Admission to GBS

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Launched in 2005, Global Business Studies (GBS), one of the most competitive programmes in Hong Kong, has attracted the cream of secondary school graduates from both the local and non-local systems. GBS has been a pioneer in business education at the undergraduate level in Hong Kong and in the international education arena. GBS accepts applications with an admission quota of around 15 students every year.

CUHK Global Business Studies accepts applications with an admission quota of 15 students every year

CUHK Global Business Studies (JS4214​)

Local students applying on the strength of their Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination should apply through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS).

 

Minimum Entrance Requirements

SubjectsLevel Attained
Chinese LanguageLevel 4 or above
English LanguageLevel 5 or above
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)Level 3 or above
Citizenship and Social DevelopmentAttained
Best Elective Subject 1*Level 3 or above
Best Elective Subject 2*Level 3 or above

*The two elective subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II.
You may find the latest JUPAS admission scores here as reference, and optimize the CUHK Undergraduate Admissions Score Calculator.

Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis, provided that students have obtained the below mentioned Additional English Language Requirements.

 

Local applicants with international qualifications should apply via Non-JUPAS (Year 1 Admissions) Scheme.

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Non-local applicants with international qualifications, please apply via the International Students Admissions Scheme.

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Students may take reference from CUHK Business School Competitive Admission Requirements.

For details regarding admissions requirements, please contact CUHK Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (OAFA) or visit OAFA website.

 

Additional English Language Requirements

All applicants should have attained one of the below English Language qualifications and provide valid documentation proof before attending the interview.

  • TOFEL(IBT) 100 or above; or
  • IELTS overall band score: 7.0; or
  • Native Speaker Documentation