Admissions

Admissions Requirements

Applicants shall have obtained in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)

  • Level 3 in Chinese Language* and English Language; and
  • Level 2 in Mathematics (Compulsory Part); and
  • “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development; and
  • a level as stipulated by the programme(s) applied for in two New Senior Secondary (NSS) elective subject as approved by the University from time to time.

*Subject to fulfilling the following conditions, JUPAS applicants with very special circumstances may, at the discretion of the faculty deans concerned and on a case-by-case basis, be granted waivers of this requirement.

 

The applicants concerned

  • should NOT have taken the Chinese Language subject in HKDSE, and
  • should have obtained a pass grade or above in a Chinese subject or in another language subject (other than English and Chinese) in other recognised public examinations as approved by the University from time to time.

Application Scheme

For details of the application scheme, please visit Office of Admissions & Financial Aid.

Admissions Score

Projected enrolment quota per year: 55

HKDSE Grades of Admitted History JUPAS Students

The admission scores of entrants admitted in 2025 are:

Target Percentile CHI ENG MATH CSD Best Elective 2nd Best Elective 3rd Best Elective Total Reference Score
Upper Quartile 5* 5* 4 A 4 3  3 25
Median 4 5 4 A 5* 4 4 24.5
Lower Quartile 4 5* 3 A 4 4  4 23
 

Selection Principle: Best 5

 

For details, please visit website of CUHK Undergraduate Admissions.
Information about the Orientation Day, please refer to CUHK Orientation Day for Undergraduate Admissions.

Admissions Talks

Academic Counselling Session 2026

For New Full-time Undergraduate Students

Date: 11 Aug 2026
Time: 11:30am
Venue: LSK LT2
Programme: Programme and Department Introduction, Q&A session

Frequently Asked Questions

What is unique about the curriculum of English@CUHK?
I have never taken courses in literature before. Would I be at a disadvantage compared to others?
How are courses conducted and assessed?
Are there overseas/exchange opportunities?
Are there any major writers that I must have read before becoming an English major at CUHK?
Is the department offering an interview for its shortlisted candidates?

Admissions Enquiries

Department of English, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Address:

Room 334, 3/F., Fung King Hey Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong.
Phone: (852) 3943-7010 / 3943-7056
Fax: (852) 2603-5270
Email:

english-dept@cuhk.edu.hk

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:45am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm – 5:30pm

Friday: 8:45am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm – 5:45pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed