Progressing through the programme, students work on projects that directly benefit local neighbourhoods, creating spaces that foster connections and interactions among community members.
Introduction
At CUHK, we believe everyone has the potential to explore and create positive change. Our School of Architecture is where you can develop your design skills, unlock your creativity and shape the future of the built environment. Are you ready to transform your ideas into reality? Join us and start your journey today.
The four-year Bachelor of Social Science degree in Architectural Studies provides learning experiences that help students unlock their creative and professional potential. With an emphasis on sustainability, craft and the rapidly changing urban environment, the programme offers an exciting platform for students to chart an individual path as an architectural education.
Why Study Architecture at CUHK?
To envision a more sustainable future, students will tackle problems that are multiple scale, multi-disciplinary and global in outlook. Our School of Architecture is a programme that is rooted within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Progressing through the programme, students work on projects that directly benefit local neighbourhoods, creating spaces that foster connections and interactions among community members. Students learn to incorporate cultural and physical contexts into their designs, ensuring that new structures respect and enhance local heritage and environment. And ultimately, the curriculum prepares students for leadership roles in the architectural field, equipping them with the skills needed to shape the built environment in innovative and impactful ways.
What We Do in the Programme?
Design is the central and defining subject of a school of architecture. Design Studio provides learning experiences where students are given the opportunity to think critically and innovatively. Supported by courses in humanities, technology and professional practice, students undertake their learning through a series of design explorations that allow the study of architecture at different levels of complexity and articulation. These hand-on experiences allow students to develop the design, technical, visual and digital skills necessary to engage in a rich process that can directly benefit local and global communities.
Admissions
JUPAS
Application for admission to BSSc (AS) programme (JS4812) should be submitted via the JUPAS Online Application System no later than 3 December 2025.
Further to fulfilling of the General Entrance Requirements of the University, applicants are invited to submit and participate in the 3 items as follows -
1. Portfolio
JUPAS applicants are encouraged to submit a design portfolio to our Application Materials Collection Platform by 31 May 2026. More details can be found in the portfolio guidelines below, and the online platform for submission will be open in April/ May.
2. Admission Test
All candidates who place our BSSc (AS) as their band A choice are invited to conduct an admission test by 31 May 2026. The admission test question will be generated and the detailed requirements and submission method will be provided through the link below. Applicants are required to submit their drawings within one week after the admission test question is generated
3. The School of Architecture will conduct face-to-face admission interviews for JUPAS candidates of 2026 entry.
Shortlisted candidates who place our BSSc (AS) as their band A choice by the deadline of updating JUPAS programme choice on 27 May 2026 will be invited to the interview in June 2026.
Another round of interview may be arranged after release of HKDSE results in July 2026.
For more information on admission requirements, please visit the website of theOffice of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Non-JUPAS
Application for admission to BSSc (AS) programme should be submitted via the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid Online Application System no later than 8 January 2026 (Year 1 Entry). You may also submit an Application for Advance Offer Round by 13 November 2025.
Further to fulfilling of the General Entrance Requirements of the University, applicants are invited to submit and participate in the 3 items as follows:
1. Portfolio
Applicants are encouraged to submit a design portfolio to our Application Materials Collection Platform as soon as possible, preferably upon submission of the online application, or no later than 23 November 2025 (advance offer round)/ 18 January 2026 (regular round) such that the review can be conducted at an earlier stage by the Admission Panel. More details can be found in the portfolio guidelines below.
2. Admission Test
Candidates who applied for Advance Offer Round and Regular Round are invited to conduct an admission test by 23 November 2025 and 18 January 2026. The admission test question will be generated and the detailed requirements and submission method will be provided through the link below. Applicants are required to submit their drawings within one week after the admission test question is generated.
3. Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an admission interview to be held in a rolling basis during December 2025 – August 2026.
Mainland Gaokao (2026 Entry)
Further to fulfilling of the General Entrance Requirements of the University, applicants are invited to submit and participate in the 3 items as follows:
1. Portfolio
Applicants are encouraged to submit a design portfolio to our Application Materials Collection Platform upon submission of the 'Application Form for Declare Major'. More details can be found in the portfolio guidelines below.
2. Admission Test
Applicants will be invited to conduct an admission test in August 2026. The admission test question will be generated and the detailed requirements and submission method will be provided through the link below. Applicants are required to submit their drawings within one week after the admission test question is generated.
3. Interview
Applicants will be invited to attend an interview to be scheduled in August 2026.
Change of Major
The School of Architecture invites applications from full-time undergraduate students in the Chinese University of Hong Kong to transfer to our BSSc (AS) programme. Applicants should submit an Application Form for Change of Major (if applicable), a design portfolio, and the latest transcript to our Application Materials Collection Platform no later than 7 June 2026 (for reference only, subject to further changes).
Applicants should also submit their applications for change of major via CUSIS for the University’s handling. For more information, please refer to the Registration and Examinations Section website.
