Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Undergraduate Fees and Scholarships 2026–2027 – Hong Kong, China

Location: Hong Kong

Program: Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: Full duration of Program

Deadline: Not Specified

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) offers a comprehensive suite of admissions scholarships and financial aid to outstanding local and non-local undergraduate students. Academic scholarships are awarded to top students based on academic merit and non-academic achievements no separate application is required, and all applicants are automatically considered. Non-academic scholarships require a separate application. In addition to scholarships, financial aid is available through the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office (SFAO) for students experiencing financial difficulties. HKUST’s tuition fees are relatively more affordable than comparable universities worldwide, and the university provides various forms of financial support to ensure that financial circumstances do not prevent students from pursuing their academic goals.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), founded in 1991 and located on a scenic hillside campus overlooking Clear Water Bay in Hong Kong, is one of Asia’s and the world’s leading research-intensive universities. Consistently ranked among the top universities globally, HKUST is renowned for its strengths in science, engineering, business, and technology, and produces graduates who go on to leadership roles in academia, business, and government worldwide. The university offers over 50 undergraduate programmes and maintains close ties with industry and research institutions across Asia and beyond.

Benefits of the Programme

Full or partial tuition fee coverage
Living allowance of up to HKD 60,000 per year
Accommodation fee of up to HKD 51,000 per residential year
Renewable awards for the normative duration of study (where applicable)
HKD 50,000 one-off award under selected scholarship schemes

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:

Academic Scholarships (all applicants automatically considered):

Must be applying to an undergraduate programme at HKUST
Must demonstrate outstanding academic merit and/or non-academic achievements
No separate application is required

Non-Academic Scholarships (separate application required):

For the Student Athletes Admissions Scheme (SAAS): must demonstrate outstanding performance in sports at a competitive level — applications considered on a case-by-case basis until March 31, 2026 for late SAAS applications
For the Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship (BAAS): must demonstrate exceptional achievement in non-academic areas beyond typical extracurricular activities
For the Future Leaders Award (non-local students only — NEW): must demonstrate extraordinary leadership potential and impact in the community
For the Global Learners Scholarship (non-local students): must demonstrate outstanding academic merit from diverse international backgrounds
For the Olympiad Medalists Scholarship: must hold a medal from a recognised International or Asian Science/Mathematics Olympiad

Non-local students — accommodation:

Non-local students are guaranteed on-campus accommodation in their first year of study only — students should plan ahead for off-campus accommodation thereafter (estimated HKD 4,500–18,000 per month)

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

Academic scholarships at HKUST are awarded automatically as part of the admissions process — all applicants are considered without a separate application, based on academic merit, non-academic achievements, and other criteria as specified by each individual scholarship. For non-academic scholarships, a separate application is required and applicants are assessed on the specific criteria of each scheme. The Future Leaders Award and Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship evaluate exceptional non-academic contributions and leadership, while the Student Athletes Admissions Scheme assesses competitive sporting achievement. Financial aid is assessed separately through the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office based on demonstrated financial need.