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Campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

3rd in the world

YOUNG UNIVERSITY

Times Higher Education 2022

23rd in the world

GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY

Global University Employability Ranking 2021

HR Consultancy Emerging and Times Higher Education

40th in the world

WORLD UNIVERSITY

QS World University Rankings 2023

26th in the world

Engineering

29th in the world

Computer Science

Business and Economics

THE World University Rankings 2023 by Subject

58th in the world

Physical Science

DIV ER SI T Y

70+ Nationalities

1,200+ EXCHANGE STUDENTS

FLY HIGH

Chloe CHAN

Hong Kong SAR Team

Women's Ice Hockey

Jason YEUNG

Hong Kong SAR Team

Long Run

Jason HARDCASTLE

Hong Kong SAR Team

Triathlon

RECOGNITION OF NON-ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

ABUNDANT OPPORTUNITIES

Mendes WONG

BSc in Data Science and Technology

Class of 2023

Awardee of Tin Ka Ping Scholarship (Community Leadership, 2019/2020)

exchange ambassador program

hall committee internship

CAREER PROSPECT

98%

With mean salary USD3,100 per month

87%

Source: Graduate Employment Survey 2021

Dr Fangchang MA

BEng in Computer Engineering

Class of 2013

GRADUATE ACHIEVERS

Anson CHAN

BSc in Global China Studies

Class of 2022

Matthew MA

BBA in Global Business & Information Systems

Class of 2022

Dr Fangchang MA

BEng in Computer Engineering

Class of 2013

Anson CHAN

BSc in Global China Studies

Class of 2022

Matthew MA

BBA in Global Business & Information Systems

Class of 2022

Carol CHAN

BSc in Physics

(International Research Enrichment)

Class of 2022

Learnt from Prof SMOOT

Published academic papers in journals

Pursuing PhD program in Johns Hopkins University now

Prof. George SMOOT

IAS Professor-at-Large

Director of Center for Fundamental Physics and Professor Emeritus in Physics, HKUST

Nobel Laureate in Physics 2006

ACHIEVE WITH US

Naman TEKRIWAL

BBA in Management and Marketing

Class of 2023

PASSIONATE TEACHERS

Prof Julian Groves

Prof Rhea Liem

Prof Ying Chau

WE WALK WITH YOU

• HKUST Counseling and Wellness Center

• Offers emotional support during off hours and provides a 24/7 hotline service

• Comfort Paws Program

ARE YOU READY TO ACHIEVE?

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

YOUR OPTIONS

48+ MAJORS 23 MINORS

School of SCIENCE

School of ENGINEERING

School of BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT

School of HUMANITIES and SOCIAL SCIENCE

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS OFFICE

FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM

FREE ELECTIVES

MINIMUM 120 CREDITS FOR GRADUATION

SCHOOL PRE-MAJOR

MAJOR(S)/ EXTENDED MAJOR/ MINOR(S)

UNIVERSITY COMMON CORE

APPLY

YOUR CHOICES

SCHOOL BASED MAJOR SELECTION

• Science-A

• Science-A + AI

• Science-B

• Engineering

• Engineering + AI

• Business & Management

PROGRAM BASED

• BBA Programs

• BSc in Biotechnology & Business

• BSc in Economics & Finance

• BSc in Mathematics & Economics

• BSc in Risk Management & Business Intelligence

• BSc in Quantitative Finance

• BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance

MAJOR

• BSc in Environmental Management & Technology

• BSc in Global China Studies

• BSc in Integrative Systems & Design

• BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis

• BEng / BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Tech. & Mgmt.

• International Research Enrichment

YEAR 1 GRADUATION

Business & Management

SCHOOL-BASED OPTION

. BBA in Economics

. BBA in Finance

. BBA in Global Business

. BBA in Professional Accounting

. BSc in Economics and Finance

I like business but not sure which area suits me?

. BBA in General Business Management

School Pre-Major Courses

. BSc in Quantitative Finance

. BSc in Risk Management & Business Intelligence

BBA in Professional Accounting

. BBA in Professional Accounting

BBA in Professional Accounting

PROGRAM-BASED OPTION

I want to be an accountant in the future!

REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATION -

THAILAND

CURRICULUM

• Certificate of Secondary Education (Maw 6)

Reference Information to Reflect the Intake Quality or Competitiveness for Admissions

Overall average of 3.0 or above (4-point scale)

Note: Applicants graduated before 2022 are also expected to submit the O-NET Statement of Result at Mathayom Suksa 6.

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONBRITISH PATTERN

• High school graduation; and one of the followings:

(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.

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATION -

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONAMERICAN PATTERN

• High school graduation; and

• ACT Plus Writing with composite score of 27 or above; or 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); and

• (i) American College Board Advanced Placement (AP) in three subjects, each with a score of 3 or above; or

(ii) Three SAT Subject Tests, each with a score of 600 or above (Pre-July 2021).

IB

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS | ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

British Patterned System

• Grade 5 in English B (SL)

• Grade 4 for other IB English subjects

• Grade 4 / C in IGCSE / GCSE / GCE O Level English Language/English Literature

• Grade 5 / B in IGCSE / GCSE / GCE O Level English (Second Language)

• Grade E in GCE AS or A Level English

SAT

• 590 in Evidence Based Reading and Writing

ACT

• 23 for both ACT English and Reading, in the same attempt

• Internet-based test: 80

TOEFL

• Paper-delivered Test Combined Score: 60

IELTS Academic

• Overall Band: 6.0

ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW

COMPULSORY INTERVIEWS

• International Research Enrichment

• BBA in Global Business

• BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance

• BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence

• BEng / BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in T&M

• BSc in Integrative Systems & Design (+ Portfolio submission)

FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

TUITION & FEES

Non-Local

Tuition: HK$155,000 (~THB693,000) / per academic year

Accommodation: HK$16,090 – HK$26,570 (~THB72,000 – THB119,000) / per residential year

Living Expenses: ~HK$50,000 (~THB224,000) / per academic year

TOTAL: HK$221,090 – HK$231,570 (~THB988,000 – THB1,035,000)

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DEDICATED SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR THAI STUDENTS

A dedicated scholarship scheme is setup for Thai students based on academic merit. Applicants are considered for these scholarships holistically, based on their profiles. Awards may be HALF TUITION OR FULL TUITION WAIVER, RENEWABLE FOR THE NORMATIVE DURATION OF STUDY (subject to satisfactory academic performance).

GLOBAL LEARNERS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established to support the University strategic objective to enhance diversity of the student community. Students do not have to apply for this scholarship. All undergraduate program applicants from underrepresented nationalities are automatically considered. Normally, students are notified of our scholarship decision when they receive their offer of admissions.

Successful awardees will receive A FULL TUITION WAIVER, RENEWABLE FOR NORMAL DURATION OF STUDY (subject to satisfactory academic performance).

GCEAL | SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

NO. OF AL SUBJECTS WITH A* SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

4 Subjects or more Full tuition p.a., renewable for normative duration of study#

3 Subjects Full tuition, one-off#

Remarks:

1. E xclude Chinese subject

2. Top-up scholarship may be offered by School/Program Office provided that the maximum limit of “Full Tuition Fee + HK$55,000 allowance” p.a. is not exceeded.

IB DIPLOMA | SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD55,000 p.a., renewable for normative duration of study

Full tuition p.a., renewable for normative duration of study 42 Full tuition, one-off 40-41 Half tuition, one-off

43-44

Remarks:

Top-up scholarship may be offered by School/Program Office provided that the maximum limit of “Full Tuition Fee + HK$55,000 allowance” p.a. is not exceeded.

OLYMPIAD MEDALISTS | SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

QUALIFIED OLYPIAD COMPETITIONS

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT (2023/24 Entry)

The International Mathematics Olympiad

The International Physics Olympiad

The International Chemistry Olympiad

The International Biology Olympiad

The International Informatics Olympiad

INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD GOLD MEDALISTS

Full tuition + living allowance of HK$55,000 p.a., renewable for normative duration of study

INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD SILVER MEDALISTS

Full tuition p.a., renewable for normative duration of study

The Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad

The Asian Pacific Olympiad in Informatics

The Asian Physics Olympiad

ASIAN OLYMPIAD GOLD MEDALISTS

Full tuition + living allowance of HK$27,500 p.a., renewable for normative duration of study#

# Top-up scholarship may be offered by School/Program Office provided that the maximum limit of “Full Tuition Fee + HK$55,000 allowance” p.a. is not exceeded.

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