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DSE|The University of Science and Technology Silver Bullet Scholarship for top students calculates a 12-star package of tuition and living expenses of about 400,000 yuan by star

2021-09-22T17:58:55.599Z


The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology announced that it will adjust the scoring method of the Joint Admissions (JUPAS). Candidates who have obtained 5**, 5* and 5 in the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) will be converted into 8.5 points, 7 points and 5.5 points. After the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University


The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology announced that it will adjust the scoring method of the Joint Admissions (JUPAS). Candidates who have obtained 5**, 5* and 5 in the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) will be converted into 8.5 points, 7 points and 5.5 points.

It is the fourth local university to adjust the conversion method after the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University and the Polytechnic University.


In addition, for those who enter HKUST with DSE scores, the admission scholarship threshold will be lowered to be calculated based on the "total number of stars", that is to say, the "total number of stars" will be calculated. One star will be awarded 5,000 yuan, and 9 stars will be awarded. Receive 45,000 yuan, which is slightly higher than the annual tuition fee of 42,100 yuan. Because of the renewal, a total of 170,000 yuan in tuition fees can be waived for four years; those who obtain 12 stars or more will receive 55,000 yuan per year in addition to the four-year tuition fee The RMB living allowance is also renewable, that is, a total of 220,000 RMB living allowance for a four-year bachelor’s career, plus four-year tuition, a total of approximately RMB 400,000.

HKUST will hold an online information day this Saturday (25th), and readers who are interested can sign up to participate.


The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology will adjust the DSE scoring conversion from JUPAS in 2022, lower the scholarship threshold and increase the scholarship amount.

(Photo by Zheng Zifeng)

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Changed the scoring method of the joint recruitment method to get 5**, 5* and 5, which can be converted into higher points

HKUST will hold an online information day this Saturday (25th).

Liu Menglin, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Admissions Affairs, stated that HKUST admission requirements, online seminars and Q&A sessions will be announced on the same day.

She revealed that HKUST will adjust the scoring method for DSE candidates through the Joint Admissions Program starting in 2022, that is, candidates with good results in the future will be converted into higher points, and 5**, 5* and 5 can be obtained respectively. Scored 8.5, 7 and 5.5 points. This conversion method is in line with the previously restructured Hong Kong University, CUHK and PolyU.

▼ HKUST will change the DSE joint admissions scores and scholarships will be changed to "broken stars" ▼


Lower the scholarship threshold and earn 5,000 yuan per star

The school announced that from 2022 through the joint recruitment of HKUST, the admission scholarship will be calculated based on the "total number of stars". One to three stars will be awarded 5,000 yuan, 4-5 stars will have 10,000 yuan, and 6-7 stars. The first-year tuition fee of Lixing is half, and the first-year tuition of 8 Lixing is free.

The relevant threshold is obviously lower than the current scholarships that only get 5**.

As for 9 stars, the four-year tuition fee is free, which is equivalent to about 170,000 yuan; while 10-11 stars are free of tuition for four years, they can receive a living allowance of 27,500 yuan per year; as for 12 stars or above, except for four The annual tuition is free, and an annual living allowance of 55,000 yuan can be received, for a total of 400,000 yuan for four years.

Achieving 12 stars is the "second place" (mathematics major and extended part count only one item), and it is not necessary to be the champion.

The above three items can be renewed.

The new silver bullet policy is also applicable to IB students. A score of 45 points is the same as a score of 12 stars or above, and the tuition fee is halved for a score of 43 to 44, which can also be renewed every year.

HKUST third-year student Liu Jingen obtained 3 subjects 5** and 4 subjects 5* in the DSE, a total of 10 stars. She only received a full tuition waiver for one year.

But under the new system for the same grades, students can study without tuition for four years, and receive a living allowance of RMB 27,500 per year.

From left to right are the third-year student Liu Jingen of HKUST, the director of undergraduate admissions and admissions affairs Liu Menglin of HKUST, and the third-year student of HKUST Chen Peiying.

Liu Menglin said that the Science Conference will increase the number of BAAS scholarships and expand it to more areas. Winners in international competitions such as e-sports, music or programming can also apply for the relevant scholarships and combine multiple strengths to declare .

(Photo by Deng Yinglin)

Introduce the "Bachelor and Master" one-stop course to take advanced courses early

In terms of courses, HKUST will promote the "Bachelor and Master's degree" one-stop package.

Bachelor of "Risk Management and Business Intelligence", known as the "Divine Science", if they apply for the "Master of Financial Technology" in the third year, they can take some master's courses from the fourth year of the bachelor's degree and receive up to 40% of the master's degree. Course tuition reduction or exemption.

From left to right are Liu Menglin, Director of HKUST Undergraduate Admissions and Admissions Affairs, HKUST third-year students Chen Peiying and Liu Jingen, and HKUST Undergraduate Admissions and Admissions Office Admissions and Outreach Group Director Lu Jiaqi.

(Photo by Deng Yinglin)

Optional "Creative Arts and Digital Media" as an extended major course

On the basis of the extended bachelor’s major courses launched this academic year, HKUST will join the “Creative Arts and Digital Media” course. Those who are upgraded to HKUST through the Joint Enrollment Program can enroll in “Creative Arts” in the next semester of the first year. "And Digital Media" course, learn animation, computer special effects and games, etc., and apply what you have learned to traditional subjects in the future.

HKUST will offer Hong Kong’s first Bachelor of Sustainable Development and Green Finance, which will start in the 2022/23 academic year, with a total of 30 places (about 18 places for direct admission, and the remaining places for business school students to choose after their first year As a major subject), the goal is to train students with knowledge of finance, sustainable development, climate change and public policy.

The epidemic has affected the global population flow, and university international exchange opportunities have been greatly reduced. Liu Menglin revealed that it plans to resume the international exchange program from the next semester of this school year. Unless some places are "closed" due to the epidemic, the HKUST students will "start".

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