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Financing your MBA degree

Pursuing an MBA from HKUST is preparation for the rest of your career. This section shares details on tuition & fees, scholarships and awards, other sources of financing, and estimates of living costs while studying in Hong Kong.

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Full-time MBA Program + -

Part-time MBA Program + -

Digital MBA Program (DiMBA) + -

Full-time MBA Overview Career & Professional Development Global Exposure Financing your MBA Degree

Part-time MBA Overview Opportunities Beyond The Classroom Global Exposure Financing your MBA Degree

Asia-Pacific Part-time MBA Overview Opportunities Beyond The Classroom Global Exposure Financing your MBA Degree

Fees Financial Aid Living Costs

Fees

Program Fees

600,000 HKD

This covers tuition, textbooks and course materials for required core courses, and certain select co-curricular activities. Certain optional textbooks for electives are not included.

A non-refundable deposit of HK$65,000 is required when an offer of admission is accepted, which will be deducted from the outstanding program fee. Remaining program fees can be paid in two installments.

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Scholarships & Awards

Full-time MBA Program

Scholarships & Awards

HKUST MBA Merit Scholarships and Professional Awards recognize outstanding MBA candidates. All candidates are automatically considered - no separate application is required.

– HKUST MBA Merit Scholarship

– Terry Tsang MBA Admissions Scholarship

– HKUST MBA Global Citizen Award

– HKUST MBA Women Business Leader Award

– HKUST MBA Entrepreneurship Award

– HKUST MBA Business Technology and Innovation Award

– HKUST MBA Consulting Strategy Award

– Jebsen Educational Foundation MBA Scholarship

– HKUST MBA East and Southeast Asia Business Professional Award

– HKUST MBA India Business Professional Award

– HKUST MBA Diversity Award

– HKUST MBA Middle East and Central Asia Award

– HKUST MBA ANZ Award

– HKUST MBA ASEAN Region Award

– HKUST MBA Social Sector and Public Sector Award

Other Sources of Financing

For International Students

International applicants may seek financial assistance from government and corporate sources through scholarships, grants, and loans, which provide crucial support in funding their education.

Overseas Education Loan from Maybank
Professional Student Line of Credit scheme from Bank of Montreal
Education Loans for India and Abroad from HDFC Credila
Indonesian Education Scholarship
Student Loan via Prodigy Finance
And more...

For Local Hong Kong Applicants

Eligible Hong Kong residents have the option to apply for the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) or the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS) offered by the HKSAR Government.

Other Award
AmCham Charitable Foundation Scholar Award
Overseas Education Loan from Maybank
Professional Student Line of Credit scheme from Bank of Montreal
Education Loans for India and Abroad from HDFC Credila
Indonesian Education Scholarship

HKUST MBA Alumni/Student Referral Scheme

We deeply value our community and the connections that help cultivate future leaders. If you are referred by a current HKUST MBA or EMBA student or alumnus, or if you are an HKUST alumnus yourself, you qualify for the referral program.

Referral-based and Returning alumni applicants are eligible for

Application Fee Waiver

The HKD 500 application fee will be waived upon verification of referral or alumni status.
Guaranteed Admissions Interview

Referred applicants will receive a direct invitation to an admissions interview.

How to Apply:

1. Provide the passport name, and the contact details (if applicable)of the referring HKUST MBA/EMBA student or alumnus in the Referee section.

2. Provide the undergraduate/postgraduate transcript and diploma (if applicable) if you are an HKUST alumnus. Please note that short-term or non-degree programs are not eligible under this arrangement.

Managing Your Living Costs
While Studying in Hong Kong

Starting your MBA in a new city is exciting, but planning your finances is just as important. Here's a handy summary of typical expenses - including accommodation, transport, food, study materials, and personal spending - to help you prepare.

Item	HKD	USD (~eqv)
MBA Program Fee (Intake 2024)	$600,000	$77,500
Accommodation Off Campus (average for 12 months) Assume that you share a 2-bedroom apartment with a student	$120,000	$15,390
Books and Supplies	$10,000	$1,300
Living Expenses (12 months)	$84,000	$10,770
Miscellaneous	$30,000	$3,850
Optional field trips or travel	$15,000	$1,930
Total	$859,000	$110,740

Internships and Part-Time Opportunities

Paid internships and part-time roles let you put classroom learning into action, gain industry insights, and expand your professional network - all while earning supplemental income. Our Career & Professional Development team is here to help you find flexible opportunities tailored to your goals.

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