HKUST Admissions 2023 - International Qualifications

2023 Admissions International Qualifications

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Most Diverse Student Body in Hong Kong University Grants Committee 2021/22

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Young University QS Top 50 Under 50 2021

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Top University QS World University Rankings 2023

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Global University Employability HR Consultancy Emerging and Times Higher Education 2021

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION CHOICES

SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION CHOICES

SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

MAJOR PROGRAMS

MAJOR PROGRAMS

BSc in Data Analytics in Science

Science (Group A)

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

BSc in Global China Studies Alternative choice: BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis

Science (Group A) OR Science (Group A) with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence Alternative choice: Science (Group A)

BSc in Mathematics #@

BSc in Global China Studies @

One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics

No specific subject requirements

BSc in Physics #

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis Alternative choice: BSc in Global China Studies

One senior level subject from Chemistry, Biology

BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis @

BSc in Biotechnology BSc in Chemistry

Science (Group B)

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Science (Group A) OR Science (Group A) with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence Alternative choice: Science (Group A)

BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management ^ Alternative choice: Business and Management / Science (Group B) BSc in Environmental Management and Technology Alternative choice: Business and Management / Science (Group A/B)

Senior level Mathematics, and one senior level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science

One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

BEng / BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management +

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BSc in Ocean Science and Technology #@

One senior level subject from Chemistry, Biology One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology

Science (Group B)

BSc in Environmental Management and Technology

No specific subject requirements

International Research Enrichment ^ Alternative choice: Science (Group A/B)

International Research Enrichment

BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Students from all Schools could apply to the interdisciplinary programs above after the first year of study.

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BEng in Aerospace Engineering &#

BEng in Bioengineering # BEng in Chemical Engineering # BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering # BEng in Civil Engineering &# BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering &# BEng in Computer Engineering &# BEng / BSc in Computer Science #@ BEng in Decision Analytics &# BEng in Electronic Engineering &# BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management &# BEng in Mechanical Engineering &# BEng in Sustainable Energy Engineering #

BSc in Biotechnology and Business Alternative choice: Business and Management / Science (Group B) BSc in Mathematics and Economics Alternative choice: Business and Management / Science (Group A) BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence ^ Alternative choice: Business and Management / Science (Group A)

One senior level subject from Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics One senior level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics

BSc in Biotechnology and Business (Remark 1)

BSc in Mathematics and Economics (Remark 1)

Engineering OR

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Senior level Mathematics, and one senior level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science

Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence Alternative choice: Engineering

JOINT PROGRAMS

BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence (Remark 2)

Senior level Mathematics

BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance ^ Alternative choice: Business and Management

BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (Remark 3)

Senior level Mathematics

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One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics Senior level Mathematics, and one senior level subject

Science (Group A)

Senior level Mathematics, and one senior level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Design Technology

BSc in Integrative Systems and Design ^ Alternative choice: Engineering

BSc in Data Science and Technology (Remark 4)

BSc in Integrative Systems and Design #@

Engineering

from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science Students from respective Schools (please refer to the remarks) could apply to joint programs after their first year of study.

All Programs Offered by the School of Business and Management

Business and Management (Remark 5)

No specific subject requirements

JOINT UNIVERSITY PROGRAM

World Bachelor in Business A self-financed program jointly offered by HKUST, University of Southern California and Bocconi University. Please refer to https://wbb.hkust.edu.hk/ for details.

BBA in Economics #@

BBA in Economics

BBA in Finance #@

BBA in Finance

Senior level Mathematics

BBA in Global Business #@

BBA in Global Business ^

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

SCHOOL-BASED APPLICATION CHOICES Students who wish to spend more time exploring their interests may apply and be admitted to a School without a major. They would apply to major program(s) during the Major Selection Exercise at the end of the first two or three semesters.

PROGRAM-BASED APPLICATION CHOICES Students who have developed clear interests in specific program(s) may apply and be admitted directly to the program(s) of their choice.

