The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a vibrant campus of different cultures, students and academic programs. The University accepts a broad range of qualifications for admission. Information on programs, admission requirements, fees and scholarships are listed on our website. Those interested should review the University websites below for further information.
Scholarships & Studentships
Scholarships
The University administers a number of scholarships and awards on behalf of individual and corporate donors. Most are offered to students on the strength of academic merit and the recommendation of a school or department. Details are available on the webpage of the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office
Postgraduate Studentships
HKUST offers postgraduate studentships (PGSs) to full-time Research Postgraduate (i.e. MPhil and PhD) students to provide them with financial assistance to cover daily subsistence, tuition fees and other related expenses during the course of their study. The postgraduate studentship for 2017/18 academic year is HK$16,330. The funding is up to 2 years for full-time MPhil students and 4 years for full-time PhD students. No separate application is required. HKUST will consider the suitability of candidates to receive the PGS while reviewing their application for research postgraduate programs.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
Established by the Hong Kong Government, HKPFS is an internationally recognized award scheme for the top quality students to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong. Every year, there are around 200 candidates from all over the world receiving this prestigious scholarship and HKUST has been the champion in receiving the largest number of awardees for five years in a row.
The Fellowship provides each awardee with a HK$240,000 (~US$30,000) and a conference travel allowance of HK$10,000 (US$1,300) per year for a maximum period of four years. An Excellent Research Award amounting to HK$40,000 will also be given to the awardee in the first year of study. For details, please refer the website.
