Postgraduate Prospectus
Contents
1 2 3 4 6 7 8 12 13 15 16 17Welcome to HKUST
The Hong Kong Edge
Living in Hong Kong
HKUST Research Excellence
Our People
Facts and Figures
Postgraduate Opportunities
Tuition Fees
Financial Assistance
How to Apply
The Library
Campus Life
Enquiry and Useful Links
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HKUST
Asia’s
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Welcome to HKUST
y now, you have probably heard yet another pieceof good news about HKUST. For the third year in a row, the Quacquarelli Symonds University Rankings has given us the top billing as Asia's No.1 university. We are of course pleased and proud with this latest international validation of our academic excellence. But we are not resting on our growing reputation. If anything, this most recent recognition is spurring us to reach for a new plateau of achievement.
As a prospective postgraduate student, you would be pleased to know that we have spared no efforts in expanding links with many quality overseas institutions, which include a greater choice of exchange
opportunities for postgraduate as well as
undergraduate students. We firmly believe that in the global age, a university can't be great without being international. Our rapid rise in reputation has done much to attract more first-rate students from other countries than before. As soon as you arrive here, you will feel the international aura of this campus.
Come embrace this international culture and enjoy the unfettered academic freedom of a young university dedicated to offering our students a first-class
education. Come and bask in the scenic glory of a stunning seaside campus set at a tranquil distance from a throbbing cosmopolitan city.
Tony F Chan President, HKUST
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China’s International City of the
Future, Asia’s World City
Undertaking your postgraduate studies at HKUST in Hong Kong opens the door to a new view of life. With its Chinese heritage and 150 years of British administration up to 1997, Hong Kong has evolved into a one-of-a-kind international city. One of the world’s leading financial centers, a major tourist destination, a business hub for Asia and a springboard to the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong helps to set the pace in numerous fields while its East-West vision continuously drives you forward to fresh lines of thought.
Strategic Location
Hong Kong’s position on the edge of southern China makes it the ideal location to keep up to date with the rapid scientific, technological, economic and social developments in one of the world’s fastest growing and most influential economies. At the same time, Hong Kong’s international standing and competitive environment enables it to keep fully up to speed with the latest regional and global advances.
Global Business Center
Along with Hong Kong’s numerous enterprises, over 3,800 overseas companies have regional operations in the city. A low and simple tax structure, stable social environment and international lifestyle all help to keep overseas businesses moving in. An estimated 2,000 Mainland China-backed enterprises seeking international exposure are also registered in Hong Kong.
Spirit of Enterprise
With its positive, can-do spirit, life in Hong Kong is stimulating, surprising, rewarding and enlightening. It is a city that fosters enterprise and bold thought, expects hard work and results, and refuses to stand still. It is the right place for postgraduates who want to make a world of difference.
The Hong Kong Edge
Size
Hong Kong covers 1,100 square kilometers. Despite its reputation for high-rises, country parks and other protected areas cover 40% of its land.
Border
There is a border with immigration controls separating Hong Kong from Shenzhen in Mainland China. People, goods and vehicles flow constantly across it in both directions.
People
Of Hong Kong’s population of 7 million plus, 95% are of Chinese descent and 5% from all over the world. The latter are active and highly visible members of the community.
Languages
The official languages are Chinese and English. English is generally the medium of instruction in public higher education institutions. While Cantonese is the dialect of the man-in-the-street, many Hong Kong people are able to converse in English and Putonghua.
Information
Hong Kong is home to more than 130 media organizations, with leading international news organizations having a presence in the city and more than 50 newspapers and 700 periodicals published in English and Chinese.
