With the trend on more educational opportunities for Olympians, HKBU as a world class sport science research and education institution, is happy to partner with World Olympians Association, in launching the HKBU Admission Scheme for Olympians (ASO). This acts as the first-ever scheme of this kind in Hong Kong. The new scheme for Olympians targets admission of International/China Mainland Olympians to all academic undergraduate programmes offered by the University.
To align with the fundamental principles of Talented Athletes Direct Admission Scheme (TADAS), and to align with the financial support of existing scholarship programmes, ASO will uphold similar principles in that the suitability of an applicant will be assessed based on the talents and achievement of the applicant in sports, supplemented by considerations of the academic background, interests, future plans and commitment to academic studies by the applicant.
Building on the solid foundation of Elite Athletes Admission Scheme (EAAS) and TADAS, the Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health (SPEH) proposes to launch the “Admission Scheme for Olympians (ASO)” specifically for athletes who have competed at the Olympic Games, in order to recognise their sporting achievements and support their transition from elite sport to career development. ASO has the following objectives:
This is a university-wide admission scheme in which eligible applicants, as listed below, could apply for their interested programmes through the Scheme.
Evidence of world ranking and achievements in Olympic sport
Academic background
Personal statement regarding their academic interests, attitude, and future career plan
Interview performance
Proof of English proficiency is needed for all applicants
Other experience
Application Deadline: 17 January 2025
Application form: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/uploads/en/download/pdf/ASO_Application_Form.pdf
Please submit the completed application form to hkbu_aso@hkbu.edu.hk.
Admitted Olympians will be considered for scholarships including the below benefits:
For enquiry on the ASO, please contact Mr. Timothy CHUNG:
Email: hkbu_aso@hkbu.edu.hk
Telephone: 3411 7764
Over the years, it is encouraging to witness that there is an increasing number of talented athletes in the community who choose to pursue their aspirations in higher education while continuing to strive for excellence in sports achievements.
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. Some shining examples are the Olympic fencing champion Mr. Cheung Ka-long, Olympic medalist Ms. Sarah Lee, the Paralympic medalist Mr. Daniel Chan, and the Asian Games medalist Ms. Joey Chan and Mr. Max Lee.
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.
* Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA) introduced by the University Grants Council (UGC).
This is a university‐wide admission programme in which eligible applicants, as listed below, could apply for their interested programmes (not limited to sport related programmes) through the TADAS.
Application Deadline: 10 January 2025 (for JUPAS & Non-JUPAS applicants)
Application form: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/pdf/TADAS_application_form_2025.pdf
Please submit the completed application form to butadas@hkbu.edu.hk.
Annual renewal of scholarship, if applicable, is subject to:
For enquiry on the TADAS, please contact Ms. Kanny Lee:
Email: kannylee@hkbu.edu.hk
Telephone: 3411 8034
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 general and programme entrance requirements will be exempted for students with exceptional talents/ achievements who have been rigorously assessed and considered eligible for admissions by respective programmes.
Areas of non-academic talents recognised for SETDAS:
1) Sports;
2) Music;
3) Cultural Activities (other than music, including performing arts);
4) Creativity (including visual arts);
5) Leadership; and
6) Others (depends on individual programme, if any)
The following candidates are eligible to apply for Year One admission through SETDAS:
*This Scheme is intended exclusively for Non-local Non-Mainland applicants who hold nationality from any country participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. If an applicant changes their nationality after submitting their application or receiving an offer through this scheme, their application will be deemed invalid, and the offer will be withdrawn accordingly.
