Sept 2027 Entry
Minimum 4 years
Minimum 120 – 150 credits
Prof. Alan P.T. Lau, Assoc. Dean(CUS)
The programme is designed to meet the growing demand for versatile individuals in today's dynamic society and economy. It equips students with diverse skills and prepares them to navigate various professions and industries, adapting to the evolving job market. Additionally, this programme is designed with robust components to prepare students for postgraduate education, to engage in research, and to position them for successful careers in research and development.
What's New
- Undergraduate
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
Programme Aims
The programme aims to provide a unique educational opportunity for top-performing undergraduate students to grapple with global challenges through interdisciplinary studies. It is designed to inspire students to adopt an innovative, interest-driven and engaging approach to their academic journey, offering flexible learning pathways and curriculum options, personalised coaching, in-depth mentorship, and guaranteed outside-classroom and non-local learning opportunities, enabling them to excel in their academic pursuits.
Characteristics
This university scheme allows students to pursue their academic interests and passions. Unlike traditional programmes, it offers students the flexibility to design their own Major within a structured interdisciplinary curriculum framework. This approach encourages interdisciplinary learning while fostering ownership of learning, creativity and scholarship among students.
Professional recognition and career prospects will depend on the selected major.
For the detailed curriculum structure, please click here.
Students may pursue a secondary major to further expand their academic and career horizons. Study pathways will be developed in consultation with the Programme Leader and Personal Academic Mentors to ensure alignment with each student's interests and goals.
Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
All HKDSE subjects carry the same weighting in our admissions selection.
Applicants are required to attain a HKDSE Best 5 score of 34.5 or above*. [Please click here for the score points conversion]
Please click here for the subject weightings for 2027/28.
*Subject to change
Scores of admittees from previous cohorts are not available for reference.
For further programme information, please contact the General Office of the College of Undergraduate Studies
(tel.: 3400 8229; email: cus.bdsis@polyu.edu.hk).
To evaluate applicants' potential and interest in the Scheme.
About 15 - 30 minutes
Suitable candidates may be invited for an interview.
Required
To evaluate applicants' potential and interest in the Scheme.
About 15 - 30 minutes
Suitable candidates may be invited for an interview.
Required
To evaluate applicants' potential and interest in the Scheme.
About 15 - 30 minutes
Suitable candidates may be invited for an interview.

