Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
Engineering
Business And Management
Humanities And Social Science
2026 ADMISSIONS
INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2026 Admissions International Qualifications
HKUST
WE SPARK. WE THRIVE.
Embark on a unique journey beyond the classroom to equip you for the challenges of tomorrow. HKUST: Your Global Hub th 44 rd 3 th 19 th 24 World University QS World University Rankings 2026 World’s Young University THE World’s Young University Rankings 2024
Top 50
2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject
1 st in Hong Kong Data Science & Artificial Intelligence 17 th
Business & Management Studies 26 th
Economics & Econometrics 27 th
Engineering 29 th
Electrical & Electronic
Materials Sciences 39 th
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering 42 nd
Technology 43 rd
Engineering &
Engineering 19 th
Computer Science & Information Systems 24 th
Statistics & Operational Research 26 th
Marketing 29 th
Civil & Structural
Accounting & Finance 34 th
Mathematics 43 rd
Chemistry 49 th
University Impact THE Impact Rankings 2025
Global University Employability THE and HR Consultancy Emerging 2025
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2026 Admissions International Qualifications
HKUST
WE SPARK. WE THRIVE.
Your Path Your Way
HKUST’s diverse opportunities and strong support equipped me with essential skills for my graduate role as a Global Graduate Analyst at HSBC . Participating in an exchange program at Singapore Management University and undertaking internships at HKUST provided me with hands-on experience, which enhanced both my communication and collaboration skills. These experiences strengthened the competencies highly valued by employers, making me a strong candidate in today’s globalized workforce. As Steve Jobs said, "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower," and HKUST truly instilled this innovative spirit in me, driving my personal and professional growth.
School of Engineering
Explore Your Options!
Start Your Exploration
Vanshika YADAV BBA in Marketing and Management
4-Year Curriculum*
Minimum of 120 credits
School of Science
At HKUST, your education is as unique as you are. We offer a flexible and diverse range of programs, allowing you to tailor your studies to your passions and career goals.
Mix n' Match Your Study Options
School of Business and Management
Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
School of Humanities and Social Science
Interdisciplinary
Flexibility
World-class
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45 + majors
Cross-school Learning
Combo Options
Global Competence
Pursuing a double major in engineering at HKUST enabled me to delve deeply into the cutting-edge technologies across different fields and gain hands-on experience. The abundant resources and opportunities here allow me to bridge classroom theory with real-world applications. From building an underwater robot with the robotics team to interning at the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and innovative start-ups, these valuable experiences have made my studies more impactful and rewarding.
22 minors
Artificial Intelligence
3 extended majors
Jonathan Chi BEng in Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Digital Media and Creative Arts
Sustainability
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*Please note that the duration of study for BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management is 5 years.
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2026 Admissions International Qualifications
HKUST
WE SPARK. WE THRIVE.
HKUST Opportunities
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Unleash Global Career Potential
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
International Networks
260 + institutions
42 destinations for exchange programs
Engage in academic research starting from Year 2
Work with world- class researchers and professors
Benefit from attractive awards, sponsorships, and support grant
Bi-annual Career Mosaic Job Fair 200 + companies participate
Exceptional Employment
Nearly
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Innovate & Lead
employment rate 100 % 2-3 job offers pre-graduation
Personal Consultation
Skills Development
Career Networking
Startup Success
startups incubated Unicorns including 1,800 + 10
Global Recruiters and Employers
Resourceful Support
Accenture
Deloitte
Huawei
Morgan Stanley Procter & Gamble
Alibaba
Deutsche Bank Goldman Sachs
IBM
ONE MILLION DOLLAR Entrepreneurship Competition HKUST
BlackRock
J.P. Morgan
Tesla UBS
Cathay Pacific
HSBC
Jardine Schindler
Favorable Immigration Arrangements (IANG)
projects 9,000 +
distributed US$ 8.3 +
Max two-year stay in Hong Kong post-graduation without employment conditions
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
APPLICATION CHOICES* * Choices for the 2026 intake are subject to change. Please refer to the application system for the final list.
