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THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
INSTRUCTIONS ON COMPLETING THE ON-LINE APPLICATION
Important points to note in completing the application form
A) Information provided in the application will be used in the admission decision process and that any misrepresentation will disqualify the application for admission and enrollment in HKUST.
B) Applicants should understand that, upon their registration in a program, these data will become a part of their student records. Student records may be used for a number of academic and administrative purposes consistent with the mission of the University, including academic advising, program planning and evaluation, checks for concurrent registration at other UGC-funded institutions, etc.
C) Under the provision of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, applicants are allowed to have access to and corrections on the personal data given in the application form. Applicants are advised to update such records through the online system when needed. No other alterations may be made to the information entered once submitted, and any request should be directed to the Postgraduate Admissions Team, the Admissions, Registration and Records Office (email: arpgappl@ust.hk). (See also Part 1, a) below).
D) Applicants with physical or other disabilities are not required to declare their disabilities at the application stage. Such applicants, however, should select programs with which they are physically able to cope. If they therefore have queries about the suitability of certain study programs or wish to have information on facilities available in general, they should consult the coordinators of the program concerned.
Reminder for Submission of Supporting Documents
E) Applicants should write their full name (the same as that in the on-line application) and quote the Application Number on top of each of the supporting documents for identification purposes. Applicants should arrange to submit all supporting documents by mail or by hand to the Postgraduate Admissions Team, the Admissions, Registration and Records Office preferably within THREE WEEKS after submission of the on-line application.
F) Supporting documents for an application may include:
– Outline of Research Proposal – to be enclosed with the application.
– Official certified true copies of certificates and official transcripts – to be enclosed with the application.
– Publications, if any – a copy for each of the program choices, to be enclosed with the application.
– Original report of results of international tests / examinations (e.g. TOEFL) – to be sent to the University direct by the issuing authority (University Codes).
– Confidential Reference Form – to be completed and submitted directly to the Admissions, Registration and Records Office by the referees.
G) Omitting any of the required application documents may result in delay or refusal of the application.
H) For any other information, please visit our website http://www.ust.hk/admissions or contact us at:
Postgraduate Admissions Team
Admissions, Registration and Records Office
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon
Hong Kong
(Email: gradmit@ust.hk)
Part 1 : Personal Particulars
a) Change of Personal Particulars
Except changes in personal particulars, no alterations may be made to the information entered in the application form once it has been submitted. Applicants are advised to update such records through this online application system when needed. The system will promptly report the changes changes you made to the Postgraduate Admissions Team, the Admissions, Registration and Records Office on your successful submission of such changes (click 'Save & Continue').
b) Student Visa / Entry Permit for pursuing studies in Hong Kong
As a general rule, any person other than those having the right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong must obtain a student visa/entry permit issued by the Director of Immigration before coming to Hong Kong for the purpose of education. Upon admission, these persons will be classified as Non-Local Students and will not be allowed to work in Hong Kong, part-time or full-time. (See website of HKSARG Immigration Department for more details - http://www.immd.gov.hk.)
c) Right of Abode in Hong Kong and Right to Land in Hong Kong
Holders of a Hong Kong Identity Card with the symbol “A” under the date of birth on the HKID card have the right of abode in Hong Kong. Holders of a Hong Kong Identity Card with the symbol “R” under the date of birth on the HKID card have the right to land in Hong Kong. For any queries, please visit the website of HKSARG Immigration Department – http://www.immd.gov.hk.
Any person with the right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong are not required to apply for a student visa/entry permit, and will be classified as Local Students upon admission.
Part 3 and 4: Academic and Professional Qualifications
a) In Part 3, applicants should enter a full record of all their post-secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in reverse chronological order. For any professional qualifications other than those in Part 3 that an applicant has pursued or will pursue, please provide such information in Part 4. Applicants should write their full name (the same as that in the on-line application) and quote the Application Number on top of each of the supporting documents for identification purposes.
b) Applicants are required to produce documentary evidence for the qualifications they obtained. Official certified true copies of certificates and official transcripts of all academic and professional qualifications included should be sent to the Postgraduate Admissions Team, the Admissions, Registration and Records Office.
c) “Official certified true copies” include but not limited to: i) copies officially imprinted, signed and certified by the issuing authority concerned, or ii) copies of the original documents that have been duly declared as true copies before a notary public (for example a Commissioner of Oaths at any local District Office in Hong Kong (http://www.had.gov.hk/en/contact_us/index.htm)
d) Certificates and transcripts which are not in English should be accompanied by an officially certified translation.
e) Applicants may make use of the downloadable "Transcript Request Form" to request respective institutions to directly mail the official transcripts to the Postgraduate Admissions Team, the Admissions, Registration and Records Office.
f) Applicants who are currently attending the final year in their current undergraduate/ postgraduate studies, are required to produce documentary evidence in the form of an official transcript of complete academic record or an official letter of certification to the effect that they have satisfied the requirements for award of the degree, including the class of honors awarded, as soon as it is available and preferably no later than mid July of the year.
