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EMBARK ON YOUR
JOURNEY
Join HKU, Join the World
Continuously ranked the 1st in the World’s Most International University Rankings by the Times Higher Education, HKU
embraces cultural diversity and brings together bright minds from various perspectives. We are home to an incredibly diverse body of
talented and inspiring students from all around the world.
Make Your Future Bright
HKU graduates continue to achieve full employment for 16 consecutive years and are recognised as the
10th “Most Employable Graduates in the World” by QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. From internships, learning and
exchange programmes, to community engagement initiatives in Hong Kong and around the globe, the multifaceted opportunities offered
by HKU nurture students to attain all-rounded development and secure promising career prospects.
Develop Yourself to Become a Pioneer
Unlock your potential and get prepared to become the leader of the future at HKU! Targeting to meet the
latest global needs and trends, HKU offers programmes in areas such as big data, bioinformatics, and digital
technologies to accommodate the rapidly changing market demands. You will be equipped with the
necessary skills to excel in this dynamic and fast-pacing world.
World-Class Faculties and Research Facilities
HKU is ranked the 1st in Hong Kong and 21st in the World in the QS World University Rankings
2023. Our academic excellence and world-class reputation are derived from the exceptionally high
standards of teaching and continuous breakthroughs in a number of research fields. At HKU,
you will interact with and learn from students, professors, alumni, industry leaders, and more from many
different corners of the globe.
Experience Life in the Greater Bay Area
Located at the heart of the city, HKU takes a prominent role in the sustainable development of the Greater Bay
Area through advancing academic integration and fostering students with diversified learning and internship
opportunities. Explore the incredibly diverse opportunities and resources this dynamic city has to offer.
 DOUBLE YOUR
OPPORTUNITIES
Our dual degree and collaborative programmes partner with some of the world's best
universities to give students unique opportunities to gain exciting experiences and expand their
networks upon graduation. Have the time of your life experiencing two different cultures while
achieving two or more degrees from two top universities.

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

CANADA

FRANCE

MAINLAND CHINA

UNITED KINGDOM

UNITED KINGDOM

University of
British Columbia
Business
2 degrees, 4 years
Capitalise on the strengths of the two
world-class business schools and
enjoy a wide choice of study options,
while gaining experience from
distinctive academic and cultural
environments in Asia and North
America.
UNITED STATES
University of University University of
Sciences Po Peking University Cambridge College London California, Berkeley
Arts, Business Administration, Law Engineering, Computer Science Law Arts, Social Sciences
Social Sciences 2 degrees, 5 years 3 degrees, 5 years 2 degrees, 4 years 2 degrees, 4 years
2 degrees, 4 years Earn a Bachelor of Laws degree Gain two bachelor’s degrees from the Extend your networks through Explore arts and social sciences
Broaden your horizons and earn two from two leading universities, and two universities and a Master of learning and working with legal from two perspectives and gain
degrees in multidisciplinary studies pave your way to become a legal Engineering from the University of professions in the UK and Hong a cross-cultural experience from
from the two leading universities in practitioner with exposures in Cambridge in five years – equip Kong. renowned universities in the two
France and Hong Kong, while Hong Kong and the Mainland. yourself to be a professional Bay Areas.
immersing yourself in cultures engineering and computer science
between Asia and Europe. Economics, Finance, Management expert at the two top universities in
2 degrees, 4 years the world.

