HKU 2023 Admissions Guide
HKU 2023 Admissions Guide
HKU 2024 Admissions Information for JUPAS Students Eng = English | Chin = Chinese | Math = Mathematics
2024 admissions,
please refer to our website (hku.hk/dse).
CSD / LS = Citizenship and Social Development / Liberal Studies | Sci = Science
� The scoring formula considers category A subjects and M1 / M2 only, unless otherwise specified.
Faculty of Architecture
Candidates are required to take part in the Aptitude Exercise. Instructions for taking part in
Bachelor of Arts in Attained
6004 Best 5 Subjects# 3 3 2 3 3 the Aptitude Exercise will be sent to all potential candidates via e-mail and posted on the Best 6 Subjects# 36 32 32
Architectural Studies (A)/2 programme website.
Bachelor of Attained
6016 Best 5 Subjects# 3 3 2 3 3 - Best 5 Subjects # 31 29 28
Science in Surveying (A)/2
Candidates are required to take part in the Creative Design Response. Instructions for
Bachelor of Arts in Attained
6028 Best 5 Subjects# 3 3 2 3 3 taking part in the Creative Design Response will be sent to all potential candidates via e-mail Best 5 Subjects # 26 26 25
Landscape Studies (A)/2 and posted on the programme website.
Faculty of Arts
1.5 x Eng + Best 4 Subjects# Attained 1.5 x Eng + Best 4 Subjects #
6054 Bachelor of Arts 3 3 2 3 3 - 33 31 30
with WEIGHTING 1 (A)/2 with WEIGHTING 1
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities 1.5 x Eng + Best 4 Subjects# Attained 1.5 x Eng + Best 4 Subjects #
6286 3 3 3 3 3 - 35 33 30
and Digital Technologies with WEIGHTING 1 (A)/2 with WEIGHTING 1
Bachelor of Economics / 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math + 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math +
Attained
6767 Bachelor of Economics and 4 3 3
(A)/2
3 3 - 42 41 40
Best 3 Subjects + 0.2 x 6th Best Subject Best 4 Subjects + 0.2 x 7th Best Subject
Finance
Bachelor of Business
Administration in Accounting 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math + 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math +
Attained
6781 and Finance / Bachelor of 4 3 3
(A)/2
3 3 - 40 38 37
Best 3 Subjects + 0.2 x 6th Best Subject Best 4 Subjects + 0.2 x 7th Best Subject
Business Administration in
Accounting Data Analytics
Bachelor of Business 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math +
Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science,
1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math +
Attained Information and Communication Technology, Integrated Science, or Physics.
6793 Administration 4 3 3
(A)/2
3 3 39 36 35
Best 3 Subjects + 0.2 x 6th Best Subject Best 4 Subjects + 0.2 x 7th Best Subject
(Business Analytics) Level 3 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2) is preferred.
Bachelor of Business 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math + 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math +
Attained
6808 Administration (Law) and 5 4 4
(A)/2
3 3 - 49 46 45
Best 4 Subjects + 0.2 x 7th Best Subject Best 4 Subjects + 0.2 x 7th Best Subject
Bachelor of Laws
Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Business, Accounting and
Bachelor of Science in 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math +
Financial Studies (Accounting or Business Management Module), Chemistry, Combined
1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math +
Attained Science, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Integrated Science,
6846 Marketing Analytics and 4 3 3
(A)/2
3 3 36 35 33
Best 3 Subjects + 0.2 x 6th Best Subject or Physics. Best 4 Subjects + 0.2 x 7th Best Subject
Technology
Level 3 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2) is preferred.
Bachelor of Finance in 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math + 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math +
Attained
6860 Asset Management and 4 3 3
(A)/2
3 3 - 48 46 46
Best 4 Subjects + 0.2 x 7th Best Subject Best 4 Subjects + 0.2 x 7th Best Subject
Private Banking
1.5 x Eng + 1.25 x Math + 1.5 x Eng + 1.25 x Math +
Bachelor of Science in Attained
6884 1.25 x M1 / M2 + Best 3 Subjects + 4 3 3 3 3 Level 3 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2). 1.25 x M1 / M2 + Best 3 Subjects + 50 48 47
Quantitative Finance (A)/2
0.2 x 7th Best Subject 0.2 x 7th Best Subject
Bachelor of Business
Administration in 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math + Attained 1.5 x Eng + 1.5 x Math +
6896 5 3 4 3 3 - 55 53 52
International Business and Best 4 Subjects + 0.2 x 7th Best Subject (A)/2 Best 4 Subjects + 0.2 x 7th Best Subject
Global Management
Faculty of Dentistry
Best of Biology or Chemistry with Attained Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science Best Sci Subject ^ with
6107 Bachelor of Dental Surgery 4 3 3 3 3 49 48 46
WEIGHTING 2 + Best 5 Subjects (A)/3 with Biology component, or Combined Science with Chemistry component. WEIGHTING 2 + Best 5 Subjects
Notes: ^ “Sci Subject” refers to one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Integrated Science, or Physics.