For 2025 entry, the following UGC-funded programmes offered by HKBU will participate in SETDAS:
Programmes |
JUPAS Catalogue No. |
Name of Programme |
SETDAS Admission Requirements |
|
Local Applicants |
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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
JS2020 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Chinese Language and Literature / Creative and Professional Writing / English Language and Literature / Humanities / Translation) |
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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
JS2025 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics |
||
School of Creative Arts |
JS2060 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Music (Hons) (Music / Creative Industries) |
||
School of Business |
JS2110 |
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) - Accounting Concentration |
||
School of Business |
JS2120 |
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) |
||
School of Communication |
JS2310 |
Bachelor of Communication (Hons) (Journalism and Digital Media / Public Relations and Advertising) |
||
School of Creative Arts |
JS2330 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film and Television |
||
School of Creative Arts |
JS2340 |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) in Acting for Global Screen |
||
School of Communication |
JS2370 |
Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Game Design and Animation |
||
Faculty of Science |
JS2510 |
Bachelor of Science (Hons) |
||
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
JS2620 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Physical Education and Recreation Management |
||
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
JS2660 |
Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) |
||
School of Creative Arts |
JS2810 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts |
||
Faculty of Science & School of Business |
JS2910 |
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Computing and Data Analytics |
||
School of Creative Arts |
JS2920 |
Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons) in Arts and Technology |
||
School of Creative Arts |
JS2930 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration (Global Entertainment) |
||
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
JS2940 |
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) / Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Innovation in Health and Social Well-Being |
||
Individualised Pathway Programme |
JS2950 |
Bachelor of Arts, Science and Technology (Hons) in Individualised Major |
# Non-local Non-Mainland applicants who hold nationality from any country participating in the Belt and Road Initiative
* Requirement is subject to University's approval
For enquiry on the SETDAS, please contact the Admissions Office of Academic Registry:
Email: ardirect@hkbu.edu.hk
Telephone: 3411 2200
The School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) is introduced by the Education Bureau (EDB) with the aim of recognising the talent of local secondary students that could not be fully assessed by the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE). The objective of 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.
To align with the spirit of the SNDAS, the University would exercise greater flexibility in considering and admitting SNDAS student nominees.
Students meeting the following criteria will be eligible for nomination under the SNDASNote:
(i) |
Local students pursuing the local secondary curriculum and taking the 2025 HKDSE Examination; and |
(ii) |
MUST apply for admission to universities through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) in parallel. |
Note: |
For more details about the eligiblity for SNDAS, please refer to the EDB website. |
For the 2025 entry, the following UGC-funded programmes offered by HKBU will participate in SNDAS:
Faculties/ Programmes |
JUPAS Catalogue No. |
Name of Programme |
Programme and Admission Requirements |
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
JS2020 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Chinese Language and Literature / Creative and Professional Writing / English Language and Literature / Humanities / Translation) |
|
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
JS2025 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics |
|
School of Creative Arts |
JS2060 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Music (Hons) (Music / Creative Industries) |
|
School of Business |
JS2110 |
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) - Accounting Concentration |
|
School of Business |
JS2120 |
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) |
|
School of Communication |
JS2310 |
Bachelor of Communication (Hons) (Journalism and Digital Media / Public Relations and Advertising) |
|
School of Creative Arts |
JS2330 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film and Television |
|
School of Creative Arts |
JS2340 |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) in Acting for Global Screen |
|
School of Communication |
JS2370 |
Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Game Design and Animation |
|
School of Chinese Medicine |
JS2410 |
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science |
|
School of Chinese Medicine |
JS2420 |
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine |
|
Faculty of Science |
JS2510 |
Bachelor of Science (Hons) |
|
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
JS2610 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) (European Studies [French/German Stream] / Geography / Global and China Studies/ Government and International Studies/ History/ Sociology) |
|
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
JS2620 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Physical Education and Recreation Management |
|
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
JS2660 |
Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) |
|
School of Creative Arts |
JS2810 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts |
|
School of Business & |
JS2910 |
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Computing and Data Analytics |
|
School of Creative Arts |
JS2920 |
Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons) in Arts and Technology |
|
School of Creative Arts |
JS2930 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration (Global Entertainment) |
|
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
JS2940 |
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) / Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Innovation in Health and Social Well-Being |
|
Individualised Pathway Programme |
JS2950 |
Bachelor of Arts, Science and Technology (Hons) in Individualised Major |
Each secondary school is only allowed to submit one set of SNDAS nomination (covering a maximum of two student nominees) to the University. Changes after submission or submission after deadline will not be allowed.
