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Clear Water Bay, New Territories · Hong Kong · Research university

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Clear Water Bay science, engineering and business university; the middle half of 2026 entrants had 35 to 41 IB points, bonus points included.

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In English
Every degree
City
Clear Water Bay, New Territories
Apply via
HKUST online application
Next deadline
25 Nov 2026

Deadlines

  1. 25 November 2026

    First round: application deadline
    Details

    Rolling from 26 November.

    HKUST's online application system opens on 2 October 2026. Its Important Dates list two consecutive rows: "25 Nov 2026 — Deadline for Priority Round Applications" and "26 Nov, 2026 onwards — Application on rolling basis", so there is no gap. The priority round is also the deadline for the application-based scholarships (Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship, Future Leaders Award). Offers are announced from late December 2026. Application fee HKD 600.

    Source

  2. 30 June 2027

    Applications close
    Hard deadline
    Details

    Closes before IB results day on 6 July 2027, so you must apply on predicted grades.

    Source

  3. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    DetailsSource

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Hong Kong

What you could study here

Every degree here is taught in English. What it is known for:

Business and Management

BBA · 4 yrs

No specific subjects for school-based entry; majors such as Economics, Finance and Quantitative Finance ask for Maths.

Business

Quantitative Finance

BSc · 4 yrs

Maths is the subject asked for (HKUST's wording: senior level Mathematics).

Business

Computer Science

BEng or BSc · 4 yrs

Maths plus one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science; Physics or Computer Science preferred.

Computing

Search all its degrees

5 faculties: what each looks for
  • School of Science: Science Group A needs Maths and Physics or Chemistry; Group B Maths and Chemistry or Biology; Biomedical and Health Sciences interviews.
  • School of Engineering: Maths plus Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science; apply to the school or straight to a department.
  • School of Business and Management: No set subjects for school-based entry; Economics, Finance and Quantitative Finance majors ask for Maths.
  • School of Humanities and Social Science: BSc in Global China Studies and in Quantitative Social Analysis; check each major's subject line in the IB admissions table.
  • Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies: Technology and Management, Environmental Management, Design and Technology; Maths and a science or Design Technology are often named.

What it asks of IB students

No minimum total is set; the middle half of 2026 entrants had 35-41 points. Subjects are set per programme; IB English A needs grade 4 (English B: 4 at HL, 5 at SL). Your coordinator sends predicted grades.

Where it says so

Where it says so

Its IB recognition statement

Worth knowing

Hong Kong sets no EU rate: non-local tuition is HK$260,000 a year, and non-local students are given university accommodation in their first year.

All 3 notes
  • Hong Kong sets no EU rate: non-local tuition is HK$260,000 a year, and non-local students are given university accommodation in their first year.
  • After you submit, the application system emails your IB coordinator a form for predicted grades, so name them in the Academic Reference section.
  • HKUST lists the middle half of admitted students: 35 to 41 IB points for 2026 entry and 35 to 40 for 2025 and 2024, bonus points included.

Sources
  1. HKUST: International qualifications (dates and IB requirements) — checked 2026-10-07
  2. HKUST: Application procedures for international qualifications — checked 2026-10-07
  3. HKUST: Admissions grades and scores for GCE-AL and IB — checked 2026-10-07
  4. HKUST: English language admissions requirements — checked 2026-10-07
  5. HKUST: Fees and scholarships — checked 2026-10-07
  6. HKUST: Our programs — checked 2026-10-07
  7. HKUST School of Science — checked 2026-10-07
  8. HKUST School of Engineering — checked 2026-10-07
  9. HKUST School of Business and Management — checked 2026-10-07
  10. HKUST School of Humanities and Social Science — checked 2026-10-07
  11. HKUST Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies — checked 2026-10-07
  12. HKUST: Computer Science (BEng/BSc) — checked 2026-10-07
  13. HKUST: Quantitative Finance (BSc) — checked 2026-10-07