Remarks: Conversion of levels to scores (category A): 5**=8.5, 5*=7, 5=5.5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1, Others=0
Conversion of grades to scores (category C): A=7, B=5.5, C=4, D=2.5, E=1, Others=0
The result(s) of Liberal Studies, Combined Science and Integrated Science achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered. Subject Weightings for Specific Programme
The 6th and 7th subjects in the scoring formula are only considered if applicable. Students holding 5 calculable subjects are still eligible for consideration.
WEIGHTING 2 6107 BDS
Disclaimer: The above information is a reference for local HKDSE students only. It should not be used to predict the chance of admissions to any programmes.
Biology
X 1.3 Biology
Chemistry
X 1.3 Chemistry
(2024) (2023) Combined Science
Physics
Programmes with Subject Weightings For the latest information for
HKU 2024 Admissions Information for JUPAS Students Eng = English | Chin = Chinese | Math = Mathematics
2024 admissions,
please refer to our website (hku.hk/dse).
CSD / LS = Citizenship and Social Development / Liberal Studies | Sci = Science
� The scoring formula considers category A subjects and M1 / M2 only, unless otherwise specified.
Faculty of Education
Candidates are strongly advised to include their personal statement in English in the
"Additional Information" of their JUPAS application.
Bachelor of Arts and 1.5 x Eng + Attained
6066 Bachelor of Education in 3 3 2 3 3 Candidates are encouraged to enter details about their other learning experiences or 1.5 x Eng + 1.2 x LS + Best 3 Subjects# 36 35 34
Best 4 Subjects# (A)/2
Language Education - English extra curricular activities.
Supporting documents should be uploaded to the appropriate sections of OEA or SLP.
Bachelor of Arts and
Attained Candidates should have knowledge of spoken Cantonese and Putonghua, and traditional
6080 Bachelor of Education in 1.5 x Chin + Best 4 Subjects# 3 3 2 3 3 1.5 x Chin + 1.2 x LS + Best 3 Subjects# 39 37 35
(A)/2 Chinese characters.
Language Education - Chinese
Bachelor of Education in
Attained Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and fluently in both Cantonese
6092 Early Childhood Education and 1.5 x Eng + 1.2 x Chin + Best 3 Subjects# 3 3 2 3 3 1.5 x Eng + 1.2 x Chin + Best 3 Subjects# 27 25 24
(A)/2 and English.
Special Education
Eng + 1.5 x Math + Eng + 1.5 x Math +
Bachelor of Education and Attained Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science,
6119 1.5 x Best Sci Subject^ + 3 3 2 3 3 1.5 x Best Sci Subject^ + 43 42 40
Bachelor of Science (A)/2 Integrated Science, or Physics.
Best 2 Subjects with WEIGHTING 3 Best 2 Subjects with WEIGHTING 3
Bachelor of Science in Attained Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and fluently in both Cantonese
6157 Best 5 Subjects 4 3 2 3 3 Best 6 Subjects 39 38 36
Speech-Language Pathology (A)/2 and English.
Faculty of Engineering
6248
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Eng + Math + Best 3 Subjects� 4 3 3
Attained
3 3
Candidates with level 4 in English Language, if admitted, will be required to
Eng + Math + Best 4 Subjects� 37 36 35
Financial Technology (A)/2 take 6 additional credits in Core University English to complete their degree studies.
Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, or
Bachelor of Engineering in Attained
6925 Eng + Math + Best 3 Subjects� 3 3 3 3 3 Physics. Eng + Math + Best 3 Subjects� 31 28 27
Biomedical Engineering (A)/2
Level 3 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2) is preferred.
Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, or
Global Engineering and Business Attained
6937 Eng + Math + Best 3 Subjects� 4 3 4 3 3 Physics. Eng + Math + Best 3 Subjects� 34 31 29
Programme (A)/2
Level 3 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2) is preferred.
Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science,
Bachelor of Engineering in Attained
6951 Eng + Math + Best 3 Subjects� 3 3 3 3 3 Integrated Science, or Physics. Eng + Math + Best 3 Subjects� 28 26 25
Engineering Science (A)/2
Level 3 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2) is preferred.
Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, or
Attained
6963 Bachelor of Engineering Eng + Math + Best 3 Subjects� 3 3 3 3 3 Physics. Eng + Math + Best 3 Subjects� 26 25 23
(A)/2
Level 3 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2) is preferred.
Notes: � May include M1/M2 and category C subject. Subject Weightings for Specific Programme
# May include M1/M2 or category C subject whichever is higher.
^ “Sci Subject” refers to one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Integrated Science, or Physics. WEIGHTING 3 6119 BEd & BSc
Remarks: Conversion of levels to scores (category A): 5**=8.5, 5*=7, 5=5.5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1, Others=0 Biology
Conversion of grades to scores (category C): A=7, B=5.5, C=4, D=2.5, E=1, Others=0 Chemistry
Combined Science
The result(s) of Liberal Studies, Combined Science and Integrated Science achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
The 6th and 7th subjects in the scoring formula are only considered if applicable. Students holding 5 calculable subjects are still eligible for consideration.
