Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) (Exchange Program)

Study as an exchange student at RIT's partner university in Hong Kong. Since it opened in 1989, HKUST has emerged as a leading research university in Hong Kong and one of the top universities in the world. The Interdisciplinary Programs Office at HKUST was established in 2008 and offers you the option to combine classes from different departments and schools for a unique academic experience. HKUST allows students to customize their degree program according to their interests and academic goals and gives them the flexibility to select a range of courses depending on their interests.

Coursework available in:

• Science (Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences)
• Mathematics
• Engineering (Civil, Mechanical)
• Accounting
• Business (Economics, Global Business, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management)
• Computing

Courses are taught in English (only some courses related to Chinese language or literature are taught in Chinese). Exchange students take 12 to 18 credits.

Courses - Past students have taken the following courses:
BIOG 101 Exp in Cellular Biology and Evolution
BIOL 102 General Biology II
BIOL 302 Cell Biology
CHMG 141 General & Analytical Chemistry I
CHMG 142 General & Analytical Chemistry II
CHMI 351 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
CHMO 231 Organic Chemistry I
CSCI 141 Computer Science I
CSCI 261 Analysis of Algorithms
CSCI 331 Intro Artificial Intelligence
ENVS 101 Concepts of Environ Science
GCIS 123 Software Dev and Problem Solving I
GCIS 124 Software Devel and Problem Solving II
ISTE 222 Applied Data Structures and Algorithms
MATH 181A Calculus I
MATH 219 Multivariable Calculus
MATH 231 Differential Equations
MATH 241 Linear Algebra
MGIS 320 Database Management Systems
PERC 100 Scientific Principles General Education credit -
PERE 100 Ethical Perspective Gen Ed Credit
PHYS 111 College Physics I
PHYS 213 Modern Physics
PHYS 225 Intro Comp Physics & Prog
PHYS 330 Classical Mechanics
PHYS 414 Quantum Mechanics
STAT 145 Introduction to Statistics
STSO 488 Topics in Environmental Studies
SWEN 261 Intro to Software Engineering

Housing: As an exchange student, you are provided with university housing available on and off campus. There are nine on-campus halls and one off-campus hall for undergraduate students. Most undergraduate halls are designed for double or triple occupancy. Rooms are air-conditioned and furnished with desks, chairs, bookshelves, beds, mattresses, wardrobes, and a mini-refrigerator. Common facilities include bathrooms, common rooms with TVs, pantries, microwaves, and student card-operated washing machines and dryers. Wired and Wi-Fi internet access is available in student halls.

About Hong Kong: Located off the southeast coast of China, Hong Kong became a special Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on July 1, 1997.  The history of the region dates back over 1,000 years.  Hong Kong has been a center of international trade since its earliest days as a British colony in the 1800s.  Today, Hong Kong is a thriving metropolis with a rich and diverse cultural history combining traditional and contemporary.  In addition to Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese, visitors will hear many Asian and European languages spoken on the street. English is widely spoken and is the preferred language in the government, business, and tourism sectors.  As a result, visitors can communicate in English with taxi drivers, salespeople, and police.  Restaurant menus and street signs are bilingual (Chinese and English).

Program Terms: Fall, Spring

Application deadlines:

• Final deadline for spring semester applications: September 15th
• Final deadline for fall semester applications: March 31st

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Program Cost & Financial Aid

Program Cost: Student budget worksheet (spring 2025 semester) - outlines all program costs

Financial Aid:
Financial aid may cover some program costs. As you review the budget worksheet, please remember that it does not include your RIT financial aid or scholarships which may cover some of the program costs. The purpose of the budget worksheet is to show all the costs associated with your study abroad program which will help your RIT Financial Aid Assistant Director determine how your aid and scholarships may be applied. 

To understand how your financial aid and scholarships may apply to your program costs:

• Make an appointment with your financial aid assistant director (call Financial Aid at 585-475-2186) and mention that you are calling for a study abroad appointment
• Upload a copy of your budget worksheet(s) via the Financial Aid upload portal at https://join.rit.edu/register/FA_upload (at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled meeting, so they have time to prepare) 
  • Please rename the file name of your budget worksheet before uploading it to the Financial Aid portal based on the instructions provided in the portal (adding your name and student ID)

To find out the name of your financial aid assistant director for your degree program visit: https://www.rit.edu/admissions/aid/contact#counseling-team

We recommend you meet with Financial Aid before the application deadline so you understand how your aid will apply. The RIT financial aid office is located in Bausch and Lomb Center (Bldg. 77), 2nd floor, 2125.

Scholarships:

• RIT Education Abroad Travel Grants ($500-$1,000)
  All students with pending applications in the RIT Study Abroad Compass for this program will be automatically considered for an RIT Education Abroad Travel Grant. You will be informed of your scholarship status shortly after the application deadline. Scholarships awarded based on financial need.

• Other scholarships: RIT Study Abroad Scholarships, National Study Abroad Scholarships

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To Apply

1) Make an appointment to meet with the study abroad advisor for this program, Myles Chalue - choose date and time
2) Start an application in the Compass.