Institution overview
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a public research university based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR. Opened in 1991. The university provides bachelor's, master's and doctoral education. Its academic portfolio includes social sciences, business and management, engineering and technology, computer science and natural sciences. Teaching is delivered in English and Chinese, although the language, curriculum and attendance requirements vary by faculty and programme. Its principal institutional location is in Hong Kong, New Territories, while individual schools and programmes may use additional teaching or research sites. Libraries, laboratories and other specialist facilities support the subjects offered by the institution. Applicants should use the official university website and the relevant programme pages to confirm current entry requirements, qualification structure, teaching language and study location. This record describes the university as a whole; professional schools, international campuses and partner programmes may apply separate admissions and awarding arrangements. Programme structures and available subjects can change between academic years, so applicants should rely on the current institutional catalogue.
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- Institution type
- University
- Operating status
- Active
- Ownership
- Public
- Founded
- 1991
- Teaching languages
- English; Chinese
- Primary pathway
- Higher Education
- Education pathways
- Higher Education
- Qualification levels
- Bachelor; Master; Doctorate; Diploma
- Fields of study
- Social Sciences; Business and Management; Engineering and Technology; Computer Science; Natural Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Engineering; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; Philosophy and Religious Studies; Physical Sciences; Public Administration and Social Service Professions; Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians; Visual and Performing Arts; Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
- Delivery modes
- On-campus