HKUST ADMISSIONS 2017
https://www.ab.ust.hk/applyUG
International Qualifications
(apply early for more scholarship opportunities)
APPLICATION CHOICES School of Science
Science (SSCI) International Research Enrichment (IRE)* * Alternative offer: Science (SSCI)
Early Round Application Closes
15 NOV 2016
School of Engineering
Main Round Application Closes
05 JAN 2017
School of Business and Management
Engineering (SENG)
Business and Management (B&M) BBA Economics (ECON)* BBA Finance (FINA)* BBA Global Business (GBUS)* BBA Information Systems (IS)* BBA Management (MGMT)* BBA Marketing (MARK) * BBA Operations Management (OM)* BBA Professional Accounting (ACCT)* BSc Economics and Finance (ECOF)* BSc Quantitative Finance (QFIN)* * Alternative offer for program-based choices: Business and Management (B&M)
School of Humanities and Social Science
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Joint School Programs Jointly offered by the School of Science and the School of Business and Management
Admission Website:
http://join.ust.hk
Interdisciplinary Programs
Email:
[email protected] Telephone:
(852) 2623 1118
BSc Global China Studies: Humanities and Social Science (GCS)* BSc Quantitative Social Analysis (QSA)^ * Alternative offer: BSc Quantitative Social Analysis (QSA) ^ Alternative offer: BSc Global China Studies (GCS)
BSc Biotechnology and Business (BIBU)* BSc Mathematics and Economics (MAEC)* * Alternative offer: Science (SSCI)
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP)*# BSc Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT)* BSc Risk Management and Business Intelligence (RMBI)* * Alternative offer: Business and Management (B&M)
Joint University Program Jointly offered by HKUST, The University of Southern California and Università Bocconi.
BBA World Bachelor in Business (WBB) WBB is a self-financed program. Please refer to wbb.ust.hk for details.
MAJOR PROGRAMS
MINOR PROGRAMS
BSs Biochemistry and Cell Biology BSc Biological Science BSc Biotechnology BSc Chemistry BSc Environmental Science BSc Mathematics BSc Physics
School of Science (SSCI)
BEng Aerospace Engineering BEng Chemical Engineering BEng Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering BEng Chemical and Environmental Engineering BEng Civil Engineering BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering BEng Computer Engineering BEng Computer Science BEng Electronic Engineering BEng Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management BEng Logistics Management and Engineering BEng Mechanical Engineering BSc Computer Science
BBA Economics BBA Finance BBA General Business Management BBA Global Business BBA Information Systems BBA Management BBA Marketing BBA Operations Management BBA Professional Accounting BSc Economics and Finance BSc Quantitative Finance
Environmental Science Biotechnology Biological Science Chemistry Actuarial Mathematics Mathematics Astrophysics and Cosmology Physics Biological Physics
School of Engineering (SENG) Bioengineering* Environmental Sustainability and Management Big Data Technology Information Technology Sustainable Energy Engineering Design Technology Management Aeronautical Engineering *This is a minor program in collaboration with the Division of Biomedical Engineering.
School of Business and Management (SBM) Business
School of Humanities and Social Science (SHSS)
BSc Global China Studies: Humanities and Social Science BSc Quantitative Social Analysis
China Studies Liberal Studies Humanities Social Science
Jointly offered by the School of Science, the School of Engineering and the School of Business and Management
BSc Biotechnology and Business BSc Mathematics and Economics
Entrepreneurship
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management# BSc Environmental Management and Technology BSc Risk Management and Business Intelligence BSc Individualized Interdisciplinary Major
School Based Application Choices Science (SSCI), Engineering (SENG) and Business and Management (B&M) are School Based application choices. Students will be admitted to the respective School and they will choose their major program(s) at the end of the first two or three semesters.
Alternative Offer
BBA in World Business
Applicants may be considered for alternative offer if they are not admitted to the program(s) applied. #The program duration is 5 years
2017 Admission Requirements, Scholarships and Fees We welcome applicants from diverse education backgrounds. To be admitted to HKUST undergraduate programs, you should meet the following requirements: General Admission Requirements Graduation from high school; and one of the following qualifications
American Patterned System (SAT/AP)
• SAT Reasoning Test with a minimum combined score of 1,800 or above in one sitting or ACT plus writing with a minimum composite score of 27 or above in one sitting; and • Three SAT Subject Tests, each with a score of 600 or above; or three American College Board Advanced Placement subjects, each with a score of 3 or above
ADVANCED CREDIT Students holding certain qualifications, such as IB Diploma and GCEAL/IAL, are eligible for advanced credits granted at entry. On average, students with international qualifications can get 16 advanced credits. For more details, please refer to arr.ust.hk/ust_actoe.
