Does JS1072 require an interview?

JUPAS JS1072 (BSc Data Science (Features: Data Science / Machine Learning / Data Mining / Big Data Analysis)) interview status: Interview may be required. Check the official JUPAS page for the latest interview format and weighting.

What are the minimum entry requirements for BSc Data Science (Features: Data Science / Machine Learning / Data Mining / Big Data Analysis)?

The minimum DSE subject requirements are: Chinese 3, English 3, Mathematics 3, Citizenship & Social Development 1.

How selective is JS1072 compared with other JUPAS programmes?

By latest admission median (4.5), JS1072 ranks #152 among 382 scored programmes on ubanding, and #48 of 142 in Engineering and Technology, #20 of 58 at City University of Hong Kong. Rankings use median score only and are not official university ranks.

UGC-fundedBachelor's DegreeEngineering and Technology Mathematics, Actuarial Science

JS1072BSc Data Science (Features: Data Science / Machine Learning / Data Mining / Big Data Analysis)

理學士(數據科學) (特點: 數據科學 / 機器學習 / 數據挖掘 / 大數據分析)

City University of Hong Kong

JUPAS JS1072 is BSc Data Science (Features: Data Science / Machine Learning / Data Mining / Big Data Analysis) at City University of Hong Kong. 2025 admission median: 4.5 (LQ 4.4). Among 382 scored JUPAS programmes tracked here, it ranks #152 by latest median. Within Engineering and Technology, rank #48 of 142 (subject average median 4.5). At City University of Hong Kong: #20 of 58 programmes. Competition ratio 9.6 (~10 applicants/place). Interview: Interview may be required. Below: multi-year scores, requirements and FAQ.

Admission score (2025)

4.5Lower quartile 4.4

Competition ratio (2025)

9.6

Intake

Fee / year

HK$47,000

HK rank (by median)

#152/ 382

Rank at university

#20/ 58

Rank in Engineering and Technology

#48/ 142

Admission Data（2025）

Admission Score (Index)

Median4.5/ level 7 (avg per subject)

2Lower quartile 4.47 (5**)

Based on the average level of best subjects — the higher the number, the higher the entry bar (max 7 = 5**).

Competition Ratio

9.6about 10 applicants per place

Application & Admission Statistics (2025)

Total Applicants

Band A (Choices 1–3) applicants

Band A share 61%

Band A share

61%

Places offered

Applicant Distribution by Choice Band

Band A(1–3)1161%

Band B(4–6)528%

Band C(7–10)211%

Band D(11–15)00%

Band E(16–20)00%

"Bands" group applicants by where they placed this programme among their JUPAS choices (Band A = choices 1–3, the most sought-after). A higher Band A share indicates a more competitive programme. Places offered is the programme intake. Data from public JUPAS admission statistics, for reference only.

JS1072 Multi-year Admission Scores

Year-by-year admission median and lower quartile for JUPAS JS1072 (BSc Data Science (Features: Data Science / Machine Learning / Data Mining / Big Data Analysis)). Use this series to judge whether competition is rising or easing — not as a guaranteed cut-off.

Year	Median	Lower Q	vs prev
2025	4.5	4.4	—

Subject context: average median in Engineering and Technology is 4.5. JS1072 at 4.5 is at or above that subject average.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Chinese

English

Mathematics (Compulsory)

Citizenship / LS

Accepts Maths Extension M1/M2Interview：Interview may be requiredBand A share 61%

JS1072 Interview

According to programme data, JUPAS JS1072 (BSc Data Science (Features: Data Science / Machine Learning / Data Mining / Big Data Analysis)) interview status is: Interview may be required. Interview format, weighting and schedule can change each cycle — always confirm on the official JUPAS / university page before applying.

Scoring Method

2026：3C+2X（max weight ×6.5）

英文HC數學 (必修)HC數延 (M1/M2)I中文C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the JS1072 admission score?: Based on 2025 data, the admission median score for City University of Hong Kong BSc Data Science (Features: Data Science / Machine Learning / Data Mining / Big Data Analysis) (JUPAS JS1072) is 4.5, with a lower quartile of 4.4.
How competitive is JS1072 (BSc Data Science (Features: Data Science / Machine Learning / Data Mining / Big Data Analysis)) at City University of Hong Kong?: In 2025, the competition ratio for JUPAS JS1072 was 9.6 — about 10 applicants per place.
What is the tuition fee for BSc Data Science (Features: Data Science / Machine Learning / Data Mining / Big Data Analysis)?: The annual tuition fee is HK$47,000.
Does JS1072 require an interview?: JUPAS JS1072 (BSc Data Science (Features: Data Science / Machine Learning / Data Mining / Big Data Analysis)) interview status: Interview may be required. Check the official JUPAS page for the latest interview format and weighting.
What are the minimum entry requirements for BSc Data Science (Features: Data Science / Machine Learning / Data Mining / Big Data Analysis)?: The minimum DSE subject requirements are: Chinese 3, English 3, Mathematics 3, Citizenship & Social Development 1.
How selective is JS1072 compared with other JUPAS programmes?: By latest admission median (4.5), JS1072 ranks #152 among 382 scored programmes on ubanding, and #48 of 142 in Engineering and Technology, #20 of 58 at City University of Hong Kong. Rankings use median score only and are not official university ranks.