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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a focused elite research university with a global reputation.

An international research university in Hong Kong
Welcomes international students from 60+ countries
Ranked 1st Among Top Young Universities in Asia
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About HKUST

Founded in 1991, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a young, dynamic and internationally-oriented research university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Science, and a selection of interdisciplinary programs. The medium of instruction is English.

Since its establishment, HKUST's core mission is to pursue excellence in both education and research. This has driven the University forward to cutting-edge achievements and breakthroughs that advance economic and social development in Hong Kong and beyond. As a student of HKUST, you will not only join an institute of learning, but also a world-class intellectual hub that provides you with the knowledge, professional standards and global awareness that will open up a multitude of opportunities in the future.

Our carefully chosen areas of expertise in science, engineering, and business and management, enhanced by humanities and social science, anticipated the key areas that would provide the insight and leadership to tackle the grand challenges of the 21st century. At the heart of our pursuit of excellence is our uncompromising effort to hire the best faculty locally and internationally.

In addition to the strong and discipline-based programs, we offer interdisciplinary opportunities and double major and minor programs making it possible to explore different capabilities, opening the way to critical thinking, and lifelong intellectual curiosity as part of our all-round education.

100% of our faculty is doctorate holders, mostly from leading institutions around the globe. From life science and telecommunications to business, our academics set their sights high, working in areas that will have major impacts on people’s lives and constantly seeking to make their mark locally, nationally and globally.

Their success at turning HKUST into a hub of intellectual achievement helps attract not only the top global talents among faculty, but also first-rate students who will become the inventors and discoverers of the decades ahead.

Our internationally oriented campus community and a host of co-curricular activities help to develop soft skills, values and character. That’s why the innovative spirit thrives at HKUST.

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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.

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Minimum IELTS score

Postgraduate

6.0

Undergraduate

6.0

Minimum TOEFL IBT

Postgraduate

80

Undergraduate

80

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Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017-2018

Source: THE

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OVERALL SCORE

72.7%

TEACHING

55.2%

INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK

83.4%

INDUSTRY INCOME

58.1%

RESEARCH

68.4%

CITATIONS

93.1%

QS World University Rankings 2017-2018

Source: QS

30

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017

Source: ARWU

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Student life in numbers

COSTS PER YEAR*

OVERALL COST OF LIVING

Source: Study in Hong Kong

HK$40000

CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

HK$11388

AVERAGE TUITION FEE PER YEAR*

UNDERGRADUATE

HK$140000

POSTGRADUATE

HK$77120

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

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