2026-27 Postgraduate Programs PhD: Doctor of Philosophy; MPhil: Master of Philosophy; MSc: Master of Science; MA: Master of Arts; DBA: Doctor of Business Administration; EMBA: Executive Master of Business Administration; MBA: Master of Business Administration; MPM: Master of Public Management; MPP: Master of Public Policy; PGD: Postgraduate Diploma Research Taught PhD MPhil MSc MA DBA/ EMBA/MBA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE Analytical Chemistry • Biotechnology • Chemistry • • Data-Driven Modeling • Drug Regulatory Affairs and Policy • Environmental Health and Safety • Financial Mathematics • Global Marine Resources Management • Life Science • • Marine Environmental Science • • Mathematics • • Mathematics for Educators • Nano Science and Technology • • Physics • • • HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL Doctor of Business Administration • Bilingual Doctor of Business Administration • Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA • HKUST Executive MBA • MBA • Digital MBA for Global Leaders • HKUST-NYU Stern MSc in Global Finance • Accounting • • Business Analytics • Economics • • Finance • • Family Office and Family Business • Global Operations • Information and Cyber Security Management • Information Systems • Information Systems Management • International Management • Management • Marketing • • Operations Management • SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Chinese Culture • Global China Studies • Humanities • • International Language Education • Social Science • • • Program Details: fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ programs Admission Information English Language Requirements Fulfill the English language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments1: Program-Specific Admission Requirements Some programs may stipulate additional requirements for admission. 1 2 3 Admission Timeline Admission Requirements Tuition Fees General Admission Requirements For all applicants seeking postgraduate admission • a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification For PhD applicants (additional to the above) • a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a parttime basis for at least two years Apply Online: fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ apply Details: fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ adm-req Proficiency Test Minimum Score TOEFL – Internet-based Test (iBT)2 80 TOEFL – Paper-based Test (pBT) 550 TOEFL – Revised Paper-delivered Test 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections) IELTS (Academic Module)2 Overall score: 6.5 and all sub-scores: 5.5 1. You are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if your first language is English, or your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) was awarded by an institution where the medium of instruction was English. 2. Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted. 2026-27 Fall Intake 1 September 2025 Applications open 1 December 2025 HKPFS applications close November 2025 onwards Please check the closing dates for individual programs at fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/timeline and apply well before the respective deadlines September 2025 to August 2026 Admission offers will be issued on a rolling basis, according to individual program’s admission schedule Mid-August 2026 Program registration 2026-27 Spring Intake (for selected PG programs only) September 2026 Applications open Mid-December 2026 Applications close Mid-January 2027 Program registration Research Postgraduate Programs (MPhil and PhD): • HK$47,000 (~US$6,030)* (full-time/part-time) • Full-time local students will receive a tuition waiver from the HKSAR Government. * Tuition fees are subject to annual review by the HKSAR Government. Taught Postgraduate Programs (DBA, EMBA, MBA, MA, MSc, MPM, MPP, PGD): • Fees vary for each program. • Details at fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/programs
2026-27 Postgraduate Programs PhD: Doctor of Philosophy; MPhil: Master of Philosophy; MSc: Master of Science; MA: Master of Arts; DBA: Doctor of Business Administration; EMBA: Executive Master of Business Administration; MBA: Master of Business Administration; MPM: Master of Public Management; MPP: Master of Public Policy; PGD: Postgraduate Diploma Research Taught PhD MPhil MSc MA DBA/ EMBA/MBA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE Analytical Chemistry • Biotechnology • Chemistry • • Data-Driven Modeling • Drug Regulatory Affairs and Policy • Environmental Health and Safety • Financial Mathematics • Global Marine Resources Management • Life Science • • Marine Environmental Science • • Mathematics • • Mathematics for Educators • Nano Science and Technology • • Physics • • • HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL Doctor of Business Administration • Bilingual Doctor of Business Administration • Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA • HKUST Executive MBA • MBA • Digital MBA for Global Leaders • HKUST-NYU Stern MSc in Global Finance • Accounting • • Business Analytics • Economics • • Finance • • Family Office and Family Business • Global Operations • Information and Cyber Security Management • Information Systems • Information Systems Management • International Management • Management • Marketing • • Operations Management • SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Chinese Culture • Global China Studies • Humanities • • International Language Education • Social Science • • • Program Details: fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ programs
Admission Information We welcome quality and enthusiastic students from all over the world to conduct research or take courses on a short-term basis. Eligible students may be supported with a financial allowance up to HK$12,000 (~US$1,540) per month. Short-Term Studies - Get a Taste of Study Life Explore More: fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ short-term Connect with Us fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ connect_with_us hkustpg English Language Requirements Fulfill the English language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments1: Program-Specific Admission Requirements Some programs may stipulate additional requirements for admission. 1 2 3 Admission Timeline Admission Requirements Tuition Fees General Admission Requirements For all applicants seeking postgraduate admission • a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification For PhD applicants (additional to the above) • a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a parttime basis for at least two years Apply Online: fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ apply Details: fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ adm-req Proficiency Test Minimum Score TOEFL – Internet-based Test (iBT)2 80 TOEFL – Paper-based Test (pBT) 550 TOEFL – Revised Paper-delivered Test 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections) IELTS (Academic Module)2 Overall score: 6.5 and all sub-scores: 5.5 1. You are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if your first language is English, or your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) was awarded by an institution where the medium of instruction was English. 2. Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted. 2026-27 Fall Intake 1 September 2025 Applications open 1 December 2025 HKPFS applications close November 2025 onwards Please check the closing dates for individual programs at fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/timeline and apply well before the respective deadlines September 2025 to August 2026 Admission offers will be issued on a rolling basis, according to individual program’s admission schedule Mid-August 2026 Program registration 2026-27 Spring Intake (for selected PG programs only) September 2026 Applications open Mid-December 2026 Applications close Mid-January 2027 Program registration This leaflet was published in August 2025. The details may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to fytgs.hkust.edu.hk. Research Taught PhD MPhil MSc MA MPM/ MPP PGD SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Aeronautical Engineering • AI and Entrepreneurship • Artificial Intelligence • Big Data Techchnology • Bioengineering • • Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering • • Chemical and Energy Engineering • Civil Engineering • • Civil Infrastructural Engineering and Management • • Computer Science and Engineering • • Digital and Sustainable Cities • Electronic and Computer Engineering • • Electronic Engineering • Engineering Enterprise Management • Environmental Engineering • • Environmental Engineering and Management • • Financial Technology • Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics • • Information Technology • Integrated Circuits • Intelligent Building Technology and Management • Materials Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • • • Telecommunications • ACADEMY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Arts and Machine Creativity • • • Atmospheric Environmental Science • • Environmental Science, Management and Sustainability • Environmental Science, Policy and Management • • Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area) • • Integrative Systems and Design • • Public Management • Public Policy • • • Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Technology Leadership and Entrepreneurship • Research Postgraduate Programs (MPhil and PhD): • HK$47,000 (~US$6,030)* (full-time/part-time) • Full-time local students will receive a tuition waiver from the HKSAR Government. * Tuition fees are subject to annual review by the HKSAR Government. Taught Postgraduate Programs (DBA, EMBA, MBA, MA, MSc, MPM, MPP, PGD): • Fees vary for each program. • Details at fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/programs
2026-27 Postgraduate Programs We welcome quality and enthusiastic students from all over the world to conduct research or take courses on a short-term basis. Eligible students may be supported with a financial allowance up to HK$12,000 (~US$1,540) per month. Short-Term Studies - Get a Taste of Study Life PhD: Doctor of Philosophy; MPhil: Master of Philosophy; MSc: Master of Science; MA: Master of Arts; DBA: Doctor of Business Administration; EMBA: Executive Master of Business Administration; MBA: Master of Business Administration; MPM: Master of Public Management; MPP: Master of Public Policy; PGD: Postgraduate Diploma Explore More: fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ short-term Connect with Us fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ connect_with_us hkustpg This leaflet was published in August 2025. The details may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to fytgs.hkust.edu.hk. Research Taught PhD MPhil MSc MA DBA/ EMBA/MBA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE Analytical Chemistry • Biotechnology • Chemistry • • Data-Driven Modeling • Drug Regulatory Affairs and Policy • Environmental Health and Safety • Financial Mathematics • Global Marine Resources Management • Life Science • • Marine Environmental Science • • Mathematics • • Mathematics for Educators • Nano Science and Technology • • Physics • • • HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL Doctor of Business Administration • Bilingual Doctor of Business Administration • Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA • HKUST Executive MBA • MBA • Digital MBA for Global Leaders • HKUST-NYU Stern MSc in Global Finance • Accounting • • Business Analytics • Economics • • Finance • • Family Office and Family Business • Global Operations • Information and Cyber Security Management • Information Systems • Information Systems Management • International Management • Management • Marketing • • Operations Management • SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Chinese Culture • Global China Studies • Humanities • • International Language Education • Social Science • • • Program Details: fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ programs Research Taught PhD MPhil MSc MA MPM/ MPP PGD SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Aeronautical Engineering • AI and Entrepreneurship • Artificial Intelligence • Big Data Techchnology • Bioengineering • • Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering • • Chemical and Energy Engineering • Civil Engineering • • Civil Infrastructural Engineering and Management • • Computer Science and Engineering • • Digital and Sustainable Cities • Electronic and Computer Engineering • • Electronic Engineering • Engineering Enterprise Management • Environmental Engineering • • Environmental Engineering and Management • • Financial Technology • Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics • • Information Technology • Integrated Circuits • Intelligent Building Technology and Management • Materials Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • • • Telecommunications • ACADEMY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Arts and Machine Creativity • • • Atmospheric Environmental Science • • Environmental Science, Management and Sustainability • Environmental Science, Policy and Management • • Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area) • • Integrative Systems and Design • • Public Management • Public Policy • • • Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Technology Leadership and Entrepreneurship •
LOCAL Application Deadline: February 2026 HK$229,620 (~US$29,470) per year for Full-Time MPhil and PhD Students HKUST RedBird PhD Award (for International Students) Postgraduate Studentship Hong Kong FUTURE TALENTS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR ADVANCED STUDIES Tuition Waiver for Local Students of Selected Taught Master’s Programs up to HK$100,000 (~US$12,830) Conference Travel Allowance HK$14,200 (~US$1,820) per year for 4 years Wavier of Tuition Fees for 4 years Stipend HK$340,800 (~US$43,730) per year for 4 years HKUST RedBird PhD Award Recruitment Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,130) in the first year Academic Excellence Award of HK$20,000 (~US$2,570) per year, in the following years, subject to the academic performance Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students Guaranteed University Accommodation for Full-Time MPhil and PhD Students in the First Year of Research Studies Explore More: fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/funding PhD New Students at HKUST Received the Fellowship out of 1 5 50+Countries & Regions Diverse Awardee Population from Largest HKPFS Awardee Community in Hong Kong Prestigious and Fully-Funded Scholarship Package up to HK$1.7million (~US$218,160) for 4 years Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Application Deadline: 1 December 2025 Recruitment Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,130) plus a Waiver of Tuition Fee in the first year Academic Excellence Award of HK$20,000 (~US$2,570) per year, in the following years, subject to the academic performance Other Generous ScholarshiPS
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