History
In 1989, the leaders of Hong Kong saw a need to build a new, research-focused university to support the city’s future ambitions—to become not just the financial hub of Asia, but also a center of knowledge advancement, economic growth and influence in the Pearl River Delta Region, leveraging Hong Kong’s unique status with China who just recently opened to reforms.
The herculean task—building an institution with global ambitions from the ground up—soon attracted a group of high-spirited scholars from around the globe, who embraced the challenge with open arms and started what would become the eventual Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Learn more at fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/history.
Education
English is the medium of instruction at HKUST. The University offers a wide-range of research postgraduate programs through well-established disciplinary foundation (Science, Engineering, Business, Humanities and Social Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies), leading to the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Besides, to encourage collaboration between HKUST and HKUST(GZ), students have opportunities for cross-campus study and access to research facilities on both campuses. With the University's enlarged scope and resources, students are empowered to pursue their passion and engage in in-depth research from multiple angles to tackle real-world problems in the 21st century.
Research
HKUST has been powered by its enduring quality of research across disciplines. Our researchers have shown persistence in their pursuit of knowledge and have made breakthroughs, laying the groundwork to embrace transdisciplinarity.
Riding on the robust network of research partnerships, institutes, centers, and joint labs, the University aims to elevate and intensify synergistic collaborations with institutions, governments, industries, and communities globally, especially the Greater Bay Area.
Career
HKUST ranks 25th in Global University Employability Ranking, 2026. HKUST graduates consistently rank among the top 30 worldwide and top 6 in Asia, highlighting their competitiveness in the global job market.
To enhance student's all-around growth and professional career development, HKUST provide ample resources and practical opportunities to equip students with comprehensive transferable skills via Professional Development Courses, Trainings for Graduate Teaching Assistants, and various research funding opportunities.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Key Statistics & Highlights
- #44 Ranking
- 30 PhDs
- 27 Scholarships
- 870 Academic Staff
- 15,000 Students
- 7,400 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Overview
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Scholarships
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
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229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
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Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
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47000 HKD
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Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
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Independent provider
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Independent provider
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10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
47000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
47000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
47000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
47000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
47000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
47000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
47000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
47000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
47000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
47000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
1700000 HKD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
229620 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
147000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
47000 HKD
Deadline
Anytime
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 1.3% Hong Kong (SAR)
Top 31.3% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
44
By TopUniversities
Climbed 3 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 47 | 44 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
58
By Times Higher Education
Climbed 8 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | 66 | 58 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
201
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | 201 | 201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
HKUST provides students with resources necessary for their academic life and daily life, for instance, online learning platforms, amenities, catering services, counseling and wellness services, career services, sports facilities, and many more. These supports are easily accessible through the various systems developed by HKUST. Students can choose the right tools to fit their academic needs and improve their well-being.
Housing services
HKUST provides guaranteed university accommodation for full-time MPhil and PhD students in their first year of research studies . The type of bed spaces include single room, double room and room for married couples. The rooms are fully-furnished and air-conditioned.
Library services
The Lee Shau Kee Library offers a rich array of resources, databases and collections online and offline to students and University members. Students can also find a wide-range of services (e.g. 3D printing, copying, borrowing of AV equipment) and facilities (e.g. 24-hour Learning Commons, individual carrels, group study rooms) in the Library.
ICT services
HKUST is the first local institution to embrace the use of ChatGPT, addressing the rise of generative AI in the higher education sector. The University aims to provide members with advanced tools that can assist in various educational tasks and continue to lead in the integration of technology within the academic community.
Also, the campus is covered by a high-performance Wi-Fi and data network.
Medical services
All registered students are entitled to use the primary health care service available at the Medical Clinic. Full-time students are provided with free outpatient service.
Check out our website to learn more.
Campus life
Surrounded by splendid sea views, the HKUST campus occupies a stunning 150-acre site overlooking the pristine Clear Water Bay, on the Sai Kung Peninsula. Students are enabled to study, learn, research, and develop interests in a relaxing yet stimulating environment.
Besides, Hong Kong, located on China's southern coast, is a dynamic city where East meets West. Students can enjoy the amazing culture, cuisine, and cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Sports facilities
The University provides a variety of sports and recreation facilities for the enhancement and promotion of students' well-being. To name a few, the facilities include Indoor Sports Complex, Water Sports Center, Fitness Centers, swimming pools, artificial turf soccer pitch, basketball court, tennis courts, and more. Sports skill classes, sports team practices and organized sports events including the intervarsity and intramural sports competitions are also held in various facilities throughout the year.
Student clubs
Students can join a wide variety of programs and activities to puruse their interests, ranging from student association, community outreach, wellness program, sports skill class, to arts and cultural activity.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Hong Kong (SAR) Country
Hong Kong City
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Student Reviews & Awards
3.9
Based on 13 reviews
- 5 Star 5 Reviews
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Excellent Supporting Staff
HKUST campus is a very scenic place. However, the best part of the university is the professors and administrators. I have had numerous instances where I have approached them outside their office hours and asked them for help. I have always received full support, and they have helped me escape some very tricky situations. I will miss the faculty and especially the UG Hall 5 Residence Master. I am grateful for his help during my undergraduate program. I will recommend people choose HKUST for their bachelor, master, or Ph.D. studies. Do experience the hall life and you will never regret it.
The nice schoolmates
I like the canteen in my school. Friends are sitting together and chat with each other freely, making it a harmonious place to have lunch. Sometimes the professors will also come here to have lunch, some talented schoolmates will talk about academic knowledge with them.
Students take precedence over everything else
I started out as an undergrad in September 2015, and jumped right into their PhD program after finishing up my first degree. I think that itself is a testament to how special a place HKUST holds in my heart. While the stunning beauty offered by its campus, lined by the sea and mountains, was the first to capture my heart, I have grown to love pretty much everything about it with time. What I appreciate the most about it is that the needs, strengths and shortcomings of each student are carefully evaluated to help him/her customize the coursework while ensuring that the degree requirements are met. The student mentors, advisors, instructors and professors are more than willing to give it their all to help out the students. While the atmosphere can certainly get a little competitive, I never saw it take an unhealthy turn; I believe a certain degree of competition, competitiveness and stress might be necessary to drive us towards our goals. If you want to receive the best care and advice and grow into an independent and confident individual, HKUST is the right choice for you! I can guarantee that you won�t regret becoming a part of the family!
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