The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
جامعة هونغ كونغ للعلوم والتكنولوجيا
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology opened in 1991 as a research university focused on science, engineering and business. It teaches in English through four schools (Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Science) and an Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies, and has approved a graduate-entry School of Medicine.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Undergraduate tuition for non-local students is HK$260,000 (about US$33,000) in 2027–28. Non-local students get university housing in their first year at HK$21,000–51,000 per residential year, then off-campus housing at HK$4,500–18,000 a month; personal expenses are about HK$65,000 a year. Research postgraduate tuition is HK$47,000 a year.
Admission for international students
Applications: October 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027 · Applications open
Admission for international students
Applications: October 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027 · Applications open
International qualifications (2027–28 entry): the system opens in early October 2026, the priority round closes on 25 November 2026 (also the deadline for non-academic scholarships), then applications are rolling until 30 June 2027, with first offers in late December 2026. Academic scholarships are automatic.
Official admission announcementAvailable programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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HKUST RedBird PhD Award 2027–2028: HK$229,620 Annual Studentship plus HK$40,000 Award and First-Year Tuition Waiver for International PhD Students
PhDFully FundedAll fieldsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Hong Kong · Hong Kong
Life and living
Hong Kong · Hong Kong
Living in Hong Kong
A global financial hub in southern China where skyscrapers meet green hills, home to the Chinese University of Hong Kong and other top-ranked universities.
Student housing
CUHK postgraduate halls cost HK$2,065–4,135 a month depending on room type (2026/27), plus a HK$3,500 deposit.
Transport for students
Full-time students aged 12–25 at a local institution get concession fares on the MTR with a Personalised Octopus carrying Student Status.
Top landmarks
Victoria Peak
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Victoria Harbour
Tian Tan Buddha
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:HKSAR Government – Mid-2026 populationCUHK Postgraduate Halls – Hostel fees 2026/27MTR – Student Travel Scheme
Studying and living in Hong Kong
Costs and living
Undergraduate tuition for non-local students (2027–28, HK$ per year): • University of Hong Kong: 250,000 for non-STEM, 280,000 for STEM and 590,000 for medicine and dentistry. • HKUST: 260,000. • PolyU, CityU and Hong Kong Baptist University: 240,000 (CityU veterinary medicine 400,000). • Chinese University of Hong Kong: 230,000 as reported in October 2026 (214,000 in 2026–27). • Education University of Hong Kong: 210,000, the lowest among the public universities. PhD: tuition is about HK$47,000–49,500 a year and is usually covered by scholarships or waivers. Living costs: university housing costs HK$17,000–51,000 per academic year, private housing HK$4,500–18,000 a month, and personal expenses HK$50,000–65,000 a year according to university estimates. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar (about HK$7.8 to US$1).
Working while studying
The basic rule in student visa conditions is no employment, with exceptions for students in full-time programmes at undergraduate level or above lasting at least one year: study-related internships endorsed by the university (up to one academic year or one-third of the programme), on-campus jobs of up to 20 hours a week, and unrestricted summer work from 1 June to 31 August. However, the government has temporarily exempted non-local postgraduates from these restrictions since 1 November 2023, and undergraduates since 1 November 2024: they may take part-time jobs with no limit on hours or location during their limit of stay, under a “No Objection Letter” (NOL) issued by ImmD through the university without a separate application. The exemption was still in force in November 2026, but it is temporary and subject to review, and it does not cover exchange students. After graduation: under IANG, non-local graduates of undergraduate or higher programmes who apply within six months of graduating can stay 24 months without a job offer; later, graduates can return with a degree-level job offer at market pay. The Top Talent Pass Scheme also admits graduates of leading universities worldwide.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in Hong KongFaculties and programmes
24 faculties · 34 programmes
Faculties and programmes
24 faculties · 34 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
School of Science – Department of Chemistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Chemistry
School of Science – Division of Life Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
School of Science – Department of Mathematics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Mathematics
School of Science – Department of Physics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Physics
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School of Science – Department of Ocean Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Environmental Science
School of Engineering – Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
School of Engineering – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Civil Engineering
School of Engineering – Department of Computer Science and Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering· Bachelor
School of Engineering – Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Electrical Engineering
School of Engineering – Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Industrial Engineering
School of Engineering – Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
HKUST Business School – Department of Accounting
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
HKUST Business School – Department of Economics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Economics
HKUST Business School – Department of Finance
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Finance
HKUST Business School – Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Information Technology (IT)
- Supply Chain Management
HKUST Business School – Department of Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Business Management
- International Business· Bachelor
HKUST Business School – Department of Marketing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Marketing
School of Humanities and Social Science – Division of Humanities
MasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- History
- Languages and Literature
- Philosophy
School of Humanities and Social Science – Division of Social Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Political Science· Master, PhD
- Sociology
Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies – Division of Environment and Sustainability
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Environmental Science
- Entrepreneurship
Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies – Division of Public Policy
MasterPhDENEnglish- Political Science
- Digital Media
School of Medicine
MasterENEnglish- General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Coverage differs between programmes. Announced benefits: HK$229,620 a year, HK$40,000 on entry, First-year tuition waiver.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online HKUST PhD application, Transcripts, degrees and proof of English, Research plan and reference letters.
Apply directly on the official website: https://hkust.edu.hk. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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