Non-Hong Kong residents will need to apply for a student visa, which requires proof that you have sufficient financial resources to support your studies.
Program Fee:
The fee is HK$600,000 for the Intake 2025 (both 12- and 16-month options). This covers tuition, textbooks and course materials for core courses, and certain self-enrichment activities. Course materials for flexible core and electives are not included.
Payment Schedule:
A non-refundable deposit of HK$65,000 is required when an offer of admission is accepted, which will be deducted from the outstanding program fee. The remainder of the program fee is normally paid in two installments.
Students taking part in the one-semester exchange program are required to pay tuition fees to HKUST for the credits earned at the exchange school. Travel and living expenses will vary according to the location of the exchange and are excluded from the program fee. Rental fees for off-campus shared living are indicative and subject to market fluctuation.
Fees and Expenses for Full-Time mba
Government Loan Scheme/Financial Aid:
Eligible Hong Kong residents have the option to apply for the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) offered by the HKSAR Government.
The following courses have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. They are recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6]). After 1 August 2022, successful applicants who are HK citizens and are eligible for CEF may be reimbursed with a maximum sum of HK$25,000 upon successful completion of the entire program/course(s) with an overall attendance rate over 70%. For details and updates of eligibility, application, and reimbursement procedures (in particular the reimbursement period from the date of application), please check the CEF Office or 3142-2277 (24-hour enquiry hotline).
Meanwhile, as informed by the Labour and Welfare Bureau (LWB), for CEF courses to be offered with effect from Fall 23 Term, students are required to sign a Statement of Consent & Acknowledgement for the CEF reimbursement claims with one form per course in each term. Please contact your respective Program Team if you have any questions.
Name of Institution: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
CEF Institution Code: 003
Institution: HKUST
Course List:
33Z145646 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATIONS (MODULE FROM MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
33Z14576A - CORPORATE FINANCE (MODULE FROM MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
33Z145778 - MARKETING STRATEGY AND POLICY (MODULE FROM MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
33Z145654 - DATA ANALYSIS (MODULE FROM MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
33Z145786 - MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS (MODULE FROM MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
Please note the following:
1. “This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund”
2. “This course is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])
For more information, please visit the website of the relevant government department.
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
Scholarships:
We offer HKUST MBA Merit Scholarship and professional awards to outstanding MBA candidates. All candidates will be automatically considered. Candidates do not need to indicate their interest or make separate applications for scholarships or awards. Candidates will be considered automatically and the admission committee determines scholarship and award recipients based on the overall quality of submitted applications and profiles. Scholarships and professional awards are mutually exclusive. HKUST MBA reserves the final right of decision on the grant of scholarship and award.
HKUST MBA Alumni Referral Scheme:
HKUST’s alumni referral scheme attracts bright minds from diverse backgrounds. Those either with HKUST MBA or EMBA alumni acting as a referee or who are alumni of HKUST degree programs themselves will be eligible for the scheme (excluding short-term courses).
Program fee:
Part-time MBA (Weekly Mode) HK$490,000 for Intake 2025.
Part-time MBA (Bi-Weekly Mode): HK$490,000 for Intake 2025, which covers tuition and and cross-border transportation (provisional). Accommodation for the alternate weekend will be at the students’ own expense.
This covers tuition, textbooks and course materials for core courses, and certain self-enrichment activities. Course materials for electives are not included.
Payment Schedule:
A non-refundable deposit of HK$65,000 is required when an offer of admission is accepted, which will be deducted from the outstanding program fee. The remainder of the program fee is normally paid in two installments.
Government Loan Scheme/Financial Aid:
Eligible Hong Kong residents have the option to apply for Extended Non-means Tested Loan (ENLS) and/or the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) offered by the HKSAR Government.
For more information, please visit the website of the relevant government department.
Extended Non-means Tested Loan (ENLS) Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
Scholarships:
We offer HKUST MBA Merit Scholarship and professional awards to outstanding MBA candidates. All candidates will be automatically considered. Candidates do not need to indicate their interest or make separate applications for scholarships or awards. Candidates will be considered automatically and the admission committee determines scholarship and award recipients based on the overall quality of submitted applications and profiles. Scholarships and professional awards are mutually exclusive. HKUST MBA reserves the final right of decision on the grant of scholarship and award.
HKUST MBA Alumni Referral Scheme:
HKUST’s alumni referral scheme attracts bright minds from diverse backgrounds. Those either with HKUST MBA or EMBA alumni acting as a referee or who are alumni of HKUST degree programs themselves will be eligible for the scheme (excluding short-term courses).
Program fee:
HK$490,000 for Intake 2025.
This covers tuition, textbooks and course materials for core courses (excluding course materials/expenses for electives).
Payment Schedule:
A non-refundable deposit of HK$65,000 is required when an offer of admission is accepted, which will be deducted from the outstanding program fee. The remainder of the program fee is normally paid in two installments.
Government Loan Scheme:
Eligible Hong Kong residents have the option to apply for Extended Non-means Tested Loan (ENLS) offered by the Government's Non-means-tested Loan Scheme. For more details regarding this financial assistance opportunity, please visit the website of the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA).
Extended Non-means Tested Loan (ENLS)
HKUST MBA Alumni Referral Scheme:
HKUST’s alumni referral scheme attracts bright minds from diverse backgrounds. Those either with HKUST MBA or EMBA alumni acting as a referee or who are alumni of HKUST degree programs themselves will be eligible for the scheme (excluding short-term courses).
