Application & Admission Requirements
Admission requirements
To qualify for admission, applicants shall have:
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A bachelor’s degree with second class honors.
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At least 3 years of full-time working experience;
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Fulfilled English Language requirements set by the University
English Language requirements
Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:
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TOEFL-iBT: 80*
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TOEFL-pBT: 550
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TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
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IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5
(*) refers to the total score in one single attempt
Applicants are NOT required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if:
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their first language is English, or
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have obtained their bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.
For further details on English Language admission requirements set out by the University, please visit HERE.
Application Deadlines for 2025/26 Admissions
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For applicants from outside Hong Kong: 31st May 2025
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For applicants from Hong Kong: 30th June 2025
Early applications are recommended as offers will be made on a rolling basis.
Application Process
All applicants should submit their application documents through the online admission system to the Fok Ying Tung Graduate School (FYTGS) of HKUST. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Application updates/results will only be available on the Online Admission System.
(Click on the "APPLY NOW" button to submit an application)