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Starting from 2025 Admissions, HKUST School of Engineering has implemented the ๐——๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ >>
๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—ข๐—ข๐—Ÿ-๐—•๐—”๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—— ๐—”๐——๐— ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ

If you wish to explore more about different engineering fields and respective AI applications , you should choose the School-based Admissions Track and opt for โ€œEngineering + AIโ€ when applying, before embarking on a specific engineering field.
๐——๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ง๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง-๐—•๐—”๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—— ๐—”๐——๐— ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ

If you have a clear idea about what major or engineering field you would like to pursue, choose the Department-based Admissions Track and start working toward your goal right from the beginning.
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Early round application closes on November 21, 2024. Act now!
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
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We value academic success, especially in STEM subjects.
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SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
At least one senior level Mathematics subject AND one senior level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science

 

GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Graduate from high school; AND one of the qualifications recognized by HKUST

Some of the major qualifications:

 

American Pattern
(SAT/ACT/AP)

(i) SAT total score of 1,190 or above OR
     ACT (in one sitting) with composite score of 24 or above; AND
     American College Board Advanced Placement (AP) in two subjects, each with a score of 3 or above; OR
(ii) American College Board Advanced Placement (AP) in five subjects, each with a score of 4 or above.

 

British Pattern
(GCEAL/IAL)

Passes in at least three Advanced Level (AL) subjects in the GCEAL/ International AL examinations; OR
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma; OR
BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma
Applicants may present Cambridge Pre-U Principal courses in place of Advanced Level (AL) subjects

 

International Baccalaureate

IB Diploma

 

Visit here for the full list of General Admissions Requirements.

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

One of the qualifications recognized by HKUST

Some of the major qualifications:

 

IELTS
Academic Module Overall Band: 6.0 (IELTS Academic for UKVI is also accepted.)

 

TOEFL
Option 1: Internet-based test (iBT) Total Score (in one sitting): 80
Option 2: Paper-delivered Test Combined Score: 60

 

SAT
Score 590 in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

 

ACT
Score 23 in both English and Reading

 

IGCSE/GCSE/GCE O-Level
English Language/ English Literature: Grade 4/ Grade C
English (Second Language): Grade 5/ Grade B

 

GCE AS or A-Level
English/ English Literature: Grade E

 

International Baccalaureate
English A: Language and Literature (Higher or Standard Level) - Grade 4
English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level) - Grade 4
English Literature and Performance (Standard Level) - Grade 4
English B (Higher Level) - Grade 4
English B (Standard Level) - Grade 5

 

Visit here for the full list of English Language Requirements.

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SCHOLARSHIPS
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A wide range of scholarships and admissions schemes are in place to recognize distinguished academic success and noteworthy non-academic achievements.
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**Scholarships for 2025 Admissions are in review**
Below are reference information from 2024 Admissions.
Stay tuned! More details coming soon.

 

Admissions Scholarship#

Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from all academic backgrounds. No application is required.

 

IB Diploma

Students with 40 or more total points in the IB (including bonus points) will be awarded IB Diploma Scholarship:

IB Total Points Scholarship Amount for Students Admitted in the 2024/25 Academic Year
45 Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD60,000 p.a., 
renewable for normative duration of study
43 - 44 Full tuition p.a., renewable for normative duration of study
42 Full tuition, one-off
40 - 41 Half tuition, one-off

 

GCEAL/IAL

Students who have attained an A* in at least 3 AL subjects (excluding Chinese) are considered for this scholarship:

No. of AL subjects with Grade A*
(Chinese subject is not considered)
Scholarship Amount for Students Admitted in the 2024/25 Academic Year
4 or above Full tuition p.a., renewable for normative duration of study
3 Full tuition, one-off

 

Advanced Placement (AP)

Students who have attained an at least 3 Grade 5 subjects with SAT Reasoning Test or ACT are considered for this scholarship:

SAT Reasoning Test >= 1530 or ACT >= 34; AND
No. of AP subjects with Grade 5
(AP subject requirement to be specified for each applicant)
Scholarship Amount for Students Admitted in the 2024/25 Academic Year
4 or above Full tuition p.a., renewable for normative duration of study
3 Half tuition p.a., renewable for normative duration of study

 

Other Qualifications

Scholarships are also awarded to top students with other qualifications based on academic merit. Applicants are considered for these scholarships holistically, based on their profiles. Awards may be one-off or renewable, and may fully or partially waive tuition fees. The largest scholarship amount is equivalent to the full tuition fee plus an allowance of HKD60,000 per academic year, renewable for the normative duration of study. No separate application is required. Normally, applicants are notified of the scholarship decision when they receive their offer of admissions.

 

Scholarship for International/Asian Olympiad Medalists#

HKUST has a scholarship scheme honoring International/Asian Olympiad Medalists.

Scholarships are available to:

  • International Olympiad Gold Medalists
  • International Olympiad Silver Medalists
  • Asian Olympiad Gold Medalists

>>Learn More

 

Global Learners Scholarship#

With the aim to promote diversity in the campus community, the University offers a full tuition waiver, renewable for normal duration of study (subject to satisfactory academic performance), to selected non-local students. No application is required.

 

#Top-up scholarship may be offered by School/Program Office provided that the maximum limit of "Full Tuition Fee + HK$60,000 allowance" p.a. is not exceeded.

 

Beyond Academic Admissions Scheme (BAAS)

We celebrate diversity and recognize the different talents our students bring to the university community. BAAS welcomes anyone excelling in areas ranging from innovation to sustainability, and entrepreneurship to e-sport.

What does BAAS awardee get?

  • Favorable Admissions Consideration(s)
  • One-off Scholarship of HK$50,000

>>Learn More

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