ALTERNATIVE CHOICES

BBA in Information Systems #@

BBA in Information Systems

BBA in Management #@

BBA in Management

No specific subject requirements

Applicants who are not admitted to their applied program(s) will be considered for the respective alternative choice(s), if they have indicated such preference on their application forms, and can fulfill the subject requirements of respective alternative choice(s).

BBA in Marketing #@

BBA in Marketing

BBA in Operations Management #@ BBA in Professional Accounting #@

BBA in Operations Management BBA in Professional Accounting

BSc in Economics and Finance #@

BSc in Economics and Finance

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Senior level Mathematics

BSc in Quantitative Finance #@

BSc in Quantitative Finance Alternative choice for the programs above: Business and Management

BBA in General Business Management

Remarks ^ Interview is compulsory.

BSc Fintech). Visit https://rmbi.hkust.edu.hk/ to learn more. 3. Jointly offered by the School of Business and Management and Division of Environment and Sustainability. Students of the School of Business and Management could apply to this program after their first year of study. 4. Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Engineering. 5. Students admitted via “Business and Management” may opt for an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence or Digital Media and Creative Arts after enrolling in their first business major via Major Selection Exercise.

# Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence. @ Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Digital Media and Creative Arts. + The program duration is five years. & Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Digital Media and Creative Arts (subject to University’s approval). 1. Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Business and Management. 2. Jointly offered by the School of Science, School of Engineering, and School of Business and Management. RMBI students may opt to pursue the Dual Degree 4+1 Pathway (BSc RMBI +

At HKUST, we provide you with the flexibility to choose your programs. While you can directly apply to some of the programs at the application stage, you may apply to the School of Science, School of Engineering, or School of Business and Management first and decide on your major at the end of the first two or three semesters. WE ARE FLEXIBLE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY

Apart from the major programs from an individual School, you can also enroll in joint programs, interdisciplinary programs, extended majors and minor programs.

A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete a 4-year curriculum

Cross-disciplinary Programs With four Schools and an Interdisciplinary Programs Office, HKUST offers undergraduate programs in Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Science as well as cross- disciplinary areas.

Broad-based Curriculum Students can expand their intellectual horizons in a diverse set of subjects while gaining specific skills and knowledge in their chosen area of specialty.

EXTENDED MAJORS Blending traditional programs with emerging hot topics, the extended majors allow students to graduate with a title bearing both the selected traditional major and the extended major, all within their normal duration of study.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) A cross-disciplinary and practical program that offers solid knowledge in your major plus innovative application of AI in your major areas.

DIGITAL MEDIA AND CREATIVE ARTS (DMCA)

Integrate creative arts and digital media in the world of rapidly changing technologies. Students can study the two areas in an interdisciplinary program framework.

MINOR PROGRAMS Students can enroll in minor program(s) offered by any Schools.

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE Actuarial Mathematics Astrophysics and Cosmology Biotechnology Chemistry

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Business SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE China Studies Humanities Social Science INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS OFFICE Sustainability JOINT SCHOOL

Environmental Science Mathematics Physics

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Aeronautical Engineering Big Data Technology Bioengineering Design Information Technology

Robotics Smart City Sustainable Energy Engineering Technology Management NEW

Psychological and Behavioral Science #

Entrepreneurship *

* Jointly offered by the School of Science, School of Engineering, and School of Business and Management. # Jointly offered by the School of Business and Management and School of Humanities and Social Science.

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EARLY ROUND Application Closes Nov 20, 2022 Rolling Admissions from Jan 9, 2023 onwards

MAIN ROUND Application Closes Jan 8, 2023

HOW TO APPLY

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To be admitted to HKUST undergraduate programs, you should meet the specific subject requirements and the following: GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Graduate from high school; and one of the following qualifications. For qualifications that are not listed below, please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions.

