analytics
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 For students with the same admission score, selection will be done on the basis of other available information including band choices, the scores achieved for HKDSE Chinese/
English/Mathematics, OEA etc.
JS1027
BBA Global Operations Management
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 For students with the same admission score, selection will be done on the basis of other available information including band choices, the scores achieved for HKDSE Chinese/
English/Mathematics, OEA etc.

# In previous years, successful applicants for College of Business Undergraduate Programmes had typically achieved HKDSE scores of 23 or higher. As competition varies from year to year, this information serves only as a reference.

 

JUPAS Catalogue No. and Programme Title Main Admission Score (with weightings applied)
(see remarks)
Other Considerations
Subjects Included Subject Weightings
Eng. Lang. Chi. Lang. Maths. Liberal Studies Elective Subjects 
College of Engineering
 
JS1201
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
(options: BEng Architectural Engineering, BEng Civil Engineering, BSc Architecture and Surveying)
Best 6 subjects (include English) 2.5 1.5 2.5 1

2.5: 
- Combined Science (Biology and Physics)
- Combined Science (Chemistry and Physics)
- Integrated Science
- M1/M2

- Physics

1: Other elective subjects

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, OEA).
JS1204
BSc Computer Science
Best 5 subjects (include English, Mathematics and one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Information and Communication Technology, Integrated Science, M1/M2 or Physics) 1 1 1 1

1

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, school principal's nominations, OEA).

JS1205
Department of Electrical Engineering (options: BEng Computer and Data
Engineering, BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering, BEng Information Engineering, BEng Microelectronics Engineering)

Best 5 subjects (include English and Mathematics) 2 1 2 1

2:
- Combined Science (Physics and Biology)
- Combined Science (Physics and Chemistry)

- Information and Communication Technology
- M1/M2
- Physics


1.5:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Combined Science (Biology and Chemistry)
Integrated Science

1: Other elective subjects

Click HERE
JS1207
Department of Mechanical Engineering (options: BEng Aerospace Engineering, BEng Mechanical Engineering, BEng Nuclear and Risk
Engineering)
Best 6 subjects (include Mathematics) 2 1 2 1

2: Physics

1.5:
- Chemistry
- Combined Science
- Design and Applied Technology
- M1/M2

1: Other elective subjects

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. band choices, results in discipline-related subjects, OEA).
JS1210
BEng Materials Science and Engineering
Best 6 subjects [include English, Mathematics and one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science (Biology and Physics or Chemistry and Physics), Design and Applied Technology, M1/M2 or Physics]  1.5 1 2 1

2: Physics

1.5:
- Biology
- Chemistry

- M1/M2

1: Other elective subjects

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, OEA).
JS1211
BEng Biomedical Engineering
Best 5 subjects
(If a student takes both Mathematics and M1/M2, only one subject will be included)
2 1 2 1

2:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Combined Science
- M1/M2

- Physics

1: Other elective subjects

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. band choices, results in discipline-related subjects, OEA).
  JS1216
BEng Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering
Best 5 subjects
(include English and Mathematics)
2 1 2 1

2:
- Information and Communication Technology
- M1/M2
- Physics

1.5:
- Chemistry
- Combined Science (Biology and Physics)
- Combined Science (Chemistry and Physics)
- Design and Applied Technology

1: Other elective subjects

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. band choices, results in discipline-related subjects, OEA).
  JS1217
College of Engineering (option: any major in College of Engineering with Minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship)
Best 6 subjects
(include English)
2 1 2 1

2:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Combined Science
- Design and Applied Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
- Integrated Science
- M1/M2
- Physics

1: Other elective subjects

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. band choices, results in discipline-related subjects, OEA).
  JS1221
BSc Computer Science and BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, school principal's nominations, OEA).

 

JUPAS Catalogue No. and Programme Title Main Admission Score (with weightings applied)
(see remarks)
Other Considerations
Subjects Included Subject Weightings
Eng. Lang. Chi. Lang. Maths. Liberal Studies Elective Subjects 
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  JS1102
BSocSc International Relations and Global Affairs
Best 5 subjects (include English and Liberal Studies) 1 1 1 1 1                          For applicants with the same score or score range, reference will be made to other admission scores and other application information.
JS1103
BA Chinese and History
4 core + 2 elective subjects 2 2 1 1.5

1.5:
- Chinese History
- Chinese Literature
- History
- Visual Arts

1: Other
elective subjects

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. interview performance, band choices, OEA).
JS1104
BA English
Best 6 subjects (include English) 2.5 1 1 1.5

1.5: Literature
in English

1: Other
elective subjects

Interview performance and band choices will be important considerations. For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. band choices, OEA).

