The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world-class research university that focuses on science, technology, business and management as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with a global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. HKUST has over 16,000 students and a campus that occupies a 60-hectare site overlooking Clear Water Bay in East Kowloon.
As a research university, innovation lies at the heart of HKUST, drawing on the inner drive and passion to advance the future. This continuous momentum is born of their core belief that knowledge empowers and research delivers, leading to novel discoveries and productive social change. At HKUST, they always strive to scale the challenging heights of the unknown. They foster a can-do mindset that uncovers novel perspectives, transfers knowledge into applications, and forges new pathways to improve people’s lives. Working together in an environment embracing diversity in all its forms, students, faculty, alumni, and staff generate a dynamic community of global leaders, inventors, original thinkers, and contributing citizens.
- Degree Suitability
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Suitable for most Science degrees, excluding Computing Science, Engineering and Psychology
- University Information
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Host equivalent of 60 Aberdeen credits: 12
- Finances
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Hong Kong is a Group 2 country under the Turing scheme.
Two single semester Lord Wilson Scholarships are available for students going to Hong Kong. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds will be prioritised but all students applying to a partner in Hong Kong are encouraged to apply.
The application process for this scholarship is separate from our main Study Exchange Application. See the scholarships funding page for details of the scholarship, including eligibility and how to apply.
Please consult our Finance section for more information.
- Feedback
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If you would like to view direct feedback from previous Go Abroad students following their exchange, you can request access by emailing the Go Abroad Team.
- Apply
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For more information visit our How to Apply page on our website.