The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is the springboard for fulfilling your big, ambitious dreams. Our expertise lies in Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Social Science and Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
From commercial drones to autonomous vehicles, our faculty and students are impacting the world with innovative solutions.
Despite the uncertain outlook of the global economy, our graduate employment rate stays high, nearing full employment. Half of the surveyed graduates received more than one job offer upon graduation. The median gross monthly income is HKD 24,000.
*HKUST Career Center 2025
Our Minor Program in Entrepreneurship welcomes all undergraduate students, regardless of their major, who want to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and gain practical business skills.
The HKUST Entrepreneurship Center offers workshops, competitions, mentorship programs, and accelerator funding to assist you at every stage of your startup journey. As of July 2025, HKUST has helped create over 1,900 active startups, 10 unicorns, and 17 exits through IPO or M&A.
Founded in 1991, we pride ourselves on being Hong Kong's first research university. Among all local universities in Hong Kong, we have the highest proportion of “world-leading” research*. HKUST has the highest citation per paper score in the QS Asia University Rankings 2024.
Through the rigorous Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), HKUST allows students to get involved in research projects at an early stage.
*UGC Research Assessment Exercise 2020
All undergraduate students enjoy great flexibility in our credit-based curriculum. You can create a mix of major(s), minor(s), and elective(s) that best suits your aspiration. We also offer Extended Majors, Dual-degree, Triple-degree, and a one-of-a-kind Individualized Interdisciplinary Program, allowing you to reach your development goals while getting up to speed in the ever-changing world.
We believe that diversity significantly drives innovation and creativity, and HKUST boasts one of the highest levels of cultural and academic diversity among all local universities in Hong Kong. English serves as the medium of instruction at HKUST, enabling students to integrate seamlessly into this vibrant international community and feel at home swiftly.
Hong Kong is one of the world’s top financial centers. The robust commercial sector offers internships and career opportunities in a highly international environment. Its active job market and low unemployment rate make it an ideal place for your future career.
Non-local graduates may apply to stay/return in Hong Kong for 24 months without other conditions of stay. Non-local students can also take up internships and part-time on-campus and summer jobs during study. >>Learn more
As an international metropolis, Hong Kong is also one of the world’s most culturally integrated cities, having both Eastern and Western perspectives.
English shares the same status as Chinese in this bilingual city.
Hong Kong is an ideal place to live, study, experience urban dynamics, and learn about different cultures.
Hong Kong offers the advantages of being in the heart of Asia and the gateway of the Greater China Region. 50% of the world's population are within the city's 5-hour flying time radius.
Yes. If you have extra qualifications, you may include them in your application profile. It will supplement your application.
No, you don't. All documents, including personal statements, school transcripts, official transcripts, academic references and all other supplementary documents are to be submitted online. It is not necessary to mail any document to HKUST unless requested.
Yes. HKUST can only accept documents in English and Chinese. If your documents are in other languages than these two, please prepare an official English translation of the documents or an English translation endorsed by your school.
An admissions interview may be arranged, but is not a mandatory procedure of the admissions exercise except for some programs. When you are invited for an interview, our colleagues will contact you on the arrangements via email.
Most interviews are conducted through electronic means. Under very seldom circumstances, we may invite you to attend an in-person interview. Detailed arrangements will be confirmed by the University.
After accepting an admissions offer, all non-local students should apply for a student visa/entry permit. Please follow the instructions stated on your offer letter and send your visa application package to our office. Our admissions officer will collaborate with the Immigration Department of Hong Kong to facilitate your student visa application.
Want to discuss your future? We are happy to answer any enquiry about studying at HKUST.
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