With the release of the DSE results just around the corner, it is natural to feel a mix of excitement and nerves. To help you get ready, we have put together a set of useful resources on further studies. By planning ahead, you will be in a much better position to navigate your next steps with confidence once the results are announced.Study Locally01 | Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS)The Education Bureau has prepared a “Designated Webpage for Secondary 6 Students”, where the JUPAS section highlights important notices, useful materials, and the admission requirements of JUPAS participating institutions. These resources can help you plan your future study pathway, including information on the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) and the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP), which allocates bachelor’s degree places through JUPAS.In addition, many JUPAS participating institutions continue to offer flexible admissions arrangements this year. This allows candidates who may underperform in one subject but achieve strong overall results to still be considered by institutions. For details, please refer to the “Admission Requirements of JUPAS Participating institutions” in the JUPAS section mentioned above, as well as the Hok Yau Club’s article titled “A Comprehensive Guide to Flexible Admissions: How Institutions May Consider Candidates Who Fall Short in One DSE Subject” (Chinese only).02 | Programmes not covered by the JUPASTo assist students in programme selection and application, apart from locally-accredited self-financing post-secondary programmes, Information Portal for Accredited Post-secondary Programmes (iPASS) will also provide information on all locally accredited full-time higher diploma, associate degree and first degree programmes not covered by the JUPAS. These will include publicly-funded sub-degree programmes offered by the Vocational Training Council and publicly-funded degree programmes offered by the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Current HKDSE candidates may use the Electronic Advance Application System for Post-secondary Programmes (E-APP) to lodge advance applications for full-time locally-accredited sub-degree and undergraduate programmes that are not covered by the JUPAS.Non-Local Further StudiesApart from local study options, Secondary 6 graduates may also consider pursuing further studies in the Mainland or overseas. To support your planning, we have compiled key information on non‑local study pathways, giving you more directions to explore as you map out your future.01 | Study in the MainlandHong Kong students can currently gain admission to Mainland institutions through three major pathways, namely:1. Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education InstitutionsMainland universities participating in the scheme admit Hong Kong students based on their HKDSE results, exempting them from taking the Joint Entrance Examination for Mainland Institutions. For the latest updates and details on the Admission Scheme, please visit the Education Bureau website.2.  National Education Exams Authority, People's Republic of China Joint Entrance Exam for Universities in PRC (Joint Entrance Examination for Mainland Institutions)The Joint Entrance Examination for Mainland Institutions is held around May in Hong Kong every year. Over 400 Mainland higher education institutions participate in it, and candidates are required to sit for the examination for five subjects, including Chinese, English, Mathematics, Physics / History, Chemistry / Geography. For further details, please refer to the latest announcements from The Education Examinations Authority of Guangdong Province (Chinese version only) and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (Chinese version only).3.  Direct Admissions by Individual Mainland Higher Education InstitutionsThe Ministry of Education has authorised a number of Mainland higher education institutions, including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Jinan University, Huaqiao University, Fudan University and Shenzhen University, to conduct direct admissions in Hong Kong. Candidates may contact the respective Mainland institutions for enquiries.02 | Study OverseasWith the wide range of overseas institutions and programmes available, choosing the study option that best suits your goals is especially important. Before deciding to pursue studies abroad, remember to carefully consider the following factors before making your final choice.Local studies or non-local studies?How to choose the non-local studies destination?How to choose an overseas study programme?What should be noted before applying?For more details, students can refer to the Hok Yau Club's article “Study Abroad Exploration │ Four Questions About Overseas Education! A Visual Guide to Help You Decide”(Chinese version only).If you wish to learn more details about the application method, visa application, general information about study overseas, recognition of non-local qualifications, etc., please refer to "Studying Overseas"  of the Education Bureau.Source:Education Bureau - "Designated Webpage for Secondary 6 Students"Education Bureau - Life Planning Information WebsiteConcourse for Self-financing Post-secondary EducationHok Yau Club Website (Chinese version only)