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The University adopts a policy of broad-based admissions for most of its programmes. This has resulted in the offering of 21 programmes. The number of majors offered by the University is about 50. Under broad-based admissions, students can choose to study in their desired Faculty/School and enhance their overall understanding of the disciplines in the first year. After they have studied more about different subjects of the disciplines, they can then make the best choice of major in order to achieve their goals.

The following Faculties adopt broad-based admissions:

News & Important Dates

10 Feb, 2023

Retitling of Bachelor of Arts, Science and Technology (Honours) programme (JS2950)

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13 May, 2022

Revision and Retitling of “Physics and Green Energy” major of the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Programme (JS2510) with effect from the 2022-23 Academic Year

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20 Jan, 2022

Retitling Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Global Entertainment Business Programme (JS2930) with effect from the 2022/23 Academic Year

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Programmes on Offer

All
Faculty of Arts
School of Business
School of Chinese Medicine
School of Communication
School of Creative Arts
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Cross / Transdisciplinary / Individualised Pathway Programmes

Admissions Scores

Study
Programme's Mean 24.48
  • Median
  • CHIN
    5
  • ENGL
    4
  • MATH
    4
  • LSTD
    4
  • Elec 1
    4
  • Elec 2
    3
  • Elec 3
    0
  • Elec 4
    0
  • Lower
    Quartile
  • CHIN
    5
  • ENGL
    3
  • MATH
    4
  • LSTD
    4
  • Elec 1
    4
  • Elec 2
    4
  • Elec 3
    0
  • Elec 4
    0

Starting from 2022, the calculation of mean admission score is based on 4 core and 2 elective subjects (Cat A, B and C subjects are included).

Median 2022 (Mean:24.48) 2021 (Mean:24.42) 2020 (Mean:23.98)
CHIN 5 5* 5**
ENGL 4 3 3
MATH 4 3 3
LSTD 4 4 3
Elec 1 4 4 4
Elec 2 3 4 4
Elec 3 0 0 0
Elec 4 0 0 0
Lower Quartile 2022 (Mean:24.48) 2021 (Mean:24.42) 2020 (Mean:23.98)
CHIN 5 5 5
ENGL 3 3 4
MATH 4 3 3
LSTD 4 5 4
Elec 1 4 5 5
Elec 2 4 4 3
Elec 3 0 0 3
Elec 4 0 0 0

The information contained here is based on the subject results achieved by the applicants at the

(a) study programme's mean of summation scores of 4 HKDSE core subjects plus 1 best elective subject (category A subjects) obtained by applicants admitted to respective study programmes in JUPAS Main Round; and

(b) median position (in the middle); and

(c) lower quartile position (3/4 way down)

of the JUPAS Main Round offer ranking list of each programme.

As not all programmes select students on the basis of HKDSE results alone and the actual results of the students admitted to each programme may vary from year to year (depending on the overall results achieved by applicants in a particular year, the number of applicants applying to the programme, changes in selection criteria, etc.), information in this section is for reference only, and should not be used to predict the chance of admission to any programme in subsequent years.

General Entrance Requirements

For Hong Kong students taking HKDSE for admission via JUPAS, the general entrance requirements for 2023 entry are:

General Entrance Requirements

Core Subject(s)

Minimum Level

CHINESE LANGUAGE

3

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

3

LIBERAL STUDIES

2

MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART

2

Elective Subject(s)

Minimum Level

ANY 2 SUBJECTS*

3

Remarks:

1) One of the elective subjects must be Category A subjects (Senior Secondary Subjects) (unless specified otherwise).

2) Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2) is recognised for fulfilling elective subject requirements.

3) Individual programmes may consider Category B subjects (Applied Learning) and/or Category C subjects (Other Languages) for fulfilling elective subject requirements. Please refer to the programme entrance requirements of individual programmes for details. 

4) JUPAS Band A applicants who fail to meet the general entrance requirements by one level in any one of the HKDSE subjects, but obtain a total of two * s (either one subject with 5** or 2 subjects with 5*) or above in any subject(s) may also be considered for admission.

5) In general, the scores for Category A subjects are converted as follows:

   5**=7, 5*=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1



Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE

For 2023 entry, we accept combined results and will count the best results for meeting our entrance requirements and for the calculation of admissions scores.

