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For All Postgraduate Applicants A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification For PhD Applicants (in addition 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 part-time basis for at least two years RESEARCH POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS (MPhil, PhD) HK$49,500 (~US$6,340)* (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. 2027-28 FALL INTAKE 1 September 2026 Applications Open 1 December 2026 HKPFS Applications Close December 2026 Onwards Please check the closing dates for individual programs and apply well before the respective deadlines September 2026 to August 2027 Admissions offers will be issued on a rolling basis, according to individual program’s admissions schedule Mid-August 2027 Program Registration 2027-28 SPRING INTAKE (For Selected PG Programs Only) September 2027 Applications Open Mid-December 2027 Applications Close Mid-January 2028 Program Registration ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS TUITION FEES ADMISSIONS TIMELINE GREAT MINDS GROW GREATER More than 100 Research Institutes, Centers and Joint Labs in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and beyond Faculty hold PhDs* from world-renowned universities 880+ 40 countries and regions Data as of May 2026 Faculty from 100% * Substantiation-track and Research-track faculty (Assistant Professor or above) PROGRAMSPECIFIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Some programs may stipulate additional requirements for admissions. TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS (DBA, EMBA, MBA, MA, MEng, MPM, MPP, MSc, PGD) Fees vary for each program Details at fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/programs Faculty Profiles fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/faculty HKUST's Research fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/research Admissions Requirements fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/adm-req Apply Online fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/apply ADMISSIONS INFORMATION GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Fulfill the English language admissions requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments1: PROFICIENCY TEST MINIMUM SCORE TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)2 80 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) 4.5 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) 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. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS NO.1 World Leading Internationally Excellent Research in Hong Kong University Grants Committee, Research Assessment Exercise 2020 Strategic Cross-Disciplinary Research Foci Biomedical Science and Translational Medicine Material Science and Future Energy Al, Future Computing and Electronics Innovation for Business Management and FinTech Environmental Science, Sustainability and Green Tech Art Tech and Humanities
RESEARCH TAUGHT MPhil PhD DBA/EMBA/MBA MA MSc SCHOOL OF SCIENCE Analytical Chemistry • Biotechnology • Chemistry • • Data-Driven Modeling • Drug Regulatory Affairs and Policy • Entrepreneurial Leadership in Biotechnology • Environmental Health and Safety • Financial Mathematics • Global Marine Resources Management • Life Science • • Marine Environmental Science • • Mathematics • • Mathematics for Educators • Nano Science and Technology • • Physics • • • SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Doctor of Business Administration • Bilingual Doctor of Business Administration • Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA • HKUST Executive MBA • MBA • HKUST-NYU Stern MSc in Global Finance • Accounting • • Business Analytics • Economics • • Family Office and Family Business • Finance • • 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 • • • 2027-28 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS Short-Term Studies fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ short-term Connect with Us fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/ connect_with_us Programs fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/programs RESEARCH TAUGHT MPhil PhD MA MEng MPM/ MPP MSc PGD SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Aeronautical Engineering • AI and Entrepreneurship • Artificial Intelligence • Big Data Technology • 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 • • Design Intelligence • 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 • MPhil: Master of Philosophy; PhD: Doctor of Philosophy; DBA: Doctor of Business Administration; EMBA: Executive Master of Business Administration; MBA: Master of Business Administration; MA: Master of Arts; MEng: Master of Engineering; MPM: Master of Public Management; MPP: Master of Public Policy; MSc: Master of Science; PGD: Postgraduate Diploma Short-Term Studies—Get a Taste of Study Life 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. HKUSTPG This leaflet was published in August 2026. The details may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to fytgs.hkust.edu.hk.
Scholarships and Awards fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/funding LARGEST HKPFS Awardee Community in Hong Kong PRESTIGIOUS AND FULLY-FUNDED HONG KONG PHD FELLOWSHIP SCHEME APPLICATION DEADLINE 1 DEC 2026 1 IN 6 New PhD Students at HKUST Received the Fellowship Diverse Awardee Population from 50+ Countries & Regions Conference Travel Allowance HK$14,400 (~US$1,850) per year Stipend HK$344,400 (~US$44,130) per year Tuition Fee Waiver HKUST RedBird PhD Award A Recruitment Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,130) in the first year An Academic Excellence Award of HK$20,000 (~US$2,560) in each subsequent year, subject to academic performance Scholarship Package up to (~US$217,830) for 4 years HK$1.7M HKUST RedBird PhD Award (For International Students) An award for international PhD candidates in recognition of their outstanding academic performance and research capacity A Recruitment Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,130) plus a Tuition Fee Waiver in the first year Postgraduate Studentship for MPhil and PhD Students HK$229,620 (~US$29,420) per year Up to 2 years for full-time MPhil students and up to 4 years for full-time PhD students EXTENSIVE SCHOLARSHIPS PGS An Academic Excellence Award of HK$20,000 (~US$2,560) in each subsequent year, subject to academic performance REDBIRD Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program A scholarship program for young Asian scholars to pursue master’s studies and cross-cultural enrichment MPhil Programs: Up to ~HK$279,120 (~US$35,900) per year Taught Master’s Programs: Up to ~HK$194,380 (~US$25,000) per year AFLSP Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students An incentive scheme for local Hong Kong talents Tuition Fee Waiver Up to 2 years for full-time MPhil students and up to 4 years for full-time PhD students DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN EARLY 2027 Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies A scholarship for meritorious local students in taught master’s programs FTSS APPLICATION DEADLINE JAN 2027
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