* Note: The following information is provided for reference only and may be subject to change from time to time without prior notice. *
Admission Quota / Entrance Requirements
1. How many places are there for programmes offered by HKU Business School?
2. What is the selection principle of HKU Business School programmes?
4. Are there any additional requirements for HKU Business School programmes on top of the School’s minimum entrance requirements?
5. Will there be heavier weighting for any particular subjects in HKDSE?
6. What were the admissions scores of the 2023 JUPAS intake?
7. How does HKU Business School consider previous single attempt in HKDSE? Is there any penalty?
8. How does HKU Business School consider multiple HKDSE attempts?
Application Procedures / Interview
9. Do you interview HKDSE applicants?
10. What are the selection criteria for interview?
11. When and how will applicants be informed of the interview arrangements?
12. How will the interviews be conducted?
13. Will applicants who put HKU Business School programme in Band B be considered?
Entrance Scholarships
14. Is there any entrance scholarship available to HKDSE applicants? How can I apply?
1. How many places are there for programmes offered by HKU Business School?
| JUPAS code | Programme | Number of UGC-funded first-year places for local student intake^ |
|---|---|---|
| 6755 | BBA | 220 |
| 6767 | BEcon/BEcon&Fin | |
| 6781 | BBA(Acc&Fin)/BBA(ADA) | |
| 6793 | BBA(BA) | 15 |
| 6808 | BBA(Law)&LLB | 80 |
| 6846 | BSc(MAT) | 25 |
| 6860 | BFin(AMPB) | 30 |
| 6884 | BSc(QFin) | 25 |
| 6896 | BBA(IBGM) | 31 |
^ The final number and distribution of places is subject to change depending on the Government’s approval and the number of applications and quality of applicants of the year. The School will usually consider additional intake of local students given the many competitive applications received each year.
2. What is the selection principle of HKU Business School programmes?
| JUPAS code | Programme | Selection Principle (Consider Category A Subjects Only) |
|---|---|---|
6755 6767 6781 6793 6846 | BBA BEcon/BEcon&Fin BBA(Acc&Fin)/BBA(ADA) BBA(BA) BSc(MAT) | Best 5 (Must include English and Mathematics; M1/M2 can be included in the remaining best 3 Category A subjects) |
6808 6860 6896 | BBA(Law)&LLB BFin(AMPB) BBA(IBGM) | Best 6 (Must include English and Mathematics; M1/M2 can be included in the remaining best 4 Category A subjects) |
6884 | BSc(QFin) | Best 6 (Must include English, Mathematics, and M1/M2; plus another best 3 Category A subjects) |
3. What are the University and HKU Business School’s minimum entrance requirements for HKDSE students?
| HKDSE Subject | University | HKU Business School |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 3 | 4 |
| Chinese Language1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 2 | 3 |
| Liberal Studies2 / Citizenship and Social Development | 2 / Attained | 2 / Attained |
Two Elective Subjects - One Category A subject; and - One other Category A subject, or One Category C subject, or M1/M2 | 3 / E | 3 / E |
1Non-Chinese speaking applicants will be considered on case-by-case basis.
2The result(s) of Liberal Studies achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
4. Are there any additional requirements for HKU Business School programmes on top of the School’s minimum entrance requirements?
There are additional requirements for the four programmes listed below:
BBA(BA)
- Level 3 or above in any ONE of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Information and Communication Technology, Integrated Science, or Physics
- Level 3 or above in Extended Module 1 or 2 of Mathematics (M1/M2) (preferred but not required)
BSc(MAT)
- Level 3 or above in any ONE of the following subjects: Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Accounting or Business Management Module), Chemistry, Combined Science, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Integrated Science, or Physics
- Level 3 or above in Extended Module 1 or 2 of Mathematics (M1/M2) (preferred but not required)
BSc(QFin)
- Level 3 or above in Extended Module 1 or 2 of Mathematics (M1/M2)
BBA(Law)&LLB
- English: Level 5 or above
- Chinese: Level 4 or above
- Mathematics: Level 4 or above
BBA(IBGM)
- English: Level 5 or above
- Mathematics: Level 4 or above
5. Will there be heavier weighting for any particular subjects in HKDSE?
| JUPAS code | Programme | HKDSE Subject(s) with Heavier Weighting |
|---|---|---|
6755 6767 6781 6793 6808 6846 6860 6896 | BBA BEcon/BEcon&Fin BBA(Acc&Fin)/BBA(ADA) BBA(BA) BBA(Law)&LLB BSc(MAT) BFin(AMPB) BBA(IBGM) | English x1.5 Mathematics x1.5 |
6884 | BSc(QFin) | English x1.5 Mathematics x1.25 M1/M2 x1.25 |
6. What were the admissions scores of the 2023 JUPAS intake?
Please check out the Admissions Office’s website for the admissions scores of our 2023 JUPAS intake.
The information should be taken as a reference only, as admissions scores will vary from year to year depending on the number and quality of applicants of each admission year.
7. How does HKU Business School consider previous single attempt in HKDSE? Is there any penalty?
The School will only consider previous single attempt in HKDSE in either 2022 or 2023. There is no penalty for applying with 2022 or 2023 HKDSE result.
8. How does HKU Business School consider multiple HKDSE attempts?
The School will only consider multiple attempts in HKDSE with combined result in either 2023 and 2024 or 2022 and 2024. There is no penalty for retrial.
9. Do you interview HKDSE applicants?
Optional interviews will be offered to shortlisted applicants. It is worth noting that while interview is not a requirement, applicants who perform well in the interview may receive additional bonus in the selection process on top of their performance in the HKDSE examination.
10. What are the selection criteria for interview?
Normally only Band A applicants will be considered for interview invitation. The selection is primarily based on academic performance in high school.
11. When and how will applicants be informed of the interview arrangements?
Tentatively, shortlisted applicants will be informed of the respective arrangements by email in around May/June (after HKDSE examination) and in July (after the release of HKDSE results). Please watch out for interview invitation and updated information on our website.
12. How will the interviews be conducted?
In general, the interview will involve a group discussion in English. Other interview format may also be adopted as appropriate. More details will be provided in the interview invitation.
13. Will applicants who put HKU Business School programme in Band B be considered?
Yes, but as our intake places are limited and that there are many strong applicants putting HKU Business School programmes in their Band A choice(s), the chance of Band B applicants being admitted is generally not high in past admissions exercises.
14. Is there any entrance scholarship available to HKDSE applicants? How can I apply?
Both the University and HKU Business School offer entrance scholarships to HKDSE students with outstanding academic performance. Details will be announced before the release of HKDSE results. Candidates will be automatically considered for entrance scholarships at the point of admission – application is not required. Please refer to the following webpage nearer the time in May/June for more details:
https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/admission/entrance-scholarships
A number of scholarships are also available to students after admission. Eligible students may apply for scholarships during their studies at University.