The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
School of Engineering
- Engineering Programs
- Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence
Admission Requirements
Applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results must meet:
1. the General Entrance Requirements; and
2. the School-specific Requirements.
Note:
- Special consideration for admission may also be given to applicants who had excellent achievements in STEM subjects.
If applicants apply to School of Engineering, put HKUST programme(s) in Band A JUPAS choice and fulfil the followings:- No more than one level examination grade in one subject marginally less than the University minimum entrance requirement, i.e. 332233; and
- At least 3 stars or above among the STEM subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Compulsory Part), Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2, Information & Communication Technology, Designed & Applied Technology, Integrated Science, Combined Science) with combinations listed below:
- At least One 5** and One 5* subjects; or
- At least Three 5* subjects
Please refer to the university's website for details
- Applicants holding other qualifications may refer to the university's website for undergraduate admission for detailed admission requirements.
Programme Structure
Program choices for admission applications
Engineering Degree with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence
Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
IT-related Programs available for major declaration
BEng in Electronic Engineering
BSc in Data Science and Technology
Extended Major for opt-in
Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence (Major +AI)
Useful LinksInternship Opportunities
Some of the companies / organisations in which students in ICT-related programs took up internships recently:
| Company / Organisation | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | Huawei |
| ASMPT Corporate | IBM |
| AWS | ITEC Nexperia |
| Bloomberg | J.P. Morgan |
| CLP | Jane Street |
| Credit Suisse | KPMG |
| Delivery Hero Food (Hong Kong) | Manulife |
| Deloitte | Microsoft |
| Google China | Morgan Stanley |
| HKBN | MTR |
| HKET | OOCL |
| HKSAR Government | Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong |
| HKT | Thales Group |
| HKUST | Tramplus |
| Hospital Authority | WSP (Asia) |
| HSBC | |
Graduate Prospects
Graduates’ Initial Destinations:
| Graduates’ Initial Destinations | Percentage* |
|---|---|
| Employed | 73.2% |
| Further studies | 18.8% |
| Still seeking employment | 1.4% |
| Others (e.g. returned to homeland, not seeking for employment) | 6.6% |
| *Remark: Due to rounding of data, percentages may not add up exactly to 100%. | |
Employment Sector:
| Employment Sector | Percentage* |
|---|---|
| Commerce and Business | 63.1% |
| Community and Social Services | 2.1% |
| Education | 3.6% |
| Engineering and Industry | 30.8% |
| Government and Related Organisations | 0.5% |
| *Remark: Due to rounding of data, percentages may not add up exactly to 100%. | |
Note: This chart shows the sectors of companies and organisations in which graduates took up employment. It does not reflect the nature of work undertaken by graduates. For details of job nature, please refer to the following chart.
Job Nature:
| Job Nature | Percentage* |
|---|---|
| Administration / Management | 6.9% |
| Banking / Finance | 3.9% |
| Engineering | 36.0% |
| Scientific/Research Work | 1.0% |
| Service Work | 1.0% |
| System Analysis & Computer Programming | 48.3% |
| Teaching / Lecturing | 1.5% |
| Others | 1.5% |
| *Remark: Due to rounding of data, percentages may not add up exactly to 100%. | |