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A Regional Higher Education Hub
Hong Kong has a thriving academic community with eight tertiary institutions supported by public funds, along with other higher education institutions. It attracts top academic faculty from around the world and offers first-rate teaching and research facilities creating a vibrant environment for learning and knowledge creation. The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Jockey Club Institute of Chinese Medicine Limited (also under ASTRI), Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks organization, and several R&D centers carry out and assist companies with applied research activities and commercialization of technologies in fields including nanotechnology, IT and communications, traditional Chinese medicine and logistics.With an aim to further develop Hong Kong as a regional education hub, the HKSAR Government has initiated several measures to increase Hong Kong’s attractiveness. In 2009, the Research Grants Council (RGC) established the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) to attract top quality students to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong. Restrictions have been lifted so that non-local graduates who wish to stay and work in Hong Kong after graduation can stay for 12 months during which they are free to take up or change employment in Hong Kong provided that normal immigration requirements are met.
The Hong Kong lifestyle bears many resemblances to other major international cities but also takes its own charismatic approach to various aspects of life, making it easy to feel at home while offering new cultural insights.
East-West Culture
Hong Kong is a colorful place to live. The city celebrates Western and Chinese traditional festivals, including the Dragon Boat Festival, the beautiful Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival, Christmas and two different New Years. Long-established street markets sit next to designer shops. Chinese opera and art are available along with Western movies, performing arts and music. Tai chi, kung fu and the Rugby Sevens all have their place.
Leisure
Hong Kong is well provided with attractions. These include the Disneyland and Ocean Park theme parks, Peak Tram, Hong Kong Wetland Park, Giant Buddha and spectacular harbor firework displays held to celebrate special occasions. Major international sporting events, a thriving night-life scene, and a multicultural array of restaurants add to the picture. Located in beautiful Clear Water Bay, HKUST offers easy access to dramatic country parks and beaches as well as the bright lights of the city center.
Climate
Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate with temperatures ranging from around 10°C in winter to 34°C in summer. Most rain falls in the summer months.
Food
A wide selection of Chinese, Asian and Western cuisines is available in restaurants ranging from fast food takeaways to 3-star Michelin dining establishments.
Communication
The city’s sophisticated telecommunications allows fast and ubiquitous data access within the territory as well as easy communication with Mainland China and other countries.
Living in Hong Kong
Health
Western public and private healthcare and traditional Chinese medicine are available in Hong Kong.
Goods and Services
The latest electronics, computers, clothes, music and gadgets of every kind are sold throughout the city, along with daily necessities. Services are usually fast and efficient.
Travel
State-of-the-art Chek Lap Kok International Airport provides flights to over 150 locations. Most major Asian destinations are within four hours’ flight time. Ferries, trains and cross- border buses give additional access to Mainland China.
Moving Around
Helped by its compact size and fast-moving lifestyle, Hong Kong has developed a highly efficient public transportation system. Reliable and cost-effective, the network offers many different ways of getting around the city. Bus, tram, minibus, MTR (subway), taxi, ferry, and the renowned cross-harbor Star Ferry are among the options.
HKUST Research Excellence
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Hong Kong. The CLP Power Wind/Wave Tunnel Facility for wind/wave and pollution dispersion studies was the one and only in Asia when launched. The Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility which stimulates earthquake motions with a bi-axial shaking table was also a unqiue facility. In-house design and fabrication of tailor-made equipment enable top-notch R&D and provide significant advantages in research and development. The University files numerous patent applications each year, licenses the transfer of intellectual property, and incubates start-up companies founded with HKUST expertise and technology developed at the University. For the past 20 years, we have achieved the top success rate in Hong Kong’s internationally peer-reviewed Research Grants Council’s General Research Fund (GRF, formerly known as Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG) program).
HKUST’s research breakthroughs and pursuit of academic excellence have played an essential role in building the University’s global reputation since its establishment in 1991. The University comprises six Schools and an
Interdisciplinary Programs Office which co-ordinates interdisciplinary programs. The Schools of Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Science, and Interdisciplinary Programs Office are located at the Hong Kong campus while the HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School in Nansha and the Xian Jiaotong
University-HKUST Joint School of Sustainable Development (JSSD) have been established across the border in the Mainland China.