Get an opportunity to earn two

degrees from the highly acclaimed
universities in Southeast Asia,
while sharpening business skills
and acquiring a global
perspective.
Natural Sciences
3 or 4 degrees, 4 or 5 years
Selected students in the Bachelor of
Science programme can earn 3 or 4
degrees upon successful completion
of 2 years of studies at HKU and 2-3
years of studies at Cambridge.
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NOW
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HKU’s innovative and data-oriented
programmes are designed to keep up with
global trends to nurture professionals and
future leaders to excel in fields such as big
data, digital technology, business, and
engineering as well as to become future
scientists.
Bachelor of Engineering
Data Science and Engineering
Fast emerging data science and engineering technologies such
as data analytics, artificial intelligence, and big data infrastructure
boost the transformative impact of big data on businesses,
industries and society. This programme covers areas in data
science, computing, mathematics, statistics, and law, providing a
solid foundation for students to pursue career and research in the
data science and data engineering discipline.
Bachelor of Arts
Humanities and Digital Technologies
Offering both practical and theoretical training, this
interdisciplinary programme develops students a unique skill
set in humanities and digital technologies. You will be
equipped with the skills to drive pioneering work in humanities
area of specialisation, with the capacity to think in new ways
about technological innovation, and with the ability to build a
career in a wide array of fields.
Bachelor of Science
Bioinformatics
Statistical data analysis, key algorithms for biomedical
informatics, as well as modern genomic and medical
technologies have become necessary knowledge in today’s
information-focused world. With the flexible design of the
programme’s curriculum, you will be nurtured as a leader in
bioinformatics with professional training in areas such as
biomedical sciences, statistics, computer science, and
biomedical engineering.
Science Master Class
This highly flexible and comprehensive programme
Bachelor of provides a fast track of study and introduces students to
Business Administration research at an early stage, allowing students to get an
Business Analytics integrated and diverse research learning experience from
elite researchers during their time at HKU. Students will
Giving you the knowledge you need to meet the growing complete two degrees, a Bachelor of Science and a Master
demand for talent in the business analytics field, the of Research, at an accelerated pace.
comprehensive curriculum covers technical and managerial
skill sets and teaches a spectrum of courses in information
technology, data science, business statistics and management.
Global Engineering and
Bachelor of Science
Marketing Analytics and Technology
Business Programme
Draw on more than one expertise to answer the
Digitalisation and data are changing the world, and this challenges of our time. Jointly offered by the Faculty of
programme will equip you with the skills in technology and Engineering and the HKU Business School, this
marketing know-how to build a career in the digital economy interdisciplinary double degree includes core business
and modern business. With a focus on data, you will gain a solid and engineering subjects, which will equip students with
foundation in cutting-edge technology areas as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle practical
business marketing expertise. challenges within a global context.
Admissions
Standards*
* Information listed will be updated
as necessary to reflect the
competitive range for candidates
undertaking the qualifications
below. Please refer to the website
(admissions.hku.hk) for the most
up-to-date information.
FACULTY OF
ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Science in Surveying
Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Design+)
Admissions decisions to the University's undergraduate degree programmes are
made based on academic performance as well as other factors, including interview
FACULTY OF
performance, personal statement, references, other documents submitted to the
University, etc. Candidates should take note of the standards laid out below and
ARTS IB Diploma
GCE A-level /
International A-level
SAT / AP
any Programme Entrance Requirements on the admissions website for examination Bachelor of Arts
achievements in particular subjects that are required for consideration to specific Majors: American Studies; Art History; China
Studies; Chinese History and Culture; Chinese
programmes. Attaining academic achievements better than the expected lower Language and Literature; Comparative Literature; 1350
boundary stated is not a guarantee for admission to the University. English Studies; European Studies; French; Gender 32 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Studies; General Linguistics; German; Global each with a score of 3 or better
GCE A-level / International Creative Industries; History; Hong Kong Studies;
IB Diploma SAT / AP Italian; Japanese Studies; Korean Studies; Music;
A-level
Philosophy; Spanish; Translation
Candidates should have Candidates should present Candidates should have
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and 1350
completed the full IB a minimum of 3 A-level completed
32 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Diploma, including CAS, subjects, excluding English a) SAT or ACT; AND Digital Technologies each with a score of 3 or better
TOK, and the Extended and Chinese language. b) a minimum of 3 AP
Essay. Exams.
*Students presenting the now
defunct SAT Subject Tests may be
considered for admission based on
comparable achievements.
Since the 2017 intake, the Since the 2017 intake, the Since the 2017 intake, the HKU BUSINESS
highest SAT Reasoning
SCHOOL
highest IB Diploma points highest A Level results GCE A-level /
attained by candidates attained by candidates results attained by IB Diploma SAT / AP
International A-level
admitted was 45 / 45. admitted was 6A*1A. candidates admitted was
1590. Bachelor of Business Administration Students with 4 A-level
Subjects: 2A 2B 1380
Majors: Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation;
35 A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Finance; Human Resource Management; Students with 3 A-level each with a score of 5 or better
Information Systems and Analytics; Marketing Subjects: 3A
Expected Lower Boundary for Admissions Students with 4 A-level
Bachelor of Economics / Subjects: 2A 2B 1450
The information below refers to school leaving examination scores that are considered Bachelor of Economics and Finance 34 A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
competitive for entry to the specific programme based on figures from 2017 onwards. Majors: Economics; Economics and Finance Students with 3 A-level each with a score of 5 or better
For qualifications that are not listed, reference information can be found on our website. Subjects: 3A
Bachelor of Business Administration in Students with 4 A-level
Accounting and Finance / Subjects: 2A 2B
1380
Bachelor of Business Administration in
35 A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Accounting Data Analytics Students with 3 A-level each with a score of 5 or better
Majors: Professional Core in Accounting; Finance; Subjects: 3A
Professional Core in Accounting Data Analytics
Students with 4 A-level
Subjects: 2A 1B 1C 1490
Bachelor of Business Administration 35
(Business Analytics) A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Students with 3 A-level each with a score of 5 or better
Bachelor of Business Administration (Law)
Subjects: 3A
IB Diploma
GCE A-level /
International A-level
SAT / AP and Bachelor of Laws (Double Degree)
Majors: Professional Core in Accounting; 1500
Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation; Finance; 41 2A* 1A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
1350 Human Resource Management; Information each with a score of 5 or better
35 1A* 2A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, Systems and Analytics; Marketing;
each with a score of 3 or better Professional Core in Law
1350 1500
Bachelor of Science in
32 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, 39 2A* 2A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Quantitative Finance
each with a score of 3 or better each with a score of 5 or better
1350 1450
Bachelor of Finance in Asset
32 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, 38 1A* 2A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Management and Private Banking
each with a score of 3 or better each with a score of 5 or better
1350 1540
32 2A 1B Bachelor of Business Administration 40 3A*
A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, (International Business and Global Management) A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 3 or better each with a score of 5 or better
1350 1480
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
32 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, 39 2A* 1A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Analytics and Technology
each with a score of 3 or better each with a score of 5 or better
FACULTY OF FACULTY OF
DENTISTRY IB Diploma
GCE A-level /
International A-level
SAT / AP ENGINEERING IB Diploma
GCE A-level /
International A-level
SAT / AP

