The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
JS5101
International Research Enrichment 國際科研
IRE
Short Description
The International Research Enrichment (IRE) program (JS5101) is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a research career in science or broadening their exposure to research during their undergraduate studies. It emphasizes curiosity and grit, which are the essential attributes to a successful career in scientific research. Building upon the premise that exposure to international research environments at an early stage is essential to a fruitful research career, the program offers outstanding science students an early opportunity to nurture their research abilities and solidify their discipline-specific knowledge in regular Science programs.
Curriculum Highlights:
The IRE program (JS5101) has the very similar curriculum structure as that of Science (Group A) (JS5102) and Science (Group B) (JS5103) programs. The IRE program further distinguishes itself from the regular science program by providing students with the followings:
- Free choice of major programs among Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Ocean Science and Technology, and Physics
- Tailor-made team building activities and field trips
- Participation in advanced research projects under the supervision of world-class professors
- Opportunities to meet with Nobel Laureates and renowned scientists
- Individualized research guidance and mentoring from experienced faculty members
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
- Exchange opportunities in a renowned foreign university
- Summer research internship opportunities in foreign universities and institutions
- Scholarship support for overseas learning trips
Most of our graduates have been admitted into top research postgraduate programs at world-renowned universities.
Remarks:
Students can apply for the IRE program through the direct choice in JUPAS, or apply for transfer from the regular Science (Group A) program or Science (Group B) program of the School of Science into IRE program after their first year of study. Students interested in IRE program are encouraged to include both IRE program (JS5101) and either Science (Group A) program (JS5102) or Science (Group B) (JS5103) in their JUPAS program choices.
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or COMBINED SCIENCE | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECTNote1 | 3 |
| Or | |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECTNote1 | 3 |
Note 1: The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
Remarks:
(1) Interview is compulsory for admissions.
(2) For more details about admissions score calculation, please refer to: http://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas/.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTS | 3 |
| Or | |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT | 3 |
Remarks:
- The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
Once the minimum entrance requirements have been met, the best results achieved in all sittings will be used for calculating admissions scores.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 42,100
Contacts
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2022 | 79 | 54 | 83 | 96 | 108 | 420 |
| 2021 | 126 | 77 | 82 | 98 | 107 | 490 |
| 2020 | 91 | 74 | 96 | 96 | 126 | 483 |
| 2019 | 91 | 47 | 84 | 94 | 108 | 424 |
| 2018 | 74 | 52 | 78 | 97 | 114 | 415 |
| 2017 | 91 | 46 | 82 | 95 | 113 | 427 |
| 2016 | 78 | 46 | 92 | 98 | 125 | 439 |
| 2015 | 93 | 57 | 64 | 138 | 162 | 514 |
| 2014 | 122 | 48 | 103 | 155 | 206 | 634 |
| 2013 | 143 | 141 | 216 | 299 | 348 | 1147 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2021 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 2020 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |