Admission Requirement

Our admissions process is designed to evaluate your qualifications and fit for the program. By completing the required steps, you will learn more about yourself and take an important next step in your career development journey.

Admissions requirements by study mode

 DurationFull-time Work Exp.English TestGMAT/GRE TestChecklist
Full-time
MBA Program
12 or 16
months
Min. 2 years
Only required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and DuolingoMandatory for all applicants.
  • 2 Essays
  • 2 Reference letters
  • 1 Admission interview
  • Undergraduate Transcript and Graduate Diploma
Part-time MBA Program (Weekly)
24
months
Min. 3 yearsOnly required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and DuolingoApplicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.
Part-time
MBA Program (Bi-Weekly)
24
months
Min. 3 yearsOnly required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and DuolingoApplicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.
Asia-Pacific Part-time MBA (Digital MBA)
24
months
Min. 5 yearsOnly required if your UG/PG was not taught in English. We accept TOEFL, IELTS and DuolingoApplicants with more than 7 years of work experience can apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver - subject to approval.

A satisfactory TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo English Test (DET) results is required if English was not the medium of instruction in your undergraduate/postgraduate program.

Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:

TOEFL:
Paper-based test:
550
Revised Paper-delivered Test:
60
iBT:
80
Duolingo English Test:
125
 
IELTS - Academic Module:
6.5
with all sub-scores at 5.5 or higher

School Codes for Admission Tests

GMAT - HKUST code: 7357

 

Full-time MBA program code: PRW-WT-99

 

Part-time MBA program code (Weekly / Bi-Weekly / Digital MBA): PRW-WT-53

 

GRE - HKUST code number: 3834 (department code 4201)

 

TOEFL - HKUST code number: 0170-01 (do not need to select department)

 

DET - Send your score to "Hong Kong University of Science and Technology" through the Duolingo system, and select “Post-graduate” as the purpose

 

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Step by Step guide

Our Application Process

 
 
 
Research and decide to apply
 
Week 0
Self-reflection: Know your motivation and choose the right program that best fits your personal and career goals
Connect with admissions team to seek for personalized advice and understand your eligibility
Checklist
Resume
Soft copies of transcripts, identifications
Referee Recommendations
2 Short Essays
GMAT/GRE (if not qualified for exemption), English Test (TOEFL/IELTS/DET) (if not qualified for exemption)
Apply
 
Week 1
Prepare your online application
Schedule tests and provide test scores
Approach your referees
Week 2-3
Submit online application
Interview by invitation
Prepare supporting documents
Accept offer and prepare for enrollment
 
Week 4-5
Admission decision
Submitting supporting documents
Provide test scores (if not qualified for exemption)
Deposit payment of HKD$65,000 to secure the seat (*non-refundable)
Checklist
Certified True Copy of the Transcript and Graduate Diploma
English Test Score (if applicable)
GMAT/ GRE Test Score (if applicable)
Paid Deposit

Full-Time MBA for Intake 2026

Round 1
Oct 14, 2025 (Tue)
Round 2
Jan 6, 2026 (Tue)
Round 3
Mar 3, 2026 (Tue)
Round 4
Apr 14, 2026 (Tue)
Round 5
May 12, 2026 (Tue)

Part-Time MBA (Weekly)

Round 1
Oct 15, 2025 (Wed)
Round 2
Dec 17, 2025 (Wed)
Round 3
Feb 25, 2026 (Wed)
Round 4
Apr 15, 2026 (Wed)
Round 5
Jun 17, 2026 (Wed)

Part-Time MBA (Bi-Weekly)

Round 1
Oct 15, 2025 (Wed)
Round 2
Dec 17, 2025 (Wed)
Round 3
Feb 25, 2026 (Wed)
Round 4
Apr 15, 2026 (Wed)
Round 5
Non-Local: May 8th, 2026 (Fri)
Round 5
Local: Jun 17th, 2026 (Wed)
 

Asia-Pacific Part-time MBA (Digital MBA)

Round 1
Apr 3, 2025
Round 2
Jun 18, 2025
Round 3
Aug 27, 2025
Round 4
Oct 22, 2025
HKUST MBA Alumni or Student Referral Scheme
We deeply value our community and the connections that help cultivate future leaders. If you are referred by a current HKUST MBA or EMBA student or alumnus, or if you are an HKUST alumnus yourself, you qualify for the referral program.
Referral-based and Returning alumni applicants are eligible for
  • Application Fee Waiver
    The HKD 500 application fee will be waived upon verification of referral or alumni status.
  • Guaranteed Admissions Interview
    Referred applicants will receive a direct invitation to an admissions interview.
How to Apply:
1. Provide the passport name, and the contact details (if applicable)of the referring HKUST MBA/EMBA student or alumnus in the Referee section.
2. Provide the undergraduate/postgraduate transcript and diploma (if applicable) if you are an HKUST alumnus. Please note that short-term or non-degree programs are not eligible under this arrangement.