Academic Powerhouse
One of HKUST’s central objectives is to be a leading research institution, working to expand knowledge in both fundamental and applied areas and establishing partnerships with business and industry to promote technological advances and economic development. This mission to go beyond the traditional areas of teaching and academic research to assist in the social and economic development of Hong Kong distinguishes HKUST from other tertiary institutions in the region. Our comprehensive research infrastructure and the continuous drive of faculty members see the University succeed in world-class breakthroughs as well as the application, development and transfer of innovations into the wider community. A number of facilities were firsts for Hong Kong and some were ground-breaking moves beyond the city as well. HKUST developed the first Nanoelectronics Fabrication Facility sited in a tertiary institution in
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Research Funding
The excellence of fundamental research at HKUST is reflected by the competitive research funding secured from various sources, including both government and industry.
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High Impact Areas
Five high-impact areas were identified in which the University seeks to build on its first-rate competencies to drive international advances and global
understanding. These are all key areas for the advancement of life in the 21st century and will serve to reinforce HKUST’s world standing and Hong Kong’s role as a higher education hub. The fields are:
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Nanoscience and nanotechnology;.
Biological sciences and biotechnology;.
Electronics, wireless and information technology;.
Environment and sustainable development; and.
Management education and research.Institute for Advanced Study
HKUST IAS (ias.ust.hk), also part of the strategic plan, aims to provide a home for catalytic interaction among the world's foremost scientists and scholars to pursue enduring knowledge. IAS is committed to creating an inclusive scholarly platform for great minds to converge. It recruits top-notch scholars as IAS Professors to further raise the academic standing of HKUST and Hong Kong, invites leaders in their respective areas to visit and interact with the local academic community, and engages outstanding HKUST faculty to lead frontier research projects. It champions collaborative endeavors across disciplines and
institutions. It supports initiatives that are important for the advancement of HKUST and Hong Kong. It organizes and sponsors activities like conferences and workshops, lectures and programs. It forges relationships with leaders from a diversity of backgrounds to make a difference in the academic world. Since the inaugural lecture given by Prof Stephen Hawking of Cambridge University in June 2006, IAS has organized some 460 distinguished lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, etc, including 29 talks delivered by 19 Nobel Laureates.
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Our People
World-class Faculty
HKUST’s international academics include renowned names in their respective fields and rising stars. Our faculty members, drawn from famous research universities around the world, frequently receive top international honors for their work and have their research published in leading academic journals. Working at the cutting edge, they are stimulating teachers and excellent role models for research postgraduate students. Supporting our faculty’s achievements are some of the region’s leading research facilities.
Students
As an active, forward-looking university, HKUST seeks highly qualified, open-minded students with the passion and initiative to participate in the diverse academic and social activities on campus. HKUST’s student community comes from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas. This lively, multicultural mix creates a dynamic learning environment and a great opportunity for increased cross-cultural understanding. The University fosters collaboration and a
multidisciplinary approach, while a global outlook with China and Asia perspectives helps students develop the all-round vision to succeed anywhere in the world.
Alumni
HKUST’s alumni community is composed of interesting and vibrant people who have ventured into a diversity of careers. Dr Eddy Wu BSc(BICH) • PhD(BICH)
Medical Director, Asia Pacific, Middle East & African Countries, Novartis
Having earned his PhD degree in Biochemistry, Dr Wu did not restrict himself to the field of research in university after graduation. From his PhD study to joining the pharmaceutical sector, he has proved himself not merely a medical expert, but has also demonstrated his determination to make a breakthrough out of the traditional path when opportunities come.
Warren Lee
MBAMusic Director, St. Paul’s Co‐educational College and Primary School
Trained as a concert pianist in England and the United States, Warren returned to Hong Kong and decided to undertake a whole new challenge by studying HKUST’s MBA full time program to equip himself with the management knowledge and most of all, gain a wider perspective in life. “Before I took the program, I was merely an outsider of business studies. The one year study provided me with an excellent learning environment to acquire knowledge on business management and practical skills which are transferrable to my field of performing arts and education.”
