Useful Information for JUPAS Applicants

(2020 Entry)
• To be admitted to CUHK, an applicant must first fulfil the University and Programme-specific subject requirements.
 Check your eligibility from 1 and 2 ◇ ◇
• Once the University and Programme requirements are fulfilled, Programmes offered by CUHK calculate admission scores
based on either one of the two principles below:
Maths Liberal Elective 2
(A) Best 5, or the total score of Best 5 HKDSE subjects English Chinese Elective 1
(B) 4C+2X, or the total score of
Level 3 Level 3 Level 2
Studies
+ Level 3
or M1/M2
(i) 4 core subjects and 2 best electives; or Level 2 Level 3
(ii) 4 core subjects and 1 best elective subject and Maths M1 or M2
 Check the selection principle of your favourite programmes from 3 ◇
• Some CUHK programmes conduct selection interviews before making an admission offer. 1 Minimum University Requirements for JUPAS Applicants
Please visit: http://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/jupas/requirements.html for details
 Check programme interview plan for 2020 entry from 4 ◇

2 Programme-specific HKDSE Requirements

3 Selection Principle
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JUPAS
Catalogue Programme/ Stream
Core Subjects Elective Subjects HKDSE Subject Weighting/ Additional Remarks Interview
No. Selection Arrangement
Additional Remarks (unless specified below, subject weighting
Eng Chi Maths LS Elective 1 Elective 2 or M1/M2 Principle
ranges from 1.2 – 2.0) (subject to change)
FACULTY OF ARTS http://www.arts.cuhk.edu.hk
JS4006 Anthropology 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- No
Chinese Language and
JS4018 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 Chinese with heavier weighting No
Literature #
JS4020 Cultural Studies # 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
JS4022 Cultural Management # 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
JS4032 English 3 3 2 2 3 3 Literature in English is preferred 4C+2X English with heavier weighting Yes (on a selective basis)
JS4044 Fine Arts 3 3 2 2 3 3 Visual Arts is preferred Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
JS4056 History 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- No
JS4068 Japanese Studies 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
May require interview
JS4070 Linguistics 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 --
and/or test
JS4082 Music Note 1 3 3 2 2 3 3 Music is preferred Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
JS4094 Philosophy # 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 English and Chinese must be included Yes (on a selective basis)
JS4109 Religious Studies # 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
JS4111 Theology 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
JS4123 Translation 3 3 3 3 3 3 -- Best 5 -- For special cases only
(a) English Language at Level 4
JS4136 Chinese Studies 3(a) 3 2 2 3 3 Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
or above is preferred
Note 1: for JS4082 Music, applicants should have attained a level of proficiency in their main instrument/ voice at or above Grade 8 (ABRSM/ Trinity College).
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JUPAS
Catalogue Programme/ Stream
Core Subjects Elective Subjects HKDSE Subject Weighting/ Additional Remarks Interview
No. Selection Arrangement
Additional Remarks (unless specified below, subject weighting
Eng Chi Maths LS Elective 1 Elective 2 or M1/M2 Principle
ranges from 1.2 – 2.0) (subject to change)
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION http://www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk
JS4202 Integrated BBA 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)

JS4214 Global Business Studies Note 2 5 4 3 3 3 3 -- 4C+2X -- Yes (on a selective basis)

JS4226 Hospitality and Real Estate 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 • Tourism and Hospitality Studies (x 2) Yes (on a selective basis)

(a) Mathematics (Module 1 or 2) English Language and at least one best

Insurance, Financial and at Level 5 is required if subject of Mathematics (Compulsory Part),
JS4238 3 3 5(a) 2 3 3(a) Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
Actuarial Analysis Mathematics (Compulsory Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or II
Part) is at Level 3 or 4 must be included

JS4240 Professional Accountancy 3 3 3 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)

• English (x 2)
• Mathematics (x 2)
JS4252 Quantitative Finance 3 3 3 2 3 3 -- Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
• The best one subject of M1/M2, Chemistry
or Physics (x 1.5)

Interdisciplinary Major
JS4254 Programme in Global 5 4 3 2 3 3 -- 4C+2X -- Yes (on a selective basis)
Economics and Finance

• English (x 2)
BBA(IBBA) – JD Double Degree
JS4264 5 4 3 3 3 3 -- 4C+2X • Chinese (x 1.5) Yes (on a selective basis)
Programme
• Liberal Studies (x 2)
• English (x 2)
Quantitative Finance and Risk
JS4276 3 3 3 2 3 3 -- Best 5 • Mathematics (x 2) Yes (on a selective basis)
Management Science
• M1 or M2 (x 2)

