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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has admitted 4 “super top scorers” (Level 5** in seven subjects) and 8 top scorers (Level 5** in six subjects) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination through JUPAS this year, accounting for half of all top scorers in Hong Kong. All 12 of these exceptional students will enrol in one of the University’s two medicine programmes: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) Programme and MBChB Programme (Global Physician-Leadership Stream). Among students who achieved level 5** in five subjects, 14 were admitted to CUHK: 12 to the MBChB Programme Global Physician-Leadership Stream while the remaining 2 enrolled in the MBChB Programme and the Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science Programme, jointly offered by the Faculty of Business Administration and the Faculty of Science. Measured by candidates’ best five-subject HKDSE results, CUHK attracted half of Hong Kong’s highest-achieving students who attained 5** in five or more subjects.

Comprehensive academic excellence across faculties

This year, CUHK has admitted 2,855 undergraduate students through JUPAS, with nearly all being Band A students. The proportion of students admitted through JUPAS has exceeded 80% for five consecutive years. Dr Ann Lau, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at CUHK, said: “We are pleased that CUHK remains a top choice among Hong Kong’s most outstanding students, reaffirming the University’s longstanding reputation for nurturing future leaders. We will continue to provide an excellent learning environment through quality teaching, holistic student support and world-class research, empowering students to reach their full potential and develop into leaders with vision, integrity and a strong commitment to serving society.”

The eight faculties of CUHK provide a wide selection of programme options to cater for the diverse development of students. Highlighting CUHK’s role as a cradle of all-round talent, 15 CUHK programme or streams have admitted top students with a score of 33 or above in their best five HKDSE subjects:

• Artificial Intelligence: Systems and Technologies
• BA (Chinese Language Studies) and BEd (Chinese Language Education)
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery – Global Physician-Leadership Stream (MBChB-GPS)
• Computational Data Science
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Enrichment Mathematics
• Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics
• Geography and Resource Management
• Global Business Studies
• Mathematics and Information Engineering
• Pharmacy
• Quantitative Finance
• Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science
• Science

Nurturing holistic talent & diversity

In addition to academic achievement, CUHK places strong emphasis on students’ potential in leadership, community service, creative arts, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), sports and other areas. Through a range of admissions schemes and initiatives, the University gives special consideration to HKDSE candidates who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and diverse talents beyond the classroom. This year, CUHK admitted nearly 200 students through such pathways, including the School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS), the JUPAS School Principal’s Nomination (SPN) Scheme, Other Experiences and Achievements in Competitions/Activities (OEA), the CUHK Sports Scholarship Scheme and the University Grants Committee’s Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission (SALSA) Scheme.

Among them, 95 students were admitted through the SPN Scheme. These students have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievements at the school, community and international levels, demonstrating exceptional talent and leadership potential. Some have excelled in STEM disciplines, while others have displayed remarkable abilities in music, performing arts and creative arts. Additionally, 10 students were admitted this year through the Sports Scholarship Scheme, in recognition of their outstanding achievements in sports including athletics, basketball, fencing, soccer, taekwondo and volleyball. Among them, 1 is a member of the Hong Kong team, 6 are members of Hong Kong Junior Squads and 3 are elite athletes at the Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation. CUHK has always been committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all students. This year 4 students with special educational needs (SEN) were admitted. The University will provide a variety of support and services based on their learning needs to help them adapt to their studies and university life.