How to use this page
- 1Pick a target country
- 2Pick your child's curriculum
- 3Read what each university states
See the routes per country in the pathway finder first, then check here what each university asks. Pathway finder
Diploma / curriculumAll curriculaIB DiplomaA LevelUS diploma (AP)Korean high school diplomaKorean diploma + 1 year of universityKorean university special admission
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong, Hong KongA Level2027 intake
- Required / recommended subjects
- Passes in at least three Advanced Level subjects in GCEAL or International AL; BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma also accepted
- Deadlines
- Priority Round 2026-11-25
“Apply by the Priority Round Deadline on November 25, 2026.”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
US diploma (AP)2027 intake
- Standardised tests
- Test required · SAT total 1,190 or above or ACT composite 24 or above in one sitting, plus AP scores of 3 or above in two subjects; or AP scores of 4 or above in five subjects
- Deadlines
- Priority Round 2026-11-25
“Apply by the Priority Round Deadline on November 25, 2026.”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
IB Diploma2027 intake
- Required / recommended subjects
- IB Diploma; at least one senior-level Mathematics subject plus one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science (School of Engineering)
- Deadlines
- Priority Round 2026-11-25
“Apply by the Priority Round Deadline on November 25, 2026.”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong KongA Level
- Required / recommended subjects
- Either 3 A-Level passes or 2 A-Level passes plus 2 AS passes; subject requirements differ by programme
- English requirement
- A-Level or AS grade E accepted; IELTS Academic 6.0
“Satisfying requirements does not guarantee admission, as admission is on a competitive basis.”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
US diploma (AP)
- Standardised tests
- Test required · Senior secondary graduation diploma plus SAT total 1190/1600 or ACT composite 24, or grade 3 or higher in 2 AP tests
“Satisfying requirements does not guarantee admission, as admission is on a competitive basis.”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong KongIB Diploma
- Required / recommended subjects
- Proof of achievement in an international examination such as the IB Diploma, GCE A Level or SAT/ACT/AP; some programmes have additional requirements
- English requirement
- English language proficiency required; accepted tests and scores on the English language requirement page
“English language proficiency is required”
Source · Checked 6 Nov 2026
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