International Business and

JS4288 5 4 3 3 3 3 -- 4C+2X -- Yes (on a selective basis)
Chinese Enterprise Note 2
FACULTY OF EDUCATION http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk
Physical Education, Exercise
JS4329 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
Science and Health
BA (Chinese Language Studies)
• Chinese must be included
JS4331 and BEd (Chinese Language 3 4 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
• Chinese with heavier weighting
Education) #
BA (English Studies) and BEd • English must be included
JS4343 4 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
(English Language Education) • English with heavier weighting

• Mathematics and M1 or M2 must be

M1/M2
included
BEd in Mathematics and
JS4361 3 3 4 2 3 -- Best 5 • English Language, Chinese Language, Yes (on a selective basis)
Mathematics Education #
3 Mathematics, M1 or M2 with heavier
weighting
BEd in Early Childhood
JS4372 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
Education #

Note 2: for JS4214 Global Business Studies and JS4288 International Business and Chinese Enterprise, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper) / 100 (internet) or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or native speaker documentation is required.
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JUPAS
Catalogue Programme/ Stream
Core Subjects Elective Subjects HKDSE Subject Weighting/ Additional Remarks Interview
No. Selection Arrangement
Additional Remarks (unless specified below, subject weighting
Eng Chi Maths LS Elective 1 Elective 2 or M1/M2 Principle
ranges from 1.2 – 2.0) (subject to change)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING http://www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk
Engineering (broad-based) One of the following:
(a) The following subjects are
• Computer Engineering • M1/M2
preferred:
• Computer Science • Biology
• M1/M2 • Mathematics (x 1.5)
• Information Engineering • Chemistry
• Biology • M1 or M2 (x 1.75)
• Mathematics and • Combined Science
JS4401 3 3 3 2 3(a) • Chemistry Best 5 • Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Yes (on a selective basis)
Information Engineering • Physics
• Combined Science DAT, ICT, Physics (x 1.5)
• Mechanical and Automation
• DAT • Liberal Studies (x 0.5)
Engineering
3 • ICT
• Systems Engineering and
• Physics
Engineering Management
The following subjects are
preferred:
• M1/M2 • English (x 1.25)
• Biology • Chinese (x 1.25)
• BAFS • Mathematics (x 1.75)
JS4428 BEng in Financial Technology 3 3 4 3 3 3 • Chemistry Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
• M1 or M2 (x 1.75)
• Combined Science • Biology, BAFS, Chemistry, Combined
• Economics Science, Economics, ICT, Physics (x 1.5)
• ICT
• Physics

One of the following:

• M1/M2
• Biology
• Chemistry • Mathematics (x 1.5)
JS4434 BEng in Electronic Engineering 3 3 3 2 • Combined Science 3 -- Best 5 • M1 or M2 (x 1.5) Yes (on a selective basis)
• ICT • Physics (x 1.5)
• Physics
3
One of the following:
• M1/M2 • English (x 1.5)
• Biology • The best one subject of Mathematics or M1
BEng in Biomedical • Chemistry or M2 (x 1.5)
JS4460 3 3 3 2 3 -- Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
Engineering • Combined Science • Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science,
• Physics Physics (x 1.5)

3
One of the following:
• M1/M2 • Mathematics (x 1.5)
• Biology • M1 or M2 (x 1.5)
• Chemistry • Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, DAT,
BEng in Energy and • Combined Science
JS4462 3 3 3 2 3 -- Best 5 ICT, Physics (x 1.5) Yes (on a selective basis)
Environmental Engineering • DAT • Economics, Geography (x 1.2)
• ICT • Liberal Studies (x 0.5)
• Physics

