Students from our partner institutions are welcome to HKUST for exchange to broaden their perspectives and add extra dimensions to their academic journey.

You are invited to explore our diverse exchange partnerships offered by the following Schools/ Departments/ Program Offices:

School of Science

Applicants seeking short-term study opportunities within this School are encouraged to apply as PG Visiting Internship Students.

Enquiries: ssci@ust.hk

School of Engineering

Research Programs

More details

Enquiries: sengrpg@ust.hk


Taught Programs

More details

Enquiries: sengmsc@ust.hk

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

More details

Enquiries: pgexchange@ust.hk

Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies

Applicants seeking short-term study opportunities within this Academy are encouraged to apply as PG Visiting Internship Students.

Enquiries: mattchik@ust.hk

Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics

More details

Enquiries: pgchair@ust.hk

MBA Program

More details

Enquiries: mbaex@ust.hk

MSc Program in Business Analytics

More details

Enquiries: msba@ust.hk

MSc Program in Economics

More details

Enquiries: hiramc@ust.hk

MSc Program in Finance

More details

Enquiries: mfin@ust.hk

MSc Program in Global Operations

More details

Enquiries: msgo@ust.hk

MSc Program in Information Systems Management

More details

Enquiries: mscism@ust.hk

MSc Program in International Management

More details

Enquiries: hkustmimt@ust.hk

 

We also welcome students studying in other places to come for a short stay:

HKUST

 

Eligibility

To be eligible for PG Exchange study at HKUST, you should:

  • Currently be a registered postgraduate student at one of our partner institutions; and
  • Be nominated for the program by your home institution.

 

Application Procedures

Step 1

  • Seek nomination from your home institution

Step 2

  • Consult the appropriate HKUST School/ Program Office for details (e.g. course enrolment, accommodation, scholarship, etc., see above for contact information)

Step 3

Step 4

  • Send your official electronic transcript, testimonial and/or other required documents

Step 5

  • Apply for student visa/ entry permit right after you have accepted the admission offer (Not sure if you need one? Check here)

Step 6

  • Subscribe to the HKUST Compulsory Travel Insurance Plan

Step 7

  • Register as a PG Exchange Student

Student Visa/ Entry Permit

It takes times for the Hong Kong Immigration Department to process a student visa/ entry permit application. Please apply right after you have accepted the admission offer. For short term studies, student visas/entry permits are normally granted for durations not exceeding 180 days.

More details on student visa/ entry permit application are available here.

Insurance Requirements

All non-local PG Visiting Internship Students are required to subscribe to the HKUST Compulsory Travel Insurance Plan. Please do so at least one month before the commencement of the visiting period.

Please also visit the website of Scholarships & Financial Aid Office for more information on the various insurance plans for HKUST students.