Kylie Lam
BEng(CIVL) • MSc(CIVL)Associate Director, Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd.
Civil Engineering graduate, Kylie Lam, was involved in a dream project – helping to build the Bird’s Nest, which was the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. This tough yet fruitful experience has prepared her to meet any future challenges in her career path as a successful engineer.
Naubahar Sharif
BBA(MARK) •MPhil(SOSC)Associate Professor, Division of Social Science, HKUST
“I try to influence students’ academic and personal development hoping that, by the end of one of my courses, my students have within them a thirst for learning, a felt need for and enjoyment in acquiring knowledge, skills, and attitudes that they can apply in their lives. I strive to do all of this by working in cooperation with my students - by creating partnerships with them.”
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Facts and Figures
Student Numbers
School Undergraduate Postgraduate Total
Science 2,060 527 2,587
Engineering 3,096 1,691 4,787
Business & Management 2,995 1,329 4,324
Humanities & Social Science 134 255 389
Interdisciplinary Programs Office 355 81 436
HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School N/A 61 61
Total (as at 31 Dec 2012) 8,640 3,944 12,584
Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings
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1st in World’s Top 300 Asian Universities (3 years in a row).
1st in World’s Top 50 Universities Under 50 (2013).
33rd in World’s Top 700 Universities (2012)Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012
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65th in the World’s Top 400 UniversitiesFinancial Times
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Kellogg‐HKUST EMBA Program: 1st in Global EMBA Ranking (2009 – 2012).
Full‐Time MBA Program: 8th in the Global MBA Ranking (2013)Faculty Profile
(100% with doctorate degree)80% of faculty’s PhD degree were obtained from the following universities:
Caltech Harvard Northwestern UBC
Cambridge Illinois Oxford UC Berkeley
Carnegie Mellon Imperial Princeton UCLA
Chicago London Purdue Washington
Columbia Michigan Stanford Wisconsin
Cornell MIT Toronto Yale
Teaching Staff
School Regular Visiting Total
Science 113 24 137
Engineering 158 16 174
Business & Management 136 12 148
Humanities & Social Science 60 7 67
Interdisciplinary Programs Office 9 3 12
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Postgraduate Opportunities
HKUST encourages well qualified and enthusiasticstudents from around the world to apply for its challenging and intellectually rewarding postgraduate programs.
Programs
HKUST currently offers postgraduate programs in five Schools: Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Science, and HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School. In addition, the Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO) offers postgraduate programs that bring together two or more different fields of study.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programs are research degrees. Master of Science (MSc), Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Arts (MA) programs are taught postgraduate degrees. Listed below are HKUST postgraduate programs with intakes in 2014-15. You can check for updates at
http://pg.ust.hk/admissions
To read in greater detail about individual postgraduate programs, please visit
http://pg.ust.hk/programs
Program Title
Research Postgraduate Programs Taught Postgraduate Programs Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Master of Science (MSc) Master of Business Administration (MBA/EMBA) Graduate Diploma (GD) Master of Arts (MA) School of Science
Atmospheric Environmental Science
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Environmental Health and Safety FT Only
Financial Mathematics
Life Science
Marine Environmental Science
Mathematics
Nano Science and Technology
Physics
School of Engineering
Bioengineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 1 ET, NT ET, NT
Civil Engineering 1 ET, NT ET, NT
Civil Infrastructural Engineering and Management PT Only
Computer Science and Engineering 1 ET ET
Electronic and Computer Engineering 1 ET, NT ET, NT
Electronic Engineering
Engineering Enterprise Management
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering and Management
IC Design Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management 1 ET ET
Information Technology
Intelligent Building Technology and Management
Mechanical Engineering 1 ET, NT ET, NT
Interdisciplinary Programs Office
Environmental Science and Management
Environmental Science, Policy and Management
HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School
Innovative Technologies Leadership FTOnly
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FT= Full-time PT = Part-time
Notes:
1 The School of Engineering offers the following two concentrations in its research programs: Nanotechnology Concentration ‐ disciplines offering this concentration are marked with “NT”.