JS1106
Department of Media and Communication (options: BA Digital Television and Broadcasting, BA
Media and Communication)
Best 5 subjects (include English) 1.25 1.25 1 1 1 Click HERE
JS1108
BSocSc Public Policy and Politics
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1.5 1 1 1

1

For students with the same admission score, reference will be made to other information such as band choices, etc.
JS1109
BA Linguistics and Language
Applications
4 core + 2 elective subjects 2 1.5 1.5 1 1 For students with the same admission score, reference will be made to other information such as results in related subjects, band choices, etc.
JS1110
Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (options: BSocSc
Criminology and Sociology, BSocSc Psychology, BSocSc Social Work)
Best 5 subjects (include English) 2 1 1 1

1

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, OEA).
JS1111
BSocSc Criminology and Sociology
Best 5 subjects (include English) 2 1 1 1

1

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, OEA).
JS1112
BSocSc Psychology
Best 5 subjects (include English) 2 1 1 1

1

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, OEA).
JS1113
BSocSc Social Work
Best 5 subjects (include English) 2 1 1 1

1

Interview performance and band choices will be important considerations. For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, OEA).
JS1122
BSocSc Public Policy and Bachelor of Laws
4 core + 2 elective subjects 1 1 1 1 1 For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information such as results in related subjects, band choices, etc. Interview performance will also be taken into consideration for admission when necessary.
JS1123
BSocSc Criminology and Bachelor of Laws
Best 6 subjects (include English) 1 1 1 1 1 For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, OEA). Interview performance will also be taken into consideration for admission when necessary.

 

JUPAS Catalogue No. and Programme Title Main Admission Score (with weightings applied)
(see remarks)
Other Considerations
Subjects Included Subject Weightings
Eng. Lang. Chi. Lang. Maths. Liberal Studies Elective Subjects 
College of Science
  JS1200
Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT)
Best 5 subjects 2 1 2.5 1

2.5:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Economics
- M1/M2

- Physics

1: Other elective subjects

For students with the same admission score, selection will be made on the basis of other available information including band choices, interview performance, OEA etc.
  JS1202
BSc Chemistry
Best 5 subjects 2 1 1.5 1

2: Chemistry       

1.5:
- Combined Science (Chemistry and Biology)
- Combined Science (Chemistry and Physics)

1: Other elective subjects

For students with the same admission score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, interview performance, OEA).
JS1206
BSc Computing Mathematics
Best 5 subjects (include Mathematics) 2 1 2.5 1

2: M1/M2

1.5:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Combined Science
- Physics

1: Other elective subjects

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in Mathematics Extended Part, band choices, interview performance, OEA).
JS1208
BSc Physics
Best 5 subjects (include Mathematics) 2 1 1.25 1

2: Physics

1.5: M1/M2

1: Other elective subjects 

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, interview performance, OEA).
JS1220
Bachelor of Laws and BSc Computing Mathematics
Best 5 subjects
(include English and Mathematics)
1.5 1 1 1

1.5: M1/M2

1: Other elective subjects 

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in Mathematics Extended Part, band choices, interview performance, and OEA)

 

JUPAS Catalogue No. and Programme Title Main Admission Score (with weightings applied)
(see remarks)
Other Considerations
Subjects Included Subject Weightings
Eng. Lang. Chi. Lang. Maths. Liberal Studies Elective Subjects 
Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences
  JS1801
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Best 6 subjects (include English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry) 1 1 1 1

1

Interview performance, band choices, applicant statement and English language proficiency will also be considered.
  JS1805
Department of Biomedical Sciences (options: BSc Biological Sciences, BSc Biomedical Sciences)
4 core + 2 elective subjects 2 1 1.5 1

2:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Combined Science

1.5:
- Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Accounting or Business Management)
- Design and Applied Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
- Integrated Science
- M1/M2
- Physics

1:
​Other elective subjects

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, OEA).
  JS1806
BSc Biological Sciences
4 core + 2 elective subjects 2 1 1.5 1

2:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Combined Science

1.5:
- Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Accounting or Business Management)
- Design and Applied Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
- Integrated Science
- M1/M2
- Physics

1:
​Other elective subjects

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, OEA).
  JS1807
BSc Biomedical Sciences
4 core + 2 elective subjects 2 1 1.5 1

2:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Combined Science

1.5:
- Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Accounting or Business Management)
- Design and Applied Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
- Integrated Science
- M1/M2
- Physics

1:
​Other elective subjects

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band choices, OEA).

 

JUPAS Catalogue No. and Programme Title Main Admission Score (with weightings applied)
(see remarks)
Other Considerations
Subjects Included Subject Weightings
Eng. Lang. Chi. Lang. Maths. Liberal Studies Elective Subjects 
School of Creative Media
  JS1041
School of Creative Media (options: BA Creative Media, BSc Creative Media, BAS New Media)
4 core + 2 elective subjects 2 1 1 1

1

For applicants with the same admission score, preference may be given to those with higher band choices, good portfolio / creativity potential / computer literacy, or other scores / information where applicable.
JS1042
BA Creative Media
4 core + 2 elective subjects 2 1 1 1 1 For applicants with the same admission score, preference may be given to those with higher band choices, good portfolio / creativity potential / computer literacy, or other scores / information where applicable.
JS1043
BSc Creative Media
4 core + 2 elective subjects 2 1 1.5 1

1

For applicants with the same admission score, preference may be given to those with higher band choices, good portfolio / creativity potential / computer literacy, or other scores / information where applicable.

