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#1

Young University Ranking

Times Higher Education
Young University Rankings 2019

Times Higher Education

Young University Rankings 2019
1st in the World

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#3

Asian University Ranking

Times Higher Education
Asia University Rankings 2019

Times Higher Education
Asia University Rankings 2019

3rd in Asia

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#27

World University Ranking

QS World University Rankings 2021

QS World University Rankings 2021

27th in the World

QS World University Rankings 2020 by Subject
16th in Business and Management Studies
17th in Civil & Structural Engineering
20th in Accounting and Finance
22nd in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
23rd in Materials Science
26th in Computer Science and Information Systems
27th in Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

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Global Graduate Employability Ranking

Global Employability University Survey & Ranking 2019

Global Graduate Employability Ranking

1st in Greater China
10th in the World
(Global Employability University Survey & Ranking 2019)

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Faculty with PhD

Student Population

UG:9,995    PG:5,560

Faculty from overseas top universities

0
Faculty in HKUST
0
Nationalities of student body
Incoming exchange students (1000+)(45%)
Students participated in the Internship(80%)
Full-time Students (UG) received scholarship(30%)
Graduates pursued further studies(15%)
Graduates are either on employment or further studies(97%)

(Career Center, Graduate Employment Survey 2017)

We offered

student-led clubs and societies

120+

International Qualifications: Mid 50% Score Range for 2018 intake
36-41

(including bonus points)

IB Diploma

144 – 168

(i.e. 3A to 3A* in terms of grade)

GCEAL (exclude Singapore GCEAL)

2090-2230

(Pre-March 2016)

SAT Reasoning Test

1430 – 1500

　

SAT

Jupas 2018 Median Score
SSCI IRE SENG B&M GBUS GCS FINA ECOF ACCT 　　QFIN BIBU EVMT MAEC RMBI T&M-DDP MARK QSA IS MGMT
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
English Language
4 5 4 4 5* 5 4 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 5* 4 3 5 4
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
Chinese Language
4 4 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 5** 4 5 4 5 5 5 3 5 4
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
4 5** 5 5 5** 3 5 5* 5 5** 5 4 5* 5* 5 5 5 5 5
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
4 4 2 4 5* 5* 4 4 4 5 4 5** 4 4 5 4 4 4 3
Elective 1 (Best Science)
Elective 1 (Best Science)
Elective 1 (Best Science)
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 1 (Best Science)
Elective 1
Elective 1 (Best Science)
Elective 1
Elective 1 (Best Science)
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 1
5 5** 5 5 5* 4 5* 5* 5* 5** 5* 5 5* 5** 5** 5 4 5 5
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
4 5* 4 5 5 3 5* 4 5 5* 5 5 5* 5* 5** 4 4 4 5
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
- 5* - 4 5 3 5* 4 5 5 5 - 5* 4 5** - - 4 4
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
M1/M2
3 5** 4 - 5* - - 5* - 5** 4 - - - 5 5 5 - -
Because of the small intake to the program, admissions grades of the following programs are not suitable for references.

  • JS5314 – BBA Information System (IS)
  • JS5315 – BBA Management (MGMT)

For more details about the entrance score reference for Business School programs, please refer to:
http://undergrad.bm.ust.hk/eng/admissions/requirements/hkdse

HKUST Schools and Programs

School of Science

HKUST SSCI

School of Science (SSCI)

The School of Science is committed to providing a high-quality, balanced education that emphasizes competence, flexibility and creativity. Throughout the School’s four-year curriculum, students are equipped with essential skills, knowledge and confidence to become leaders and independent thinkers. The School currently has five Departments/Divisions which are Life Science (LIFS), Chemistry (CHEM), Mathematics (MATH), Ocean Science (OCES), and Physics (PHYS). The School offers ten BSc degree programs.

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School of Engineering

HKUST - School of Engineering

School of Engineering (SENG)

The School of Engineering is HKUST’s largest School. The School enrolls almost 40% of the University’s student body. It is devoted to advancing knowledge through research, to stimulating learning through teaching, and to promoting the economic and social development of Hong Kong. The School comprises six Departments which are Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), Civil and Environmental Engineering (CIVE), Computer Science and Engineering (COMP), Electronic and Computer Engineering (ELEC), Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics (IEDA), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD). The School offers fifteen engineering degrees.

