Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a young university that rapidly broke into the world's top tier, founded in 1991. HKUST is strong in science, engineering, IT and business, with one of Asia's best business schools and a world-class research culture.

Instruction in English, an international setting and ties to the tech and finance industries make HKUST one of the best choices in Asia.

HKUST - a young global leader:

• #47 in the world - QS World University Rankings
• A top business school in Asia
• Strong in science, IT and engineering

HKUST's modern campus has sea views, advanced labs, research centers and residences.

HKUST is strong in technical and business fields:

• Computer Science & IT
• Engineering
• International Business
• Natural Sciences
• Management

Admission is based on your diploma and IELTS/TOEFL. Competition is high.

Admission to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) takes six months or more; here are the key stages:

1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — IT, engineering and international Business — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
2. Language certificate. Entirely in English - the standard for higher education in Hong Kong.
3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, StudyU helps prepare visa or residence-permit documents for Hong Kong; the consular or migration authority makes the decision.

After 11 years of school. Yes, certificates are accepted directly. The real filter is competition: strong grades and IELTS 6.0-6.5.

• Passport
• School certificate and transcript
• IELTS/TOEFL certificate
• Motivation essay
• Recommendation letters

Exact requirements depend on the program - we'll help you prepare.

Tuition applies; During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.

Country benchmark for Hong Kong. Hong Kong is an expensive destination, especially housing, but gives access to top universities. Scholarships are available.

The total budget combines tuition, housing, insurance and one-off visa and relocation costs — we will help you calculate everything before applying.

HKUST's campus sits by the sea; there are student residences.

Once there, you will sort out registration, a bank account and a travel pass — we guide you through these steps after enrollment.

After graduation. World-ranked universities plus the IANG scheme - the right to stay and work in Asia's financial center.

The strong fields of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) are IT, engineering and international Business. As at most universities in Hong Kong, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.

An alternative track is further study: a bachelor’s degree earned in Hong Kong opens master’s programs worldwide, and a master’s strengthens your position on the job market.