JS1044
BAS New Media
Best 5 subjects (include English) 2 1 1 1 1

For applicants with the same admission score, preference may be given to those with higher band choices, good portfolio / creativity potential / computer literacy, or other scores / information where applicable.

 

JUPAS Catalogue No. and Programme Title Main Admission Score (with weightings applied)
(see remarks)
Other Considerations
Subjects Included Subject Weightings
Eng. Lang. Chi. Lang. Maths. Liberal Studies Elective Subjects 
School of Data Science
  JS1071
School of Data Science (options: BSc Data Science, BSc Data and Systems Engineering)
4 core + 2 elective subjects 2 1 2 1

1

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in Mathematics Extended Part and discipline-related subjects, band choices, interview performance, OEA).
JS1072
BSc Data Science
4 core + 2 elective subjects 2 1 2 1 1 For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in Mathematics Extended Part and discipline-related subjects, band choices, interview performance, OEA).
JS1074
BSc Data and Systems Engineering
4 core + 2 elective subjects 2 1 2 1

1

For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in Mathematics Extended Part and discipline-related subjects, band choices, interview performance, OEA).

 

JUPAS Catalogue No. and Programme Title Main Admission Score (with weightings applied)
(see remarks)
Other Considerations
Subjects Included Subject Weightings
Eng. Lang. Chi. Lang. Maths. Liberal Studies Elective Subjects 
School of Energy and Environment
  JS1051
School of Energy and Environment  (options: BEng Energy Science and Engineering, BEng Environmental Science and Engineering)   
Best 5 subjects (include English, Mathematics and one subject from Biology,  Chemistry,  Combined Science, Integrated Science or Physics)  2 1 2.5 1

1st Elective
2.5:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Combined Science
- Integrated Science
- Physics

2nd Elective
1.5:
- Biology
Chemistry
- Combined Science
- Geography
- M1/M2

- Physics

1: Other elective subjects

Click HERE

 

JUPAS Catalogue No. and Programme Title Main Admission Score (with weightings applied)
(see remarks)
Other Considerations
Subjects Included Subject Weightings
Eng. Lang. Chi. Lang. Maths. Liberal Studies Elective Subjects 
School of Law
  JS1061
Bachelor of Laws
Best 6 subjects (include English) 1 1 1 1

1

Click HERE
JS1062
Bachelor of Laws and BBA Accountancy
Best 6 subjects (include English) 1.5 1 1 1 1 Click HERE

 

Remarks:

  • Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) (except for JS1801) and Category C other language subjects (at grade E or above) (except for JS1200, JS1201, JS1217, JS1801, JS1805, JS1806 and JS1807) can be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
  • Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects, except for JS1041, JS1042, JS1043, JS1044, JS1805, JS1806 and JS1807. Click here for details.
  • As a guide for applicants, a minimum score of 21 (aggregate scores for four core + two elective subjects without weightings applied) is normally expected for successful admission, based on past data.

Scoring Scale

 Category A Core and Elective Subjects (including M1/M2)
Level   5**  5* 5 4 3 2 1
Score 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
 
 Category C Other Language Subjects
Grade A B C D E
Score 5 4 3 2 1

For Category B Applied Learning subjects, if recognised, a score of '3' (Attained with Distinction / Distinction I) or '4' (Attained with Distinction II) will be used in the score calculation.

 Alternative Qualifications in Chinese Language (ACL) Replacing HKDSE Chinese Language
 for Non-Chinese Speaking Applicants only
Exam Acceptable Chinese Language
​Grades/Levels
Score
 GCEAL A* / A 5
B / C 4
D / E 3
 GCEASL​ A 5
B 4
C - E 3
 IGCSE / GCSE / GCEOL 9 / 8/ 7 4
6 / 5 / 4 3
 HKDSE Applied Learning Attained /
Attained with Distinction
3

Examples

Higher subject weightings are marked in red.

Scores included in the calculation of the main admission score are shaded in beige.

JUPAS Catalogue No. and Programme Title HKDSE Subjects and Levels Subjects Included Main Admission Score (with weightings)
Core Subjects Elective Subjects M2
English Language Chinese Language Maths. Liberal Studies Physics Visual Arts
5 3 3 2 4 5 5
JS1000
BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology
5 x 1 3 x 1 3 x 1 2 x 1 4 x 1 5 x 1 5 x 1 4 core +
2 elective
subjects
23

JS1106

Department of Media and Communication (options: BA Digital Television and Broadcasting, BA
Media and Communication)

5 x 1.25 3 x 1.25 3 x 1 2 x 1 4 x 1 5 x 1 5 x 1 Best 5 subjects
(include English)
24
JS1210

BEng Materials Science and Engineering

5 x 1.5 3 x 1 3 x 2 2 x 1 4 x 2  5 x 1  5 x 1.5  Best 6 subjects
[include English,
Mathematics
and one subject
from Biology,
Chemistry,
Combined
Science
(Biology and
Physics
or Chemistry
and Physics),
Design and
Applied
Technology,
M1/M2 or
Physics] 
37

The assessment criteria are subject to ongoing review. The University reserves the right to amend the information from time to time.

 

Last update date: 21 November 2022