Applicants interested in nanoscience and technology may refer to the following for details: http://sengnano.ust.hk/introduction.html Energy Technology Concentration ‐ disciplines offering this concentration are marked with “ET”.
Applicants interested in energy technology may refer to the following for details: www.seng.ust.hk/ENEG
2 Applicants interested in the MA in International Language Education program can choose to pursue one of two specialized concentrations: Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL)
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Program Title
Research Postgraduate Programs Taught Postgraduate Programs Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Master of Science (MSc) Master of Business Administration (MBA/EMBA) Graduate Diploma (GD) Master of Arts (MA)
School of Business and Management
Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA PT Only
HKUST Executive MBA PT Only
MBA
MBA Programs in Shenzhen PT Only
Accounting FTOnly
Economics FTOnly
Finance
Financial Analysis PT Only
Global Finance PT Only
Global Operations FTOnly
Information Systems
Information Systems Management PT Only
International Management FTOnly
Investment Management
Operations Management
Management
Marketing
School of Humanities and Social Science
China Studies
Global China Studies
Humanities
International Language Education 2 FTOnly
Liberal Studies PT Only
Duration of Study
Many of HKUST’s postgraduate programs are available on both full-time and part-time basis. Those undertaking PhD and MPhil programs may be required to participate in research on a full-time basis in some disciplines. Most of our taught programs offer part-time mode of study.
The following tables show the usual time it takes to complete HKUST postgraduate programs.
Visiting Students
Students from institutions outside Hong Kong who wish to study taught postgraduate courses or to take up a special research project at HKUST on a short-term basis, i.e. normally for not more than six months, may apply for admission to the University as visiting students. A visiting student will not enroll on a specific program. Non-local students must apply for a student visa/entry permit. Application procedures and further details are available at http://pg.ust.hk/visiting.
Credit Transfer
This may be granted in recognition of studies completed successfully elsewhere. Visit
http://publish.ust.hk/acadreg/pgreg for further details on credit transfer policy.
Opportunities for International
Exposure
To enhance the professional and international exposure of postgraduate students, Research Travel Grants are available to research postgraduate students to present papers in international conferences. Research Postgraduate
Program Normal Duration of Study PhD MPhil Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time
4 years with a first degree 3 years if a relevant research master’s degree is earned prior to entering the PhD program
8 years 2 years 4 years
Taught Postgraduate
Program Normal Duration of Study MSc and MA MBA EMBA Graduate Diploma Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Part-time Full-time Part-time 1 or 1.5 years as specified by individual programs 2 or 3 years as specified by individual programs 1 to 1.5 years 2 years 16 months 1 year 1.5 to 2 years
Fall Term 1 Sep - 19 Dec 2014 (13 weeks) Winter Term 2 - 29 Jan 2015 Spring Term 2 Feb - 30 May 2015
(13 weeks)
Summer Term 22 Jun - 15 Aug 2015
Provisional Dates for the 2014-2015
Academic Year
To
Toeenhnhanancecetthehepprorofefessssioionanallanandd ininteternrnatatioionanall exposure of postgraduate students, Research Travel Grants are available to research postgraduate students to present papers in international conferences. Graduate Diploma Full-time Part-time 1 year 1.5 to 2 years
Opportunities for student exchange to universities overseas and Mainland are available. These widen global perspectives by immersing students in a different way of life and by helping them to forge international connections and expand networks. For full-time PhD students at HKUST, there is also the opportunity to apply for an overseas research attachment sponsored by the University. This enables students to gain experience of working in a different research environment and to strengthen professional contacts.
Career Development
Hong Kong’s role as a global financial, business and academic hub brings exciting career openings in world-class companies and organizations in many fields, including IT, engineering, business services, the media, banking, telecommunications and management among others. HKUST’s strong links with other academic institutions and different industries, locally, nationally and internationally, also helps to create career opportunities for postgraduates.