3
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JUPAS
Catalogue Programme/ Stream
Core Subjects Elective Subjects HKDSE Subject Weighting/ Additional Remarks Interview
No. Selection Arrangement
Additional Remarks (unless specified below, subject weighting
Eng Chi Maths LS Elective 1 Elective 2 or M1/M2 Principle
ranges from 1.2 – 2.0) (subject to change)
The following subjects are
preferred:
• M1/M2
• Biology
• Chemistry • English (x 1.25)
• Combined Science • Chinese (x 1.25)
BEng in Artificial Intelligence: • ICT • Mathematics (x 1.75)
JS4468 4 3 5^ 3 3 3 Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
Systems and Technologies • Physics • M1 or M2 (x 1.75)
• Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science,
^ Candidates with Level 4 in ICT, Physics (x 1.5)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part) and
good results in other HKDSE subjects
will be exceptionally considered on a
case by case basis.
FACULTY OF LAW http://www.law.cuhk.edu.hk
• English (x 2)
JS4903 Bachelor of Laws 5 4 3 3 3 3 -- 4C+2X • Chinese (x 1.5) Yes (on a selective basis)
• Liberal Studies (x 2)
• English (x 2)
BBA(IBBA) – JD Double Degree
JS4264 5 4 3 3 3 3 -- 4C+2X • Chinese (x 1.5) Yes (on a selective basis)
Programme
• Liberal Studies (x 2)
FACULTY OF MEDICINE http://www.med.cuhk.edu.hk
One of the following options:
Option 1 (a) Chemistry is preferred
Biology (a) (b) Biology is preferred Please refer to the programme website
Medicine (MBChB) 3
JS4501 4 3 3 3 3 (c) Taking a third elective and/or 4C+2X for details: Yes (on a selective basis)
Programme
Option 2 M1/M2 will be strongly http://mbchb.med.cuhk.edu.hk
Chemistry recommended
3(b)
3
One of the following options: (a) Chemistry is preferred
Option 1 (b) Biology is preferred
Biology (c) Taking a third elective and/or
Medicine (MBChB) 3(a) Please refer to the programme website
3 M1/M2 will be strongly
JS4502 Programme Global Physician- 4 3 3 3 4C+2X for details: Yes (on a selective basis)
recommended
Leadership Stream (GPS) Option 2 http://mbchb.med.cuhk.edu.hk
(d) Additional requirements: Total
Chemistry score > 46 in 7 subjects with
3(b)
3 5** in ANY 4 subjects
Preferred subjects for one of the
two electives:
• Biology Subjects with heavier weighting:
JS4513 Nursing # 3 3 2 2 3 3 • Chemistry 4C+2X • Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Yes (on a selective basis)
• Combined Science Integrated Science, Physics
• Integrated Science
• Physics
JS4525 Pharmacy 3 3 3 3 3 3 -- 4C+2X -- Yes (on a selective basis)
JS4537 Public Health 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- No
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JUPAS
Catalogue Programme/ Stream
Core Subjects Elective Subjects HKDSE Subject Weighting/ Additional Remarks Interview
No. Selection Arrangement
Additional Remarks (unless specified below, subject weighting
Eng Chi Maths LS Elective 1 Elective 2 or M1/M2 Principle
ranges from 1.2 – 2.0) (subject to change)
Preferred subjects for one of the
two electives:
• Biology
JS4542 Chinese Medicine # 3 3 2 2 3 3 • Chemistry 4C+2X -- Yes (on a selective basis)
• Combined Science
• Integrated Science
• Physics
One of the following options:
Option 1
Biology
3(a)
JS4550 Biomedical Sciences 3 3 3 2 3 (a) Category A subjects only 4C+2X -- Yes (on a selective basis)
Option 2
Chemistry
3(a)
3
FACULTY OF SCIENCE http://www.sci.cuhk.edu.hk
Science (broad-based) (a) Category A subjects only
• Biochemistry One of the following: (b) Preferred subjects: • English or Chinese (x 1.5)
• Biology • M1/M2 • M1/M2 • Mathematics (x 2)
• Cell and Molecular Biology • Biology • Biology • M1 or M2 (x 2)
• Chemistry • Chemistry • Chemistry • Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science or
• Combined Science Integrated Science, Physics (x 2)
• Earth System Science • Combined Science
JS4601 3 3 2 2 3(a)(b) Best 5 • Economics, Geography, ICT, Tech and Yes (on a selective basis)
• Environmental Science • Integrated Science • Economics
Living (FST) (x 1.5)
• Food & Nutritional Sciences • Physics • Geography
• Mathematics • ICT
Note: A maximum of 3 subjects will be
• Molecular Biotechnology • Integrated Science
weighted heavier in the total score of
• Physics 3 • Physics
Best 5 subjects
• Statistics • Tech and Living (FST)
One of the following:
One of the following: • M1/M2
Subjects with heavier weighting:
• M1/M2 • Biology
• English
Earth System Science • Chemistry • Chemistry
• Mathematics
JS4633 (Atmospheric Science/ 4 3 4 2 • Combined Science • Combined Science -- Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
• M1 or M2
Geophysics) • Geography • Geography
• Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science,
• Physics • Integrated Science
Geography, Integrated Science, Physics
• Physics
4 3
One of the following:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Combined Science
• Economics
M1/M2 Good performance in M1/M2 will The programme places much heavier
JS4682 Enrichment Mathematics 3 3 4 2 • Geography Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
attract an additional bonus emphasis on M1 or M2
• ICT
• Integrated Science
• Physics
• Tech and Living (FST)
3 4
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JUPAS
Catalogue Programme/ Stream
Core Subjects Elective Subjects HKDSE Subject Weighting/ Additional Remarks Interview
No. Selection Arrangement
Additional Remarks (unless specified below, subject weighting
Eng Chi Maths LS Elective 1 Elective 2 or M1/M2 Principle
ranges from 1.2 – 2.0) (subject to change)
One of the following(a):
• M1/M2
• Biology
• Chemistry
Subjects with heavier weighting:
Physics • Combined Science
Enrichment Stream in • Economics • Mathematics May require interview
JS4690 3 3 4 2 (a) M1/M2 is preferred Best 5
Theoretical Physics • M1 or M2 and/or test
• Geography
• Physics
• ICT
• Integrated Science
• Tech and Living (FST)
4 3
M1/M2 • Mathematics (x 2)
JS4719 Risk Management Science 3 3 3 2 3(a) (a) Category A subjects only Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
3 • M1 or M2 (x 2)