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School of Business and Management

Lee Shau Kee Campus

School of Business and Management (SBM)

HKUST’s School of Business and Management was the first business school in the region to earn double accreditation by prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in U.S. and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) in Europe. Since its beginning, the HKUST Business School has been a global leader in business education. The School strives to advance global business knowledge, to nurture business leaders, and to contribute to the economic and social advancement of both Hong Kong and Asia. There are six departments under HKUST Business School, which are Accounting (ACCT), Economics (ECON), Finance (FINA), Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM), Management (MGMT), and Marketing (MARK). The School currently offers 17 Undergraduate Programs.

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School of Humanities and Social Science

HKUST

School of Humanities and Social Science (SHSS)

HKUST’s School of Humanities and Social Science is the largest interdisciplinary university-level humanities and social sciences programs in Greater China, and it is particularly proud of the depth and breadth of its program-wide focus on China. The School has developed strategic partnerships with world renowned universities such as the California Institute of Technology, UCLA and Peking University. The SHSS comprises the Division of Humanities and the Division of Social Science. It offers two BSc degree program.
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Interdisciplinary Programs Office

HKUST IPO

Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO)

HKUST’s Interdisciplinary Programs Office is a reflection of the University’s commitment to innovative teaching, learning and research and to making its degree programs relevant in the modern world. Increasingly, the challenges facing society are multifactorial, multidisciplinary, and often multicultural. Hence, the solutions to global problems come down to management, both of people and of information. The IPO has targeted specific areas where management is key: environmental health and technology, and it offers degree programs in these areas.

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Student Journey

Stage 1 - Find the right university

  1. Research the universities and understand your interests
  2. Know what you look for in your university education
    • Community of like-minded students and faculty
    • State-of-art infrastructure and facilities
    • Curriculum to fulfill your education ambition
    • Support for you to go through the transitions
    • Opportunities to enable you to achieve your aspiration
    • Time and money invested vs. the quality of education

To learn more about what HKUST can offer, find out the details in our website. You are also welcome to meet our admission officers and student ambassadors to know more about HKUST.

  1. Research the universities and understand your interests
  2. Know what you look for in your university education
    • Community of like-minded students and faculty
    • State-of-art infrastructure and facilities
    • Curriculum to fulfill your education ambition
    • Support for you to go through the transitions
    • Opportunities to enable you to achieve your aspiration
    • Time and money invested vs. the quality of education

To learn more about what HKUST can offer, find out the details in our website. You are also welcome to meet our admission officers and student ambassadors to know more about HKUST.

Stage 2 - Prepare to apply

  1. Check your eligibility for admission to the universities
    Most of the universities accept a wide range of international qualifications. These include but are not limited to HKDSE, IB, GCEAL and SAT. Some universities would have language proficiency or subject requirements. You can find the admission requirements of different universities on their admission websites. HKUST welcomes students from different backgrounds; please check the Admissions page for details of our admission requirements of various recognized qualifications. Also, check out International Qualifications page to find out more.
  2. Don’t miss the application deadline
    Different universities have different application deadlines. The deadlines would be different for local/international curriculum as well.
    HKUST has different application deadlines for applicants with different qualifications;

    • HKDSE: Follow JUPAS timeline
    • International Qualifications / Post-Secondary Qualifications: 15th November 2019 (Early Round), 6th January 2020 (Main Round)
    • Mainland JEE: 14 July 2020
  1. Check your eligibility for admission to the universities
    Most of the universities accept a wide range of international qualifications. These include but are not limited to HKDSE, IB, GCEAL and SAT. Some universities would have language proficiency or subject requirements. You can find the admission requirements of different universities on their admission websites. HKUST welcomes students from different backgrounds; please check the Admissions page for details of our admission requirements of various recognized qualifications. Also, check out International Qualifications page to find out more.
  2. Don’t miss the application deadline
    Different universities have different application deadlines. The deadlines would be different for local/international curriculum as well.
    HKUST has different application deadlines for applicants with different qualifications;

    • HKDSE: Follow JUPAS timeline
    • International Qualifications / Post-Secondary Qualifications: 15th November 2019 (Early Round), 6th January 2020 (Main Round)
    • Mainland JEE: 14 July 2020

Stage 3 - Apply

Follow application procedures and submit application with required documents

Some countries or regions may have centralized application process for applying to higher education, such as JUPAS in Hong Kong, UCAS in UK, and the Common Application in US. Please check the application channel of your interested universities.

If you are interested in pursuing studies in HKUST, your journey starts by creating an account at the HKUST Online Application System or registering at Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) (For students taking HKDSE ONLY). Please also visit Admissions page to know more about your application procedure according to the type of curriculum you are taking.

Follow application procedures and submit application with required documents

Some countries or regions may have centralized application process for applying to higher education, such as JUPAS in Hong Kong, UCAS in UK, and the Common Application in US. Please check the application channel of your interested universities.

