JUPAS themed collection
Reality Check
Programmes whose Band A success rate sits in the bottom decile among peers with a similar entry bar — a sign that many applicants overestimate their chances. Nothing wrong with the programmes themselves; just bet with your eyes open.
Selection criteria
Computed from the gap between the 2025 Band A success rate and the entry bar — programmes whose success rate falls in the bottom decile within their own entry-bar tier; sorted by success rate, lowest first. This is an analysis of competition dynamics only, not of programme quality.
41 programmes — all listed.
The bracketed percentage = the programme's admission median ÷ that programme's OWN full mark (theoretical maximum weighted score). Institutions publish scores on different scales, so this percentage is what makes them comparable; it is omitted where the full mark cannot be derived.
JS3008median 211.4 (60%)Bachelor’s Degree Scheme in SciencePolyUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS3237median 194.3 (56%)BSc Scheme in Intelligent Supply Chain and Engineering ManagementPolyUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS7905median 3 (43%)Bachelor of Arts in Film and Visual ArtsLingnanUEntry bar: Very LowCompetition: Very High
JS1050median 38 (45%)International Sustainability Programme for Innovation, Research & EntrepreneurshipCityUEntry bar: Very LowCompetition: Very High
JS1200median 37 (56%)Global Research Enrichment and TechnopreneurshipCityUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS1219median 19.5 (56%)BEng Innovation and Enterprise EngineeringCityUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS3003median 179.2 (62%)Bachelor’s Degree Scheme in Business AdministrationPolyUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS7212median 4 (57%)Bachelor of Business Administration -Business Analytics & InnovationLingnanUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS7305median 4 (57%)Bachelor of Social Sciences - Health and Social Services ManagementLingnanUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS8005median 26.3 (63%)Bachelor of Arts in Heritage Education and Arts Management and Bachelor of EducationEdUHKEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS8007median 25 (60%)Bachelor of Arts in Personal Finance and Bachelor of EducationEdUHKEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS8010median 22 (57%)Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and Coaching and Bachelor of EducationEdUHKEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS1042median 27.5 (65%)BA Creative MediaCityUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS1052median 40 (48%)BEng Environmental Science and Engineering and BBA FinanceCityUEntry bar: LowCompetition: Very High
JS1111median 23 (55%)BSocSc Crime ScienceCityUEntry bar: LowCompetition: Very High
JS2660median 25.4 (59%)Bachelor of Social WorkHKBUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS2910median 20 (57%)Bachelor of Science in Business Computing and Data AnalyticsHKBUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS3236median 196.5 (56%)BEng Scheme in Product Innovation and Smart ManufacturingPolyUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS7133median 4 (57%)Bachelor of Arts in Animation and Digital ArtsLingnanUEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS8006median 24 (53%)Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology and Bachelor of EducationEdUHKEntry bar: LowCompetition: Very High
JS8013median 25.3 (60%)Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of EducationEdUHKEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS8651median 20 (57%)Bachelor of Social Sciences in PsychologyEdUHKEntry bar: MediumCompetition: Very High
JS8686median 22 (52%)Bachelor of Arts in Creative and Digital ArtsEdUHKEntry bar: LowCompetition: Very High
JS1001median 29.5 (77%)BBA Global BusinessCityUEntry bar: HighCompetition: Very High
JS2340median 18 (51%)Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Global ScreenHKBUEntry bar: LowCompetition: High
JS8726median 28.5 (48%)Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and CoachingEdUHKEntry bar: LowCompetition: Very High
JSSV04median 15 (43%)Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts and ManagementSSSDPEntry bar: Very LowCompetition: Very High
JSSW02median 16.7 (48%)Bachelor of Maritime Services and Operations ManagementSSSDPEntry bar: LowCompetition: High
JS4329median 27.5 (79%)Physical Education, Exercise Science and HealthCUHKEntry bar: HighCompetition: High
JS6717median 31 (73%)Bachelor of Social SciencesHKUEntry bar: HighCompetition: High
JSSV13median 15 (43%)Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sports CoachingSSSDPEntry bar: Very LowCompetition: High
JS1123median 24.5 (70%)BSocSc Crime Science and Bachelor of LawsCityUEntry bar: HighCompetition: High
JS3310median 170.6 (70%)BSc Scheme in Hotel and Tourism ManagementPolyUEntry bar: HighCompetition: High
JS6822median 32 (84%)Bachelor of Journalism, Media and Artificial IntelligenceHKUEntry bar: Very HighCompetition: High
JS4044median 26 (74%)Fine ArtsCUHKEntry bar: HighCompetition: High
JS4068median 24.5 (70%)Japanese StudiesCUHKEntry bar: HighCompetition: High
JS6755median 37 (70%)Bachelor of Business AdministrationHKUEntry bar: HighCompetition: Medium
JS1801median 33.5 (96%)Bachelor of Veterinary MedicineCityUEntry bar: Very HighCompetition: Medium
JS4343median 39 (93%)B.A. (English Studies) and B.Ed.CUHKEntry bar: Very HighCompetition: Medium
JS4361median 53.75 (96%)B.Ed. in Mathematics and Mathematics EducationCUHKEntry bar: Very HighCompetition: Medium
JS6028median 35 (82%)Bachelor of Arts in Landscape StudiesHKUEntry bar: Very HighCompetition: Medium
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