Admission Requirements

JUPAS Students

Local students applying on the strength of their Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination should apply through JUPAS. Local students applying on the strength of their Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination should apply through JUPAS.

JUPAS code: JS4226

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Non-JUPAS & International Students

For details regarding admission requirements for non-JUPAS and international students, including students from Mainland China, please contact CUHK Office of Admissions and Financial Aid or visit http://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/.

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JUPAS Minimum Entrance Requirements

Admission will be based on your Best 5 scores.

  • Level 3 or above in English Language
  • Level 3 or above in Chinese Language
  • Level 2 or above in Mathematics
  • Level 2 or above in Liberal Studies ("Attained" for intake 2024 onwards)
  • Level 3 or above in any two elective subjects or Mathematics (M1/M2)

1.0 weight on M1/M2, all other elective subjects

Shortlisted students would be invited to attend an admission interview in a group-interview setting where faculty members and industry executives would serve as interviewers in the admissions interview. HRE program will take into consideration applicants’ academic performance as well as their interview performance when determining the admission offers.

Scholarship & Financial Aids

The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is a central unit responsible for the administration of University scholarships and financial aid schemes, which are provided by the University or the Government depending on students’ financial situation, or their outstanding performance in academic or other areas. For details, please visit http://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/finance.html.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The minimum admission requirement for applying the BBA in Hospitality and Real Estate on the strength of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) is as follows:

  • Best 5 score;
  • The minimum requirements for the 4 core subjects of Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies at levels 3322 respectively;
  • The minimum requirement for 2 elective subjects (any subject) is at level 3 respectively;
  • Candidates’ performance in extra elective subjects will be considered in the selection process, and bonus points will be awarded.

The weighting for core courses and elective courses is 1.0. Shortlisted HKDSE applicants would be invited to attend admission interview. The interview panel will consist of one faculty member and two industry executives.

There are two motives behind for setting up the School of Hotel and Tourism Management. First, there is an established need for high quality hospitality, tourism, and real estate education programs. Second, the hospitality industries in Hong Kong provide a natural laboratory setting for students to experience real business life. Such experience further enhances the ideal of an integrated business education that is the essence of the Faculty of Business Administration.

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