Preferred Education Agent in Australia
City Smart is the preferred education agent of Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council in Australia.
We help students from the 60+ schools under the HKDSSSC umbrella to study in Australia to achieve their academic goals.
Exciting news!
QUT has officially announced a new Predicted Results Entry Pathway for students from Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools (DSSSC).
Under this arrangement, eligible students can receive an early unconditional offer to QUT undergraduate programs based on predicted HKDSE, GCE A-Level, or IB results, before the release of their final public examination results.
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Minimum Predicted Entry Requirements
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HKDSE: Aggregate score of 14–20 from the best four subjects (Category A/C, excluding Citizenship and Social Development)
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GCE A-Level: Aggregate score of 10–14 from the best three A2 subjects
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IB Diploma: 30–37 predicted points
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Final admission decisions remain at QUT’s discretion and are generally confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis upon acceptance of the offer.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Predicted Results Entry Pathway for DSSSC Students
City Smart Consultants is honoured to be recognised as QUT’s preferred Hong Kong agent, supporting DSSSC schools and students throughout the application process.
Grading Scale:
Predicted Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education results (Best 4)
Best four subjects across Core and category A or C electives, excluding Citizenship and Social Development.
Category A subjects: 5**=7; 5*=6; 5=5; 4=4; 3=3; 2=2; 1=1
Category C subjects: A*=6; A=5; B=4; C=3; D=2; E=1
Predicted GCE A-Level results (Best 3)
Best three A-Level subjects from General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced (A2) Level.
A or A2 Level: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
AS or A1 Level: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.
Predicted International Baccalaureate Diploma results
A completed IB Diploma with at least 30-37 predicted points
*QUT has the final decision rights on student acceptance and admission.
Degree | Duration | Intake | Predicted HKDSE | Predicted A-Level | Predicted IB |
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Bachelor of Laws (Hons) | 4 years | Feb, Jul | 16 | 11 | 32 |
Bachelor of Data Science | 3 years | Feb, Jul | 16 | 11 | 32 |
Bachelor of Nursing | 3 years | Feb, Jul | 16 | 11 | 32 |
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) | 4 years | Feb | 16 | 11 | 32 |
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Hons) | 4 years | Feb | 20 | 14 | 37 |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science | 3 years | Feb | 14 | 10 | 30 |
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | Feb, Jul | 14 | 10 | 30 |
Bachelor of Creative Industries | 3 years | Feb, Jul | 14 | 10 | 30 |
Bachelor of Business | 3 years | Feb, Jul, Nov | 14 | 10 | 30 |
Bachelor of Architectural Design | 3 years | Feb, Jul | 14 | 10 | 30 |
Course List (Selected Programs)
Scholarships
Eligible students will automatically be considered for:
QUT College Merit Scholarship – for Diploma programs
25% off for first semester
A predicted score of 10 (best 4)
QUT International Merit Scholarship – for Undergraduate programs
20% off for each semester
A predicted score of 14 (best 4)
QUT International Tablet Scholarship – for Undergraduate programs
25% off for each semester
A predicted score of 16 (best 4)
*QUT has the final decision rights on all matters related to scholarships.
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