JUPAS Admission - Hong Kong Metropolitan University

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JUPAS Admission - Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Overview

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) (formerly known as “The Open University of Hong Kong”) has participated in the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) since 2007. JUPAS is a scheme and the main route of application designed to assist local students with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination results (past and / or current) to apply for admission to

1. Self-financing Programmes offered by HKMU;

2. Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professionals/Sectors (SSSDP) Programmes; and

3. University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded Programmes.

For 2025/26, HKMU’s minimum HKDSE Examinations score admission requirements for JUPAS admission are as follows:
HKDSE Subject
Level
Chinese Language
3
English Language
3
Mathematics (Compulsory)
2
Citizenship and Social Development
Attained
Any two Elective Subjects*
2

* Unless otherwise stated in the Programme-specific subject requirements, HKDSE Category B subjects (Applied Learning) with attainment at “Attained” or above; or Category C subjects (Other Languages) at specified levels can be considered elective subjects. Mathematics Extended Part (i.e. Module 1 (Calculus and Statistics) / Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus)) can also be counted as an elective subject. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, only the module with the best result will be taken into consideration for the calculation of the JUPAS admission score.The University accepts combined results of HKDSE Examinations. The best results will be considered for meeting the entrance requirements and for the calculation of admission scores under JUPAS.

Important Dates
DEADLINE for submission of JUPAS applications
DEADLINE for updating programme choices
Release of the 2023 HKDSE Examination results by the HKEAA
Modification of programme choices after the release of HKDSE Examination results
Announcement of JUPAS Main Round offer results
Term Commencement
Saturday, 5 November 2022
Wednesday, 7 December 2022
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Thursday, 20 July 2023 - Saturday, 22 July 2023
Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Monday, 4 September 2023

* The dates are subject to change. Please refer to the JUPAS website at www.jupas.edu.hk.

Important Dates
DEADLINE for submission of JUPAS applications
DEADLINE for updating programme choices
Release of the 2023 HKDSE Examination results by the HKEAA
Modification of programme choices after the release of HKDSE Examination results
Announcement of JUPAS Main Round offer results
Term Commencement
Saturday, 5 November 2022
Wednesday, 7 December 2022
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Thursday, 20 July 2023 - Saturday, 22 July 2023
Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Monday, 4 September 2023

* The dates are subject to change. Please refer to the JUPAS website at www.jupas.edu.hk.

What are you looking for?
School

    Programme

      *-.

      Chinese
      Language
      English
      Language
      Mathematics
      (Compulsory Part)
      Citizenship
      and Social
      Development
      1st
      Elective Subject
      or M1/M2
      2nd
      Elective Subject
      or M1/M2
      Level
      Specific Subject Requirements

      The elective subject should be from Category A, preferably be :

      Science subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science, Integrated Science) or Health Management and Social Care.

      Specific Subject Requirements

      The elective subject should be from Category A, preferably be :

      Science subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science, Integrated Science) or Health Management and Social Care.

      Core Subjects
      English Language
      Weighting
      Chinese Language
      Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
      Citizenship and Social Development
      Liberal Studies
      Elective Subjects
      Weighting
      Biology
      Chemistry
      Physics
      Integrated Science
      Combined Science
      Health Management and Social Care
      Other Elective Subjects
      Other Elective Subjects
      Other Elective Subjects

      Waiver of the HKDSE Chinese Language requirement will NOT be granted.

      Non-Chinese-speaking (NCS) applicants, who have met the specified circumstances as announced by the Education Bureau (EDB), can use the following alternative qualifications to replace HKDSE ChineseLanguage Level 3 to meet the entrance requirements for Chinese Language.

      However, this programme requires a higher level of Chinese Language proficiency.

      HKDSE Category B (Applied Learning Chinese): Attained with Distinction

      or

      GCE (A-Level / AS-Level / O-Level) Chinese: Grade A or above

      or

      GCSE / IGCSE Chinese: Grade A or above / Grade 7 or above

      Core Subjects
      Levels
      Weighted Scores
      English Language

        5
        Chinese Language

          5

          Mathematics (Compulsory Part)

            5

            Citizenship and Social Development

              5

              Liberal Studies
              From 2024 and onwards, Liberal Studies will be
              replaced by Citizenship and Social Development.

                5

                Elective Subjects or M1/M2

                  5

                  Elective Subjects
                  Weighted Scores

                      5

                          5

                              5

                                  5

                                      5

                                      Total Score
                                      Programme selected:

                                      Year
                                      Median
                                      Lower Quartile

                                      Local Students
                                      First year Programme Fee (HK$)
                                      SSSDP (Subsidy)
                                      $45,020
                                      -$10,000
                                      First year Programme Fee after subsidy (HK$):
                                      $35,020
                                      Estimated Whole Programme Fee (HK$):
                                      (3-Years) $105,060

                                      Note:

                                      SSSDP = Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors

                                      NMTSS = Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies

                                      Please click here for more details.

                                      The composite tuition/programme fees listed above include laboratory/practicum/immersion course fees, etc., if applicable.

                                      Non-local students will be charged at a higher rate.

                                      There will be an annual adjustment of tuition fees which will be capped at the actual Composite Consumer Price Index (CCPI) to be announced by the Government. The estimated composite tuition/programme fees for the whole programme do not take the CCPI for the second to fourth (or fifth) year, i.e. 2024/25 to 2026/27 (or 2027/28) academic year, into account.

                                      Students, who have fulfilled the stipulated requirements set by the Education Bureau (EDB), are eligible for the above subsidy provided by the Government. For details of the scheme and eligibility, please visit the respective website:
                                      NMTSS – http://www.cspe.edu.hk/nmtss
                                      SSSDP – http://www.cspe.edu.hk/sssdp

                                      The NMTSS subsidy amount for the 2022/23 academic year (AY) is HK$33,200. The amount for the 2023/24 cohort will be subject to review with reference to the CCPI in Hong Kong.

                                      A student’s eligibility for the above subsidy and the annual subsidy amount allocated in an academic year is subject to EDB’s final approval.

                                      Only local students are eligible for the above subsidies.

                                      JUPAS

                                      Non-JUPAS (Local)

                                      Mainland (NCEE)

                                      Direct (Non-local)