Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Program Details

Program Location Hong Kong, China
Sponsor Purdue
Program Type Exchange
Course # SA 20135
Duration Semester or
2 Semesters
Upcoming Program Dates
To Be Announced
Current Program Dates
Spring 2024 01/31/24 to 05/29/24
Past Dates
Fall 2022 08/27/22 to 12/19/22
2022-23 Academic Year 08/27/22 to 05/29/23
Page Links
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Overview

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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.

For more program information, please visit the program website.

Eligibility

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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 scale
Language Requirement: none


Purdue Credit

Direct Credit available from the following: [College of Agriculture] [College of Engineering] [Daniels School of Business] [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.


Academic Program

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.



Housing

HKUST helps facilitate housing for exchange students.


Estimated Program Costs

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 2023

Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
You will pay Purdue Tuition Check Tuition
Program Fee $0.00
Purdue International Insurance (per month) $32.00

Approximate additional costs per semester
To be paid by the student.
Round-trip Airfare $1,500.00
Housing $1,300.00
Local Transportation $150.00
Visa $100.00
Books and Supplies $150.00
Meals $2,000.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $0.00 - $1,000.00
Travel Documents (passport, photos) $175.00

Financial Aid

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.


Application Deadlines

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure 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.

Program Application Deadline
Fall Semester Mar 1
Spring Semester Sep 1



Returnees Information

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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.


Resources

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.