An institution where research excellence is a reality, and “Dare to Dream” is our invitation.

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Worldwide Recognition
Complementary Campuses
Research Excellence
Global Community
Strong Entrepreneurial Network

Distinguished Faculty

With our distinguished faculty and robust infrastructure, we inspire your inquisitive mind, find solutions to today's problem, and create a better tomorrow.

Faculty Profiles
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Prestigious Hong Kong
PhD Fellowship Scheme

An internationally recognized award for the best PhD students from around the globe, with a scholarship package up to HK$1.5 million (~US$191,800) for 4 years

Application Deadline: 1 Dec 2024

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Fully-funded Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program

Fully-funded scholarship for Asian scholars to pursue Master's studies and cross-cultural understanding through a series of enrichment activities

Application Deadline: 24 Jan 2025

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HKUST Postgraduate Admission 2025-26

Join us to reach your vision and realize your dreams

How to Apply Wide-range of PG Programs
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Globally Recognized

Upholding our excellence in scholarship and research, we intend to stay globally focused and diversely grounded, and extend our welcome to the brightest minds like you.

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Research outputs, Impact cases & Environment statements

81%+

rated “Internationally excellent” or “World leading”

Research Assessment Exercise 2020, University Grants Committee

1ST

World's Top Executive MBA Program

3RD

World's Top Young University

12TH

Top Asian University

29TH

Global University Employability

Brilliant Minds

Do join us and get inspired by our outstanding faculty who are distinguished scholars, dedicated teachers and passionate life explorers.

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Faculty

100%

with PhD Degrees

840+Faculty

from
40+
Countries
and Regions

Generous Scholarships

Our priority is not only to provide the best education and research opportunities, but also the means for that to be achieved. Financial concerns should not be a hurdle for you to pursue your dreams.

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Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Up to 2 years for full-time MPhil students and 4 years for full-time PhD students.

HK$216,360/year (~US$27,750/year)
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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
It is an internationally recognized award to draw the best PhD students around the globe to Hong Kong.

HKUST has the largest HKPFS awardee community in Hong Kong, with around 700 HKPFS recipients, coming from 45+ countries and regions.
RedBird
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RedBird PhD Award Program
Recruitment Award for new PhD students: HK$40,000 (~US$5,130) and a waiver of tuition fee in the first year.

Academic Excellence Award for current PhD students: HK$20,000 (~US$2,560) per year, subject to academic performance.
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Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP)
It is a scholarship for new students from East, Southeast and South Asia to pursue master's studies and cross-cultural enrichment.

Scholarships covering tuition, lodging and daily subsistence costs throughout the normative study period.
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Global Community

Our students are coming from diverse backgrounds and cultures, who share one thing in common – studying at HKUST is an enjoyable and valuable experience!

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Federico MAGNI

Postdoctoral Researcher, ETH Zurich

from Italy

PhD in Management

Specializing in the branch of management studies examining 'organizational behavior', Federico's work looks at micro-level behaviors, both individual and on a team level, and their impact on workplace dynamics.
Bobby LI
Bonald LI

Assistant Professor, University of Cologne

from The Mainland of China

PhD in Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management

I first knew HKUST when I was attending the Undergraduate Summer Exchange Program here 5 years ago.
Seth Owusu TAWIAH
Seth Owusu TAWIAH

from Ghana

MPhil in Civil Engineering

As a student from Ghana, Hong Kong is my first overseas destination for studying abroad. I should say I have no regrets for making here as my first choice.
Anthony LEUNG
Anthony LEUNG

Associate Professor, HKUST

from Hong Kong

PhD in Civil Engineering

As a graduate of BEng and PhD and now a faculty member of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, I have found HKUST a great place for postgraduate studies.

7100 + Postgraduate Students

~80% Non-Local Students

Coming from
~60 
Countries and Regions 

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