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Business Administration

University of Hong Kong
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Overview
HKU’s BBA is mainly grade-driven. For international applicants, HKU publishes clear academic bars; English proficiency is mandatory; portfolio is not a stated factor; and the personal statement is a supplementary part of HKU’s broader review rather than a BBA-specific requirement.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

No portfolio requirement is published for HKU’s BBA admissions.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeLow

HKU says it may consider a personal statement in overall undergraduate review, but the BBA page does not publish a separate essay requirement or essay-based selection rule.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Academics & GPAHigh

Primary emphasis is on school results and subject strength; HKU’s published BBA bars include strong overall academic performance, with local JUPAS applicants ranked by a weighted score and international applicants benchmarked against top grades.

Bar to clear: IB 36, A-level 3A, or equivalent

Test scoresMedium

English proficiency is required, and standardized test routes are published for international applicants (for example SAT/AP equivalents).

Bar to clear: IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 93+; SAT route around 1470+

Application components

Transcript / GPAPersonal statementEnglish / entrance test reportSAT / AP score report
How to stand out
→Target top-end grades first; HKU’s BBA is clearly academic-led.
→Use the personal statement only to reinforce fit with business study and your track record.
→Meet the English threshold early so tests do not block evaluation.
→If applying with standardized tests, aim above the published minimum rather than just clearing it.
Source confidence
88%Well sourced
Sources
HKU International Qualifications
www.admissions.hku.hk/apply/international-qualifications
HKU states undergraduate decisions are based on academic performance plus other factors, including personal statement and other submitted documents.
HKU English Language Requirement
admissions.hku.hk/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-requirement
Official English minimums: IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 93+, and equivalent routes.
Bachelor of Business Administration | HKU Admissions
admissions.hku.hk/programmes/undergraduate-programmes/bachelor-of-business-administration
Official BBA programme page.
HKU International Admissions Information 2026 (PDF)
admissions.hku.hk/sites/default/files/2025-10/HKU-International-Admissions-Information-2026.pdf
Official HKU booklet snippet lists BBA international benchmarks such as IB 36, A-level 3A, and SAT/AP equivalents.
HKU JUPAS Expected Score 2026 (PDF)
admissions.hku.hk/sites/default/files/2026-06/HKU-JUPAS-Expected-Score-2026.pdf
Official HKU JUPAS scoring reference showing the weighted academic formula for BBA applicants.
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