Leadership and Global Citizenship
• Invitation-only Dean’s forum
• Exclusive high table dinners
• Direct connections with HKU alumni networks worldwide
• Curated “Lead for Life” leadership programme
Mentorship and Research
• Enhanced faculty mentoring for intended major
• Guaranteed place in guided research programme
• Priority course enrolment
Global Opportunities
• Tailored field trips in Hong Kong, mainland China and beyond
• Priority access to out-of-classroom activities, including study-abroad opportunities
• Additional Faculty Global Exploration Fund (up to HK$30,000)
Career Pathway
• Priority access to career support
• Special internship placement with HKUArts partner
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Exclusive courses
• Guaranteed access to Arts Tech Laboratory
• Pre-allocated Seed funding for student startups
HKU Arts Elite Scheme for
Outstanding HKDSE Students 2026
The HKU Arts Elite Scheme for Outstanding HKDSE Students 2026 is applicable to students who are predicted to achieve a score of 30 or above in the upcoming 2026 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination [English + best 4 subjects; calculated according to the HKU Scoring System; no weighting applied]. Selected students, upon successful enrolment in Bachelor of Arts (JS6054) or Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Digital Technologies (JS6286), will be eligible for various benefits, including:
Major [JS6054] /
Humanities focus [JS6286] includes:
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Art History
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Chinese Language and Literature
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Chinese History and Culture
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Global and Area Studies
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History
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Japanese Studies
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Korean Studies
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Translation
Application deadline: June 1, 2026