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JUPAS Applicants
Under the hybrid admissions model, JUPAS applicants may apply for admission to the flagship programme, or/and the School of Creative Media (SCM) with an undeclared major or/and Major-based Admission. Each applicant can choose one or any combination of the five admission codes.
- JUPAS Applicants
- School-based Admissions
- Major-based Admissions
- School of Creative Media
JS1041 - Bachelor of Arts in
Creative Media
JS1042 - Bachelor of Science in
Creative Media
JS1043 - Bachelor of Arts and
Science in New Media
JS1044
- Free choice of the following 3 majors after the first-year's study
- Bachelor of Arts in
Creative Media - Bachelor of Science in
Creative Media - Bachelor of Arts and
Science in New Media
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT & Assessment of applications
Portfolio Submission
Instructions on Portfolio Submission for JUPAS Applicants of SCM Undergraduate Majors/Degree:
Different People sharing their tips/experience on preparing creative portfolios:
Important dates
October to December 2024 JUPAS Online ApplicationVisit JUPAS Calendar for details. Applicants who wish to apply for admission to the programmes offered under JUPAS and are eligible to apply via JUPAS should submit and complete their applications via the JUPAS online application system. |
22-31 May 2025 Portfolio Submission PeriodJUPAS-HKDSE applicants who have selected SCM programme(s) as their Band A or B choice are highly recommended to upload their portfolios via the On-line Portfolio Submission System during the specified portfolio submission period. JUPAS applicants who have selected the above major(s)/degree as other band choice are also welcome to upload their portfolios through the System. |
July 2025 Release of the 2025 HKDSE Examination results by the HKEAA |
August 2025 Announcement of Main Round offer results via the web
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Hybrid Admission Model
I am a JUPAS applicant. What is the Hybrid Admission Model adopted by the School of Creative Media (SCM)?
Under the hybrid admissions model, JUPAS-HKDSE applicants may apply for admission to the flagship programme (JS1040 CREATE), or/and the School of Creative Media (SCM) with an undeclared major (JS1041) or/and Major-based Admission (i.e. JS1042 Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media, JS1043 Bachelor of Science in Creative Media or JS1044 Bachelor of Arts and Science in New Media).
Successful applicants may be admitted to either a specific major or SCM with an undeclared major. CREATE students may choose any of the majors: BA Creative Media, BSc Creative Media or BAS New Media at the beginning or at the end of Year 1, while students with an undeclared major admitted to SCM need to declare their major towards the end of their first year of study at SCM and they will have a free choice of the above three majors.
May I know more about the flagship programme (JS1040 CREATE)?
The flagship programme JS1040 CREATE targets for talented students who aspire to excel in arts and technology. Local JUPAS students admitted to the Flagship Programmes with outstanding HKDSE examination results shall be automatically considered for the Flagship Scholarships. For details, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pvdp/flagship/.
How should I choose the JUPAS programmes offered by the School of Creative Media (SCM)?
Each applicant can choose any one JUPAS programme or any combination of the five JUPAS programmes offered by SCM. Depending on your interests in our majors, you may choose the corresponding SCM programme as your JUPAS choice. To increase your chances in getting into SCM, you may consider to choose more than one SCM JUPAS programmes of interest to you. You are strongly recommended to read the programme description before making your JUPAS choice.
If I apply for more than one programme, how many portfolio should I submit?
You are required to submit only one portfolio even applying for more than one SCM programme.
What is the difference between School-based Admission and Major-based Admission?
Under School-based Admission or Major-based Admission, students will be studying a 4-year bachelor's degree programme.
If you are successfully admitted to School-based admission, you will be studying a broad range of School core courses and Gateway Education (GE) courses during your first year of study. Students need to declare their majors towards the end of first year and will have a free choice of majors after completing one year of study.
Or, if you are successfully admitted to Major-based admission, you will be studying your major directly in your first-year studies.