 

Alternative English Language Qualifications

The following public examination results are recognized by the University as equivalent to Level 3 of HKDSE English:

  1. Minimum score of 60 (Paper-delivered Test) or 79 (Internet-based Test/ iBT Home Edition / iBT Paper Edition) in TOEFL (TOEFL MyBestTM Score is not accepted) ; or
  2. Minimum score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Level; or
  3. Grade C/ Grade 4 or above in GCE O-Level/ GCSE English/ English Language or English Literature; or
  4. Grade C/ Grade 4 or above in IGCSE First Language English; or
  5. Grade B/ Grade 5 or above in IGCSE English as a Second Language; or
  6. Grade E or above in GCE AS or A-Level English; or
  7. Grade C or above in Cambridge English C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency; or
  8. Grade E or above in HKALE Use of English (AS Use of English).

Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students

For Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students fulfilling one of the specified conditions in Note 1, HKBU will accept the following alternative Chinese language qualifications as equivalent to Level 3 of HKDSE Chinese Language (except for the School of Chinese Medicine):

 

  1. Grade E or above in GCE A/AS Level Chinese; or
  2. Grade C/ Grade 4 or above in GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-Level Chinese/ Chinese Language; or
  3. "Attained" in Applied Learning Chinese (ApL(C)).

 

HKDSE Category C subjects (Other Languages) normally cannot be used for meeting the entrance requirement on Chinese Language. While waivers may be granted at the discretion of individual programmes, such consideration is only made under special circumstances, on a case-by-case basis. Students are therefore strongly advised to obtain the requisite Chinese language qualifications.

 

Note 1:

The specified conditions are:

  1. The student has learned Chinese Language for less than six years while receiving primary and secondary education. This caters specifically to students who have a late start in learning of Chinese Language (e.g. due to their settlement in Hong Kong well past the entry level) or who have been educated in Hong Kong sporadically; or
  2. The student has learned Chinese Language for six years or more in schools, but has been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in our local schools.

 

Subject Weights for Score Calculation

Individual programme would adopt one of the following score formulae for calculating applicants' admissions scores:

4C + 2X (4 HKDSE Core Subjects and 2 Best Elective Subjects)

Best 6 (Any Best 6 Subjects)

Best 5 (Any Best 5 Subjects)

Best 5 Subjects including Chinese Language and English Language

Best 5 Subjects including English Language

 

Please find below the details of score calculation and subject weights of 2023 entry for reference:

http://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/dse_weighting

Interview Arrangement

Summary on the interview arrangement for 2023 entry are listed below for reference:
Programme Code Programme Title Before the Announcement of HKDSE Results After the Announcement of HKDSE Results
JS2060 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Music (Hons) (Music / Creative Industries) 1 - 30 June 2023 29 & 31 July 2023
JS2110 Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) - Accounting Concentration 21 - 27 June 2023 N/A
JS2120 Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) 21 - 27 June 2023 N/A
JS2330 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film and Television N/A 29 & 31 July 2023
JS2340 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) in Acting for Global Screen 21 - 27 June 2023 29 July 2023
JS2370 Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Game Design and Animation N/A 29 & 31 July 2023
JS2410 Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science Late June 2023 Late July 2023
JS2420 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine Late June 2023 Late July 2023
JS2810 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts 21 - 27 June 2023 31 July 2023
JS2910 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Computing and Data Analytics 21 - 27 June 2023 29 & 31 July 2023
JS2920 Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons) in Arts and Technology 1-23, 26 June 2023 31 Jul 2023
JS2930 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration (Global Entertainment) 21 - 27 June 2023 29 & 31 July 2023
JS2950 Bachelor of Arts, Science and Technology (Hons) in Individualised Major 19 - 20 June 2023 29 & 31 July 2023
  1. Please visit this website from time to time for any updates. The schedule is subject to the University's final decision.
  2. Interviews / Tests / Written Examination for School Principal's Nominations/ Applicants with a Disability/ Other Experiences and Achievements in Competitions / Activities (if any) will be held in mid-June of the current year.
  3. Please note that interview letter will NOT be posted to applicants. All applicants will be informed of details of interview arrangements via the following channels:
    1. Personal email accounts registered in the JUPAS; and
    2. JUPAS Accounts (Access to: JUPAS Website > "LOG ON - my JUPAS Account" > "Applicant's Login" > click "Message Box" ) ; and/or
    3. SMS messages sent directly to their mobile phones (for applicants who opt to receive SMS messages only).
  4. Shortlisted applicants will receive email/SMS notifications around one week before the interview.
  5. Campus map: https://eo.hkbu.edu.hk/maps/
  6. For programme(s) which would consider the re-scheduling of interview date/ time, applicants are required to submit request by completing the Request Form for Change of Written Test or Interview.

