UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
MAJOR PROGRAMS
BSc in Data Analytics in Science
BSc in Mathematics #@
BSc in Physics #
SCHOOL OF
SCIENCE
BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
BSc in Biotechnology
BSc in Chemistry
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SSCI Brochure BSc in Ocean Science and Technology #@
International Research Enrichment
BEng in Aerospace Engineering #@
BEng in Bioengineering #
BEng in Chemical Engineering #
SCHOOL OF BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering #
ENGINEERING
BEng in Civil Engineering #@
BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering #@
BEng in Computer Engineering
BEng / BSc in Computer Science #@
BEng in Decision Analytics #@
BEng in Electronic Engineering
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SENG Brochure BEng in Industrial Engineering and
Engineering Management #@
BEng in Mechanical Engineering #@
BEng in Sustainable Energy Engineering #
All Programs Offered by the School of
Business and Management
BBA in Economics #@
SCHOOL OF BBA in Finance #@
BUSINESS AND
BBA in Global Business #@
MANAGEMENT
BBA in Information Systems #@
BBA in Management #@
BBA in Marketing #@
BBA in Operations Management #@
BBA in Professional Accounting #@
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SBM Brochure
BSc in Quantitative Finance #@
BBA in General Business Management
REMARKS
^ Interview is compulsory.
# Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence.
@ Students of these programs may opt for an Extended Major in Digital Media and Creative Arts.
+ The program duration is five years.
SPECIFIC SUBJECT SPECIFIC SUBJECT
APPLICATION CHOICES MAJOR PROGRAMS APPLICATION CHOICES
REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
SCHOOL OF
Science (Group A) HUMANITIES AND
BSc in Global China Studies
SOCIAL SCIENCE BSc in Global China Studies @ Alternative choice:
Science (Group A) One senior level subject from BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis
OR Physics, Mathematics
Science (Group A) with an Extended No specific subject requirements
Major in Artificial Intelligence
Alternative choice: Science (Group A)
BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis
One senior level subject from BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis @ Alternative choice:
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Chemistry, Biology BSc in Global China Studies
SHSS Brochure
Science (Group A)
OR One senior level subject from BEng / BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Senior level Mathematics, and
Science (Group A) with an Extended Physics, Mathematics BEng / BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management ^
ACADEMY OF one senior level subject from Physics,
Major in Artificial Intelligence Technology and Management + Alternative choice: Business and Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science
INTERDISCIPLINARY Management / Science (Group B)
Alternative choice: Science (Group A) STUDIES
Science (Group B) One senior level subject from BSc in Environmental Management and
Chemistry, Biology BSc in Environmental Management and Technology Technology
No specific subject requirements
Alternative choice: Business and
International Research Enrichment ^ One senior level subject from Physics, Management / Science (Group A / B)
Alternative choice: Science (Group A / B) Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology
Senior level Mathematics, and
BSc in Integrative Systems and Design ^ one senior level subject from Physics,
BSc in Integrative Systems and Design #@ Alternative choice: Engineering Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science,
Design Technology
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AIS Brochure BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major
Students from all Schools could apply to the interdisciplinary programs above after the first year of study.
BSc in Biotechnology and Business One senior level subject from
BSc in Biotechnology and Business (Remark 1) Alternative choice: Business and Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
Management / Science (Group B)
Engineering BSc in Mathematics and Economics One senior level subject from
BSc in Mathematics and Economics (Remark 1) Alternative choice: Business and Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Senior level Mathematics, and
OR Management / Science (Group A) Mathematics
#@
one senior level subject from
Engineering with an Extended Physics, Chemistry, Biology, BSc in Risk Management and
Major in Artificial Intelligence Computer Science JOINT
PROGRAMS BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence ^ Senior level Mathematics
Alternative choice: Engineering Business Intelligence #@ (Remark 2) Alternative choice: Business and
#@ Management / Science (Group A)
BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance ^
BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance (Remark 3) Alternative choice: Business and Senior level Mathematics
Management
One senior level subject from
Science (Group A) Physics, Mathematics
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Program Details BSc in Data Science and Technology # (Remark 4)
OR Senior level Mathematics, and
one senior level subject from Physics,
Engineering with an Extended Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science
Major in Artificial Intelligence
Business and Management (Remark 5)
No specific subject requirements Alternative choice: Engineering
BBA in Economics Students from respective Schools (please refer to the remarks) could apply to joint School programs after their first year of study.
BBA in Finance Senior level Mathematics
BBA in Global Business ^
BBA in Information Systems World Bachelor in Business
JOINT UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM A self-financed program jointly offered by HKUST, University of Southern California and Bocconi University.
BBA in Management Please refer to https://wbb.hkust.edu.hk/ for details.
No specific subject requirements
BBA in Marketing
BBA in Operations Management
BBA in Professional Accounting
SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM-BASED ALTERNATIVE CHOICES
BSc in Economics and Finance APPLICATION CHOICES APPLICATION CHOICES
Senior level Mathematics Applicants who are not admitted to their
BSc in Quantitative Finance Students who wish to spend more time Students who have developed clear interests applied program(s) will be considered for the
Alternative choice for the programs above: exploring their interests may apply and be in specific program(s) may apply and be respective alternative choice(s), if they have
Business and Management admitted to a School without a major. They admitted directly to the program(s) of their indicated such preference on their
would apply to major program(s) during the choice. application forms, and can fulfill the subject
Business and Management (Remark 5) Major Selection Exercise at the end of the requirements of respective alternative
first two or three semesters. choice(s).
1. Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Business and Management. 3. Jointly offered by the School of Business and Management and Division of Environment and 5. Students admitted via "Business and Management" may opt for an Extended Major in
2. Jointly offered by the School of Science, School of Engineering, and School of Business and Sustainability. Students of the School of Business and Management could apply to this Artificial Intelligence or Digital Media and Creative Arts after enrolling in their first business
Management. RMBI students may opt to pursue the Dual Degree 4+1 Pathway program after their first year of study. major via Major Selection Exercise.
(BSc RMBI + MSc Fintech). Visit https://rmbi.hkust.edu.hk/ to learn more. 4. Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Engineering.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY EARLY ROUND

