Prospective Students
Undergraduate Admissions
Join a school where curiosity becomes discovery. Everything you need to apply for 2027 entry — pathways, key dates, programs and scholarships.
Pathways
Four ways in — pick yours
JUPAS applicants
- Apply via JUPAS with School of Science choices
- Core subjects + 2 electives; science elective recommended
- Best-5 admission score, subject weighting applies
Local non-JUPAS
- IB, GCE A-Level, associate degree / higher diploma holders
- Direct application to HKUST, early round available
- Interview may be arranged for shortlisted applicants
International qualifications
- IB Diploma, A-Level, SAT/AP, national curricula accepted
- English requirement: TOEFL / IELTS if not taught in English
- Generous entrance scholarships automatically considered
Mainland Gaokao
- Direct application with National Higher Education Entrance Exam
- 一本線 or above with strong English performance
- Interview conducted in English for shortlisted applicants
Key dates · 2027 entry
Your application timeline
Early round opens
Direct application system opens for non-JUPAS & international applicants.
Early round deadline
Apply early for priority consideration and scholarship review.
Interviews & early offers
Shortlisted applicants invited to interview; early offers released on a rolling basis.
JUPAS main round
HKDSE results released; JUPAS offers announced in July.
Welcome to Science
Orientation week at Clear Water Bay — your first year begins.
Programs
Enter as one school, choose from many majors
Most students join through school-based admission — spend your first year exploring the sciences, then choose your major with the guidance of our advisors. Prefer to commit early? Several majors also admit directly.
Scholarships
Talent should never wait for funding
Entrance scholarships
Top admittees receive full-tuition awards — automatically considered, no separate application.
School awards each year*
Academic, research and leadership scholarships across all years of study.
students supported*
Need-based bursaries and work-study schemes keep talent in the lab, not in part-time jobs.
*Sample figures for demo purposes — to be replaced with the School’s verified data before launch.
How to apply
Four steps to Clear Water Bay
Choose your pathway
JUPAS, local non-JUPAS, international or Mainland Gaokao — check the requirements above.
Prepare your documents
Transcripts, predicted grades, English scores and a personal statement that shows your curiosity.
Submit your application
Apply online via JUPAS or the HKUST direct application system before the round deadline.
Interview & offer
Shortlisted applicants meet our faculty. Offers are released on a rolling basis — accept and join us.
FAQ
Questions we hear the most
Do I need to choose a major when I apply?
No. Most students are admitted to the School of Science and explore for a year before declaring a major. Our academic advisors and the Science One curriculum help you find the right fit — you can also switch tracks within the School with minimal friction.
What scores do I realistically need?
Admission is holistic, but as a reference: recent JUPAS intakes averaged Best-5 around 24–30 depending on the program, IB offers typically fall in the 34–40 range, and A-Level offers around AAB–A*AA. Interview performance and science passion genuinely move the needle.*
Is the early round worth it?
Yes — early round applicants are reviewed first, get interview slots earlier, and every early applicant is automatically screened for entrance scholarships. Applying early never disadvantages your main-round chances.
Can I do research as an undergraduate?
From Year 1. The UROP program places undergraduates in faculty labs with credit and stipend options; many of our students co-author papers before they graduate.
What about accommodation?
All non-local Year 1 students are guaranteed on-campus housing, and most local students who apply receive a hall place. Halls sit right on the coastline — sea view included.
Watch
A day in the life at Science
Ninety seconds inside the labs, lecture halls and coastline campus that will be your home for the next four years.
In pictures
Life at Clear Water Bay
Early Round closes 15 Nov 2026
Questions? Our admissions team replies within two working days.