The Career Center of the Student Affairs Office (career.ust.hk) guides and assists students in their job search and career development. Career programs and workshops are organized regularly to keep students up to date with the latest developments in postgraduate career education. In addition, some schools and programs offices offer their own career development workshops, services, and information on internships.
HKUST provides orientation sessions, workshops and seminars to postgraduate teaching assistants (TAs) to further their knowledge and understanding as educators. These are offered through the Center for Enhanced Learning and Teaching (celt.ust.hk). The Center also works with TA Coordinators to support TAs in their work.
The University’s Entrepreneurship Program can assist HKUST graduates to launch hi-tech start-up companies.
Personal Growth
At HKUST, there are many on-going enrichment activities to enjoy alongside your academic work. Among them are:
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lectures, seminars and forums by key thinkers and leaders including Nobel Laureates, top business executives, academics, artists and community figures..
courses and self-access learning in many different languages, including English, written Chinese, Putonghua, Cantonese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Latin provided by the Center for Language Education (lc.ust.hk). Among the English language courses are business communication and technical communication programs catering for the career needs of graduates..
numerous arts and cultural activities, including an Artist-in-Residence program, arranged by the University’s Center for the Arts (www.ust.hk/cfa). prp oggrams officesoffertheir ownccaareeerr dedevelopmp ent
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There are various ways that postgraduate students can gain assistance to help finance their studies.
Postgraduate Studentships
HKUST provides postgraduate studentship (PGS) to selected qualified full-time research postgraduates who will consequently be engaged in ancillary teaching and/or research duties which supplement their formal degree programs. In the 2013-14 academic year, the PGS rate is HK$14,000 per month.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship
Scheme (HKPFS)
Established by the Hong Kong Research
Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme aims to attract top quality students from around the world to pursue doctoral studies in Hong Kong. The Fellowship provides each awardee with a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (~USD2,600) and a conference travel allowance of HK$10,000 (~USD1,300) per year for a maximum period of three years. 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded for the 2014-15 academic year for the whole of Hong Kong.
Since the introduction in 2010-11, the University has secured more than 25% of the total awards for Hong Kong every year. Applicants seeking admission as new full-time PhD research candidates in Government-funded institutions in Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin and ethnic background, are eligible to apply. Details on the Scheme are available at http://pg.ust.hk/hkpfs
Scholarships and Prizes
The University administers a number ofscholarships and prizes on behalf of individual and corporate donors. Most are offered to students on the strength of academic merit and the recommendations of a school or department. Other scholarships may have conditions specified by the donor. Details are obtainable from the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office
(sfao.ust.hk/scholarships/intro_postgraduate.html).
Financial Assistance Schemes
Local students who have financial difficulties may apply for the following financial assistance schemes:.
The Hong Kong Government Grant & Loan schemes administered by the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA)(www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/schemes/pst.htm)
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University Loans and Bursaries administered by HKUST which is supplementary government financial assistance(sfao.ust.hk/sfa/info_university.html)
Non-local students who are unable to renew their scholarships and encounter financial difficulties could approach the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office for assistance.
Tuition Fees
Research Postgraduate Programs
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Full-time HK$42,100 per annum Part-time HK$21,050 per annum Tuition fees are payable in two equal installments at the beginning of each regular term. The tuition fees quoted above are subject to review and government confirmation.
Taught Postgraduate Programs
Tuition fees for taught programs (i.e. all MSc, MA, MBA, EMBA and Graduate Diploma programs) are available on the websites of the relevant School/program. Please refer tohttp://pg.ust.hk/programs.
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How to Apply
General Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to a master’s degree or graduate diploma program at HKUST should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from HKUST or a recognized institution, or obtained an approved equivalent qualification.
Applicants seeking admission to a doctor of philosophy degree program at HKUST should normally have obtained a master’s degree from HKUST or an approved 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.