Application Closes
Nov 21, 2023
MAIN ROUND
Application Closes
Jan 9, 2024
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At HKUST, we provide you with the flexibility to choose your programs. While you can
directly apply to some of the programs at the application stage, you may apply to the Rolling Admissions from Jan 10, 2024 onwards
School of Science, School of Engineering, or School of Business and Management first and

HOW TO APPLY
decide on your major at the end of the first two or three semesters. Submit your online application. You may refer to our website for
the documents required for submitting the application.
Apart from the major programs from an individual School, you can also enroll in joint
programs, interdisciplinary programs, extended majors and minor programs.
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Cross-disciplinary Programs Broad-based Curriculum
With four Schools and an Academy of Interdisciplinary
Studies, HKUST offers undergraduate programs in
Students can expand their intellectual horizons in a
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EXTENDED MAJORS
Blending traditional programs with emerging hot topics, the extended majors allow students to graduate To be admitted to HKUST undergraduate programs, you should meet the specific subject requirements and the following:
with a title bearing both the selected traditional major and the extended major, all within their normal
Learn more
duration of study.
GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Graduate from high school; and one of the following qualifications.
DIGITAL MEDIA AND For qualifications that are not listed below, please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) CREATIVE ARTS (DMCA)
A cross-disciplinary and practical Integrate creative arts and digital
American Patterned System ACT (in one sitting) with composite score of 27 or above; OR
program that o�fers solid knowledge media in the world of rapidly changing
(SAT/ACT/AP) SAT total score of 1,290 or above; AND
in your major plus innovative technologies. Students can study the
(i) American College Board Advanced Placement (AP) in three subjects, each with a score of 3 or above; OR
application of AI in your major areas. two areas in an interdisciplinary
(ii) Three SAT Subject Tests, each with a score of 600 or above (Pre-July 2021).
program framework.
British Patterned System Passes in at least three Advanced Level (AL) subjects in the GCEAL/ International AL examinations; OR
(GCEAL/IAL) Cambridge Pre-U Diploma; OR
BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma
Applicants may present Cambridge Pre-U Principal courses in place of Advanced Level (AL) subjects
MINOR PROGRAMS International Baccalaureate IB Diploma
Students can enroll in minor program(s) offered by any Schools. Other Qualifications Please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions for full details

