The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Academic Year 2026/27
No. Programme Title Level of Study Mode of Study Duration of Study Locally-accredited
(Y/N)
Local (L)/
Non-local (N)
Programme
Remarks
Science (Group A) with an Extended Major in Artificial IntelligenceUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Science UndergraduateFull-time4YL
International Research Enrichment UndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in Biochemistry and Cell BiologyUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in Biomedical and Health SciencesUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in BiotechnologyUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in ChemistryUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in MathematicsUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in Ocean Science and TechnologyUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in PhysicsUndergraduateFull-time4YL
Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial IntelligenceUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng Bioengineering UndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Chemical EngineeringUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Energy and Environmental EngineeringUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Civil EngineeringUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Civil and Environmental EngineeringUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng / BSc in Computer ScienceUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Artificial IntelligenceUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Electronic EngineeringUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Microelectronics and Integrated CircuitsUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering ManagementUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Decision AnalyticsUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Aerospace EngineeringUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Mechanical EngineeringUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BEng in Computer EngineeringUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BBA in EconomicsUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BBA in FinanceUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BBA in General Business ManagementUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BBA in Global BusinessUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BBA in Information SystemsUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BBA in ManagementUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BBA in MarketingUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BBA in Operations ManagementUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BBA in Professional AccountingUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in Economics and FinanceUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in Quantitative FinanceUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in Global China StudiesUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in Quantitative Social AnalysisUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in Biotechnology and Business UndergraduateFull-time4YL* Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Business and Management.
BSc in Mathematics and Economics UndergraduateFull-time4YL* Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Business and Management.
BSc in Data Science and TechnologyUndergraduateFull-time4YL* Jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Engineering.
BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence UndergraduateFull-time4YL* Jointly offered by the School of Science, School of Engineering and School of Business and Management.
BSc in Sustainable and Green FinanceUndergraduateFull-time4YL* Jointly offered by the School of Business and Management and the Division of Environment and Sustainability
BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and ManagementUndergraduateFull-time5YL* The program duration is five years with the final year on a self-financing basis.
BSc in Environmental Management and TechnologyUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in Innovation, Design and TechnologyUndergraduateFull-time4YL
BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary MajorUndergraduateFull-time4YL
World Bachelor in BusinessUndergraduateFull-time4YL* This is a self-financed program jointly offered by HKUST, The University of Southern California and Università Bocconi. Please refer to wbb.ust.hk for details.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Eurasian BusinessUndergraduateFull-time4YL* This is a self-financed program jointly offered by HKUST and Nazarbayev University. Please refer to eabu.hkust.edu.hk for details.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in AccountingPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Arts and Machine CreativityPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Atmospheric Environmental SciencePostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in BioengineeringPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioengineering (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (Energy Technology)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (Nanotechnology)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in ChemistryPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering (Energy Technology)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering (Nanotechnology)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science and EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science and Engineering (Energy Technology)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science and Engineering (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in EconomicsPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronic and Computer EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronic and Computer Engineering (Energy Technology)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronic and Computer Engineering (Nanotechnology)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronic and Computer Engineering (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Science, Policy and ManagementPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in FinancePostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in HumanitiesPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Individualized Interdisciplinary ProgramPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Engineering and Decision AnalyticsPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information SystemsPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Integrative Systems and DesignPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Life SciencePostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Life Science (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in ManagementPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marine Environmental SciencePostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in MarketingPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in MathematicsPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering (Energy Technology)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering (Nanotechnology)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nano Science and TechnologyPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Operations ManagementPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in PhysicsPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public PolicyPostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social SciencePostgraduateFull-time3 to 4 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Arts and Machine CreativityPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Atmospheric Environmental SciencePostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in BioengineeringPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Bioengineering (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (Energy Technology)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (Nanotechnology)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in ChemistryPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Chemistry (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Civil EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Civil Engineering (Energy Technology)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Civil Engineering (Nanotechnology)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Civil Engineering (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Computer Science and EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Computer Science and Engineering (Energy Technology)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Computer Science and Engineering (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Electronic and Computer EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Electronic and Computer Engineering (Energy Technology)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Electronic and Computer Engineering (Nanotechnology)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Electronic and Computer Engineering (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Environmental EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Environmental Science, Policy and ManagementPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in HumanitiesPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Individualized Interdisciplinary ProgramPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Industrial Engineering and Decision AnalyticsPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Integrative Systems and DesignPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Life SciencePostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Life Science (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Marine Environmental SciencePostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in MathematicsPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mechanical EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mechanical Engineering (Energy Technology)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mechanical Engineering (Nanotechnology)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mechanical Engineering (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Nano Science and TechnologyPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in PhysicsPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Physics (Scientific Computation)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Public PolicyPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Social SciencePostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Technology Innovation and EntrepreneurshipPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL
Master of Arts (MA) in Arts and Machine CreativityPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Arts (MA) in Arts and Machine CreativityPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Arts (MA) in Chinese CulturePostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Arts (MA) in Chinese CulturePostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Arts (MA) in International Language Education (Teaching Chinese as a Second Language)PostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Arts (MA) in International Language Education (Teaching English as a Second Language)PostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Arts (MA) in Social SciencePostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Arts (MA) in Social SciencePostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Public Management (MPM)PostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Public Management (MPM)PostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Public Policy (MPP)PostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in AccountingPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Aeronautical EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Aeronautical EngineeringPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in AI and EntrepreneurshipPostgraduateFull-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Analytical ChemistryPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Analytical ChemistryPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial IntelligencePostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial IntelligencePostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Big Data TechnologyPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Big Data TechnologyPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Biomolecular Engineering and Health InformaticsPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in BiotechnologyPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in BiotechnologyPostgraduatePart-time1.5 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Business AnalyticsPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Business AnalyticsPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical and Energy EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical and Energy EngineeringPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Civil Infrastructural Engineering and ManagementPostgraduateFull-time1 to 1.5 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Civil Infrastructural Engineering and ManagementPostgraduatePart-time2 to 2.5 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Data-Driven ModelingPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Data-Driven ModelingPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Digital and Sustainable CitiesPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Digital and Sustainable CitiesPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Drug Regulatory Affairs and PolicyPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Drug Regulatory Affairs and PolicyPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in EconomicsPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Electronic EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Electronic EngineeringPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Enterprise ManagementPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Enterprise ManagementPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Entrepreneurial Leadership in BiotechnologyPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Entrepreneurial Leadership in BiotechnologyPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Engineering and ManagementPostgraduateFull-time1 to 1.5 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Engineering and ManagementPostgraduatePart-time2 to 2.5 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Health and SafetyPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Health and SafetyPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science and ManagementPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science and ManagementPostgraduatePart-time2.5 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Family Office and Family BusinessPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Family Office and Family BusinessPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in FinancePostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in FinancePostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Financial MathematicsPostgraduateFull-time1.5 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Financial MathematicsPostgraduatePart-time2.5 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Mathematics (Online)PostgraduatePart-time2.5 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Financial TechnologyPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Financial TechnologyPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Global China StudiesPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Global China StudiesPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
HKUST-NYU Stern Master of Science (MSc) in Global FinancePostgraduatePart-time1 yearYLJoint degree by New York University and HKUST
Master of Science (MSc) in Global Marine Resources ManagementPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYLDual degrees by HKUST and University of Southampton
Master of Science (MSc) in Global OperationsPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Information and Cyber Security ManagementPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Information and Cyber Security ManagementPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Information Systems ManagementPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Information Systems ManagementPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Information TechnologyPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Information TechnologyPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Integrated CircuitsPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Integrated CircuitsPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Intelligent Building Technology and ManagementPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Intelligent Building Technology and ManagementPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in International ManagementPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in MarketingPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Materials EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematics for EducatorsPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematics for EducatorsPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical EngineeringPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical EngineeringPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in PhysicsPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL
Master of Science (MSc) in PhysicsPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology Leadership and EntrepreneurshipPostgraduateFull-time1.5 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology Leadership and EntrepreneurshipPostgraduatePart-time3 yearsYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in TelecommunicationsPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Master of Science (MSc) in TelecommunicationsPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Master of Business Administration (MBA)PostgraduateFull-time12 or 16 monthsYL 
Master of Business Administration (MBA)PostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Bi-weekly)PostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
Digital Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program for Global LeadersPostgraduatePart-time2 yearsYL 
HKUST Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)PostgraduatePart-time16 to 18 monthsYL 
Kellogg-HKUST Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)PostgraduatePart-time1.5 yearsYLJoint degree by Northwestern University and HKUST
Bilingual Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)PostgraduatePart-time4 yearsYL
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)PostgraduatePart-time4 yearsYL 
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Civil Infrastructural Engineering and ManagementPostgraduatePart-time1 to 1.5 yearsYL 
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Environmental Engineering and ManagementPostgraduateFull-time1 yearYL 
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Environmental Engineering and ManagementPostgraduatePart-time1.5 yearsYL