Application Procedures

Late Dec 2024
Applicants who do not receive offers during the Early Round will be considered together with Main Round applicants.

Deadline for Main Round Applications Description Announcement of Main Round Offers Description

Feb - 29 Jun 2025

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Module Reference Prepare for Your Application Module Reference Explore Our Undergraduate Programs Description

HKUST offers 44+ major programs covering science, engineering, business and management, the humanities, social science, and cross-disciplinary areas.

Explore our programs and find the option that suits you best. Please also refer to our application guide for the programs you can choose.

Note: Final year students and graduates of local associate degree and higher diploma programs who are interested in Computer Science or Computer Engineering programs are advised to apply by the Early Round deadline, as these programs mainly consider Early Round applicants.

Check Out Our Admissions Requirements Description

Applicants with post-secondary qualifications should fulfill one of the following requirements:

Completion of an associate degree in a post-secondary institution recognized by HKUST; OR
Completion of a higher diploma program in a post-secondary institution recognized by HKUST; OR
Transfer students from local or overseas degree programs (GPA of B+ or 80% is normally expected)

Upload the Following Documents to Your Application Portal Description

Copies of national ID card and/or travel documentation (must upload copy of Hong Kong ID card and copy of Hong Kong visa/entry permit, if available)
A personal statement
Academic transcripts and public examination result certificates
Certificates for/proof of significant prizes and awards, if available
Proof of English language proficiency
Nomination of an academic referee (an e-mail will be sent to the academic referee nominated in your submitted online application)
CV/résumé (optional)
HKD450 application fee (online payment via credit card)

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Module Reference Create an Account Description

Create an account on the HKUST Online Application System and start filling out your application.

You may save your progress and return to complete the form at any time before the application deadline.

Application Choice and Alternative Choice Description

Select up to TWO options. Your first choice will be considered your highest priority.

Please refer to our application guide for the details of your program choices and alternative choice.

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Each student is required to nominate at least ONE academic referee.

In the application form, there is an Academic Reference section in which you can input the contact details of your referee. The application system will generate an email with a reference form to him or her. Your referee could then submit the references directly to us online. The email request will be sent after you submit the application form. We recommend that the referee respond to the request within two weeks.

If your referee misses the email request, or if you would like to replace your nominated referee, you may resend the referee request in the online application system.

If you have additional references, you can upload them in the “Upload Documents” section.