If you are interested in pursuing studies in HKUST, your journey starts by creating an account at the HKUST Online Application System or registering at Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) (For students taking HKDSE ONLY). Please also visit Admissions page to know more about your application procedure according to the type of curriculum you are taking.

Stage 4 - Wait for offer

Pressing the “Submit” button does not mean the application process is completed.

  • Ensure all the required documents are sent to the admission office/faculty
  • Update the latest examination results once you receive them
  • Check your email or mail box regularly as you will receive update or interview invitation from the university via email

You may upload documents, update exam results and view the status via the HKUST online application system

Pressing the “Submit” button does not mean the application process is completed.

  • Ensure all the required documents are sent to the admission office/faculty
  • Update the latest examination results once you receive them
  • Check your email or mail box regularly as you will receive update or interview invitation from the university via email

You may upload documents, update exam results and view the status via the HKUST online application system

Stage 5 - Receive the offer

Congratulations! Your journey to university is about to begin.
If you receive more than one offer, give yourself a round of applause. You may want to ponder what you look for in university education and pick your dream choice. Do not miss the offer acceptance deadline and you may now start preparing for your university life.

After you have accepted the offer, the University will then inform you the arrangement on hall application, and course registration etc.

In addition, HKUST provides all-round support to help new students to adapt to university life. You may check out the First Year Success webpage to prepare yourself.

Congratulations! Your journey to university is about to begin.
If you receive more than one offer, give yourself a round of applause. You may want to ponder what you look for in university education and pick your dream choice. Do not miss the offer acceptance deadline and you may now start preparing for your university life.

After you have accepted the offer, the University will then inform you the arrangement on hall application, and course registration etc.

In addition, HKUST provides all-round support to help new students to adapt to university life. You may check out the First Year Success webpage to prepare yourself.

Stage 6 - Prepare for university

Enjoy your university life

Most of the universities would offer student orientation or special arrangements to help freshmen to adapt to university life. Learn more about the university community, study requirement, supports from the university or the departments. Most importantly, get to know more people, many of them will become your friends.

In HKUST, there are lots of orientation activities and more than 120 student societies for new students to join. Check out the Campus Life page to get a feel of student life in HKUST. You can also find out more on Experiential Learning page about the opportunities that HKUST offers to new students.

Enjoy your university life

Most of the universities would offer student orientation or special arrangements to help freshmen to adapt to university life. Learn more about the university community, study requirement, supports from the university or the departments. Most importantly, get to know more people, many of them will become your friends.

In HKUST, there are lots of orientation activities and more than 120 student societies for new students to join. Check out the Campus Life page to get a feel of student life in HKUST. You can also find out more on Experiential Learning page about the opportunities that HKUST offers to new students.

HKUST Admissions Process

International Qualifications
Important Dates:
16 Sep 2019

Application opens

15 Nov 2019

Early Round Application Deadline

6 Jan 2020

Main Round Application Deadline

Applications submitted after 6 Jan will be reviewed on a rolling basis if places are available.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • SAT/AP, GCEAL/IAL, IB or other qualifications.
  • American Patterned System (SAT/AP): SAT total score of 1290 or above or SAT Reasoning Test with a combined score of 1800 or above (Pre-March 2016, in one sitting) or ACT Plus Writing with composite score of 27 or above, and with three SAT Subject Tests, each with a minimum score of 600 or with Advanced Placement in three subjects, each with a minimum score of 3
  • British Patterned System (GCEAL/IAL): At least 3 Passes in AL subjects
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Completion of IB Diploma

JUPAS

Important Dates: 
18 Sep 2019

JUPAS online application system opens

11 Dec 2019

Deadline for submission of completed applications

8 Jan 2020

Deadline for submission of OEA and supporting documents via JUPAS online system

3 Jun 2020

Deadline for program choices amendment

Jun - Jul 2020

Interview for applicants

(invitation is considered case by case,
except those programs that count interview as mandatory requirement)

22 Jul 2020

Release of HKDSE results

23 - 25 Jul 2020

Modification of program choices by the students. No contact period with JUPAS participating institutions

13 Aug 2020

Announcement of Main Round offer results by JUPAS

Qualification and Requirement:

  • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
  • Minimum Level Requirement is 3322+33* (Level 3 in English Language; Level 3 in Chinese Language; Level 2 in Mathematics Compulsory; Level 2 in Liberal Studies; Level 3 in Elective 1; and Level 3 in Elective 2 or M1/M2)

*Different schools have specific entrance requirements. For details, please go to JUPAS page.

Application Procedure:
Simply create an account and submit your application via jupas.edu.hk

Non-local HKDSE students should submit their applications through our Online Application System as students with international qualifications.

