The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology · JUPAS JS5411
JS5411｜BSc in Global China Studies
理學士（環球中國研究）
HKUST
Entry difficultyMediumEntry bar: Medium
29.23Admission median (2025) · per subject 4.3 / 7
A mid-range bar — meeting it gives you a real shot.
Programme Analysis
Competition (2025)4.1applicants per offer · Low
Band A offer rate (2025)24%182 → 44
2026 places50
Average grade per subject 4.3 (vs all programmes: Medium) — That means mostly Level 4s, with roughly 1 subject at Level 5 or above.
Counsellor's take
With a Band A success rate of 24%, 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 English Language ×1.5 Mathematics (Compulsory Part) all other subjects ×1
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
Projected 2026 median good data
29.23 – 30.5
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 →