Part 5 : English Language Proficiency
a) Non-local applicants whose first language is not English and whose qualification(s) are awarded by a university or comparable institution where the language of instruction and / or examination is not English should have taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) within two years prior to the program commencement date, and have achieved results deemed satisfactory by the individual department. Only under very exceptional circumstances will exemption be given.
b) Applicants should provide full details of their TOEFL / IELTS results, or should otherwise make necessary arrangements to sit the test. Please direct the issuing authority to send an official copy of the results to the Postgraduate Admissions Team, the Admissions, Registration and Records Office.
c) The University Code for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is 0170 (dept code: 01).
Part 6 and 7: Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) / Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
a) For postgraduate programs which require GMAT / GRE, applicants should have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) / Graduate Record Examination (GRE) within five years prior to the program / research commencement date and have achieved a score deemed satisfactory by the University.
b) Applicants should provide full details of their GMAT / GRE results, or should otherwise make necessary arrangements to sit the test. Please direct the issuing authority to send an official copy of the results to the Postgraduate Admissions Team, the Admissions, Registration and Records Office.
c) The University Code number for GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is :
Prior to January 2006 0369
From January 2006 onwards PRW-WT-43 (for full-time master's program)
PRW-WT-76 (for part-time master's program)
PRW-WT-26 (for PhD program)
d) The University Code number for GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is 3834.
HKUST Codes for International Public Tests/Examinations
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Prior to January 2006 0369
From January 2006 onwards PRW-WT-43 (for full-time master's program)
PRW-WT-76 (for part-time master's program)
PRW-WT-26 (for PhD program)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) 3834
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 0170 (dept code: 01)
Part 9 : Postgraduate Studentships and Scholarships
Postgraduate studentships are available to selected qualified full-time MPhil and PhD students of the University. The rate for 2006-2007 is HK$12,500 per month. The University also administers a number of scholarships and prizes on behalf of individual and corporate donors. For more information, please visit http://www.ust.hk/scholarship. Normally, no separate application is required.
Part 10 : Reasons to Apply for the Program(s) and Additional Relevant Information
a) Reasons for applications and additional relevant information which may be of assistance to the University in considering your application may be included. Such information may include career intentions, published writings, in-service training, original research, scholastic awards or prizes gained.
b) Applicants for MPhil/PhD programs are invited to provide a statement of their major academic interest in the proposed area(s) of research, information of previous research thesis and an outline of their research proposal(s). MPhil/PhD program applicants in Humanities and Social Science must refer to the Supplementary Data Form VI for the research proposal format.
c) Intending research candidates may also wish to visit the websites of the appropriate department(s) (http://www.ust.hk/en/ac/eac0001.html), for information of current research at HKUST before drafting their proposed research outline.
Part 11 : Referees
a) Applicants should nominate two referees who can inform the University of their academic ability, character and capacity for postgraduate study.
b) Applicants for admission to programs by research or who are currently pursuing full-time tertiary education should nominate two academic referees. Applicants for admission to programs by coursework or who have left tertiary education in the last ten years may nominate one academic and one professional referee to substantiate their application for postgraduate studies.
c) Applicants should forward the downloadable "Confidential Reference Forms" for forwarding to their referees. Please request your referees to return the completed forms directly to the Postgraduate Admissions Team, the Admissions, Registration and Records Office within THREE WEEKS from the date the applicant submits his/her application.
Application Fee
a) The application fee (non-refundable) for admission to postgraduate programs is:
Online application HK$150.00
Paper form application HK$300.00 / US$40.00
b) Payment Methods
Online application by credit card (Visa / MasterCard)
Paper form application Ø by direct payment to the University’s bank account 262-324999-014
at any branch of Hang Seng Bank, in Hong Kong, with your name
and application no. on the top right hand corner of your payment receipt
OR
Ø by cheque / bank draft made payable to
“The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology”
with your name and application no. at the back. |
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