The University of Hong Kong recently released 2026 Joint Admission Enrollment Information , and simultaneously announced Admission Score Reference for 2025 Enrollees It provides important guidance for candidates and parents who are preparing for the DSE.

Blue Ribbon Education has compiled the core content to help students and parents plan ahead and lock in their goals!

As a comprehensive university, the University of Hong Kong will participate in the Joint Admission Scheme for the 2026 academic year with 13 faculties and 57 undergraduate programs. Looking at the DSE admission scores, 13 majors maintained their scores, 23 majors saw an increase, 4 majors experienced a decrease, and another 17 are new majors.

Hong Kong University 2026 Academic Year Joint Admission Information

01 HKU 2025 DSE | Reference Admission Scores for Popular Majors

(Calculated based on the top 5 or 6 subjects)

Tip: The scoring methods vary by major; some use the “best 5 subjects,” while others use the “best 6 subjects.” Please refer to the official website for the most accurate information.

02 New Additions | Highlights of the College and Programs

✅ College of Computing and Data Science

The newly added JS6200 program in Computing and Data Science (Delta+ Hong Kong-Shanghai Tech Elite) allows students to complete their final 1.5 years of study and their graduation project in Shanghai. Students admitted in 2026–27 will have the option to join this track starting from their second year.

✅ Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine

The newly launched JS6626 MBBS program—offering a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (DMS Distinguished Medical Scientist)—is expected to enroll 30 to 50 students who aspire to become “physician-scientists.” Within six years, participants can earn a dual degree and directly advance to doctoral studies, with generous scholarship support available.

In addition, in response to the development of artificial intelligence, HKU will offer AI-related courses to all students starting from 2026, covering faculties such as the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education, thus fully embracing the intelligent era.

03 2026 | Admission scoring criteria continue to be optimized

In the 2026 Joint Admissions Exercise, HKU not only continues to employ the subject-weighting mechanism but also applies it in a more refined and diversified manner, setting out specific scoring strategies tailored to the academic requirements of different disciplines. Applicants must carefully review the detailed scoring formulas and subject requirements for their preferred programs when planning their course selections and preparing for the exams, so as to maximize their competitiveness for admission.

For example:

Engineering programs (such as the 6303 Bachelor of Engineering Elite Program):

Scoring formula: English + Mathematics + Best Three Subjects

It is also strongly recommended that candidates achieve Level 3 or above in the Extended Mathematics (M1/M2) component.

Bachelor of Science (6901):

Scoring formula: English + Mathematics × 1.5 + Best Science Subject × 1.5 + Best of the Remaining Two Subjects

Assign a 1.5x weighting to mathematics and the best science subjects.

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (Applied Artificial Intelligence) (6224):

Scoring formula: English × 2 + Mathematics × 2 + M1/M2 × 2 + Best two subjects

Core mathematics and science subjects have been given double weighting.

Blue Ribbon Education – Warm Reminder

✅ Plan as early as possible Adjust your study strategy based on weighted subjects and strengthen your strengths.

✅ Understand the scoring rules. The scoring methods vary across different majors; be sure to check the latest information on the official website.

✅ Preparing for the Interview and Portfolio Some majors place great emphasis on comprehensive abilities, so preparing in advance gives you a distinct advantage.

✅ Refer to historical data Based on the 2025 admission scores, set your target preferences reasonably.

The University of Hong Kong

As a world-class university, the University of Hong Kong is an ideal choice for many DSE candidates. Gaining access to the latest admissions data, understanding the competitive landscape, and familiarizing oneself with the scoring system can help students strategically map out their academic advancement path.