APPLICATION CHOICES* * Choices for the 2026 intake are subject to change. Please refer to the application system for the final list. BSc in Global China Studies Alternative choice: BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS
BSc in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Science
Science (Group A)
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
BSc in Global China Studies @ ~
BSc in Mathematics # @
Science (Group A) OR Science (Group A) with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence Alternative choice: Science (Group A)
One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics
BSc in Physics #
No specific subject requirements
BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis Alternative choice: BSc in Global China Studies
BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis @ ~
BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
One senior level subject from Chemistry, Biology One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics One senior level subject from Chemistry, Biology
Science (Group B)
BSc in Biotechnology
Science (Group A)
BSc in Chemistry
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 Innovation, Design and Technology ^ Alternative choice: Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence
Senior level Mathematics, and one senior level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science
ACADEMY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management +# @ ~
Science (Group B)
Science (Group A) OR Science (Group A) with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence Alternative choice: Science (Group A)
One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics
BSc in Environmental Management and Technology ~
No specific subject requirements
BSc in Ocean Science and Technology # @ ~
Senior level Mathematics, and one senior level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Design Technology
One senior level subject from Chemistry, Biology One senior level subject from Chemistry, Biology One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology
BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology # @ ~ *
Science (Group B)
BSc in Biomedical and Health Sciences ^ Alternative choice: Science (Group B) International Research Enrichment ^ Alternative choice: Science (Group A/B)
BSc in Biomedical and Health Sciences
BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major Students from all Schools could apply to the interdisciplinary programs above after the first year of study.
International Research Enrichment
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, Economics
JOINT PROGRAMS
BSc in Biotechnology and Business 4
Subject Requirements
Preferred Subject(s)
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
BSc in Mathematics and Economics 4
Physics
Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence 2
All Programs Offered by the School of Engineering 1
BEng in Bioengineering # @ ~
BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence # @ ~ 5
Senior level Mathematics
BEng in Chemical Engineering # @ ~ BEng in Energy and Environmental Engineering # @ ~ BEng in Civil Engineering # @ ~ BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering # @ ~ BEng / BSc in Computer Science @ ~
Chemical and Biological Engineering
BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance ^ Alternative choice: Business and Management
Physics or Chemistry
Senior level Mathematics
BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance 6
One senior level subject from Physics, Mathematics Senior level Mathematics, and one senior level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science
Science (Group A)
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Senior level Mathematics, and one senior level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science
BSc in Data Science and Technology 2 7
Physics or Computer Science
Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science and Engineering
BEng in Artificial Intelligence @ ~ BEng in Electronic Engineering # @
Students from respective Schools (please refer to the remarks) could apply to joint programs after their first year of study.
Electronic and Computer Engineering
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.
BEng in Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits # @ BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management # @ ~
Physics
Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics
BEng in Decision Analytics # @ ~ BEng in Aerospace Engineering # @ ~ BEng in Mechanical Engineering # @ ~
Bachelor of Business Administration in Eurasian Business A self-financed program jointly offered by HKUST and Nazarbayev University. Please refer to https://eabu.hkust.edu.hk for details.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Physics or Computer Science
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 department(s) or program(s) during the Major Selection Exercise (MSE).
PROGRAM-BASED / DEPARTMENT-BASED APPLICATION CHOICES Students who have developed clear interests in specific discipline(s) or program(s) may apply and be admitted directly to the Department(s) or 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 preference on their application forms, and can fulfill the subject requirements of respective alternative choice(s).
BEng in Computer Engineering @
Computer Engineering
Alternative choice for the programs above: Engineering with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence / The other choices offered by the School of Engineering
No specific subject requirements Applicants without any of the preferred subject(s) will still be considered as long as they meet the Subject Requirements.
All Programs Offered by the School of Business and Management
Business and Management 3
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
BBA in Economics # @ ~
BBA in Economics
REMARKS
Senior level Mathematics
BBA in Finance # @
BBA in Finance
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Interview is compulsory.
1 Admissions to Computer Science (COMP), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Engineering (CPEG), and Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits (MEIC) from the School-based admissions track is expected to be competitive due to limited quota. Students with strong interest to major in COMP or AI should apply to Computer Science and Engineering whereas students with strong interest in Computer Engineering should apply to Computer Engineering. Those who have a strong interest in MEIC should apply to Electronic and Computer Engineering. 2 Students admitted to the School-based choices Engineering with Extended Major in AI or Science (Group A) with Extended Major in AI have to drop the Extended Major in AI if they enrol in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering Program or Data Science and Technology Program after admissions. 3 Students admitted to School-based choice Business and Management will join the Major Selection Exercise (MSE) to declare major within the first 3 semesters of study. All students admitted to the School or its programs will follow the same Year-1 curriculum and start their major study from the second year onwards. They may also declare more than one business major in subsequent semesters.
4 Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Business and Management. 5 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 + MSc Fintech). Visit https:// rmbi.hkust.edu.hk/ to learn more. 6 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. 7 Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Engineering.
# 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. ~ Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Sustainability. + The program duration is five years. * The BSc in Integrative Systems and Design program will be renamed as BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology, subject to the University's approval.