HOW TO APPLY
Your application should include:
• Completed online application form, including personal statement • Transcripts and public examination result certificates (e.g. SAT score report, etc.)
Note: For students using New SAT, please consult the concordance tables provided by the College Board which show the equivalent score on the old SAT for a score on the new SAT.
British Patterned System (GCEAL/IAL)
• Passes in at least 3 AL subjects in the GCEAL/IAL examinations; or • Cambridge Pre-U Diploma; or • BTEC Extended Diploma • Applicants may present Cambridge Pre-U Principal courses in place of Advanced Level (AL) subjects
International Baccalaureate
• IB Diploma
• Proof of English Language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, etc.)
Other qualifications
• Please refer to our website for details
• Copy of national ID card or travel document
• School reports from grade 10 onwards • Certificates and proof for significant prizes and/or awards
• Academic reference • Predicted grade report (if available)
School/Program-Specific Requirements
• Application Fee of HKD 450 (~USD58)
Science International Research Enrichment
• One senior level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
BSc Mathematics and Economics BSc Biotechnology and Business
• One senior level subject from Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
Engineering
• Senior level Mathematics, and one senior level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Studies, Statistics
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management Business and Management
SCHOLARSHIPS
Programs of School of Business and Management (excluding FINA, ECOF and QFIN) BSc Global China Studies: Humanities and Social Science
Academic Scholarships:
Non-Academic Scholarships:
• All applicants will be considered for academic scholarships • No separate application is required
• Early Round closes on 15 Nov 2016 • Main Round closes on 5 Jan 2017 • Separate application is required
• No specific subject requirements
We award both academic and non-academic scholarships to outstanding students on competitive merit basis. These awards may be one-off or renewable, full or partial tuition waivers.
• Senior level Mathematics
Normally, you will be notified of our scholarship decision together with the admission offer. For more details about our available scholarships, please refer to: http://sfao.ust.hk
BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis BSc Environmental Management and Technology BBA Finance BSc Economics and Finance BSc Quantitative Finance BSc Risk Management and Business Intelligence
English Language Admission Requirements
Fees and Living Expenses
IELTS
• Overall band of 6.0 or above
TOEFL
• Internet-based test: 80 or above
SAT
• SAT Reasoning Test: Essay score of 8 or above • New SAT: Score 590 in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
ACT
• A score of 23 for both ACT English and ACT Reading, in the same attempt
IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O-Level
• English (First Language): C or above • English (Second Language): B or above
GCE AS or A-Level
• English: E or above
Personal expenses
International Baccalaureate
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TOTAL
Other English Language Qualifications
• Please refer to our website for details.
English A: 4 or above English B (Higher Level): 4 or above English B (Standard Level): 5 or above English Literature and Performance (Standard Level): 4 or above
Estimated cost per academic year
Non-local students#
Local Students
Tuition fee
HKD140,000 (~USD18,100)
HKD42,100 (~USD5,400)^
University-provided accommodation*
HKD11,388-18,974 (~USD1,470-2440)
HKD9,540-15,890 (~USD1,230-2,050)
(except for the World Bachelor in Business Program)
(excluding meals, air conditioning charges, laundry)
(including books and supplies)
HKD27,000-36,000 (~USD3,500-4,600) HKD178,400-195,000 (~USD23,000-25,200)
HKD78,600-94,000 (~USD10,100-12,100)
# Non-local students refer to individuals requiring a student visa or an entry permit to study in Hong Kong. Non-Local students are guaranteed university-provided accommodation for the first 2 years of study while local students are guaranteed 1-term hall residence in their first year of study. Students may need to arrange for their * own accommodation thereafter. On average, off-campus rental cost is HKD 5,000 per month, excluding bills and utilities. ^ The final year of the Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management is offered on a self-financing basis. For reference: the tuition is HKD60,000p.a. for local students and HKD120,000p.a. for non-local students in 2015-2016.
