Application procedures and admission requirements are the same for both local and non-local applicants of programs of HKUST.
However, some taught postgraduate programs may have different tuition fees for local and non-local students. Please click here and refer to “General Information” tab of individual program page for details.
For definition of non-local students, please click here.
Also, most non-local students require student visa/ entry permit to study and stay in Hong Kong.
State your scheduled test dates in the online application.
Update the test record and upload the score report once the result is available.
The test score is an essential factor in assessing your application. You are highly recommended to take relevant test and upload score report as soon as possible.
If you are applying under the HK PhD Fellowship Scheme, you are advised to provide your IELTS/TOEFL score report no later than end of December or soonest possible.
You are not required to take the English Proficiency Test if you obtained a master’s degree from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.
For full-time research postgraduate students, the University will provide guaranteed university accommodation in the first 2 years of full-time studies.
In general, taught postgraduate students are required to arrange their accommodation off-campus. Please contact the Off-Campus Housing Section of Student Housing & Residential Life Office, which provides general assistance for students who are looking for off-campus accommodation.
