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Admissions

Application Deadline

Fees and Financing

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

Admission Requirement Step by Step Guide

Admission Requirement

With HKUST's rigorous MBA curriculum and world-class faculty, you’ll be fully prepared for the constantly evolving landscape of today’s business world.

Full-time
MBA Program

Duration:

12/16 months

Work Experience:

2 years

English Tests:

Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English

GMAT/GRE Tests:

Mandatory for All Applicants.

Part-time
MBA Program (Weekly)

Duration:

24-months

Work Experience:

3 years

English Tests:

Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo

GMAT/GRE Tests:

Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.

Part-time
MBA Program (bi-Weekly)

Duration:

24-months

Work Experience:

3 years

English Tests:

Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo

GMAT/GRE Tests:

Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.

Asia-Pacific
Part-time MBA Program

Duration:

24-months

Work Experience:

5 years

English Tests:

Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo

GMAT/GRE Tests:

Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.

Admissions requirements by study mode

	Duration	Full-time Work Exp.	English Test	GMAT/GRE Test	Checklist
					2 Essays 2 Reference letters 1 Admission interview Undergraduate Transcript and Graduate Diploma
Full-time MBA Program	12 or 16 months	Min. 2 years	Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo	Mandatory for all applicants.
Part-time MBA (Weekly)	24 months	Min. 3 years	Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo	Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.
Part-time MBA Program (Bi-Weekly)	24 months	Min. 3 years	Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo	Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.
Asia-Pacific Part-time MBA \| MBA Program (DiMBA)	24 months	Min. 5 years	Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo	Applicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.

A satisfactory TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo English Test (DET) results is required if English was not the medium of instruction in your undergraduate/postgraduate program.

Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:

TOEFL - Paper-based Test (pBT):

550

TOEFL - Revised Paper-delivered Test:

Total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections

TOEFL - Internet-based Test (iBT):

Duolingo English Test:

125

School Codes for Admission Tests

GMAT - HKUST code: 7357

Full-time MBA program code: PRW-WT-99

Part-time MBA program code (Weekly / Bi-Weekly / Digital MBA): PRW-WT-53

GRE - HKUST code number: 3834 (department code 4201)

TOEFL - HKUST code number: 0170-01 (do not need to select department)

DET - Send your score to "Hong Kong University of Science and Technology" through the Duolingo system, and select “Post-graduate” as the purpose

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Step by Step guide

Our Application Process

Stage 1

Week 1

Self-reflection: Know your motivation and choose the right program that best fits your personal and career goals

Connect with admissions team to seek for personalized advice and understand your eligibility

Checklist

Resume

Soft copies of transcripts, identifications

Referee Recommendations

2 Short Essays

Relevant tests: GMAT/GRE, English Test, (If any)

Stage 2

Week 1

Prepare your online application

Schedule tests and provide test scores

Approach your referees

Stage 3

Week 2-3

Submit online application

Interview by invitation

Prepare supporting documents

Stage 4

Week 4-5

Admission decision

Submitting supporting documents

Deposit payment of HKD$65,000 to secure the seat (*non-refundable)

Checklist

Certified True Copy of the Transcript and Graduate Diploma

English Test Score (if applicable)

GMAT/ GRE Test Score (if applicable)

Paid Deposit

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The Hong Kong University of Science

and Technology
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon Hong Kong

(852) 2358 7533