The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
JS5211
BSc in Integrative Systems and Design 理學士（綜合系統與設計）
ISDN
Short Description
This program provides a multi-disciplinary training to students in integrative systems and design. It adopts a student-centric curriculum, which is created based on their talents and interests, and a project-based learning approach in which students study and work in teams. Students acquire knowledge in design and systems thinking, specific technology and entrepreneurial spirit through learning-by-doing. The birth of disruptive innovations requires both cutting-edge science and engineering advancement and creates a huge demand for innovators who can integrate know-hows that span different disciplines in a human-centered mindset.
Remarks:
Interview/Team-based Design Challenge and the submission of Design and Technology Project experience document (DTP) are compulsory for admissions.
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Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 3 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or COMBINED SCIENCE or INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY or DESIGN AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECTNote1 | 3 |
| Or | |
| BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or COMBINED SCIENCE or INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY or DESIGN AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Note 1: The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
Remarks:
(1) Candidates applying for admissions to the BSc in ISD (ISDN) program are required to upload a Design and Technology Project experience document (DTP), describing school or personal-initiated projects and extra-curricular activities. It highlights candidates’ previous project work detailing the how, why and what of the projects. Students may extract relevant materials from their Student Learning Profile (SLP) or Other Experiences and Achievements (OEA) to be included as part of the DTP. Note that the submission of DTP is MANDATORY; candidates who fail to submit the DTP will not be considered for the application. Detailed guidelines and deadlines for submission can be found at http://isd.ust.hk/admissions/.
(2) The shortlisted candidate will be invited for the MANDATORY Interview/Team-based Design Challenge. For the format and schedule of the Interview/Team-based Design Challenge, please visit: https://isd.ust.hk/admissions/.
| 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
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2022 | 34 | 53 | 81 | 97 | 80 | 345 |
| 2021 | 36 | 38 | 66 | 114 | 111 | 365 |
| 2020 | 31 | 40 | 77 | 105 | 90 | 343 |
| 2019 | 69 | 61 | 87 | 113 | 95 | 425 |
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 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |