The Talent Search Scheme is introduced with the aim of recognising the talent of high school students that could not be fully assessed by the national / international examinations alone. It is a “programme-student matching exercise” in essence that provides opportunities for high school students who have demonstrated exceptional talents and interests in specific disciplines / areas to be considered for direct admission to HKU.
Self Nomination
Eligible students with exceptional talents and interests in specific disciplines / areas may self-nominate for consideration under the scheme by ONE of the programmes listed below, which MUST also be their first choice under the HKU Application System for Undergraduate Programmes.
The nomination period will run from September 27 to December 1 2024 (noon HKT).
| Programmes | Academic Criteria | Non-Academic Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Top 20% in class |
Students should submit a personal statement in no more than 300 words on their interest in the programme and major(s), talents, competencies, and leadership experiences. Students who are interested in studying Global and Area Studies as their major, should indicate in the personal statement. They are also strongly encouraged to apply for the Young Global Leader Award (https://www.globalba.hku.hk/new-scholarship).Students who are interested in studying Music as their major should indicate in the personal statement. They are also strongly encouraged to apply for the HKU . |
| Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Applied Artificial Intelligence | Top 20% in class, and in particular top 10% in Mathematics | Students should submit a personal statement outlining their participation in social services, experience, and achievements, preferably related to the subject discipline. |
| Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science *NEW* *Subject to approval* | Top 20% in class | Students should submit a personal statement in no more than 300 words on their interest in the programme and major(s), talents, competencies, and leadership experiences. |
| Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Design+ *UPDATED* | Top 10% in class | Students should submit a creative works portfolio. |
| Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Financial Technology | Top 20% in class, and in particular top 10% in Mathematics | Students should submit a personal statement outlining their participation in social services, experience, and achievements, preferably related to the subject discipline. |
| Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies | Top 10% in class | Students should submit an aptitude exercise / portfolio. |
| Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries *NEW* *Subject to approval* | Top 20% in class | Students should submit a personal statement in no more than 300 words on their interest in the programme and major(s), talents, competencies, and leadership experiences. |
| Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Digital Technologies | Top 20% in class |
Students should submit a personal statement in no more than 300 words providing an introduction of their backgrounds, their talents and competencies, particularly in demonstrating their skills and knowledges in digital technologies, and why they are interested in the programme. Students who are interested in studying Global and Area Studies as their humanities focus or second major, should indicate in the personal statement. They are also strongly encouraged to apply for the Young Global Leader Award (https://www.globalba.hku.hk/new-scholarship). |
| Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Studies | Top 25% in class | Students should submit a creative design response. |
| Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies | Top 25% in class |
Students should submit a 1-page personal statement detailing interest in the related disciplines. |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Top 15% in class, and in particular top 15% in both English and Mathematics | Students will be invited to provide details about their interest in the programme and their non-academic achievements separately by the HKU Business School |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics) | Top 10% in class, and in particular top 15% in English, Mathematics and at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Information and Communications Technology, or Physics | Students will be invited to provide details about their interest in the programme and their non-academic achievements separately by the HKU Business School |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance / Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Data Analytics | Top 15% in class, and in particular top 15% in English and Mathematics | Students will be invited to provide details about their interest in the programme and their non-academic achievements separately by the HKU Business School |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Global Management | Top 5% in class, and in particular top 5% in English and Mathematics | Students will be invited to provide details about their interest in the programme and their non-academic achievements separately by the HKU Business School |
| Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Economics and Finance | Top 15% in class, and in particular top 15% in English and Mathematics | Students will be invited to provide details about their interest in the programme and their non-academic achievements separately by the HKU Business School |
| Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence in Engineering *NEW* | Top 10% in class, and in particular with strength in Mathematics, and at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics | N/A |
| Bachelor of Engineering Elite Programme *NEW* | Top 10% in class, and in particular with strength in Mathematics, and at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics | N/A |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering | Top 20% in class, and in particular with strength in Mathematics, and at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics | N/A |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Data and Systems Engineering *NEW* *Subject to approval* | Top 20% in class, and in particular with strength in Mathematics, and at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics | N/A |