X 1.5 Integrated Science
Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2)
Disclaimer: The above information is a reference for local HKDSE students only. It should not be used to predict the chance of admissions to any programmes. Physics
Programmes with Subject Weightings For the latest information for
HKU 2024 Admissions Information for JUPAS Students Eng = English | Chin = Chinese | Math = Mathematics
2024 admissions,
please refer to our website (hku.hk/dse).
CSD / LS = Citizenship and Social Development / Liberal Studies | Sci = Science
� The scoring formula considers category A subjects and M1 / M2 only, unless otherwise specified.
Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Arts and Attained
6078 Eng + Best 5 Subjects 5 4 3 3 3 - Eng + Best 5 Subjects 40 39 37
Bachelor of Laws (A)/3
Attained
6406 Bachelor of Laws Eng + Best 5 Subjects 5 4 3
(A)/3
3 3 - Eng + Best 5 Subjects 36 35 33
Bachelor of Science in Attained Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science
6470 Best 6 Subjects 4 3 4 3 3 Best 6 Subjects 38 36 35
Bioinformatics (A)/2 with Biology component, or Combined Science with Chemistry component.
Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science,
Best 5 Subjects# + Attained Integrated Science, or Physics. Best 5 Subjects# +
6482 Bachelor of Chinese Medicine 3 3 2
(A)/2
3 3 34 31 30
0.5 x 6th Best Subject# A good command of written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) is 0.5 x 6th Best Subject#
required.
Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, or Combined Science with
Attained Chemistry component.
6494 Bachelor of Pharmacy Best 6 Subjects 4 3 2
(A)/2
3 3 Best 6 Subjects 41 39 38
A good working knowledge of Cantonese is required.
Attained Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science
6949 Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Best 6 Subjects 4 3 2
(A)/2
3 3
with Biology component, or Combined Science with Chemistry component.
Best 6 Subjects 41 39 39
Faculty of Science
Bachelor of Level 4 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2). 2 x Eng + 2 x Math +
2 x Eng + 2 x Math + 2 x M1 / M2 + Attained
6224 Arts and Sciences in 4 3 4
(A) / 2
3 3 Candidates with level 4 in English Language, if admitted, will be required to take 6 additional 2 x M1 / M2 + Best 2 Subjects with 57 53 50
Best 2 Subjects with WEIGHTING 4
Applied Artificial Intelligence credits in Core University English to complete their degree studies. WEIGHTING 4
Eng + Math + Best 2 Subjects from M1
Eng + Math + Best 2 in M1/M2 and
Attained Level 3 or above in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science@, / M2 / Biology / Chemistry / Physics /
6688 Science Master Class Sci Subjects^ excluding Integrated 3 3 4
(A) / 2
3 3
Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2), or Physics.
40 37 35
Combined Science@ + Best Subjects@
Science + Best Subject WEIGHTING 5
with WEIGHTING 5
Bachelor of Science in 1.2 x Eng + 1.2 x Math + Attained 1.2 x Eng + 1.2 x Math +
6729 3 3 4 3 3 Level 4 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or 2). 34 32 31
Actuarial Science 1.2 x M1 / M2 + Best 2 Subjects (A) / 2 1.2 x M1 / M2 + Best 2 Subjects
Bachelor of Science and 2 x Eng + 2 x Math / M1 / M2 + Attained Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, 2 x Eng + 2 x Math / M1 / M2 + 2 x Best
6858 5 4 2 3 3 60 54 53
Bachelor of Laws 2 x Best Sci Subject^ + Best 3 Subjects (A) / 2 Integrated Science, or Physics. Sci Subject^ + Best 3 Subjects
Eng + 1.5 x Math + 1.5 x Best Sci Eng + 1.5 x Math + 1.5 x Best Sci
Attained Level 3 or above in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science,
6901 Bachelor of Science Subject^ + Best 2 Subjects with 3 3 2 3 3 Subject^ + Best 2 Subjects with 34 32 29
(A) / 2 Integrated Science, or Physics.
WEIGHTING 6 WEIGHTING 6
Attained
6717 Bachelor of Social Sciences Best 5 Subjects# 3 3 2
(A) / 2
3 3 - Best 5 Subjects# 28 26 25
Attained
6731 Bachelor of Social Work Best 5 Subjects# 3 3 2
(A) / 2
3 3 - Best 5 Subjects# 28 28 26
Notes: # May include M1/M2 or category C subject whichever is higher. Remarks: Conversion of levels to scores (category A): 5**=8.5, 5*=7, 5=5.5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1, Others=0
^ “Sci Subject” refers to one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Integrated Science, or Physics. Conversion of grades to scores (category C): A=7, B=5.5, C=4, D=2.5, E=1, Others=0
@
The components of Combined Science must not overlap with other subjects. The result(s) of Liberal Studies, Combined Science and Integrated Science achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
The 6th and 7th subjects in the scoring formula are only considered if applicable. Students holding 5 calculable subjects are still eligible for consideration.
Disclaimer: The above information is a reference for local HKDSE students only. It should not be used to predict the chance of admissions to any programmes.
Subject Weightings for Specific Programme