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An institution where research excellence is a reality, and “Dare to Dream” is our invitation.
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.
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$1.48 million (~US$188,990) for 4 years
Application Deadline: 1 Dec 2023
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: 31 Jan 2024
HKUST Postgraduate Admission 2024-25
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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.
Research outputs, Impact cases & Environment statements
81%+
rated “Internationally excellent” or “World leading”
Research Assessment Exercise 2020, University Grants Committee
2ND
World's Top Young University
7TH
Top Asian University
30TH
Global University Employability
40TH
World's Top University
Brilliant Minds
Do join us and get inspired by our outstanding faculty who are distinguished scholars, dedicated teachers and passionate life explorers.
Faculty
100%
with PhD Degrees
740+Faculty
from
40
Countries
and Regions
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.
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!
from the Mainland of China
PhD Student in Robotics and Autonomous Systems under Guangzhou Pilot Scheme
MSc Graduate in Information Technology
I am very glad to have the opportunity to study at HKUST. The strong learning atmosphere, delightful sea view and beautiful and peaceful library all contribute to a comfortable and fulfilling campus life.
from the Mainland of China
PhD Student in Individualized Interdisciplinary Program under Guangzhou Pilot Scheme
MPhil Graduate in Electronic and Computer Engineering
MSc Graduate in IC Design Engineering
Motivated by the desire to acquire more advanced knowledge and benefit from a multicultural setting outside Mainland China, I chose to continue my MPhil studies at HKUST.
from Malaysia
PhD Student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (Energy Technology Concentration) under Guangzhou Pilot Scheme
MPhil Graduate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Having obtained my bachelor’s degree from HKUST, it was an obvious choice to return to pursue my MPhil and now PhD here when I decided to go for graduate studies.
7000 + Postgraduate Students
75% + Non-Local Students
Coming from
60+
Countries and Regions