BBA in Global Business # @ ~
BBA in Global Business ^
BBA in Information Systems # @ ~
BBA in Information Systems
BBA in Management # @ ~
BBA in Management
No specific subject requirements
BBA in Marketing # @ ~
BBA in Marketing
BBA in Operations Management # @ ~ BBA in Professional Accounting # @ ~ BSc in Economics and Finance # @ ~
BBA in Operations Management
BBA in Professional Accounting
BSc in Economics and Finance
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
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
To be admitted to HKUST undergraduate programs, you should meet the specific subject requirements stated on the previous pages and the following:
SCHOLARSHIPS & SPECIAL SCHEMES We offer academic and non-academic scholarships to exceptional students based on competitive merit. These awards range from one-time to full scholarships with a living allowance and are renewable.
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GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Graduate from high school; and one of the following qualifications.
No separate application is required.
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.
APPLY NOW https://join.hkust.edu.hk/apply
(i) ACT composite score of 24 or above (in one sitting and including Science section); or SAT total score of 1190 or above; AND American College Board Advanced Placement (AP) in two subjects, each with a score of 3 or above; OR (ii) American College Board Advanced Placement (AP) in five subjects, each with a score of 4 or above (i) Passes in at least three Advanced Level (AL) subjects in the GCEAL / International AL examinations; OR (ii) Cambridge Pre-U Diploma; OR (iii) BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Applicants may present Cambridge Pre-U Principal courses in place of Advanced Level (AL) subjects
American Patterned System (SAT/ACT/AP)
Future Leaders Award
A separate application is required.
British Patterned System (GCEAL/IAL)
Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship (BAAS) Students with achievements in non-academic areas will be considered for this scholarship.
EARLY ROUND MAIN ROUND
Application Closes Nov 20, 2025
Student Athletes Admissions Scheme (SAAS) (For local students only) Through SAAS, student athletes can pursue their sports dreams while still receiving a quality education with amply support.
IB Diploma
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Application Closes Jan 8, 2026
More scholarships are available after admissions
Students will be invited to apply after admissions.
Please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/ international-qualifications for full details
Other Qualifications
Rolling Admissions from Jan 9, 2026 onwards
FEES AND COST OF LIVING
LOCAL STUDENTS per academic year
NON-LOCAL STUDENTS # per academic year
HOW TO APPLY Submit your online application. You may refer to our website for the documents required for submitting the application.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS One of the following qualifications.
TUITION FEES ^
HKD 47,000 (~USD6,000)
HKD 215,000 (~USD28,000)
ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONS * University-provided Accommodation excl. meals, air-conditioning and laundry charges
HKD 15,012 - 25,576 (~USD1,900 - 3,300)
HKD 19,162 - 33,462 (~USD2,500 - 4,300)
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Create an Account
Academic Module Overall Band: 6.0 (IELTS Academic for UKVI is also accepted.)
IELTS
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Fill in Online Application
OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONS * Self-arranged Shared Accommodation
~HKD 60,000 - 90,000 (~USD7,700 - USD11,500)
Option 1: Internet-based test (iBT) Total Score (in one sitting): 80 Option 2: Paper-delivered Test Combined Score: 60
TOEFL
Choose Your Application Choices Max. 2 choices with indication of your alternative choices, if any
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*Costs vary by flat size and whether you share or rent a unit independently. excl. meals, utilities, local transportation and other personal miscellaneous
Score 590 in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
SAT
PERSONAL EXPENSES
~HKD 60,000 (~USD7,700)
Nominate an Academic Referee for Reference
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Score 23 in both English and Reading
ACT
English Language / English Literature: Grade 4 / Grade C English (Second Language): Grade 5 / Grade B
IGCSE/GCSE/ GCE O-Level
With on-campus accommodations:
TOTAL
Nominate a Counselor for Predicted Scores if applicable
~HKD 122,000 - 133,000 (~USD15,600 - 17,000)
~HKD 294,000 - 308,000 (~USD38,000 - 40,000)
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English / English Literature: Grade E
GCE AS or A-Level
With off-campus accommodations:
~HKD 167,000 - HKD 197,000 (~USD21,500 - USD25,000)
~HKD 335,000 - HKD 365,000 (~USD43,000 - USD47,000)
English A: Language and Literature
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Upload Required Documents
International Baccalaureate (IB)
(Higher or Standard Level) - Grade 4 English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level) - Grade 4 English Literature and Performance (Standard Level) - Grade 4
Submit the Application
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English B (Higher Level) - Grade 4 English B (Standard Level) - Grade 5
^ For local students admitted to the five-year Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management, the tuition fee for the fifth year of study will be set at a different rate from the first four years of undergraduate studies, which is funded and set by the Government. As reference, the DDP 5th year tuition fee is HKD70,000 for 2026/27. * Per residential year. 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 August 2025. HKUST reserves the right to change the content without prior notice.
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