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
Region
East & Southeast Asia →Admission tests
Popular fields of study
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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