HKUST Admissions 2024 - International Qualifications

2024 ADMISSIONS INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

MAJOR PROGRAMS

APPLICATION CHOICES

MAJOR PROGRAMS

APPLICATION CHOICES

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

BSc in Data Analytics in Science BSc in Mathematics #@

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

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

BSc in Global China Studies @

One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics

No speciic subject requirements

BSc in Physics #

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

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

BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology BSc in Biotechnology BSc in Chemistry

BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis @

One senior level subject from Chemistry, Biology

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Science (Group B)

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

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) BSc in Integrative Systems and Design ^ Alternative choice: Engineering

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

One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics

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

ACADEMY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

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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

BSc in Environmental Management and Technology

No speciic subject requirements

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

International Research Enrichment

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

BSc in Integrative Systems and Design #@

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

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 #@

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) BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance ^ Alternative choice: Business and Management Science (Group A) Engineering OR

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

BSc in Biotechnology and Business (Remark 1)

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

BSc in Mathematics and Economics (Remark 1)

Engineering OR

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

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 # All Programs Ofered by the School of Business and Management BBA in Economics #@ BBA in Finance #@ BBA in Global Business #@ BBA in Information Systems #@ BBA in Management #@ BBA in Marketing #@ BBA in Operations Management #@ BBA in Professional Accounting #@ BSc in Economics and Finance #@ BSc in Quantitative Finance #@

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BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence #@ (Remark 2)

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

Senior level Mathematics

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Senior level Mathematics

BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (Remark 3)

One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics

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BSc in Data Science and Technology # (Remark 4)

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

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

Business and Management (Remark 5) BBA in Economics BBA in Finance BBA in Global Business ^ BBA in Information Systems BBA in Management BBA in Marketing

Students from respective Schools (please refer to the remarks) could apply to joint programs after their irst year of study.

No speciic subject requirements

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Senior level Mathematics

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

JOINT UNIVERSITY PROGRAM

No speciic subject requirements

BBA in Operations Management BBA in Professional Accounting BSc in Economics and Finance BSc in Quantitative Finance Alternative choice for the programs above: Business and Management Business and Management (Remark 5)

SCHOOL-BASED APPLICATION CHOICES

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

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

Students who wish to spend more time exploring their interests may apply and be admitted to a School without declaring a major. They would apply to major program(s) during the Major Selection Exercise at the end of the second semester in Year 1 or the irst semester in Year 2.

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Senior level Mathematics

BBA in General Business Management

REMARKS

^ Interview is compulsory. # Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence. @ Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Digital Media and Creative Arts. + The program duration is ive years.

1. Jointly ofered by the School of Science and School of Business and Management. 2. Jointly ofered 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 + MSc FinTech). Visit https://rmbi.hkust.edu.hk/ to learn more.

3. Jointly ofered 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 irst year of study. 4. Jointly ofered by the School of Science and School of Engineering.

5. Students admitted via "Business and Management" may opt for an Extended Major in Artiicial Intelligence or Digital Media and Creative Arts after enrolling in their irst business major via Major Selection Exercise.

WE ARE FLEXIBLE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY At HKUST, we provide you with the lexibility 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 irst and decide on your major at the end of the second semester in Year 1 or the irst semester in Year 2. Apart from the major programs from an individual School, you can also enroll in joint programs, interdisciplinary programs, extended majors and minor programs.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

APPLY NOW https://join.hkust.edu.hk/apply

EARLY ROUND Application Closes Nov 21, 2023 Rolling Admissions from Jan 10, 2024 onwards HOW TO APPLY 2 Fill in Online Application 1 Create an Account

MAIN ROUND Application Closes Jan 9, 2024

Submit your online application. You may refer to our website for the documents required for submitting the application.

3 Choose Your

4 Nominate an Academic Referee for Reference

Application Choices ( Max. 2 choices with indication of your alternative choices, if any ) 7

A MINIMUM OF 120 CREDITS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A 4-YEAR CURRICULUM

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

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

5 Nominate a Counselor for Predicted Scores (if applicable)

6 Upload Required Documents

Submit the Application

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EXTENDED MAJORS Blending traditional programs with trending 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.