• English (x 2)
Quantitative Finance and Risk
JS4276 3 3 3 2 3 3 -- Best 5 • Mathematics (x 2) Yes (on a selective basis)
Management Science
• M1 or M2 (x 2)
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE http://socsc.cuhk.edu.hk
Social Science (broad-based)
• Architectural Studies
• Economics
• Geography and Resource
Management
• Government and Public
JS4801 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 • English (x 1.3) Yes (on a selective basis)
Administration
• Journalism and
Communication
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Urban Studies
• English (x 1.5)
JS4812 Architectural Studies Note 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 -- Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
• Mathematics (x 1.5)
• Mathematics (x 1.5)
JS4824 Economics 3 3 3 2 3 3 -- Best 5 • The best one subject of M1/M2, Chemistry, Yes (on a selective basis)
Economics or Physics (x 1.5)
Geography and Resource
JS4836 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 • English (x 1.5) Yes (on a selective basis)
Management
JS4838 Urban Studies 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
• English (x 1.5)
Government and Public
JS4848 3 3 2 3 3 3 -- 4C+2X • Chinese (x 1.25) Yes (on a selective basis)
Administration
• Liberal Studies (x 1.25)

Note 3: In addition to fulfilling the University requirements, applicants are not required but encouraged to submit a design portfolio to the General Office of the School of Architecture directly. Portfolio guidelines and additional information can be found on the School website
www.arch.cuhk.edu.hk/programme/bachelor-social-science-architectural-studies.
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JUPAS
Catalogue Programme/ Stream
Core Subjects Elective Subjects HKDSE Subject Weighting/ Additional Remarks Interview
No. Selection Arrangement
Additional Remarks (unless specified below, subject weighting
Eng Chi Maths LS Elective 1 Elective 2 or M1/M2 Principle
ranges from 1.2 – 2.0) (subject to change)
Journalism and • English (x 1.3)
JS4850 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 No
Communication • Chinese (x 1.3)
JS4858 Global Communication 4 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 • English (x 1.3) No
• English (x 1.5)
JS4862 Psychology 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 No
• Mathematics (x 1.5)
JS4874 Social Work 3 3 2 3 3 3 -- Best 5 -- Yes (on a selective basis)
• English (x 1.5)
JS4886 Sociology 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
• Liberal Studies (x 1.5)

JS4892 Global Studies 3 3 2 2 3 3 -- Best 5 • English (x 1.5) Yes (on a selective basis)
Data Science and Policy --
JS4893 3 3 3 2 3 3 -- Best 5 Yes (on a selective basis)
Studies
Interdisciplinary Major
JS4254 Programme in Global 5 4 3 2 3 3 -- 4C+2X -- Yes (on a selective basis)
Economics and Finance

Remark:
# Programmes that do not accept application for waiver of Chinese Language requirement.

For admission consideration of all programmes except JS4501 Medicine (MBChB) Programme and JS4502 Medicine (MBChB) Programme Global Physician-Leadership Stream (GPS):

Grade Point Conversion for Category A: Core and Elective Subjects

Level 5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1
Score 8.5 7 5.5 4 3 2 1
For JS4501 Medicine (MBChB) Programme and JS4502 Medicine (MBChB) Programme Global Physician-Leadership Stream (GPS), please refer to http://mbchb.med.cuhk.edu.hk/page/jupas for details.

Grade Point Conversion for Category C: Other Language Subjects

Grade A B C D E
Score 5 4 3 2 1

As of October 2019

For detailed programme information and latest updates, please visit the website of Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, CUHK at http://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/jupas