American Patterned System (SAT/ACT/AP)

• ACT Plus Writing with composite score of 27 or above; OR SAT total score of 1,290 or above; OR SAT Reasoning Test with a combined score of 1800 or above (Pre-March 2016, in one sitting); AND • (i) American College Board Advanced Placement (AP) in three subjects, each with a score of 3 or above; OR (ii) Three SAT Subject Tests, each with a score of 600 or above (Pre-July 2021). • Passes in at least three Advanced Level (AL) subjects in the GCEAL/ International AL examinations; OR Cambridge Pre-U Diploma; OR BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma • Applicants may present Cambridge Pre-U Principal courses in place of Advanced Level (AL) subjects

British Patterned System (GCEAL/IAL)

International Baccalaureate

IB Diploma

Other Qualifications

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS One of the following qualifications.

IELTS

Overall Band: 6.0

TOEFL

Option 1: Internet-based test (iBT) Total Score (in one sitting): 80 Option 2: Paper-delivered Test Combined Score: 60

SAT

SAT: Score 590 in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

ACT

Score 23 in both English and Reading

IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O-Level

English Language / English Literature: Grade 4 (Grade C for sitting prior to Summer 2017) English (Second Language): Grade 5 (Grade B for sitting prior to Summer 2017)

GCE AS or A-Level

English / English Literature: Grade E

International Baccalaureate

English A: Language and Literature (Higher or Standard Level) - Grade 4 English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level) - Grade 4 English Literature and Performance (Standard Level) - Grade 4

English B (Higher Level) - Grade 4 English B (Standard Level) - Grade 5

Other Qualifications

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SCHOLARSHIPS & SPECIAL SCHEMES We award academic and non-academic scholarships to outstanding students on competitive merit basis. These awards range from one-off to full scholarship with living allowance, renewable.

Academic Admissions Scholarships HKUST offers academic scholarships for students with different academic backgrounds. Scholarships for International/ Asian Olympiad Medalists The University honors outstanding International/Asian Olympiad Medalists. Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship (BAAS) Students with achievement in non-academic areas will be considered for this scholarship. Student Athletes Admissions Scheme (SAAS) (For local students only) Through SAAS, student athletes can pursue their sporting dreams while still receiving a quality education with ample support.

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More scholarships available after admissions 2,500+ scholarships were awarded in the 2021/22 academic year.

FEES AND COST OF LIVING

Local Students

Non-local Students #

TUITION FEE ^

HKD42,100(~USD5,400) per academic year HKD12,660 - HKD20,920 (~USD1,620 - USD2,680) per residential year

HKD155,000(~USD19,870) per academic year HKD16,090 -HKD26,570 (~USD2,060 - USD3,410) per residential year

ACCOMMODATIONS * University-provided Accommodation (excl.meals, air-conditioning and laundry charges)

PERSONAL

~HKD50,000(~USD6,410) per academic year

TOTAL

HKD104,760 - HKD113,020 (~USD13,430 - USD14,490) per academic year

HKD221,090 - HKD231,570 (USD28,340 - USD29,690) per academic year

^ The Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management is a five-year program. The tuition fee for the fifth year is HKD60,000 p.a. for local students and HKD155,000 p.a. for non-local students for 2023/24 intake. * Local students are provided with at least one term of university accommodation in their first year of study in HKUST upon completion of applications. Non- local students are provided with university accommodation in their first two years of study in HKUST. It is possible that students may not have university accommodation in Year 3&4. Students are advised to plan ahead to arrange off-campus accommodation thereafter and should expect to pay HKD4,000 - 6,000 (~USD510 - USD770) per month to cover their accommodation costs. For full details, please visit https://shrl.ust.hk/. # Non-local students refer to students holding: 1. a student visa/entry permit; or 2. a visa/entry permit under the Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates; or 3. a dependent visa/entry permit who were 18 years old or above when they were issued with such visa/entry permit by the Director of Immigration. Information provided in this pamphlet is as of 14 October 2022. HKUST reserves the rights to change the content without prior notice.

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