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Admissions Application Deadline Fees and Financing Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

Admissions

Application Deadline

Fees and Financing

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

Admission Requirement Step by Step Guide MBA Alumni or Student Referral Scheme

Admission Requirement

Our admissions process is designed to evaluate your qualifications and fit for the program. By completing the required steps, you will learn more about yourself and take an important next step in your career development journey.

Admissions requirements by study mode

	Duration	Full-time Work Exp.	English Test	GMAT/GRE Test	Checklist
					2 Essays 2 Reference letters 1 Admission interview Undergraduate Transcript and Graduate Diploma
Full-time MBA Program	12 or 16 months	Min. 2 years	Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo	Mandatory for all applicants.
Part-time MBA Program (Weekly)	24 months	Min. 3 years	Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo	Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.
Part-time MBA Program (Bi-Weekly)	24 months	Min. 3 years	Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo	Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.
Asia-Pacific Part-time MBA (Digital MBA)	24 months	Min. 5 years	Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo	Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.

A satisfactory TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo English Test (DET) results is required if English was not the medium of instruction in your undergraduate/postgraduate program.

Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:

TOEFL:

Paper-based test:

550

Revised Paper-delivered Test:

iBT:

Duolingo English Test:

125

IELTS - Academic Module:

6.5

with all sub-scores at 5.5 or higher

School Codes for Admission Tests

GMAT - HKUST code: 7357

Full-time MBA program code: PRW-WT-99

Part-time MBA program code (Weekly / Bi-Weekly / Digital MBA): PRW-WT-53

GRE - HKUST code number: 3834 (department code 4201)

TOEFL - HKUST code number: 0170-01 (do not need to select department)

DET - Send your score to "Hong Kong University of Science and Technology" through the Duolingo system, and select “Post-graduate” as the purpose

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Step by Step guide

Our Application Process

Research and decide to apply

Week 0

Self-reflection: Know your motivation and choose the right program that best fits your personal and career goals

Connect with admissions team to seek for personalized advice and understand your eligibility

Checklist

Resume

Soft copies of transcripts, identifications

Referee Recommendations

2 Short Essays

GMAT/GRE (if not qualified for exemption), English Test (TOEFL/IELTS/DET) (if not qualified for exemption)

Apply

Week 1

Prepare your online application

Schedule tests and provide test scores

Approach your referees

Week 2-3

Submit online application

Interview by invitation

Prepare supporting documents

Accept offer and prepare for enrollment

Week 4-5

Admission decision

Submitting supporting documents

Provide test scores (if not qualified for exemption)

Deposit payment of HKD$65,000 to secure the seat (*non-refundable)

Checklist

Certified True Copy of the Transcript and Graduate Diploma

English Test Score (if applicable)

GMAT/ GRE Test Score (if applicable)

Paid Deposit

HKUST MBA Alumni or Student Referral Scheme

We deeply value our community and the connections that help cultivate future leaders. If you are referred by a current HKUST MBA or EMBA student or alumnus, or if you are an HKUST alumnus yourself, you qualify for the referral program.

Referral-based and Returning alumni applicants are eligible for

Application Fee Waiver

The HKD 500 application fee will be waived upon verification of referral or alumni status.
Guaranteed Admissions Interview

Referred applicants will receive a direct invitation to an admissions interview.

How to Apply:

1. Provide the passport name, and the contact details (if applicable)of the referring HKUST MBA/EMBA student or alumnus in the Referee section.

2. Provide the undergraduate/postgraduate transcript and diploma (if applicable) if you are an HKUST alumnus. Please note that short-term or non-degree programs are not eligible under this arrangement.

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The Hong Kong University of Science

and Technology
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon Hong Kong

(852) 2358 7533