Recently, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology officially released the 2025 DSE JUPAS admission score requirements. For students preparing for the DSE, this information is undoubtedly an important reference.

Blue Ribbon Education has compiled the key information for you—let’s take a look!

01 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 2025 DSE Admission Score Overview

Here are the DSE admission score requirements for some of HKUST’s popular programs in 2025, for your reference:

02 Analysis of Scorelines for Popular Majors

(1) Science and Engineering Majors

The Large Category of Science Group A (JS5102) and Group B (JS5103) remain the lower-scoring options within the science stream, with median scores of 33.13 and 33.38 points respectively—equivalent to roughly Level 5 per subject on average.

The score for the Science program extending Artificial Intelligence (JS5181) remains stable, while the scores for newly established engineering majors related to artificial intelligence are relatively high, for example:

· Computer Engineering (JS5212): 43.49 points

· Computer Science and Engineering (JS5240): 48.45 points

· Engineering Extension of Artificial Intelligence (JS5282): 48.7 points

These majors are among the highest-scoring in the College of Engineering, with an average requirement of Level 5 to 5*.

(2) Business-related majors

The major in Business Administration (JS5300) has an average score of approximately 4.64 per subject, corresponding to scores around (44555) for the five subjects.

Quantitative Finance (JS5332) remains the “ceiling” of business studies, with an average score of 7.12 per subject—nearly perfect.

Operations Management (JS5317) had the lowest scores, with an average of only 4.39 points per subject.

(3) Professional Recommendations for “Bottom-Fishing”

Industrial Engineering and Decision Analysis (JS5260): Median score of 36.28 points—suitable for students with above-average science grades.

Sustainable Green Finance (JS5822): Although it’s labeled “Finance,” the course score isn’t high—averaging only 4.75 points per subject—making it highly cost-effective.

03 HKUST DSE Scoring System

Students applying to HKUST through the Joint University Program in 2025 must meet the university’s minimum admission requirements for core and elective subjects, which stipulate a minimum score of (332A33) in four core subjects and two elective subjects.

HKUST uses the following grade-to-score conversion: 5** = 8.5, 5* = 7, 5 = 5.5, 4 = 4, 3 = 3.

In addition, students who take more than two elective courses can also receive additional point rewards, with the specific rules as follows:

04 Practical Application Tips

Accurately use the official scoring tool. The additional subjects and multipliers vary dramatically from one department/program to another! Be sure to use the official HKUST JUPAS score calculator for an accurate estimate.

Grasp the timing. The application deadline for the 2026 DSE is October 8, and the first round of JUPAS program selection will begin on October 9.

Enhance competitiveness through multiple dimensions HKUST comprehensively assesses students’ abilities and performance by taking into account their HKDSE exam results as well as other non-academic achievements.

While ensuring academic performance, we should also focus on enhancing our overall comprehensive quality.

As a top-tier university in Asia, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s DSE admission scores have always attracted considerable attention. We hope this compilation will help students and parents better define their goals and develop effective preparation strategies.

Blue Ribbon Education will continue to provide you with the latest DSE updates and college admission guidance, helping every student achieve their dream of attending their ideal university!