Program Details
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
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ATTENTION: This program is highly competitive. Students interested in applying should be prepared with a serious second choice option.Founded in 1991, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed into one of the world's preeminent institutions of higher education. HKUST is comprised of four schools: Science; Engineering; Business and Management; Humanities and Social Science. Hong Kong offers a unique East-West perspective with a culture based on thousands of years of Chinese heritage followed by 150 years of British administration and the return to China in 1997. Additional information about this program can be found in the Global Programs in Engineering (GEP) website. |
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The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture. GPA Requirement: 3.0 on a 4.0 scaleLanguage Requirement: none |
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Direct Credit
available from the following:
[College of Engineering][Krannert School of Management][Polytechnic Institute]
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program. |
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Language of Instruction: English Semester Course Load: 12 Purdue credits Agriculture, Engineering, and Polytechnic students attend the School of Engineering at HKUST. Management students attend the HKUST Business School. |
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HKUST helps facilitate housing for exchange students. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2022
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Note that participants in this program are eligible to apply for the Freeman-Asia award program. Link here for more information about this program. Awards range from $3,000 for summer programs to $7,000 for academic year programs. Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations. Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas. |
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For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure a place in a program, apply early. As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
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Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in. |
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The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu. |
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