Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering (IERG)

Admission (applicable for 2022-23 cohort)

(Admission information for students admitted into the broad-based Engineering in 2021-22, please check here.)

Secondary school students taking Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary School Examination (HKDSE) should apply for admission through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS).
Starting from the 2022 entry, the Faculty of Engineering will adopt programme-based admission, which enables our undergraduate students to enjoy greater flexibility in planning their study pathways. Applicants need only to choose "Information Engineering / IERGN" of CUHK (JUPAS Code: JS4446) in their JUPAS applications.

Admission is based on the Best 5 HKDSE subject results with subject weighting. For details of subject weighting, please refer to the table below.

Minimum admission requirements	Subject	Minimum Level	Subject Weight
4 Core Subjects	English Language	3	1
	Chinese Language	3	1
	Mathematics (Compulsory Part)	4	2
	Liberal Studies	2	0.5
2 Elective Subjects	Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2	3	1.75
	Preferred subjects: Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Combined Science / Information and Communication Technology / Design and Applied Technology	3	Preferred subjects: 1.5
	Any other elective subjects		Any other subjects: 1

Local applicants who are not using the results of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) for admissions purpose will be considered as Non-JUPAS applicants.
These qualifications include Associate Degree / Higher Diploma, HKALE, GCE AL/International AL, IB, SAT/AP and other overseas qualifications for university admission.
Applicants should have attained an acceptable level of proficiency in the English and Chinese languages.
Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
For more details and the minimum required level of proficiency in English and Chinese languages, please refer to the website of Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (OAFA), CUHK.

Local students who possess Associate Degree or Higher Diploma qualifications will be considered as Non-JUPAS applicants and can apply for senior year admission.
Applicants shall be eligible to apply for admission if they have successfully completed a local course of study leading to the qualification of associate degree / higher diploma, and have attained an acceptable level of proficiency in the English and Chinese languages.
Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants admitted in the senior year of the programme concerned are generally expected to complete their undergraduate studies in 2 years.
For more details and the minimum required level of proficiency in English and Chinese languages, please refer to the website of Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, CUHK.

Non-local students who require a student visa / entry permit to study in Hong Kong can apply through the International Students Admissions Scheme.
The applicants must possess overseas qualifications such as GCE AL/International AL, IB, SAT/AP, or other high school qualifications from a recognised non-local institution which qualifies them for admission to a university in the country / region where such qualification is originated.
Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
For more details and the minimum required level of proficiency in English and Chinese languages, please refer to the website of Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, CUHK.

The admission to the IERG is done at the end of the first year of undergraduate studies at CUHK through major allocation.
Students interested in the IERG programme should select your preference for a combined IERG/MIEG choice and then indicate IERG as your intended major.
Please refer to the website of the Faculty of Engineering for the schedule.