The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology · JUPAS JS5101
JS5101｜International Research Enrichment
國際科研
HKUST
Entry difficultyMediumEntry bar: Medium
38.25Admission median (2025) · per subject 4.7 / 7
A mid-range bar — meeting it gives you a real shot.
Programme Analysis
Competition (2025)2.8applicants per offer · Very Low
Band A offer rate (2025)35%48 → 17
2026 places20
Average grade per subject 4.7 (vs all programmes: Medium) — That means mostly Level 4s, with roughly 4 subjects at Level 5 or above.
Counsellor's take
A Band A success rate of 35% — an open door. Ideal as the safety net on your list.
Score Calculation
- Total score = best 5 DSE subjects (Best 5)
- ×1.5 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Extended Part Module 1, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 all other subjects ×1
- Must count one of：Biology／Chemistry／Physics／Mathematics Extended Part Module 1／Mathematics Extended Part Module 2
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
1 of them must be Biology／Chemistry／Mathematics Extended Part Module 1／Mathematics Extended Part Module 2／Physics (Level 3+)
Median Score Trend
Projected 2026 median good data
38.25 – 39.5
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 →