HKUST for Indian Students
Hong Kong
Elite Asian research university with English-medium teaching. Strong engineering, business, CS, and finance programs. Competitive scholarships available. Gateway to Hong Kong's global finance and tech sectors. Compare with NUS Singapore.
Top 5
In Asia
Top 50
QS World
English
Medium Teaching
60+
Students Guided
What Makes HKUST Different
Technology & Business Focus
Especially strong in engineering, CS/AI, business/finance, and analytics. Students interested in quantitative or technology-driven careers often prioritize HKUST among Asian universities.
Global Faculty & Research
Known for strong international faculty, high research productivity, and industry-linked innovation programs. Research output is exceptional for a relatively young university.
Hong Kong Location
Major global financial centre with international banking, consulting firms, strong startup ecosystem, and gateway to mainland China and Asia markets. All teaching in English.
Dr. Karan Gupta's tip: HKUST is often underestimated by Indian students who assume “Asia university = backup option.” HKUST is extremely strong academically, scholarships can be generous, and finance/tech placements are excellent. Students who understand Hong Kong's global positioning benefit most. Talk to us.
HKUST Admission Requirements
Undergraduate
- Strong grades (CBSE, ISC, IB, Cambridge accepted)
- SAT/ACT can strengthen application
- English proficiency required (unless schooling in English)
- HKUST online application + personal statement
- Applications: fall-early year | Earlier = better scholarship consideration
Masters
MBA (HKUST Business School)
- Strong finance & consulting outcomes
- Asia-focused business education
- Global exchange opportunities
- GMAT/GRE
- Work experience, essays, interview
- Read: MBA Strategy
Top Programs
Computer Science & AI: Strong research and industry links
Engineering: Well respected across disciplines
Business & Finance: Highly ranked with strong HK placements
Data Science & Analytics: Growing demand, strong programs
Economics: Quantitative-focused, strong reputation
Costs & Scholarships
Costs
- Undergraduate: HK$185,000/year (~US$24,000) for non-local students
- Master's: HK$140,000–$210,000/year (~US$18,000–$27,000)
- MBA: ~HK$600,000+ total (~US$77,000; HKUST Business School)
- Living costs: ~HK$5,000–$7,000/month (~US$650–$900) | ~HK$60,000–$84,000/year (~US$7,700–$10,800)
- Total estimated annual budget: ~HK$245,000–$294,000/year (~US$31,000–$38,000 — significantly lower than US/UK)
- Approximate for recent intake cycles — Study in Hong Kong | Cost Calculator
Scholarships
- UG: Generous merit-based scholarships possible
- Graduate: Scholarships, research assistantships
- MBA: HKUST merit scholarships
- Read: Scholarships Guide
KGC Students at HKUST
Rahul Banerjee
HKUST
“HKUST was my top choice for engineering because of its research output and Hong Kong's finance ecosystem. Dr. Gupta helped me understand that HKUST scholarships can be very competitive. The application strategy was precise and the result was a generous scholarship offer.”
Ishita Kapoor
HKUST
“I chose HKUST over UK universities because of the English-medium teaching, lower tuition, and proximity to Asia's finance hub. KGC helped me position my quantitative background effectively for the Business program.”
Varun Nambiar
HKUST
“HKUST MBA was the right fit for my consulting career pivot in Asia. Dr. Gupta helped me articulate why Hong Kong specifically and how the Asia-Pacific focus matched my goals. Got in with a scholarship.”
FAQs
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