The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a university in Hong Kong. Non-local undergraduate applicants apply with international qualifications such as SAT, ACT, AP, A-Levels or the IB Diploma. HKUST also has a campus in Guangzhou, HKUST (Guangzhou).
- English requirement
- 6
- Tuition per year, from
- HK$260,000
- Application deadline
- 25 November 2026 (priority round); rolling admissions from 26 November 2026
- Non-local tuition HKD 260,000 per year (2027/28)
- Admission by SAT, ACT, AP, A-Levels or IB Diploma
- Several merit and application-based scholarships for non-local students
- Second campus: HKUST (Guangzhou)
Entry requirements
- High school graduation plus one qualification route (e.g. ACT 24+ or SAT 1190+ with AP; 3 A-Levels; IB Diploma)
- English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (UKVI version also accepted); other tests and qualifications listed
- Online application with up to two programme choices and an academic referee
- Uploaded supporting documents (full list on the HKUST admissions site)
Bachelor's
IT & computer science
- BEng in Computer Science · 4 years · HK$260,000 · IELTS 6 · Sep · Application deadline 25 November 2026 (priority round); rolling admissions from 26 November 2026
Engineering
- BEng in Electronic Engineering · 4 years · HK$260,000 · IELTS 6 · Sep · Application deadline 25 November 2026 (priority round); rolling admissions from 26 November 2026
Business & economics
- BBA in Finance · 4 years · HK$260,000 · IELTS 6 · Sep · Application deadline 25 November 2026 (priority round); rolling admissions from 26 November 2026
Natural sciences
- BSc in Mathematics · 4 years · HK$260,000 · IELTS 6 · Sep · Application deadline 25 November 2026 (priority round); rolling admissions from 26 November 2026
Health
- BSc in Biomedical and Health Sciences · 4 years · HK$260,000 · IELTS 6 · Sep · Application deadline 25 November 2026 (priority round); rolling admissions from 26 November 2026