1400 1350
Bachelor of Engineering in
Bachelor of Dental Surgery 41 2A* 1A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, 33 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Biomedical Engineering
each with a score of 4 or better each with a score of 3 or better

Bachelor of Engineering in
Engineering Science 1350
Majors: Healthcare Engineering; Energy 33 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Materials each with a score of 3 or better
Engineering; Systems Analytics

FACULTY OF Bachelor of Engineering

EDUCATION GCE A-level / Majors: Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; 1350

IB Diploma
Bachelor of Education in
Early Childhood Education and
Special Education
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of
Education in Language Education -
English (Double Degree)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of
Education in Language Education -
Chinese (Double Degree)
Bachelor of Education and
Bachelor of Science (Double Degree)
Bachelor of Science in
Speech-Language Pathology
SAT / AP Computer Science; Electrical Engineering; 33 2A 1B
International A-level A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Electronic Engineering; Industrial Engineering and each with a score of 3 or better
1380 Logistics Management; Mechanical Engineering
32 3A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 3 or better Global Engineering and
Business Programme (Double Degree)
1380 Majors: Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation;
32 3A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, Finance; Human Resource Management;
1480
each with a score of 3 or better Information Systems and Analytics; Marketing;
35 2A* 1A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering;
each with a score of 3 or better
1380 Computer Science; Electrical Engineering;
32 3A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, Electronic Engineering; Industrial Engineering and
each with a score of 3 or better Logistics Management; Mechanical Engineering;
Biomedical Engineering
1350
1350
33 3A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (FinTech) 33 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 4 or better
each with a score of 3 or better
1380
1350
36 3A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, Bachelor of Engineering in
33 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 3 or better Data Science and Engineering
each with a score of 3 or better

