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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Founded in 1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is an international research university focusing on world-class education and research. The School of Engineering is ranked 20th among the world's top 500 engineering and technology universities by the QS World University Rankings 2019.

Situated next to the ocean
Acceptance rate - 35%
Number of students - 10,050 Number of students - 10,050
International students - 34% International students - 34%
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#60 in the World QS World University Rankings 2024
#14 in Asia QS Asia University Rankings 2024
#3 in Hong Kong U.S. News & World Report
#2 Young University Times Higher Education Rankings 2023

Quick Facts

Situated next to the ocean Situated next to the ocean
Acceptance rate - 35% Acceptance rate - 35%
Number of students - 10,050 Number of students - 10,050
International students - 34% International students - 34%

About University

HKUST is a public non-profit educational institution. HKUST is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. It is a modern university, founded recently in 1991. HKUST is a member of The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), The Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL), The Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU), The International Association of Universities (IAU).

Academic Programs

Taught in English

School of Engineering

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School of Science

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

School of Business and Management

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

School of Humanities and Social Science

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 30 Jun, 2025
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Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 30 Jun, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.6

Motivation Letter Required
Recommendation Letter Required

Standardized Tests

ACT
Overall Score

23

English Language Level

IELTS

6

TOEFL iBT

80

Pearson PTE

64

Duolingo

125

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

1

Register on the official university portal

When registering, please bring the following documents: - Passport / Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID) - School transcripts - National exam results / SAT - Academic transcript

2

Pay the entry fee

There is an entry fee of $57.

3

Submit an online recommendation form

The online recommendation form must be active after the online application has been submitted and the application fee has been paid.

4

Wait for a response from the university

Admission results are usually announced between late January and May. Scholarship results will be announced at the same time.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$21,800/year
Includes academic materials
On-campus accommodation fee (per year)
$3,000/year
Food expenses per month (per year)
$5,000/year
Public transport (per year)
$630/year
Scholarships
• Global Learners Scholarship • Scholarship Scheme for International/Asian Olympiad Medalists • Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship (BAAS) • University Admissions Scholarship for Other Qualifications Holders

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Campus Location

World-class facility

• About the campus

World-class facility

• Residences

World-class facility

• Shaw Auditorium

World-class facility

• Lee Shau Kee Library

World-class facility