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The Chinese University of Hong Kong · JUPAS JS4068

JS4068|Japanese Studies

日本研究

CUHK
Entry difficultyHighEntry bar: High
24.5Admission median (2025) · per subject 4.9 / 7

A high bar — you need solid results to be safe.

Programme Analysis

Competition (2025)13.0applicants per offer · High
Band A offer rate (2025)8%299 → 23
2026 places22

Average grade per subject 4.9 (vs all programmes: High) — That means close to Level 5 in every counted subject.

Counsellor's take

13.0 applicants per offer — more competitive than most programmes in Hong Kong, though applications have eased off in recent years. Only worth Band A if your score is at least near the median.

Score Calculation

  • Total score = best 5 DSE subjects (Best 5)
  • All subjects carry equal weight — no subject weighting.

Entrance Requirements

Chinese Language Lv.3 English Language Lv.3 Mathematics (Compulsory Part) Lv.2 Citizenship and Social Development Attained
Plus 2 elective(s) at Level 3 or above

Median Score Trend

Median Score Trend23202024202122202224.5202325202424.52025

Projected 2026 median good data

24.5 – 25.5

Baseline = the 2025 median, adjusted upward for city-wide application growth (+5.5%). Programme-level moves cannot be precisely predicted — reference only. How this is projected →

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Applications vs Offers by year (Band A)

Applications vs Offers by year (Band A)0150300450600Band A applicationsBand A offers469212020583222021398212022449242023331222024299232025
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