The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology · JUPAS JS5181
JS5181｜Science (Group A) with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence
理學Ａ組– 人工智能延伸主修
HKUST
Entry difficultyLowEntry bar: Low
37.5Admission median (2025) · per subject 3.8 / 7
A relatively open bar — meeting it gives good odds.
Programme Analysis
Competition (2025)4.6applicants per offer · Low
Band A offer rate (2025)22%158 → 34
2026 places40
Average grade per subject 3.8 (vs all programmes: Low) — That means an average around Level 3, ideally with 4 subjects at Level 4 or above.
Counsellor's take
With a Band A success rate of 22%, the door is relatively open. Works well as a second/third Band A choice or a backup.
Score Calculation
- Total score = best 5 DSE subjects (Best 5)
- ×2 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Extended Part Module 1, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 ×1.5 English Language 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.3
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
37.5 – 39
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 →