
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
Retitling Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Global Entertainment Business Programme (JS2930) with effect from the 2022/23 Academic Year
For Hong Kong students taking HKDSE for admission via JUPAS, the general entrance requirements for 2022 entry are:
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 2022 entry, we accept combined results and will count the best results for meeting our entrance requirements and for the calculation of admissions scores.
The following public examination results are recognized by the University as equivalent to Level 3 of HKDSE English:
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):
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:
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
Score calculation and subject weights of our programmes for 2022 entry:
Programme Code | Programme Title | Before the Announcement of HKDSE Results | After the Announcement of HKDSE Results |
JS2025 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics |
22 - 28 June 2022 |
N/A |
JS2060 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Music (Hons) (Music / Creative Industries) | 22 - 28 June 2022 | 30 July & 1 August 2022 |
JS2110 | Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) - Accounting Concentration | 22 - 28 June 2022 | N/A |
JS2120 | Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) | 22 - 28 June 2022 | N/A |
JS2330 | Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Film (Film and Television Concentration) | N/A | 30 July & 1 August 2022 |
JS2340 | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) in Acting for Global Screen | 13 - 24 June 2022 | 1 August 2022 |
JS2370 | Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Game Design and Animation | N/A | 30 July & 1 August 2022 |
JS2410 | Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science | Late June 2022 | Early August 2022 |
JS2420 | Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine | Late June 2022 | Early August 2022 |
JS2810 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts | 22 - 24, 27 June 2022 | 1 August 2022 |
JS2910 | Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Computing and Data Analytics | 22 - 28 June 2022 | 30 July & 1 August 2022 |
JS2920 | Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons) in Arts and Technology | 22 - 28 June 2022 | 30 July & 1 August 2022 |
JS2930 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration (Global Entertainment) | 22 - 28 June 2022 | 30 July & 1 August 2022 |
JS2950 | Bachelor of Arts, Science and Technology (Hons) | 22 - 28 June 2022 | 30 July & 1 August 2022 |
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.
Elite Athletes Admission Scheme (EAAS)
To recognise the outstanding achievements of elite athletes in the community, the University is pleased to offer the HKBU Elite Athletes Admission Scheme (EAAS) for local athletes admissions to full‐time UGC‐funded undergraduate degree programmes via JUPAS in academic year 2022 ‐ 2023.
Application deadline for 2022 entry: 31 January 2022
Information and application form: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/sfa/scholarships/admission-scholarships/hkbu-elite-athletes-admission-scheme
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://admission.hkbu.edu.hk/en/news.html?i=84
EDB's website: https://www.edb.gov.hk/en/edu-system/postsecondary/policy-doc/SNDAS/index.html
For 2022 entry, the following UGC-funded undergraduate programmes will be participating in the SNDAS:
UGC-funded participating undergraduate programmes
Faculties |
JUPAS Catalogue No. |
Name of Programme |
Programme and Admission Requirements Listed on EDB's Official Website |
Faculty of Arts |
JS2060 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Music (Hons) (Music / Creative Industries) |
|
Faculty of Social Sciences |
JS2620 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Physical Education and Recreation Management |
|
Academy of Visual Arts |
JS2810 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts |
SNDAS Schedule (tentative)
Schedule |
Event |
Details |
6 Oct - 8 Dec 2021 |
Nomination and application period |
School Principals submit SNDAS applications to HKBU via online system: |
Jan - Jun 2022 |
Assessment of nomination |
The University to review nominations and arrange interviews / tests for nominees |
Late Jun 2022 |
Release of SNDAS offers |
Universities to make firm offers to nominees |
Late Jun 2022 |
Offer acceptance |
Acceptance of firm offers by successful nominees |
Late Jun 2022 |
Cancellation of JUPAS application |
JUPAS Office to cancel JUPAS applications of nominees who have accepted firm offers |
Mid-Aug 2022 |
New Student Orientation |
New students participate in orientation activities and course pre-registration |
Sep 2022 |
New Academic Year (AY) |
2022/23 AY commences |
Contact Us
For enquiry on the SNDAS, please contact the Admissions Office of Academic Registry:
Email: 334jupas@hkbu.edu.hk
Telephone: 3411 2200