Program Requirements
These are available on individual program websites. Visit http://pg.ust.hk/programs to access academic departments and program offices at HKUST.
English Language Requirements
*1) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ) • Paper-based test (PBT) score ≥ 550
• Internet-based test (iBT) score ≥ 80
or
2) International English Language Testing System (IELTS ) overall score ≥ 6.0, all sub-scores ≥ 5.5
Note: *TOEFL/IELTS scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.
In case you have difficulties in submitting your online application, please contact the Postgraduate Outreach and Admissions Unit at [email protected].
Application Fee
The application fee is HK$180 per program for online application (except the MSc(IMT) program which charges HK$500), and HK$300/US$40 for visiting student applications. Fees are non-refundable and subject to revision. Different application fees may apply to some taught postgraduate programs in the School of Business
and Management.
Some programs require supplementary data section(s) of the online form to be completed.
Applicable to research programs only
Applications will be assessed on the basis of uploaded documents but official credentials will be required upon offer acceptance. If any of these documents is in a language other than English or Chinese, a certified translation in English must be provided. To be submitted by the referees online
Payment for online applications will be made by credit card. i Application form
ii Proposed Research Plan
iii Supporting documents, such as official certified true copies of certificates, official academic transcripts, original score reports for international tests/exams
iv Two sets of confidential references v Application fee
Making an Application
Prospective students of postgraduate programs should apply online . Applications can be made either through the Postgraduate Outreach and Admissions Unit or, for some taught postgraduate programs offered by the School of Business and Management, directly to the relevant Program Office. Details on application are set out in http://pg.ust.hk/admissions.
In general, an application should include the following:
Applicants must satisfy the University’s general requirements and the specific admission requirements of their chosen program. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English and whose medium of instruction of the degree program completed previously was not English will also have to meet the English Language requirements.
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Schedule for Applying for Admissions to HKUST Postgraduate Programs (2014-15)
Admissions Timetable
Applications for admission to postgraduate programs in the academic year 2014‐15 are invited from September 2013 onwards. You are recommended to apply well before the program closing dates shown on the admissions website.
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Application starts on 2 September 2013.
Programs with varied closing dates from December 2013 to June 2014..
Admission offers will be issued from January to August 2014 in accordance with admission schedules of individual programs..
Program registration in mid August 2014.
Application closes in late December 2014.
Program registration in late January 2015.
Application closes on 31 May 2014.
Application closes on 31 October 2014 Applications forRPg and TPg Degree Programs
Application for Visiting Students
Fall Term Intake
Fall Term Intake Spring Term Intake
Spring Term Intake
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
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Deadline for Initial Application at RGC system: 2 December 2013, 12nn (Hong Kong Time).
Deadline for Application to HKUST: 4 December 2013, 12nn (Hong Kong Time)Visas and Entry Permits
All non-local students, including students from Mainland China, Taiwan and Macao, are required to obtain a student visa/entry permit to study in Hong Kong. The application process normally takes about two months. Students from Mainland China should allow an additional two weeks to apply for an exit-entry permit for travel to Hong Kong and Macao.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for their visas/entry permits through HKUST, with the Head of Postgraduate Studies acting as sponsor. Details of visa/entry permit application procedures can be found at
http://pg.ust.hk/admissions. A fee will be charged to cover the visa/entry permit label fee and cost of forwarding the label.
You will need to show sufficient financial resources to cover expenses for your period of study. Full-time non-local students may, upon written advice from the Hong Kong Immigration Department, be allowed to take up study or curriculum related internship, as well as part-time work during term time (restricted to campus work only) and full-time work during the summer vacation. However, research postgraduate students receiving Postgraduate Studentships (see p.12) may not engage in employment, full-time or part-time, during the academic year. Visiting and inbound exchange students are also not allowed to work in Hong Kong.
All non-local students should make sure they have a passport/travel document valid for six months beyond the travel period.
