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Applying to university in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong has a major split between JUPAS and non-JUPAS applications. JUPAS is primarily the route for eligible local applicants using HKDSE results. Non-local applicants and many applicants presenting other qualifications apply directly to individual universities.

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HONG KONG · ROUTE MAP
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Local HKDSE routeJUPAS
Non-local routeNon-JUPAS direct
Programme orderRoute-specific
After submitJUPAS / university portals
01 / APPLICATION ROUTES

Choose the route that matches you.

Central systems do not erase university-specific requirements. They only determine where the application begins.

01
Eligible local applicants using HKDSE results

JUPAS

Central programme choices plus required profile, school and supporting information.

Detailed route
02
Non-local and other eligible qualification routes

Non-JUPAS

Apply separately through each university’s international or non-JUPAS portal.

Detailed route
02 / STEP BY STEP

How to apply.

Use this sequence as the backbone, then attach the current requirements for each programme.

  1. 01

    Check local/non-local status

    Use current official definitions and the qualification you will present.

  2. 02

    Choose JUPAS or direct

    Do not assume an international curriculum automatically means one route.

  3. 03

    Research programme requirements

    Check subject levels, language rules and interviews at each institution.

  4. 04

    Submit choices and evidence

    Confirm draft choices where required and upload every supporting item by its own date.

  5. 05

    Attend assessments

    Monitor for interviews, portfolios or tests.

  6. 06

    Track offers

    Use the correct system and institution communications for results and acceptance.

03 / PREPARE

Document set

  • Official transcript or school-reported academic record

  • Current courses and predicted or final results

  • Identity details that match official documents

  • English-language results when required

  • Programme-specific portfolio, test or interview evidence

  • HKID/status evidence where relevant

  • HKDSE/OEA/SLP information for JUPAS where applicable

  • University-specific non-JUPAS documents

04 / PLAN

Planning rhythm

  1. 01
    Eligibility

    Resolve route before account creation.

  2. 02
    Application

    JUPAS and direct university windows differ.

  3. 03
    Supporting information

    Optional/required sections can have their own deadlines.

  4. 04
    Results

    Track the correct portal for programme offers and acceptance.

05 / EASY TO MISS

Before you trust the form.

OFFICIAL SOURCES

Verify the current cycle.

Last reviewed August 2026. Dates and applicant categories can change.

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