HKUST
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, School of Business and Management
Location:
Clearwater Bay, Hong Kong SAR
Introduction:
The HKUST Business School is recognized as one of the Youngest and Most Respected Business Schools in Asia.
Established in 1991, the HKUST Business School has risen to international prominence in a remarkably short period of time, achieving widespread global recognition and a variety of prestigious academic rankings. Always striving for excellence, our strength lies in our full range of program offerings, our high quality research, conducted by our world class faculty, and our diverse and high-caliber students.
Our full suite of degree programs, including undergraduate, MBA, EMBA, MSc, PhD as well as a wide range of executive education programs, means that the HKUST Business School is always at the forefront of educational development and business thinking. The HKUST Business School was the first business school in the region accredited by both the US-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
With a steadfast commitment to research and thought leadership, we maintain state-of-the-art centers of learning and exploration devoted to a multitude of areas ranging from China business and Asian financial markets to Asian entrepreneurship and experimental business research.
Our unique Asian and global perspectives are made possible by our 140-strong international faculty. These leading thinkers and their diverse national, cultural and ethnic backgrounds come together to provide our students with a consistently engaging and highly stimulating environment for learning and research. Our graduates strive to make a positive impact on both the business world and the wider society.
We are strategically located at the heart of Asia's economic center. Our students not only enjoy access to a unique fusion of East-meets-West, but also excellent proximity to China and the opportunity to experience the vitality of one of the world's most important economies.
Academic Areas of Expertise/Focus:
Business Studies in Finance, Fintech, Economics, etc.
Level:
BCom only
Available Spots:
4 semester spots/academic year
Special Admission Requirements:
n/a
Approximate Term Dates:
Semester 1: September - December
Semester 2: end of January/early February - May
Summer Program Option:
HKUST International Summer Program
Academics
Full-time Course Load: 4 - 5 courses with a maximum of 17 credits/semester
Language(s) of Instruction: English
Course Restrictions: Exchange students are permitted to take non-business courses from other faculties
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General Information for Exchange Students
Services
✓ On-Campus Student Residences
✕ Off-Campus Housing Assistance
✓ Buddy Program
✓ Pre-Semester Orientation Program
✓ Language Courses
✓ Airport Pick-up Service
✓ Mandatory Insurance Program
✕ Internship Placement Program
✕ Host Family/Home Stay Program
Special Funding:
Hong Kong-Canada Business Association Award for International Student Exchange awarded annually to 1 student. Recipient will be chosen on the basis of academic standing and financial need. Apply through Awards Hub.
Student Feedback:
Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)
Destination Overview (averages based on 5 reviews by past participants):
| Academic Quality compared to ASB | |||||| | |
| Lower | Higher | |
| Academic Difficulty compared to ASB | || | |
| Difficult | Easy | |
| Need for Second Language | |||||||||| | |
| Essential | Unnecessary | |
| Extracurriculars & Social Options | |||||||| | |
| Nonexistent | Excellent | |
| Cost of Living compared to Edmonton | |||||||||| | |
| High $$$ | Low $ | |
| Housing Options | |||||||||||||| | |
| Poor | Excellent | |
| Recommended to Other Students | |||||||||||||||||||| | |
| No | Yes |
Comments:
"Overall, my exchange experience was the time of my life. Hong Kong is an incredible city and HKUST is a great university that attracts amazing people from all over the world. This is the place to be."
"Hong Kong is one of the best choices for exchange because life in Hong Kong is so different from Canada. And if you wish to go to a non-English speaking country, Hong Kong is a meaningful start for anyone."
"All in all, I believe that going on an exchange is an opportunity that a student should participate in if given the chance. The experiences are amazing and I would highly recommend the city of Hong Kong as it will open many doors to working for many international firms in an international city and meeting many friends from all over the world."
"As an academic institute, the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (UST) is top notch and highly competitive."
"Gorgeous campus. Great classes and professors. Good residence life. Relatively weak location for travel within HK or to other locations, but it was still a great experience. I would stay for another semester if I had the opportunity."