The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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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 a similar curriculum structure as that of Science (Group A) (JS5102) and Science (Group B) (JS5103) programs. However, the IRE program distinguishes itself from regular science programs by providing students with the following:
- 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 and internship opportunities in renowned foreign universities/research institutes
- 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 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote1 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| Two of the following elective subjects: | |
| BIOLOGY | 3 |
| CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| PHYSICS | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECTNote2 | 3 |
- The result(s) of Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above) achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
- The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
- Interview is compulsory for admissions.
For more details about admissions score calculation, please refer to: http://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas/.
| 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 SUBJECTSNote4 | 3 |
| Or | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
- Non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students may use an alternative Chinese subject, an HKDSE Other Language subject, or an HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese subject to satisfy the University’s Chinese language requirement.
- The result(s) of Liberal Studies in previous sitting(s) will also be considered in HKUST General Entrance Requirement. Level 2 or above is required.
"Attained" level in Citizenship and Social Development and "Level 2" in Liberal Studies will not be considered in the admissions score calculation, which will only require 5 subject scores. - The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
- Grade C or above in Category C (Other Languages) subjects can count as Elective 2 (for some programs).
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
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2023 | 73 | 50 | 64 | 85 | 79 | 351 |
| 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 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 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 |