Is there any advantage if I am admitted to School-Based Admission?
Applicants admitted to School-Based Admission will be studying with an undeclared major during their first year. They will enjoy a free choice of major after completing their first year of study at SCM. Therefore, students can explore the three SCM majors through the first-year studies and student advising before declaring their majors.
Common FAQs for Undergraduate Degree Applicants
Am I eligible to apply for admissions to the School of Creative Media or Individual Majors?
Please refer to Admissions Office website for the entrance requirements.
How can I apply for admission to SCM Degrees?
For JUPAS applicants, please follow JUPAS’s application guidelines and schedules.
Where can I find more information about SCM Degrees?
Please visit the SCM website at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/programmes.
If I have questions about admissions, whom should I ask?
- CityUHK’s Admissions Office FAQ:
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/faq?kind=jupas (select FAQ for appropriate admission route) - CityUHK’s Admissions Office (for general enquiries)
Tel: (852) 3442 7640 Email: ugadm.local@cityu.edu.hk
Contact Information:
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/explore/contact-us - SCM’s General Office (for SCM-specific Degrees) Tel: (852) 3442 8049 Email: smgo@cityu.edu.hk
FAQs for Portfolio Submission
Any restriction on the content of the portfolio? Can I include indecent content (e.g. Category III materials according to the HK Film Classification System)?
There is no restriction on the content of the portfolio. All applicants should provide an explanation on the material they put into their portfolios.
I have many creative projects which cannot be condensed into 10 pages. What should I do?
Be selective and choose the best works that represent you. Excessive pages may not be reviewed by the panel. Please also refer to the instructions on portfolio submission for details.
How do I put my works such as video, audio, games or programming inside a PDF?
Audio/video contents must be uploaded to on-line video sharing web sites such as YouTube, Vimeo. A maximum of 5 hyperlinks are permitted in the PDF file. Please ensure all the hyperlinks can be accessed by the public. SCM will review only your PDF file submitted on the online portfolio system. Please also refer to the instructions on portfolio submission for details.
My creative works e.g. screenplay/scripts, story board, video, science project, etc. are produced in Chinese (or use Cantonese for the narration). What should I do?
Portfolio should be prepared in English. In case your works are in other non-English languages, you should supplement your portfolio with, whichever appropriate, English sub-title, caption, abstract, etc. to facilitate the review by SCM. Please also refer to the instructions on portfolio submission for details.
My video works are more than 5 minutes long. Can I submit the full video instead of re-edit them?
SCM reserves the right of NOT reviewing the contents beyond the first 5 minutes of the hyperlinked audio/video files. However, online platforms like Youtube/Vimeo provide tools for users to start playing a video at specific timecode. Please also refer to the instructions on portfolio submission for details.
My creative works are related to one medium (e.g. programming) only. Is that ok?
Yes. The aim of the portfolio is to demonstrate your creativity and you can present your works via one medium or more.
Some of my creative works are group projects. Can I put them into my portfolio?
Yes. You should indicate the number of members involved in the project, the position and percentage of your workload for the project. Please also refer to the instructions on portfolio submission for details.
If I am not satisfied with my submitted portfolio, can I re-submit another one through the System?
Yes, you can. Please do so before the specified portfolio submission deadline. The System will, at any time, retain the latest uploaded portfolio only. The obsolete ones are instantly removed from the System. Please ensure you have uploaded the correct file by checking the link given in the System after the uploading. Please also refer to the instructions on portfolio submission for details.
Is there any tips in preparing a portfolio?
Please refer to the SCM’s website for short videos on experience/tips in preparing a portfolio.
How to compress a PDF file?
You might use various PDF reader/editor to compress your PDF file, for example, Adobe Acrobat, Nitro, PDFelement and etc. You may use keywords such as “online PDF compressor” or “compress PDF” for searching the online freeware. Please remember to reduce the file size to 8MB or less.
For more FAQ, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo
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