- Hong Kong, China, Peoples Republic Of
HKUST ranks as the #2 best university in Asia and #35 worldwide. This exchange is open to McCombs School of Business and Cockrell School of Engineering undergraduate and graduate students. Since all courses are taught in English and the curriculum and calendar match UT's very well, completing degree requirements in a timely manner is easy. The university has about 6,000 undergraduates including several hundred top exchange students from all over the world. The campus setting offers panoramic vistas of the ocean and the mountains as well as very modern facilities for classrooms, laboratories, dormitories and libraries. Great outdoor/indoor swimming pools and sports facilities are available. It is located within 30 minutes from Hong Kong's metropolitan and culturally-rich downtown. Hong Kong is an economic powerhouse and premier tourist destination in Asia with its unique fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, steel sky-scrapers, cultural festivals, and incense- filled temples.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Chinese
- Government
- Radio-Television-Film
- Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Humanities
- Science And Technology Commerc
- Anthropology
- Classical Civilization
- International Business
- Science, Technology, Engineeri
- Architectural Engineering
- Economics
- Management
- Social Science
- Architecture
- Engineering Management
- Management Information Systems
- Sociology
- Asian Studies
- Engineering Mechanics
- Marketing
- Statistics
- Biology
- Engineering Studies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Telugu
- Biomedical Engineering
- Finance
- Music
- Urban Studies
- Business Administration
- Foreign Language Education
- Operations Management
- Women's And Gender Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Geography
2 Programs Available for HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Sponsored by McCombs School of Business
Academic Information
All HKUST courses are taught in English. It offers a wide range of business courses. In the areas of finance, statistics, human resources, negotiation, MIS, HKUST has more undergrad courses than UT. Mandarin and Cantonese languages are offered for a fee. See summer exchange first "Brochure" link.
Language(s) of Instruction
English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- No minimum GPA, good academic standing
- Completion of ACC 312 prior to departure is highly recommended
- Completion of ECO & Math & STA 301 required
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
University on-campus housing is available on a first-come, first- serve and are assigned to double-occupancy rooms. Students may apply after acceptance as an exchange/study abroad student. View link to research further.
Open To
McCombs School of Business - Undergraduate
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 application fee, $500 Exchange Admin fee, and regular UT tuition for their semester exchange. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, transportation, and costs of living. Participants pay required emergency health insurance coverage at $19 per week. Financial aid and scholarships can be used.
Dates:
- Program: January 28, 2026 to May 29, 2026
- Instructional: February 2, 2026 to May 28, 2026
- Priority Deadline: March 3, 2025
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2025
- Program: June 12, 2025 to August 10, 2025
- Instructional: June 16, 2025 to August 9, 2025
- Final Deadline: February 3, 2025
- Program: August 27, 2025 to December 20, 2025
- Instructional: September 1, 2025 to December 19, 2025
- Priority Deadline: March 3, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 3, 2025
Application Code
150005
Program Coordinator
Joshua T Rucker
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Next Step
You must attend an upcoming BBA International Programs study abroad information session. Then, meet with a BBA semester program coordinator for a mandatory advising appointment. After you complete these two steps, you will be able to apply. Check site below for info session schedule.
Sponsored by Cockrell School of Engineering
Academic Information
All HKUST courses are taught in English. For the semester exchange, only one of your courses can be from outside of engineering but in the summer, students are free to take as many non engineering courses as they wish. The summer program offers a Laboratory Internship for credit. Mandarin and Cantonese languages are offered for a small fee.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Junior status by time of arrival abroad is preferred for semester
- Sophomores may be considered depending on qualifications
- except for summer when all student class levels can apply.
- Summer program open to first year students or a Lab Internship.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - Yes
Housing
On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first- served basis. Students are assigned to double-occupancy rooms. Under "additional resources", click on Video to see campus aerial view.
Open To
Cockrell School of Engineering
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 application fee, $500 exchange fee and regular UT tuition and fees. The summer budget estimates tuition for six credits. If students take 9 credits in summer, add approx another 600 dollars. UT financial aid/UT scholarships apply.
Dates:
- Program: January 29, 2026 to May 29, 2026
- Instructional: January 29, 2026 to May 8, 2026
- Final Deadline: September 1, 2025
- Program: June 12, 2025 to August 11, 2025
- Instructional: June 12, 2025 to August 11, 2025
- Final Deadline: February 15, 2025
- Program: September 1, 2025 to December 22, 2025
- Instructional: September 1, 2025 to December 22, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2025
Application Code
140011
Program Coordinator
Naomi Valdez
Additional Resources
Program Website
Exchange Partner Information
Peer Evaluations
List of Available Courses
Video
Visa Information
Scholarships
Information Session
Exchange Partner Information
List of Available Courses
Partner School Fact Sheet
Next Step
Meet with your academic advisor and discuss your degree plan and IDA. Attend a Semester Exchange Info Session with IEE Program Coordinator and Complete the Study Abroad Research Sheet. Meet with the International Engineering Education Program Coordinator, Naomi Valdez, to have your MyAbroad application opened.