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What documents do I need to upload for application?

Study the guidelines for guidelines to find out what application materials are required to upload for application.
We require hard copies of the documents for further verification only after you are given an offer.

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.

Yes. Applicants may submit more than one application. However, we see the advantage of staying focused and getting prepared accordingly.
You need to submit an application, pay application fee, upload supporting documents and invite referees for each program you apply.

Yes. Please first submit your latest transcript online for assessment.
Programs may extend conditional offers to selected applicants before the required qualifications are obtained.
If you receive a conditional offer, you are required to submit the official final transcripts and degree certificates for verification when available.

Only a few programs require applicants to submit GMAT or GRE score for application.
You may refer to the information on “Admission Requirements” tab in the individual program page.

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.