Joint Entrance Examination / Gaokao

Important Dates: 
2 Oct 2019

Application opens

14 Jul 2020

Deadline for submitting an online application

25 Jul 2020 onward (tentative)

Announcement of JEE results and invitation to interview

28 - 30 Jul 2020 (tentative)

JEE Interview

28 Jul - 6 Aug 2020 (tentative)

Announcement of offers

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • JEE results & Interview performance

Once JEE result is released, HKUST will notify shortlisted applicants for interview arrangement. Please go to Mainland JEE page for more details.

Application Procedure:
Simply create an account and submit your application via online application system

Post Secondary

Important Dates: 
16 Sep 2019

Application opens

15 Nov 2019

Early Round Application Deadline

6 Jan 2020

Main Round Application Deadline

Applications submitted after 6 Jan will be reviewed on a rolling basis if places are available.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Current students or graduates of an associate degree or a higher diploma program of Hong Kong institutions, OR
  • Transfer students from local or overseas degree programs. GPA B+ or GPA 80% is normally expected

Other than the general admissions requirements, students also have to satisfy the University’s English Language Admissions Requirements in order to be eligible for admission consideration. Please go to Post-Secondary page for details.

Application Procedure:
Simply create an account and submit your application via online application system

International Qualifications
International Qualifications
Important Dates:
16 Sep 2019

Application opens

15 Nov 2019

Early Round Application Deadline

6 Jan 2020

Main Round Application Deadline

Applications submitted after 6 Jan will be reviewed on a rolling basis if places are available.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • SAT/AP, GCEAL/IAL, IB or other qualifications.
  • American Patterned System (SAT/AP): SAT total score of 1290 or above or SAT Reasoning Test with a combined score of 1800 or above (Pre-March 2016, in one sitting) or ACT Plus Writing with composite score of 27 or above, and with three SAT Subject Tests, each with a minimum score of 600 or with Advanced Placement in three subjects, each with a minimum score of 3
  • British Patterned System (GCEAL/IAL): At least 3 Passes in AL subjects
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Completion of IB Diploma
JUPAS

JUPAS

Important Dates: 
18 Sep 2019

JUPAS online application system opens

11 Dec 2019

Deadline for submission of completed applications

8 Jan 2020

Deadline for submission of OEA and supporting documents via JUPAS online system

3 Jun 2020

Deadline for program choices amendment

Jun - Jul 2020

Interview for applicants

(invitation is considered case by case,
except those programs that count interview as mandatory requirement)

22 Jul 2020

Release of HKDSE results

23 - 25 Jul 2020

Modification of program choices by the students. No contact period with JUPAS participating institutions

13 Aug 2020

Announcement of Main Round offer results by JUPAS

Qualification and Requirement:

  • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
  • Minimum Level Requirement is 3322+33* (Level 3 in English Language; Level 3 in Chinese Language; Level 2 in Mathematics Compulsory; Level 2 in Liberal Studies; Level 3 in Elective 1; and Level 3 in Elective 2 or M1/M2)

*Different schools have specific entrance requirements. For details, please go to JUPAS page.

Application Procedure:
Simply create an account and submit your application via jupas.edu.hk

Non-local HKDSE students should submit their applications through our Online Application System as students with international qualifications.

Mainland JEE

Joint Entrance Examination / Gaokao

Important Dates: 
2 Oct 2019

Application opens

14 Jul 2020

Deadline for submitting an online application

25 Jul 2020 onward (tentative)

Announcement of JEE results and invitation to interview

28 - 30 Jul 2020 (tentative)

JEE Interview

28 Jul - 6 Aug 2020 (tentative)

Announcement of offers

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • JEE results & Interview performance

Once JEE result is released, HKUST will notify shortlisted applicants for interview arrangement. Please go to Mainland JEE page for more details.

Application Procedure:
Simply create an account and submit your application via online application system

Post-Secondary

Post Secondary

Important Dates: 
16 Sep 2019

Application opens

15 Nov 2019

Early Round Application Deadline

6 Jan 2020

Main Round Application Deadline

Applications submitted after 6 Jan will be reviewed on a rolling basis if places are available.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Current students or graduates of an associate degree or a higher diploma program of Hong Kong institutions, OR
  • Transfer students from local or overseas degree programs. GPA B+ or GPA 80% is normally expected

Other than the general admissions requirements, students also have to satisfy the University’s English Language Admissions Requirements in order to be eligible for admission consideration. Please go to Post-Secondary page for details.

Application Procedure:
Simply create an account and submit your application via online application system

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