To be admitted to HKUST undergraduate programs, you should meet the speciic subject requirements and the following:

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GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Graduate from high school; and one of the following qualiications. For qualiications that are not listed below, please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions

DIGITAL MEDIA AND CREATIVE ARTS (DMCA)

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) A cross-disciplinary and practical program that o�fers solid knowledge in your major, along with innovative applications of AI in your major areas.

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

American Patterned System (SAT/ACT/AP)

ACT (in one sitting) with composite score of 27 or above; OR SAT total score of 1,290 or above; 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 IB Diploma Please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions for full details

British Patterned System (GCEAL/IAL)

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

International Baccalaureate Other Qualiications

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS One of the following qualiications. IELTS TOEFL

Actuarial Mathematics Astrophysics and Cosmology Biotechnology Chemistry

Environmental Science Mathematics Physics

China Studies Humanities Social Science

Academic Module Overall Band: 6.0 (IELTS Academic for UKVI is also accepted.) Option 1: Internet-based test (iBT) Total Score (in one sitting): 80 Option 2: Paper-delivered Test Combined Score: 60 Score 590 in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score 23 in both English and Reading English Language/ English Literature: Grade 4/ Grade C English (Second Language): Grade 5/ Grade B English/ English Literature: Grade E 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

SAT ACT IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O-Level

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

ACADEMY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Smart City Sustainable Energy Engineering Technology Management

Aeronautical Engineering Big Data Technology Bioengineering Information Technology Robotics SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Sustainability Design

GCE AS or A-Level International Baccalaureate

JOINT SCHOOL

Entrepreneurship * Psychological and Behavioral Science # * Jointly ofered by the School of Science, School of Engineering, and School of Business and Management. # Jointly ofered by the School of Business and Management and School of Humanities and Social Science.

English B (Higher Level) - Grade 4 English B (Standard Level) - Grade 5 Please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions for full details

Business

Other Qualiications

SCHOLARSHIPS & SPECIAL SCHEMES

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

Academic Admissions Scholarships HKUST ofers academic scholarships for students with diferent academic backgrounds.

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No separate application is required.

Scholarships for International/ Asian Olympiad Medalists The University honors outstanding International/ Asian Olympiad Medalists.

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Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship (BAAS) Students with achievement in non-academic areas will be considered for this scholarship

Separate application is required.

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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.

Separate application is required.

~3,000 scholarships were awarded in the 2022/23 academic year.

More scholarships available after admissions

FEES AND COST OF LIVING

NON-LOCAL STUDENTS # HKD170,000 (~USD21,800) per academic year HKD17,812 - HKD29,200 (~USD2,290 - USD3,750) per residential year

LOCAL STUDENTS

HKD42,100 (~USD5,400) per academic year

TUITION FEE ^ ACCOMMODATIONS * University-provided Accommodation (excl. meals, air-conditioning and laundry charges) PERSONAL EXPENSES

HKD13,769 - HKD22,199 (~USD1,765 - USD2,846) per residential year

~HKD50,000 (~USD6,410) per academic year HKD105,869 - HKD114,299 (~USD13,575 - USD14,656) per academic year

HKD237,812 - HKD249,200 (~USD30,500 - USD31,960) per academic year

TOTAL

^ The Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management is a ive-year program. The tuition fee for the ifth year is HKD60,000 p.a. for local students and HKD170,000 p.a. for non-local students for 2024/2025 intake. (subject to change) * Local students are provided with at least one term of university accommodation in their irst year of study in HKUST upon completion of applications. Non-local students are provided with university accommodation in their irst two years of study in HKUST. It is possible that students may not have university accomondation in Year 3&4. Students are advised to plan ahead to arrange of-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.hkust.edu.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 September 2023. HKUST reserves the rights to change the content without prior notice.

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