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Actuarial Mathematics Environmental Science China Studies One of the following qualifications.
Astrophysics and Cosmology Mathematics Humanities
IELTS Academic Module Overall Band: 6.0 (IELTS Academic for UKVI is also accepted.)
Biotechnology Physics Social Science
TOEFL Option 1: Internet-based test (iBT) Total Score (in one sitting): 80
Chemistry Option 2: Paper-delivered Test Combined Score: 60
SAT Score 590 in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ACADEMY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
ACT Score 23 in both English and Reading

Aeronautical EngineeringRobotics Sustainability IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O-Level English Language/ English Literature: Grade 4/ Grade C
English (Second Language): Grade 5/ Grade B
Big Data Technology Smart City
GCE AS or A-Level English/ English Literature: Grade E
Bioengineering Sustainable Energy Engineering
JOINT SCHOOL International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature (Higher or Standard Level) - Grade 4
Design Technology Management
English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level) - Grade 4
Information Technology Entrepreneurship*
English Literature and Performance (Standard Level) - Grade 4
Psychological and Behavioral Science# English B (Higher Level) - Grade 4
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT * Jointly offered by the School of Science, School of Engineering, and School of
Business and Management. English B (Standard Level) - Grade 5
Business # Jointly offered by the School of Business and Management and School of
Humanities and Social Science.
Other Qualifications Please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions for full details
SCHOLARSHIPS &
SPECIAL SCHEMES
We award academic and non-academic scholarships to outstanding students on
competitive merit basis. These awards range from one-off to full scholarship with living
allowance, renewable.

Academic Admissions Scholarships

HKUST offers academic scholarships for students with More details
different academic backgrounds.
No separate application is required.
Scholarships for International/ Asian Olympiad Medalists
The University honors outstanding International/ Asian
Olympiad Medalists.

More details

Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship (BAAS)

Students with achievement in non-academic areas will be Separate application is required.
considered for this scholarship

Student Athletes Admissions Scheme (SAAS) More details

(For local studnets only)

Through SAAS, student athletes can pursue their sporting Separate application is required.
dreams while still receiving a quality education with ample
support.

~3,000 scholarships were awarded in

More scholarships available after admissions
the 2022/23 academic year.

FEES AND COST OF LIVING

LOCAL STUDENTS NON-LOCAL STUDENTS #

HKD42,100 (~USD5,400) HKD170,000 (~USD21,800)

TUITION FEE ^
per academic year per academic year

ACCOMMODATIONS *
University-provided Accommodation HKD13,769 - HKD22,199 HKD17,812 - HKD29,200
(excl. meals, air-conditioning and (~USD1,765 - USD2,846) (~USD2,290 - USD3,750)
laundry charges) per residential year per residential year

PERSONAL EXPENSES ~HKD50,000 (~USD6,410) per academic year

HKD105,869 - HKD114,299 HKD237,812 - HKD249,200

TOTAL (~USD13,575 - USD14,656) (~USD30,500 - USD31,960)
per academic year per academic year

^ The Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management is a five-year program. The tuition fee for the fifth year is HKD60,000 p.a. for local students and HKD170,000 p.a. for non-local students for
2024/2025 intake. (subject to change)
* Local students are provided with at least one term of university accommodation in their first year of study in HKUST upon completion of applications. Non-local students are provided with university
accommodation in their first two years of study in HKUST. It is possible that students may not have university accomondation in Year 3&4. Students are advised to plan ahead to arrange off-campus
accommodation thereafter and should expect to pay HKD4,000 - 6,000 (~USD510 - USD770) per month to cover their accommodation costs. For full details, please visit https://shrl.hkust.edu.hk/.
# Non-local students refer to students holding:
1. a student visa/ entry permit; or
2. a visa/ entry permit under the Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates; or
3. a dependent visa/ entry permit who were 18 years old or above when they were issued with such visa/ entry permit by the Director of Immigration.

Information provided in this pamphlet is as of August 2023. HKUST reserves the rights to change the content without prior notice.