WORLD CONNECTS CITY THRIVES HKUST is home to a truly international community— students from across the globe, each carrying their cultures, perspectives and ideas that lead to new discovery every day. Hong Kong is a world-class city in its own right—an equally inspiring place to explore, experience and connect beyond HKUST. ENGLISH as Medium of Instruction Data as of Dec 2025 8700+ Postgraduate Students 65+ Countries and Regions A leading INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION HUB 5 HOURS from half of the world’s population A cultural CROSSROADS OF EAST and WEST GATEWAY between the world and Chinese Mainland 80%+ Non-local Students 05 POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2027-28 04 Hong Kong has so much to offer— charming culture and history, incredible food and amazing nature. It’s two worlds, local and international, quite different from each other. I made friends in both to explore together. Dr. Dominik MADEJ from Poland Data Operations Analyst at Millennium Management LLC MPhil & PhD Graduate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering HK PhD Fellowship Scheme Awardee My journey at HKUST was intellectually rewarding and personally transformative. Fuelled by an energetic environment, supportive faculty, and stateof-the-art facilities, I grew into a confident, independent researcher while curiosity shaped my mindset along the way. An unforgettable chapter. Jooran LEE from South Korea MPhil Graduate and PhD Student in Life Science Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program Awardee HK PhD Fellowship Scheme Awardee HKUST’s supervisors come in different styles to suit how you work. Mine is handson, holding us to a high standard, opening doors and introducing our team to academic gatherings and scholars worldwide. One ecosystem, local and global. Anna Mae VORWERK from Germany PhD Student in Chemistry HK PhD Fellowship Scheme Awardee Most people don't expect Hong Kong to have more than 60% countryside. Getting away is easy, with mountains, forests, beaches, or the nature found within the city. Jeremy CHUI from Hong Kong, China MPhil Graduate and PhD Student in Humanities HK PhD Fellowship Scheme Awardee
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