Special Consideration

School Principal's Nominations (SPN)

The School Principal's Nominations is to give due recognition to students who have contributed to social services or made outstanding achievements in non-academic areas or who have demonstrated leadership abilities. For details and updated information concerning the School Principal's Nominations, please visit the JUPAS website.


Applicants with Disabilities/ Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The University is committed to provide equal educational opportunity and respectful learning environment for all students including those with disabilities and special educational needs.

Applicants with a disability are requested to indicate the nature of their disability on the application forms for consideration by the University. The University views applications from students with a disability on an equal basis with other students. It will not affect the chances of their admission, provided the programmes applied for are those which the applicants are physically able to cope with. It also helps the University identify those applicants with a disability so that they could provide assistance and advice at an early stage and to give appropriate consideration to the applicants concerned. Admitted students with disabilities and special educational needs may approach the Unit for Students with Special Educational Needs (USSEN), which is part of the Office of Student Affairs of the University, for one-stop services. Please visit the USSEN website for more details: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/ussen

Applicants may submit details of their disabilities and upload supporting documents together with their applications to JUPAS Office before the stipulated deadline. For details, please visit the JUPAS website.


Other Experiences and Achievements in Competitions / Activities (OEA)  

OEA is one of the factors for the University in considering applicants' performances in addition to achievements at HKDSE Examination results. Applicants should make reference to their own Student Learning Profiles (SLP) when providing the OEA information. Please refer to JUPAS website for the deadline for submission of OEA information and arrangement.
 

HKBU Students with Exceptional Talent Direct Admission Scheme (SETDAS) 

The objective of HKBU Students with Exceptional Talent Direct Admission Scheme (SETDAS) is to embrace diversity in admissions and to give due recognition to applicants who are with exceptional talents which may not be fully reflected in their academic performance. In essence, SETDAS is a “programme-student matching exercise” in recognition of applicants with special talents. The Scheme features are summarised as follows:

  1. Self-nominate by applicants who are local students applying for year one of study
  2. Recognise exceptional talents in different areas e.g., sports, music, cultural activities, creativity, leadership and others
  3. Offer opportunities for direct admissions before release of public examination results

For details, please visit HKBU website: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/setdas


Talented Athletes Direct Admission Scheme (TADAS)

To offer our due commitment in supporting the talented athletes in the community, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) launched the Elite Athletes Admission Scheme (EAAS) in 2016 and has since admitted more than 70 student-athletes to study programmes at undergraduate level across a wide spectrum of disciplines in Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Science, and Communication.

Building on the solid foundation of the EAAS, HKBU has enhanced EAAS and launched the “Talented Athletes Direct Admission Scheme” (TADAS)* (i.e. the UGC SALSA*) specifically for local talented athletes who wish to study at our University to achieve their full potentials in both sports and academic pursuit. For details of TADAS and appication form, please visit HKBU website: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/tadas

* Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA) introduced by the University Grants Council (UGC). 

 

School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS)

The objective of School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) is to give due recognition to applicants who have contributed to social services or made outstanding achievements in non-academic areas or who have demonstrated leadership abilities. The University would exercise greater flexibility under the existing mechanism in admitting students who demonstrate talents and competencies which could not be fully assessed by the HKDSE Examination. SNDAS is a “programme-student matching exercise” in essence in recognition of special talents. For details of SNDAS, please visit:

HKBU website: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/sndas

EDB's website: https://www.edb.gov.hk/en/edu-system/postsecondary/policy-doc/SNDAS/index.html


Contact Us

For enquiries, please contact the Admissions Office of Academic Registry:

Email: 334jupas@hkbu.edu.hk

Telephone: 3411 2200