The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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JS4848
Government and Public Administration 政治與行政學
GOV'T & PUBLIC ADMIN
Short Description
The Government and Public Administration (GPA) programme provides all-round training in political science. The subject is comprised of three primary specialisms that span the areas of politics, public administration and international relations. The programme offers more than forty courses that cover core areas such as political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and public administration. While a large proportion of courses focus on the Greater China region, the programme is renowned for its diversity of courses that encompasses the area of global politics. These courses cover fundamental political, economic and social issues in different parts of the world and enable students to foster an enhanced global vision and mindset for the future.
Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNOTE | 3 |
| NOTE: The two subjects may include: | |
| (i) | 2 elective subjects; or |
| (ii) | 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II. |
| REMARK: | |
| The programme accepts specific Applied Learning course(s) with "Attained with Distinction I/II" as an extra elective subject. Please refer to https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/jupas/ApL2025 for details. | |
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 | 3 |
| Note 1: Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here. | ||
| Note 2: For Liberal Studies (LS) subject taken in 2023 or before, a Level 2 or above will be considered as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development. The LS level will not be considered in the calculation of admission scores. | ||
| Note 3: The two subjects may include: | ||
| (i) | 2 elective subjects; or | |
| (ii) | 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II or Other Language subjects (A2 or above in French / German / Spanish; or N3 or above in Japanese; or Grade 3 or above in Korean). | |
| (iii) | For Integrated Science or Combined Science subject(s) taken in 2023 or before, a Level 3 or above will be considered as an unspecified elective subject where applicable. | |
| Note 4: "Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here. | ||
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE. Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted. Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2025-26 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 44,500
Contacts
BSSc in Government and Public Administration, School of Governance and Policy Science
Email: gpad@cuhk.edu.hk
Tel: 852 3943 7530
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 284 | 182 | 284 | 333 | 321 | 1404 |
| 2023 | 319 | 230 | 282 | 408 | 404 | 1643 |
| 2022 | 313 | 252 | 257 | 295 | 273 | 1390 |
| 2021 | 89 | 95 | 201 | 261 | 230 | 876 |
| 2020 | 125 | 125 | 227 | 373 | 308 | 1158 |
| 2019 | 159 | 157 | 291 | 384 | 364 | 1355 |
| 2018 | 167 | 174 | 285 | 433 | 410 | 1469 |
| 2017 | 177 | 177 | 295 | 424 | 395 | 1468 |
| 2016 | 122 | 94 | 186 | 300 | 335 | 1037 |
| 2015 | 162 | 127 | 241 | 411 | 375 | 1316 |
| 2014 | 146 | 112 | 252 | 383 | 444 | 1337 |
| 2013 | 139 | 106 | 238 | 410 | 488 | 1381 |
| 2012 | 190 | 120 | 319 | 464 | 608 | 1701 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| 2023 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 2022 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 2021 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2020 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 2019 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 2018 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| 2017 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2016 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2015 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2014 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 2013 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| 2012 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
- The tuition fees for UGC-funded programmes are subject to annual review by the HKSAR Government and applicable to local applicants only.