The nomination form (https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/sndas_form) can be completed by either school principal or authorised teachers. Please prepare the following information before completing the nomination form:
Supporting documents such as school report, transcript, other qualifications, etc. of the nominee(s) are NOT required at this stage. Nominees are required to pass the supporting documents, such as school reports, transcripts, other qualifications, etc., to their respective secondary school for verification with an official school stamp or seal. Individual programmes may require the nominees to provide respective documents for verification and assessment before/during the interview which will be held between January and June 2025.
Student nominees CANNOT simultaneously apply for admission to universities via the School Principal's Nominations Scheme (SPN) under JUPAS or the University Grants Committee's Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA) (i.e. HKBU Talented Athletes Direct Admission Scheme (TADAS)).
Schedule |
Event |
Details |
25 Oct - 4 Dec 2024 |
Nomination and application period |
School Principals to submit SNDAS applications to HKBU via online system: Nomination Form https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/sndas_form |
Jan - Jun 2025 (Tentative) |
Assessment of nomination |
The University to review nominations and arrange interviews / tests for nominees |
Late Jun 2025 |
Release of SNDAS offers |
Universities to make firm offers to nominees |
Late Jun 2025 |
Offer acceptance |
Acceptance of firm offers by successful nominees |
Late Jun 2025 |
Cancellation of JUPAS application |
JUPAS Office to cancel JUPAS applications of nominees who have accepted firm offers |
Mid Aug 2025 |
New Student Orientation |
New students to participate in orientation activities and course pre-registration |
Sep 2025 |
New Academic Year (AY) |
AY2025/26 commences |
Starting from the 2025/26 academic year, a new scholarship scheme will be introduced for successful SNDAS admittees. Among the students being formally admitted to HKBU under the SNDAS, the University will nominate SNDAS admittees demonstrating outstanding performance in arts, sports and/or community service to the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) for award of the scholarships in addition to the firm offers made. The quotas of nominations and scholarships will be distributed proportionally having regard to the number of students admitted to each university by SNDAS. Each awardee, not subject to means testing, will be granted a scholarship of $10,000 per year across his/her 4-year tuition period.
For enquiries on the new scholarship scheme, please contact HYAB at 3509 7001 or scholarship@hyab.gov.hk.
For enquiry on the 2025 SNDAS, please contact the Admissions Office of Academic Registry:
Email: 334jupas@hkbu.edu.hk
Telephone: 3411 7352
Physical Education and Recreation Management | Year 1
I am honoured to have been accepted by HKBU through the Direct Admission Scheme “SETDAS” in 2023; this has allowed me to pursue both my academic interests and athletic development, knowing that HKBU has always placed a strong emphasis on supporting athletes. In terms of academics, the university provides flexible class schedules and academic arrangements, providing me ample of learning space and the most suitable plan for completing my studies.
Studying in the Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health (SPEH) has allowed me to acquire more knowledge related to sports and connect with outstanding classmates and professors from diverse backgrounds, providing me with a rich learning platform and opportunities for exchange, enabling my continuous growth and broadening my horizons.
Physical Education and Recreation Management | Year 1
I am very grateful for the university’s acknowledgement of my sports performance and admitted me through the Talented Athletes Direct Admission Scheme (TADAS), making it possible for me to become a student-athlete in higher education. In-advance rescheduling of courses has provided flexibility to accommodate my sports training. Meanwhile, the university also carefully caters for my visual impairment by making fitting arrangements for classes and examinations. Having been away from school for a decade, I am also very thankful for the assistance by university staff and teachers, which helped me to fit in more quickly.
Physical Education and Recreation Management | Year 2
TADAS gives us full-time athletes the opportunity to attend Hong Kong Baptist University. TADAS provides us with a lot of support, helping us balance academics and sports, and encouraging us to develop in both directions.
I have enjoyed the learning experience and environment at HKBU. The university provides student-athletes with a flexible schedule to handle academic work and sports. When I have something that I don’t understand, teachers and teaching assistants are willing to explain and assist me. In addition, teachers also encourage us to share our thoughts in class. Therefore, I am very grateful to HKBU and the Department of Sport, PE & Health for giving me so much support and help, so that I can have an amazing and enjoyable university learning experience.