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Why HKUST?
HKUST has rapidly risen with a global reputation for excellence.
HKUST has a strong team of international faculty including renowned names and rising stars in different fields. All faculty members are PhD holders coming from leading universities. They are all distinguished scholars, dedicated teachers and passionate life explorers, who nurture and inspire students.
There are over 670 faculty at HKUST coming from more than 35 countries and regions.
HKUST offers strong infrastructural support for the faculty and students to overcome cross-field challenges and traditional boundaries in their research. It develops an interdisciplinary environment, which fosters cooperation, helps generate numerous ground-breaking ideas and a platform that allows these ideas to be tested and realised.
The postgraduate student community at HKUST is truly global and diverse, with more than 5,500 postgraduate students coming from over 60 countries and regions. Over 70% of postgraduate students come from outside Hong Kong.
HKUST is the place to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit and let it come alive. The university provides the state-of-the-art facilities that aid the development of discoveries into tangible solutions and technology.
Located in the very heart of Asia, Hong Kong is a sophisticated fusion of the East and the West, providing a rich diversity and global connectivity. Ranked as 12th Best Student City in the World (QS Best Student Cities 2018), Hong Kong is a dynamic city, offering students the most exciting options and opportunities to jumpstart their journey to success.
Advantages of studying in Hong Kong include:
The University is now inviting applications for 2020/21 admissions. Apply now!
To qualify for admission to postgraduate programs, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Admission to a master’s degree or postgraduate diploma program: applicants should have earned a bachelor’s degree from a creditable institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.
Applicants aiming to gain admission to the doctoral degree program should have earned a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution and that demonstrates consistent academic achievement. Applicants can also gain entry to the program by presenting evidence of full-time postgraduate work, one year full-time or two years part-time.
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency to fulfil the admission requirements and should meet one of the following minimum criteria:
#refers to the total score in one single attempt
Scores for TOEFL or IELTS need not be presented by applicants if:
Applicants are encouraged to check the program for which they wish to apply, as certain programs have program-specific admission requirements.
International students who are unable to take the IELTS or TOEFL test due to suspensions, can produce the following for postgraduate 2020/21 fall admission:
Visit the university website for more on this.
HKUST provides generous scholarships for students to pursue their research postgraduate studies, covering students’ tuition fees, accommodation fees and living costs in Hong Kong.
Students who pursue full-time MPhil and PhD programs will have guaranteed university accommodation in the first two years of their studies. There are also other funding opportunities, such as the award for research attachment outside Hong Kong, Fulbright Junior Research Awards, Research Travel Grants, and more.
To succeed in today’s competitive world, students should be equipped with sound general knowledge, research and professional skills, innovative mindsets allied to critical thinking, and personal management ability. To develop these well-rounded capabilities, HKUST has introduced a Professional Development Course (PDC), offering an all-inclusive set of necessary transferable skills to enhance students’ personal growth and career development. The development of such skills is essential in nurturing graduates that will be sought after by employers and organizations.
All MPhil and PhD students are required to complete the PDC, which includes a series of workshops and modules in the following themes:
HKUST is a picturesque campus covering 150-acres on the Sai Kung Peninsula. Overlooking the majestic Clear Water Bay, the campus sits in a region known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. Students can experience a vibrant and colorful student life on the campus and the surrounding area.
Maintaining the balance between mind and body is critical and HKUST students can do so by accessing the various options on offer. At HKUST, this is available in the form of diverse sports events and facilities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, soccer pitches and an indoor sports complex. Students can also learn life management skills that include study skills and access to dedicated counselling services.
Art nourishes imagination, stimulates creativity and enriches students’ lives. HKUST embraces the arts as an integral part of well-rounded development. An array of programs are available for students to unlock their inner creativity.
HKUST aims to foster public awareness, develop sustainable partnerships with the wider community. The HKUST Connect is a community engagement initiative providing students with opportunities to learn how to apply their knowledge and skills to make an impact on the world around them.
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