The objective of HKBU Students with Exceptional Talent Direct Admissions 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.
Local applicants applying for year one admission.
For 2023 entry, the following UGC-funded programmes offered by HKBU will participate in SETDAS:
Faculties/ Programmes |
JUPAS Catalogue No. |
Name of Programme |
SETDAS Admission Requirements |
Faculty of Arts |
JS2020 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Chinese Language and Literature / Creative and Professional Writing / English Language and Literature / Humanities / Translation) |
|
Faculty of Arts |
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 |
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 Social Sciences |
JS2620 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Physical Education and Recreation Management |
|
School of Creative Arts |
JS2810 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts |
|
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 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 (Honours) in Individualised Major |
For enquiry on the SETDAS, please contact the Admissions Office of Academic Registry:
Email: ardirect@hkbu.edu.hk
Telephone: 3411 2200
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 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. For the 2022 entry, the University is proud to have admitted six talented athletes including the Olympic fencing champion Mr. Cheung Ka-long.
* Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA) introduced by the University Grants Council (UGC).
Application Deadline: 4 January 2023
Application form: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/uploads/en/download/pdf/TADAS-application-form_2023.pdf
Please submit the completed application form to 334jupas@hkbu.edu.hk.
Please feel free to contact Ms. Kanny Lee at Tel no. 3411-8034 / Email: kannylee@hkbu.edu.hk
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.
For 2023 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 |
JS2020 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Chinese Language and Literature / Creative and Professional Writing / English Language and Literature / Humanities / Translation) |
|
Faculty of Arts |
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 |
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 Social Sciences |
JS2620 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Physical Education and Recreation Management |
|
Faculty of Social Sciences |
JS2660 |
Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) |
|
School of Creative Arts |
JS2810 |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts |
|
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 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 by 7 December 2022. Changes after submission or submission after deadline will not be allowed.
The nomination 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 2023.
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 |
6 Oct - 7 Dec 2022 |
Nomination and application period |
School Principals to submit SNDAS applications to HKBU via online system: |
Jan - Jun 2023 (Tentative) |
Assessment of nomination |
The University to review nominations and arrange interviews / tests for nominees |
Late Jun 2023 |
Release of SNDAS offers |
Universities to make firm offers to nominees |
Late Jun 2023 |
Offer acceptance |
Acceptance of firm offers by successful nominees |
Late Jun 2023 |
Cancellation of JUPAS application |
JUPAS Office to cancel JUPAS applications of nominees who have accepted firm offers |
Mid Aug 2023 |
New Student Orientation |
New students to participate in orientation activities and course pre-registration |
Sep 2023 |
New Academic Year (AY) |
2023/24 AY commences |
For enquiry on the SNDAS, please contact the Admissions Office of Academic Registry:
Email: 334jupas@hkbu.edu.hk
Telephone: 3411 2200