Remarks:

^Note1: For applicants who have studied Chinese Language for less than six years while receiving primary and secondary education; or those who have learned Chinese Language for six years or more in schools, which adopts an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not otherwise  applicable to the majority of students in local schools, the University will accept the following as an alternative to the HKDSE Chinese Language:

1. Grade E or above in the alternative Chinese Language qualifications of GCE A-Level/AS-Level; or
2. Grade C or 4 or above in the alternative Chinese Language qualifications of GCE O-Level/GCSE/IGCSE; or
3. “Attained” or above in Applied Learning Chinese.

^Note2: For Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science, the Minimum Level for Mathematics Compulsory Part is 3.

^Note3: 

1. All Category A Subjects will be counted as electives.
2. Applied Learning subjects in Category B may be recognised as electives/bonus score/tie breakers by individual programmes. For more details, please visit the undergraduate admission website of Lingnan University (https://www.ln.edu.hk/admissions/ug).
3. Other Language subjects in Category C will be recognised as unspecified elective subjects. 
4. The Mathematics Extended Parts (M1/M2) is recognised as an elective subject for the purpose of meeting the University's GERs.
5. Applicants who have marginally failed to meet the entrance requirements for specific programmes at Lingnan University may still be considered for admissions; details of this flexible arrangement can be found on : https://www.ln.edu.hk/admissions/ug/your-future-begins-now-apply/jupas-applicants/jupas-flexible-arrangements .