The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
School of Engineering
Admission Requirements
Applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results must meet:
1. the General Entrance Requirements; and
2. the School-specific Requirements.
Note:
- Flexible admission conditions for JUPAS applicants (applicable to ALL HKUST programs):
- Perform well overall but miss the entrance requirement of 3-3-2 by one level in one HKDSE core subject (Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics);
- Possess an HKDSE programme score that is higher than the median score of the selected program(s) in the previous year; and
- Put the selected HKUST program(s) in Band A JUPAS choice.
- All Programmes have joined the School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS). For details, please visit link.
- Applicants holding other qualifications may refer to the university's website for undergraduate admission for detailed admission requirements.
Programme Structure
Program choices for admission applications
Engineering Degree with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence
Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
IT-related Programs available for major declaration
BEng in Electronic Engineering
BSc in Data Science and Technology
Extended Major for opt-in
Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence (Major +AI)
Useful LinksInternship Opportunities
Some of the companies / organisations in which students in ICT-related programs took up internships recently:
| Company / Organisation | |
|---|---|
| Adidas | HSBC |
| Amazon | Huawei |
| Amazon Web Services | IBM |
| ASMPT Corporate | Intel |
| Bloomberg | ITEC Nexperia |
| BNP Paribas | J.P. Morgan |
| Census and Statistics Department, HKSAR Government | Jane Street |
| China Construction Bank (Asia) | Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) |
| CLP | KPMG |
| Credit Suisse | Land Registry, HKSAR Government |
| Dah Sing Bank | Manulife |
| DBS Bank | Microsoft |
| Delivery Hero Food (Hong Kong) | Morgan Stanley |
| Deloitte | MTR |
| GOGOX | Ocean Park |
| Google China | OOCL |
| HKBN | Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong |
| HKET | PwC |
| HKT | SenseTime |
| HKUST | Societe Generale |
| Hong Kong Police Force, HKSAR Government | Thales Group |
| Hong Kong Productivity Council | Tramplus |
| Hospital Authority | WSP (Asia) |
Graduate Prospects
Graduates’ Initial Destinations:
| Graduates’ Initial Destinations | Percentage* |
|---|---|
| Employed | 74.6% |
| Further studies | 20.1% |
| Still seeking employment | 1.3% |
| Others (e.g. return to homeland, not seeking employment) | 4.0% |
| *Remark: Due to rounding of data, percentages may not add up exactly to 100%. | |
Employment Sector:
| Employment Sector | Percentage* |
|---|---|
| Commerce & Business | 63.9% |
| Community & Social Services | 1.9% |
| Education | 3.2% |
| Engineering & Industry | 30.6% |
| Government & Related Organisations | 0.5% |
| *Remark: Due to rounding of data, percentages may not add up exactly to 100%. | |
Note: This chart shows the sectors of companies and organisations in which graduates took up employment. It does not reflect the nature of work undertaken by graduates. For details of job nature, please refer to the following chart.
Job Nature:
| Job Nature | Percentage* |
|---|---|
| Administration / Management | 3.2% |
| Art & Design | 0.5% |
| Banking / Finance | 2.7% |
| Engineering | 24.5% |
| Scientific / Research Work | 1.8% |
| Service Work | 0.9% |
| System Analysis & Computer Programming | 64.5% |
| Teaching / Lecturing | 1.8% |
| *Remark: Due to rounding of data, percentages may not add up exactly to 100%. | |
