JUPAS stands for Joint University Programmes Admissions System. It is a scheme designed to assist students with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results to apply for admission to full-time government-funded bachelor’s degree and associate degree programmes offered by the 8 member institutions of JUPAS and the full-time non-government-funded bachelor’s degree programmes offered by Open University of Hong Kong.

Please visit the JUPAS website for eligibility and procedures of the JUPAS application. The application deadline is 4 December 2012.

Applicants can apply through either JUPAS or Non-JUPAS scheme according to their academic qualifications but NOT both in the same academic year.

Applicants may refer to Programme/Stream List for the indicative programme intake quotas. However, the number of JUPAS students to be admitted will depend on the quality of applicants each year.

The University offers over 60 major programmes to JUPAS applicants via 48 JUPAS programme choices. Some of these programmes (including all major programmes in the Faculty of Engineering, most of the major programmes in the Faculty of Science, most of the major programmes in the Faculty of Social Science and the Insurance, Finance and Actuarial Analysis and the Quantitative Finance programmes in the Faculty of Business Administration) have introduced broad-based or faculty-based admission arrangements to provide more flexible major programme choices to applicants. Please click the programmes below for details of the specific arrangements:

• Insurance, Finance and Actuarial Analysis/ Quantitative Finance (JS4236)
• Engineering (JS4401)
• Science (JS4601)
• Social Science (JS4801)

Other programmes at the University will continue to admit students directly. Please check Programme Information or the JUPAS webpage for details.

For 2013 entry, the University would consider the best subject results of candidates in their first two attempts of HKDSE examinations.

For some programmes (please click here to see the programme list), admission scores of applicants seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of the HKDSE examination may be adjusted.

Applicants with qualifications other than HKDSE results (for example, IB, GCE, Sub-degree, and HKALE) should apply for admission through non- JUPAS from 2013.

In 2012, when the HKDSE was first introduced, there was no past examination results for reference in evaluating the performance of candidates. Under these circumstances, CUHK decided to adopt minimum eligibility for application that would allow for some flexibility in selection and admission. In the selection process, the University considered the performance of candidates in the 4 core and 1 elective subjects. The minimum requirements for the 4 core subjects of Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and Liberal Studies were levels 3322 respectively. Candidates’ performance in extra elective subjects were considered in the selection process, and bonus points were awarded to up to two elective subjects (the 6th and 7th subjects), with the size of the bonus being dependent on performance.

For the 2012 intake, the bulk (almost 75%) of the students admitted to CUHK sat for 7 subjects (or 4 core and 3 electives) or more. The number of subjects students admitted to CUHK attempted is summarized as follows:

As the actual number of electives attempted by students admitted to the University was far higher than the minimum requirements, the University is considering changing the minimum eligibility requirements starting from 2015 onwards. From 2015 entry onwards, the minimum eligibility requirements would be 4 core and 2 elective subjects instead of 4 core and 1 elective subjects (subject to approval by the Senate). Bonus points will be awarded to one extra elective subject, with the size of the bonus being dependent on performance.

To allow adequate lead time for introducing the change, for the 2014 entry there will be no change in the University minimum eligibility requirements of 4 core and 1 elective subjects. Applicants should note that there could be adjustments in additional requirements of programmes. To check the additional requirements of the programmes in the current admission exercise, please click here.

The minimum University requirements for application are 4 core and 1 elective subjects. The minimum requirements for the 4 core subjects of Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and Liberal Studies are levels 3322 respectively. The minimum requirement for the elective subject is as stipulated by the programme applied for. Applicants shall also satisfy the additional requirements of the programme concerned.

Note:
The Senate Committee on Undergraduate Admissions has recommended that the minimum eligibility requirements from 2015 entry onwards be changed to 4 core and 2 elective subjects, instead of 4 core and 1 elective subjects (subject to approval by the Senate).

In addition to meeting the minimum University requirements for application, applicants shall also satisfy the specific requirements of the programmes concerned. Please check the additional requirements of the programmes here.

