"Secondary Schools – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Dual Program"  was first launched in 2011 and since then, over 180 secondary schools have joined the Dual Program (DP).

Dual Program is a 3-level structure program (together with a prep-stage level as bridging courses) offering university level courses in Chemistry, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics and Engineering which let secondary students devote part of their time studying subjects of their interest at an accelerated pace and earn university credits in a systematic learning path.

 Nomination Application of DP 2019 has now started. To facilitate understanding of the Dual Program, an Information Session will be organized in September for parents and students.