FACULTY OF
LAW IB Diploma
GCE A-level /
International A-level
SAT / AP

Students with 4 A-level

37 Subjects: 1A* 3A 1500
Bachelor of Arts and *not including
A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Bachelor of Laws (Double Degree) the core /
Students with 3 A-level each with a score of 4 or better
bonus points
Subjects: 2A* 1A

Students with 4 A-level

37 Subjects: 1A* 3A 1500
Hinako Kojima *not including
Bachelor of Laws A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Japan the core /
Students with 3 A-level each with a score of 4 or better
Bachelor of Social Sciences bonus points
Subjects: 2A* 1A

I am an HKUer,
I am a continuous learner,
at the best I am.
LI KA SHING FACULTY OF
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES IB Diploma
GCE A-level /
International A-level
SAT / AP

MEDICINE IB Diploma
GCE A-level /
International A-level
SAT / AP Bachelor of Social Sciences
Majors: China Studies; Cognitive Science; 1350
1420 Counselling; Criminology; Geography; Media and
Bachelor of Medicine and 34 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
43 3A* 1A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, Cultural Studies; Neuroscience; Politics and Public
Bachelor of Surgery each with a score of 3 or better
each with a score of 4 or better Administration; Psychology; Social Policy and
Social Development; Sociology; Urban Governance
1350
Bachelor of Nursing 32 2A 1B 1350
A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 3 or better
Bachelor of Social Work 34 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 3 or better
1350
Bachelor of Nursing Advanced Students with 4 A-level
36 3A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, 37
Leadership Track Bachelor of Social Sciences Subjects: 1A* 3A 1530
each with a score of 3 or better *not including
(Government and Laws) and A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
the core /
1350
Bachelor of Laws (Double Degree) bonus points
Students with 3 A-level each with a score of 4 or better
Subjects: 2A* 1A
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine 32 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 3 or better
1350
Bachelor of Journalism 34 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
1350
each with a score of 3 or better
Bachelor of Pharmacy 36 3A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 3 or better
1350
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences 35 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
1350
each with a score of 3 or better
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences 36 3A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 3 or better
1350
1350 Bachelor of Psychology 34 2A 1B A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences 33 2A 1B each with a score of 3 or better
(Global Health and Development) A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 3 or better

1350
Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics 36 3A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 3 or better

FACULTY OF
SCIENCE IB Diploma
GCE A-level /
International A-level
SAT / AP

1400
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science 37 2A* 1A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
each with a score of 4 or better Heather Chen
Mainland China
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Business Administration
Majors: Biochemistry; Biological Sciences;
Chemistry; Decision Analytics; Earth System
1350
Science; Ecology and Biodiversity; Environmental
33 3A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
I am an HKUer,
Science; Food and Nutritional Science;
Geology; Mathematics; Molecular Biology and
each with a score of 4 or better I am a dream chaser,
Biotechnology; Physics; Risk Management;
Statistics
Isaac Norman at the best I am.
Indonesia
Bachelor of Science
Science Master Class 1450
Majors: Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Ecology
39 3A* A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
& Biodiversity; Geology; Mathematics; Molecular
each with a score of 4 or better
Biology & Biotechnology; Physics

1400
I am an HKUer,
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Applied AI) 37 2A* 1A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams, I am an explorer,
each with a score of 4 or better
at the best I am.
1450
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of
37 2A* 1A A minimum of three subjects in AP Exams,
Laws (Double Degree)
each with a score of 4 or better
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