Program Fee
Tentative tuition fee for intake 2025/26 is HK$320,000.
A caution money of HK$400 will also be charged on top of the program fee and is payable in first installment. Charges will be made against the caution money if there is any unpaid claim against the student, such as outstanding library dues. At graduation, the full amount of the caution money will be transferred to cover the graduation fee.
Charges For Non-Local Students
Student Visa Application
The application and the mailing fee of the student visa is HK$550. Students are expected to settle the fee at the time submitting a visa application via the university.
Compulsory Medical Insurance
A compulsory medical insurance is required for all registered full-time degree-seeking non-local postgraduate students studying at HKUST on student visa/entry permit.
The annual medical insurance fee is HK$500 (subject to review for 25/26).
More details on the insurance coverage can be obtained here.