The Library
The Lee Shau Kee Library (library.ust.hk), as a core component of our academic programs, is centrally located on campus. The purpose-built five-storey Library, offering a rich array of information resources, actively supports learning, teaching and research at HKUST. With a strong focus on technology, the Library building is finely equipped for computing, digital applications, enhanced information retrieval, and wireless network connectivity. It also includes a 24-hour Learning Commons which provides a technology-rich environment for active learning and education. In addition to reading tables and study carrels for individual use, there are group study rooms, media viewing rooms, seminar and presentation rooms, as well as e-classrooms and a multi-function room for
instructional purposes.
The Library provides access services, reference and information assistance, library instruction, and other quality service programs to help further learning and research. It also stages a variety of exhibitions, organizes book talks and other learning activities for
self-development and broader exposure. The Library has:
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12,350 m² floor space.
773,000 printed books, journals and microform.
38,000 media items.
340 databases.
31,300 full text e-journals16
Campus Life
Accommodation
sao.ust.hk/housing
On-Campus Housing
Two types of on-campus housing are available for postgraduate students, fully furnished apartments with single and double rooms (bunk bed) and a
postgraduate hall offering single rooms. Charges vary from HK$16,000 - 38,000 per residential year (around 9-10½ months), depending on the type of accommodation.
Off-Campus Housing
The University has rented some apartments within the vicinity of the campus for taught postgraduate students. Students may rent their own accommodation in nearby areas. The rental may depend on its location, size, furniture, facilities and the public transportation available. The Student Housing Office provides an information (sao.ust.hk/housing/living_offcampus.html) on how and where to find off-campus accommodation.
HKUST is situated on a stunning, award-winning coastal campus spread over 60 hectares. Acclaimed by all who visit, the University’s green environment offers a refreshing place to live and study, while still being conveniently located for the city center.
Daily Life
www.ab.ust.hk/csoThe University has various facilities to take care of common aspects of daily life:
Banks, Supermarket, Bookstore and Restaurants
www.ab.ust.hk/cso
Healthcare
sao.ust.hk/sports/medical_dental.html
Sports and Recreation
sao.ust.hk/facilities/facilities.html
Music and Arts
sao.ust.hk/aesthetics/about.html
Social and Extracurricular Activities
sao.ust.hk/studentlife/organization.html sao.ust.hk/studentlife/gslf.html
Admission Enquiries
For enquiries on application procedures, or other admissions-related matters, please contact the Postgraduate Outreach and Admissions Unit: Website: http://pg.ust.hk/admissions
Email : [email protected]
Tel : (852) 2623 1120
About HKUST
HKUST www.ust.hk
Student Affairs Office sao.ust.hk
Scholarships and Financial sfao.ust.hk
Aid Office
About Hong Kong
Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region www.gov.hk
The Immigration www.immd.gov.hk
Department
Consulates in Hong Kong www.protocol.gov.hk
Hong Kong Tourism Board www.discoveryhongkong.com
Enquiry and
Useful Links
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Living Expenses
Tuition fees and accommodation are the primary expenditure for postgraduate students. In addition, you will need to cover the cost of textbooks, clothing, and other personal needs. An average HKUST student spends approximately HK$100 (US$12) per day on meals on campus. Off-campus restaurants are usually substantially more expensive. Miscellaneous spending on local transportation, laundry, sundries and entertainment, etc., will be about HK$300 per week, depending on your spending habits.
Insurance
sfao.ust.hk/insurance/info.htmlThe University has various insurance plans for students of different status to provide protection for illness, accidents and travel. Non-local students should note that it is a compulsory requirement to subscribe for a medical and/or travel insurance scheme stipulated by the University.
Accessibility
Convenient transport links connect the HKUST campus to the rest of the city. Minibuses leave directly from campus to nearby MTR stations which take you to most parts of Hong Kong. There are also buses and taxis.
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This prospectus is published as a guide for students who wish to study at the University in the 2014-2015 academic year. Information contained in the prospectus may be changed from time to time by respective department/office. Please refer to the University website for updated information.
