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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), established in 1991, is a research university in Hong Kong organised into Schools of Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Science, and Medicine, alongside an Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies. English is the medium of instruction, and it offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes to students from Hong Kong and internationally. Admission requirements and fees vary by programme — verify current details on the official HKUST website before applying.

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Location

Hong Kong

Established

1991

Degree levels

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Instruction

English-taught

Rankings

Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.

How to apply

Direct via university

Admission tests

International qualifications — e.g. GCE A-Levels / IB Diploma / SAT with AP / other recognised national examsEnglish proficiency — TOEFL or IELTSPostgraduate entry — GRE / GMAT where required, plus English proficiency

Popular fields of study

Computer Science & EngineeringBusiness & ManagementElectronic & Computer EngineeringChemistryEconomicsMathematics
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Source: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.

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