For a student who has sat Mathematics Extended Part Module I or II (M1 or M2), if the HKDSE result in M1 or M2 is better than the result of the best elective subject, the best Elective Subject and the M1 or M2 will each carry 50% weight the calculation of the admission score. In other words, good performance in M1 or M2 may boost the admission score while poor performance will not drive it down.

In addition, students should note that specific programmes at CUHK（including some programmes in the Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Engineering, and Faculty of Science）require students to have taken M1 or M2 as their programme requirements. Students are free to choose either M1 or M2.

Some programmes will accept “Attained with Distinction” in Applied Learning subjects as extra elective subjects. Please click here for details. Applied Learning subjects will not be considered as the elective subject in the minimum eligibility for application of 4 core and 1 elective subjects.

The Other Languages subjects will be considered as extra elective subjects. Other Languages subjects will not be considered as the elective subject in the minimum eligibility for application of 4 core and 1 elective subjects.

The University will consider your experiences and achievements in Other Learning Experiences (OLE) as submitted under the Other Experiences and Achievements in Competitions/ Activities (OEA) template of your JUPAS application form. You may also submit your Student Learning Profile (SLP) through JUPAS for reference by the University. If you are invited for interviews, you may also present your portfolio. The information may provide topics for discussion during interviews.

In addition to the 4 core and 1 elective subjects, bonus points will be awarded to the 6th and 7th subjects. The size of the bonus points will depend on candidates’ results in those subjects.

Selection interviews will generally be conducted after the completion of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examinations, or after the release of HKDSE results in July/ August 2013.

Please click here for details of the interview arrangements of specific programmes for 2013 entry as reference.

The selection interview is an opportunity for the faculty/programme to better understand the aptitude and aspiration of an applicant. For faculties/ programmes that conduct selection interviews, interview performance is one of the factors taken into consideration in admission decisions.

Shortlisting of candidates for interview would take into consideration information submitted by applicants/ their schools, recommendation of school principals/ teachers, participation and achievements in other experience and activities, and public examination results. Admission decisions will be made after the announcement of HKDSE results and will be announced through JUPAS in mid August.

Bilingual small group or individual interviews are usually scheduled. Details such as the date, time, and language of the interview will be provided in the interview notification.

If you are shortlisted for interviews, you will receive individual notification by phone or by email.

Due to the large candidature, please make every effort to attend the interview at the scheduled time. However, if you have good reasons to decline an interview, please inform the contact person (listed on your interview notification) as soon as possible. Re-scheduling of interviews will be at the discretion of the faculties/ programmes concerned.

The tuition fee for local students for 2013-14 is to be confirmed. For your reference, the tuition fee for 2012-13 is HK$42,100 per annum.

Once you are admitted, you can apply for financial aid. Students should contact the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (Tel: 3943-7205 or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance.

There are over 5,600 scholarships / awards available for students of the University, granted based on academic merits or non-academic achievements. In addition, the CUHK Admission Scholarships are granted every year to outstanding JUPAS students who are admitted to the University.

Of all universities in Hong Kong, CUHK is the only one that offers a college experience. Each undergraduate is assigned to one of the constituent Colleges, Chung Chi, New Asia, United, Shaw, Morningside, S.H. Ho, CW Chu, Wu Yee Sun and Lee Woo Sing. The Colleges complement the formal curricula to deliver whole-person education and pastoral care. The college system encourages intimate interaction among teachers, students and alumni.

Applicants who have been admitted to a full-time undergraduate programme will be asked to indicate their preferences for college affiliation.

In assigning new students to different Colleges, it is desirable that each College would have students from different faculties/ departments to facilitate interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge and ideas and to widen the students' intellectual perspective. The system for assigning new students to Colleges takes into consideration the preferences of students, their study programmes and admission scores. Priority is given to a new student to be assigned to his/her first-preference College if either of his/her parent is an alumnus of the College.

While students will be assigned college affiliation based on their preferences as far as possible, they may not be assigned to their most preferred College owing to limitation of places available.

Yes, students admitted to the University can apply for hostel accommodation. Their applications will be considered by the respective Colleges.

The University has the largest number of hostel places among UGC-funded institutions.