CUHK Mainland Gaokao Admissions: Early Admission Batch of Unified Enrollment, No Interviews, Admission Based on Raw Scores; English Subject Score Must Reach 120

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) admissions website has currently released the 2026 Mainland Gaokao Admissions Prospectus. The 2027 prospectus has not yet been published, so students planning to apply in 2027 can use this as a reference. Unlike The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), which require separate online applications, CUHK participates in the National Unified Early Admission Batch: there is no need to apply directly to the university; students simply fill in their preferences in the early admission batch after their Gaokao scores are released (National Standard Code for Unified Admissions: 81002). Admissions do not require an interview; candidates are admitted based on their actual Gaokao scores (excluding bonus points) from highest to lowest.

Specific Impacts and Recommendations for Chinese Students and Parents

• Pay attention to the English subject score: The chosen foreign language must be English, with a minimum score of 120 out of 150; if applying for a scholarship, the English score must be 130 or above. In the event of a tie, priority is given to candidates with higher English subject scores. Additionally, Gaokao scores must meet the undergraduate batch/special-type admission control cutoff.
• Choose the right discipline category: Admissions are divided into four categories: Humanities, Science, Engineering, and Business. Candidates in the Arts/Humanities or History track can choose Humanities or Business; candidates in the Science/Physics or Comprehensive track can choose from all four categories.
• Note the application preference rules: In provinces that do not use the parallel preference system, CUHK must be listed as the first institutional preference. The university does not participate in supplementary preferences and does not consider reference preferences. Candidates applying for both scholarship and non-scholarship programs can consider non-scholarship majors if they do not meet the scholarship cutoff; if only scholarship preferences are submitted, the candidate will not be considered for major adjustment.
• Prepare sufficient funds in advance: For the 2026/27 academic year, the first-year tuition for non-local students is HKD 214,000, and accommodation is from HKD 17,000. Including miscellaneous fees and living expenses, the total first-year cost is approximately RMB 248,000. The university does not provide any financial aid or loans; self-funded students must have sufficient financial capacity to cover all expenses.
• Note for candidates with special status: Mainland Gaokao candidates holding Hong Kong "local student" status (e.g., One-way Permit, or dependant visa under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme / Top Talent Pass Scheme approved before the age of 18) must apply through the "Local Non-JUPAS (First-year Admission)" route on the CUHK website if using their Gaokao scores. They can only choose one admission route and do not need to fill in preferences in the early admission batch.
• Stick to official channels: CUHK states that it has not established any cooperation or agency relationships with any intermediary agencies. All undergraduate admissions matters are handled by the university's Admissions and Financial Aid Office.

For the 2027 admissions prospectus, provincial enrollment plans, and preference submission dates, please refer to subsequent announcements on the CUHK website and your provincial education examination authority.

Source: https://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/sc/application/mainland-gaokao/regulation/. Policies are subject to the latest official releases.