Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST)
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) was founded in 1991 and is an international research university with strong ties to global thought leaders, whilst having wide-ranging connections with Mainland China. It promotes interdisciplinary studies, dedicated to educating well-rounded students to acquire a strong entrepreneurial spirit. The University is housed in a hillside and waterfront complex overlooking the Clear Water Bay peninsula, less than 30 minutes' driving time from Central Hong Kong.
Mobility partner
>> Information for incoming students
- Estimated number of mobility places: 1-3 full-year or 2-6 semester places
Available Subject Areas
Please ensure that you research the courses available to you as an exchange student, and check with your subject coordinator(s) that these courses are suitable for your Glasgow degree programme. Please note that partner course offerings may change on a yearly basis.
Please research course level; content and assessment structures; partner academic pre-requisites for exchange students; whether enough courses / credits are available in your degree subject(s) to meet your Glasgow degree credit requirements; language of teaching and for Joint Honours students, whether the partner has any restrictions on taking courses from different Schools/Faculties.
- Accounting & Finance
- Aerospace Engineering/Sciences
- Archaeology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business & Management
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Comparative Literature
- Computing Science
- Digital Media & Information Studies
- Earth Science and Geology
- Economic & Social History
- Economics
- Education
- Electronics/Electrical Engineering
- English Language
- English Literature
- Film & TV
- Geography
- History
- History of Art
- Life Sciences
- Maths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics and International Relations
- Product Design Engineering
- Psychology
- School of Interdisciplinary subjects Dumfries
- Scottish Literature
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Theatre Studies
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Urban Studies/Public & Social Policy
Key facts
- Language of Teaching: English
- Calendar
- Grading System
- Entry Requirements
- Business School students should have strong grades to meet the entry requirements
- Credit guidance: typical full course for home students load per semester = 15 (credit range/semester 12-18)
Travel and costs
- University of Glasgow Financial Support
- Cost of living
- Nearest airport: Hong Kong International Airport. More travel information available.
Useful weblinks
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Partner web
http://www.ust.hk/
Partner mobility web
http://www.ust.hk/global-connections/
Mobility contact
gspo@ust.hk
Disability support
https://sao.ust.hk/counseling/special_needs.html