Students in Hong Kong are among the best in the world. It is important to read good books, but everyone has different talents. Public examination results are not the only indicator of personal ability. Developing interests is also an important step to stimulate potential!
With the advancement of society, there is a greater need for cross-disciplinary generalists with comprehensive skills in the current workplace, so that they can be more flexible and flexible to cope with different types of work.
In order to encourage the diverse development of students, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has launched a number of admission schemes to provide students with outstanding performance in non-disciplinary fields such as art, sports, and innovation, and provide them with more admission channels.
Jumping out of the framework of academic performance, diversified development, admission scholarships, attracting talents in arts and science and technology
Music and art are hobbies cultivated by many people since childhood, and middle school students nowadays are becoming more and more versatile.
In order to attract talented freshmen from different backgrounds, HKUST has set up the Diversity Development Admission Scholarship (BAAS), whether they are good at art, music, sports, e-sports, multimedia creation, innovative technology, sustainable development, leadership, social service or Other fields, as long as they are outstanding in these fields, can also apply.
Students who successfully apply will receive a scholarship of 50,000 Hong Kong dollars each time, and additional points will be added to the application for admission, which will increase the chances of enrolling in their favorite subjects!
BAAS details: https://join.hkust.edu.hk/baas
Li Haoming (Jerry) is full of enthusiasm for innovation and technology, and successfully became the first batch of HKUST freshmen awarded the Diversified Development Admission Scholarship (BAAS).
He is currently studying engineering extension majoring in artificial intelligence, hoping to combine AI with robots to solve real-world problems.
Student Athlete Enrollment Program to recruit outstanding young athletes Learning progress can be adjusted flexibly
The "super standard" performance of Hong Kong athletes in the Tokyo Olympics is still fresh in the memory.
Helpless athletes have limited careers. Is it inevitable to give up their studies and pursue their sports dreams during the golden age of entering higher education?
This is actually not a "choose one" multiple choice question.
In order to allow young athletes to balance their academic and sports development, HKUST has established the Student-Athlete Admission Scheme (SAAS). Successfully admitted student-athletes will receive full scholarships, living allowances and other financial support. Flexible adjustment of the credit load and class attendance requirements for each semester, special examination arrangements can be made to cooperate, and the study period can be extended if necessary; professors, sports experts and university administrators have formed an advisory committee to continue to follow up and understand students The learning situation of athletes to ensure their academic development, and provide support for individual needs, so that student athletes can balance learning and sports development in a safe and comfortable environment, and strive for better results.
In addition, the UGC took the lead in launching the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Enrollment Scheme (SALSA) earlier to encourage local athletes to study undergraduate courses in local universities. In response to this plan, HKUST has specially adjusted the SAAS admissions arrangements, focusing on athletes Athletic achievement is a priority for admission.
SAAS details: https://join.hkust.edu.hk/saas
Hong Kong team long jumper Chan Chun Hei (A Hei) is studying in the final year of HKUST's Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing).
Because the Student-Athlete Admissions Program (SAAS) can balance learning and sports development, he never stopped training and competing, while improving his knowledge and absorbing practical experience in the workplace.
After graduating with a degree, you will be able to devote yourself to your sports career without any worries.
Su Huiyin (Minnie), the bronze medalist of the women's table tennis team at the Tokyo Olympics, is the first athlete admitted by SALSA to HKUST. She just started the science group A course in September.
The school recommends the direct admission plan to match students with suitable courses according to their specialties
The subjects taken in the public examination may not fully reflect the non-academic talents and potentials of students. The School Nominated Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) launched by the Education Bureau earlier hopes to "match courses with students" so that students who are interested in individual areas Students who are interested, have potential and meet the requirements will have a greater chance of being admitted by the institution.
Each secondary school can recommend two students to participate in the program. Applicants need to prove their talents, such as submitting a certificate of local and overseas study experience, and attaching a recommendation letter from a secondary school or organization, they will have the opportunity to be interviewed. Get officially admitted before the test release!
HKUST strongly supports the concept of SNDAS. This year, the number of courses that can be applied for through this program has been greatly increased. Even the popular science group A, science group B, and engineering are also available. Those who have successfully entered HKUST through SNDAS Students can also receive a one-time scholarship of 50,000 Hong Kong dollars.
HKUST SNDAS details: https://join.hkust.edu.hk/sndas
MELODY (Melody), a freshman of the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management and Technology) at HKUST, has been actively involved in environmental protection activities for many years. Fortunately, the School’s Recommended Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) focuses on extra-curricular learning experience and interests, and she was successfully admitted to the program of her choice. I look forward to it Local and overseas study and study exchange opportunities in the next few years.
Professor Liu Menglin, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Entrance Affairs of HKUST, will introduce the information of HKUST's multiple admission pathways on the "Hong Kong 01" life channel "Advanced Education", and two HKUST students will share their personal experience at the same time.
At 9:00 pm on November 25th, please watch the "Hong Kong 01" live program "Advanced Education" specially designed for Form 6 candidates. Professor Liu Menglin will introduce the above admission plans, and Melody and Axi will also share their experiences in person:https ://www.facebook.com/hk01.life
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