For applicants with post-secondary education background, including (i) graduates of or current students completing an associate degree or a higher diploma program at Hong Kong institutions and (ii) transfer students from local or overseas degree programs.

Students applying on the basis of sub-degree qualifications, e.g. associate degree or higher diploma, should select only Business and Management for entering the School first and select your desired major(s) at the end of the first or the second semester through the Major Selection Exercise (MSE).

Important Dates (for 2026 Intake)

The assessment of applications and offer decisions are conducted on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible.

The important dates below are for general reference.

^ Interview is compulsory for sub-degree applicants to be admitted to the HKUST Business School. It is tentatively scheduled for January 2026.

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