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.
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
HKUST ranks 2nd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2023
HKUST ranks 7th (No. 3 in Hong Kong) in Times Higher Education's Asia University Rankings 202
HKUST ranks 30th in Times Higher Education’s Global University Employability Ranking 2022
Accounting & Finance | World Top 50 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 50 | |
Architecture & Built Environment | World Top 100 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 200 | |
Business & Management Studies | World Top 50 | |
Chemical Engineering | World Top 100 | |
Chemistry | World Top 100 | |
Civil & Structural Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Computer Science & Information Technology | World Top 50 | |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | World Top 10 | |
Earth & Marine Science | World Top 200 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 50 | |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Geography | World Top 200 | |
Geology | World Top 200 | |
Marketing | World Top 50 | |
Mathematics | World Top 50 | |
Mechanical Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Physics and Astronomy | World Top 100 | |
Sociology | World Top 200 |
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 |