Flagship Programmes

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City University of Hong Kong is committed to fostering the next generation of young talent with an international outlook and inspiring mindset.

A series of Flagship Programmes was introduced to empower students with vital knowledge and skills, cultivate their global leadership abilities, and connect them with leading professionals.

The Flagship Scholarships, which cover tuition and hall fees, a guaranteed berth, and a one-off exchange sponsorship of up to HK$500,000, will be awarded to local JUPAS talents who meet the criteria.

Apply now and get ready for a bright future.

Programme Name College/School JUPAS Catalogue No.
BBA GBU
BBA Global Business
College of Business JS1001
BVM
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences JS1801
CREATE
Creative Arts and Technology Excellence
School of Creative Media JS1040
DELTA
Data Empowerment: Learn, Transform and Achieve
College of Computing JS1070
GREAT
Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship
College of Science JS1200
INSPIRE
International Sustainability Programme for Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship
School of Energy and Environment JS1050
LLB
Bachelor of Laws
School of Law JS1061
PRIME
Pathway for Research, Innovation, and Multinational Engineering
College of Engineering JS1217
WE-CARE
BSocSc Psychology [Stream: Wellbeing Enhancement and Care Management (WE-CARE) Programme]
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences JS1100

For more information about local JUPAS admission, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/admissions/jupas-admission.

Characteristics of Flagship Programmes

  • Globally oriented curriculum for talented students
  • Overseas academic/research exchanges at top universities
  • Internship/placement at prestigious institutions (applicable to professional programmes)
  • Guaranteed admission to the respective PhD programme in Science/Engineering or Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (upon attainment of entrance requirements)

Unique Opportunities

Local JUPAS students admitted to the Flagship Programmes with outstanding HKDSE examination results shall be automatically considered for the Flagship Scholarships.

The Flagship Scholarships include:

  • Tuition fees and hall fees incurred at CityUHK and is tenable for the normal duration of the programmes concerned
    • Full Scholarship: 100% tuition and hall fees
    • Half Scholarship: 50% tuition and hall fees
  • Guaranteed berth in the Halls of Residence
  • A one-off special sponsorship of a maximum amount of HK$500,000 for an overseas exchange of up to one year at a top-ranked university

Criteria and Selection Mechanism

  Full Scholarship
100% Tuition and Hall Fees
Half Scholarship
50% Tuition and Hall Fees
Criteria (minimum HKDSE scores*)
BBA GBU
BBA Global Business
32 28
BVM
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
38 35.5
CREATE
Creative Arts and Technology Excellence
32 28
DELTA
Data Empowerment: Learn, Transform and Achieve
32 28
GREAT
Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship
32 28
INSPIRE
International Sustainability Programme for Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship
32 28
LLB
Bachelor of Laws
33.5 31
PRIME
Pathway for Research, Innovation, and Multinational Engineering
32 28
WE-CARE
BSocSc Psychology [Stream: Wellbeing Enhancement and Care Management (WE-CARE) Programme]
32 28

* The HKDSE score is calculated by adding the scores of 3 core subjects and 2 electives (exclude "Citizenship and Social Development") with the best results (see Scoring Scale below). If the student has attempted the subject more than once, the best result of the subject will be used for the score calculation.

Remarks:

  1. Maximum duration: 4 to 6 years depending on the normal duration of the registered undergraduate programme.
  2. No application is required for the Flagship Scholarships. Eligible students will be notified of the Flagship Scholarship awards by email on the JUPAS Main Round Offers announcement date.
  3. The Flagship Scholarships shall be automatically renewed each year on condition that the student continues his/her study in the Flagship Programme by the end of Semester B each year.
  4. JUPAS entrants are not allowed to hold President's Scholarship and Hong Kong Tech Scholarships, Institutional Scholarships, Dean's Scholarships, and Flagship Scholarships, concurrently. If an entrant is selected for more than one scholarship, only the scholarship with the highest amount will be awarded.

Scoring Scale

HKDSE Category A
Core and Elective Subjects (including M1/M2)
Level Score
5** 8.5
5* 7
5 5.5
4 4
3 3
2 2
HKDSE Category C
Other Language Subjects
Grade Score
Japanese
N1 7
N2 5.5
N3 4
Korean
Level 6 7
Level 5 5.5
Level 4 4
Level 3 3
French / German / Spanish
C2 7
C1 5.5
B2 4
B1 3
A2 3