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The Hong Kong University of Science and Techonology

Situated on the slopes along the shore, HKUST enjoys an unobstructed panoramic views of the sea.

About the institution

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world-class research-intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. We rank 2nd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2023 and 7th (No. 3 in Hong Kong) in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2023, and our graduates were ranked 30th worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global Employability University Ranking and Survey 2022. HKUST currently offers 48+ undergraduate majors and 23 minors programs, and is home for international students representing 70+ nationalities with 25% of our undergraduates are from outside of Hong Kong. As of 2022, HKUST members have founded 1,645 active start-ups, including 9 Unicorns and 7 IPO companies, generating economic impact worth over HK$400 billion.

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Number of Undergraduate Students

10478

Size of Instituition

Large Institution 15,000-30,000

Selectivity

Campus Style

City Island Campus, Suburban Campus

Education Model

Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)

Are there internship opportunities?

Yes

Are there study abroad options?

Yes

Cost of Tuition

Funding

Is there financial aid for international students?
Yes - Besides academic scholarships, HKUST also provides the Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship for international students to apply.

Is there financial aid for home/domestic students?
For more information on admissions scholarships, please refer to the websit here: https://sfao.hkust.edu.hk/page.php?i=27

IB Grade Requirements

Mid 50% Score Range for 2022 Intake: 37 – 42

UFP Grade Requirements

Subjects

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HKUST ranks 2nd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2023

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HKUST ranks 7th (No. 3 in Hong Kong) in Times Higher Education's Asia University Rankings 202

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HKUST ranks 30th in Times Higher Education’s Global University Employability Ranking 2022

Subject Name
Degree Area
Accounting & Finance
Business
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
Engineering
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Computing & ICT
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
Sciences
Biological Sciences
Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering
Business and Management
Business
Chemical/Energy Engineering
Engineering
Chemistry
Sciences
Chinese Studies
Language & Culture
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Computer Science
Computing & ICT
Data Science
Computing & ICT
Ecology & Conservation
Sciences
Economics
Society & Social Sciences
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Science
Sciences
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics
Information Technology
Computing & ICT
Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges
Society & Social Sciences
Marketing
Business
Materials Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Sciences
Operational Research
Mathematics
Physics
Sciences
Sociology
Society & Social Sciences

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