The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology · JUPAS JS5260
JS5260｜Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics
工業工程及決策分析學系
HKUST
Entry difficultyLowEntry bar: Low
37Admission median (2025) · per subject 3.7 / 7
A relatively open bar — meeting it gives good odds.
Programme Analysis
Competition (2025)2.5applicants per offer · Very Low
Band A offer rate (2025)40%77 → 31
2026 places36
Average grade per subject 3.7 (vs all programmes: Low) — That means an average around Level 3, ideally with 4 subjects at Level 4 or above.
Counsellor's take
Minimal competition. Even a modest score goes a long way here — a solid Band B safety choice.
Score Calculation
- Total score = best 5 DSE subjects (Best 5)
- ×2 English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory Part), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Extended Part Module 1, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 all other subjects ×1
- Must count one of：Biology／Chemistry／Physics／Information and Communication Technology
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／Information and Communication Technology／Physics (Level 3+)
Median Score Trend
2025: 37
Projected 2026 median single-year data
37 – 38.5
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 →
Applications vs Offers by year (Band A) · 2025: 77 → 31 (only one year of data so far (2025))