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)

The Education Bureau launched the Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) Programme in the 2023/24 academic year in place of Diploma Yi Jin programme to provide an alternative pathway for secondary 6 school leavers as well as adult learners to obtain a formal qualification for the purposes of employment and further study. The curriculum design and content of the new programme have been optimised and incorporated a large number of Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) elements, aiming to help students articulate to the VPET programmes and strengthen their employability.
Target StudentsThe target students of the DAE programme are Secondary 6 school leavers or adult learners aged 21 or above.Institutions Offering the ProgrammeThe DAE programme is run by the following member institutions of the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education:Lingnan Institute of Further EducationSchool of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist UniversityHong Kong Institute of TechnologyHong Kong Metropolitan University, Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education Hong Kong College of TechnologyCaritas Institute of Community EducationUOW College Hong Kong Application MethodFull-time Programme: Admissions are usually conducted in phases. Applications to be submitted via the online application system.Part-time Programme: Part-time students are directly admitted by provider institutions. Interested persons may apply directly to the institutions providing part-time Programme.Click here for more information.Tuition Fee ReimbursementDAE tuition fee reimbursement provides students with financial assistance in the form of tuition fee reimbursement. Students who fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria can obtain 30%, 50% or 100% reimbursement of the actual tuition fees paid after the end of each school year. Click here for more information on tuition fee and other financial assistance arrangement.Sources and Useful LinksEducation Bureau - DAE ProgrammeFederation for Self-financing Tertiary Education's websiteDiploma of Applied Education's website (Chinese only)Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency - DAE Tuition Fee Reimbursement

The Meaning of WorkWork holds different meanings and values for each individual, but one thing is certain: beyond making a living, there are other important factors that drive us to work hard. To find a job that suits you, you must understand the value of work, recognise your career orientation, and gain insight into the world of work.Life Planning InformationNext up: should I work or further study? Life Planning Information Website of the Education Bureau provides detailed information about both options and will help you make the right decision.Support Services on Employment and Self-employmentIf you decide to join the workforce, you may be puzzled or come across certain dilemmas. You can visit the "Youth Employment Start" for more personal advisory and support services on employment and self-employment. Available services include Career Assessment, Mock Interview Workshop, as well as free business workstation and design corner for young entrepreneurs. You can now try the on-line simplified version of the Career Assessment, as well as register on-line as a preliminary member, apply for activities and make reservation on part of the services of "Youth Employment Start".