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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.
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(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.
Please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/ international-qualifications for full details
Other Qualifications
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