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EXCHANGE FACT SHEET ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-23HKUST Business SchoolWorld’sWorld’sWorld’sAsia Pacific’sAsia Pacific’sGreater China’sHong Kong’s#1#1#1#1#1#1#1Young University Times Higher EducationKellogg-HKUST Joint EMBA Program QS rankingsKellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program Financial TimesBusiness School Research University of Texas at DallasMasters in Finance QS rankingsGlobal University Employability Ranking Times Higher EducationMBA Program Financial Times2018-20202017 & 20192007, 2009-13, 2016-18, 20202005-20202018-20212013-20192008-2021Campus & Exchange VideosCampus Drone TourCampus VR TourSBM Exchange VideoCheck out Ariel (South) for the Business SchoolCheck out Ariel (West) for seafront hallsAddress & WebsiteCampus & ExchangeRoomVideos& ExchangeVideos1037,CampusUG ProgramsOffice, Lee ShauKee Business BuildingSchool of Business & Management, The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyClearwater Bay, KLN, Hong KongUG Exchange Programs:undergrad.bm.ust.hkHKUST Business School:www.bm.ust.hkExchange Team Contact InformationMR FORREST KAMAssistant Program Managerbmforrest@ust.hkTel: (852) 2358-6073MS WENDY CHEUNGProgram Managerbmwendy@ust.hkTel: (852) 2358-8047MS OLIVE TSANGProgram Assistantbmolive@ust.hkTel: (852) 2358-8626Outbound Exchange,China Exchange, Summer ProgramsPartnerships, Agreement, QuotaInbound Exchange, Summer ProgramInbound & OutboundAdministrative SupportPage 1 of 5
Important Dates 2022 – 2023Application DeadlineOnline ApplicationsFall & 6 Apr 202230 Sep 2022*Students can access this system only after they have been nominated.Academic Year (TBC)Academic Calendar (TBC)Fall:01 Sep – 19 Dec 2022Spring: 03 Feb – 29 May 2023Yr-Long: 01 Sep 2022 – 29 May 2023https://registry.hkust.edu.hk/calendar dates/dates22-23prov.pdfProvisional Calendar dates 2022-23:*with holidays and study breaksExpected Arrival Date (TBC)Note:HKUST has 13 weeks of teaching*Depends on earliest dorm check-in dates & possibly subject to quarantine measuresFall and Yr-long:Spring:End-Aug 2022End-Jan or Beg-Feb 2023Photo: Campus ViewsOrientation Dates (TBC)Fall & Yr-long:End-Aug or Beg-Sep 2022Spring:End-Jan or Beg-Feb 2023Orientation ProgramOrientation is compulsory and held on the last or second last working daybefore the start of each semester. Students will be briefed on the StudentCenter System, add/drop procedures, student ID card registration, andetc.The Office of Global Learning (OGL) will often host a Welcome Receptionafter Orientation.Exchange Buddy ProgramsSBM Buddy Program Activity (TBC)Fall & Yr-long:End-Aug or Beg-Sep 2022Spring:End-Jan or Beg-Feb 2023This event includes a snack, tours ofStanley and Victoria Peak. It is normallyheld on the first Saturday after theOrientation.SBM Buddy ProgramExchange students are assigned a Business (SBM) buddy. This buddy is alocal business school student who has gone and/or will go on exchange.The buddy will assist the exchange student with airport reception, settlingin on-campus, and various other matters to help students adapt to theirnew environment during the semester.OGL Buddy ProgramBesides the SBM buddy, exchange students can opt to also join asecondary Buddy Program offered by the Office of Global Learning (OGL).Exchange Student FeeExchange Student Fee HKDSemester:Year-long:Payment: 14,400 27,400Online, Credit CardOffice of Global Learning (OGL) will charge an Exchange Student fee thatincludes these items (in HKD): Student Visa Fee - 900 Insurance Fee - 1,500 semester/ 2,500 year-long Accommodations - 12,000 semester/ 24,00 year-longDetails provided in the online ‘Welcome Notes’ on the system.Page 2 of 5
Vaccination and Compulsory Health InsuranceEffective Summer 2022, all exchange students are required to be fullyVACCINATED and subscribe for the mandatory HKUST insurance. List ofrecognized Vaccines.Insurance Fees HKD*Part of the Exchange Student FeeSemester:Year-long: 1,500 2,500Details provided in the online ‘Welcome Notes’ on the system.Student VisaAll foreign students need a student visa to study in HK. Student visaapplications are routed to the Office of Global Learning (OGL) forhandling. OGL will submit all visa applications to HK Immigrations andtake care of couriering it back to the students when the labels are ready.Student Visa Fee HKD*Part of the Exchange Student FeeVisa Fee: 900Fall Deadline:May 2022Spring Deadline: Oct 2022Student visa documents must be submitted in a TIMELY manner or will bewithdrawn.Details provided in the online ‘Welcome Notes’ on the system.University-Provided AccommodationsHousing ApplicationStudents can indicate if they opt foruniversity-provided housing in theexchange application.Residential Period (TBC)Fall 2022: End-Aug to End-Dec 2022Spring 2023: End-Jan to Beg-Jun 2023Year-long: End-Aug to Beg- Jun 2023Housing Charges HKDAll exchange students are accommodated in university-provided doubleoccupancy student halls. There are 9 on-campus halls and 1 off-campushall for UG students.Hall assignments are all decided by the housing office. Except for the offcampus Jockey Club Hall, all other on-campus hall preferences will not beentertained. Roommate preferences are also not entertained.No bed linen/pillows/blankets are provided due to sanitary reasons.Students are recommended to purchase a bed protector for the durationof their stay.*Part of the Exchange Student FeeTypes of Student duate-housingSemester:Year-long:Housing Office Inquiry Email: ughousing@ust.hk. 12,000 24,000Details provided in the online ‘Welcome Notes’ on the system.Estimated Living ExpensesEstimated Break-Down of Costs a Semester for reference:HKDFood (no meal plan, roughly HK 35/meal on-campus) 14,000Exchange Student Fee (Insurance, Visa, Housing) 14,400Books and Supplies 1,500Local Transportation, Personal and Incidental Expenses 12,000Total:Approximately: 41,900(US 5,385) This category of expenses includes entertainment and shopping at a reasonablelevel on weekends. It does not include travel outside Hong Kong for holiday.Page 3 of 5
Learning ExpectationsLanguage of Instruction:Class Format:Class Attendance:Class Participation:Course Grading:Class Size:Course Load:Course Choices:Examinations:Transcripts:English is the medium of instruction for the Business SchoolLectures, Case Analysis/Presentations, Papers, and ProjectsClass attendance is mandatory until the last day of classesClass participation is part of the student’s final grade in most courses4.3 grading scale, letter graded, with grade D as marginal pass; finalcourse grade often based on class participation, projects, case analysis,mid-term and final exams. Some courses are graded on a curve.Normally 30 – 40 students per a class for 2000 - 4000 level coursesA maximum total of 5 courses within 17 credits in total.Exchange students can select as long as they meet the prerequisiterequirements and subject to space availabilities. Some courses mayrequire professor approval for enrollment.Format of exams varies. Final exams are written in the last 2 weeks of theschool. Students are responsible to stay in HK until the last day of finals.Requests for early leave of exams are normally not considered.Students receive 2 free transcript copies. All transcripts are mailed tostudents’ home universities for handling and will take about 6-8 weeksafter the semester for the arrival.Photo: Lee Shau Kee Business BuildingAvailable Subjects & Course OutlinesCourse DescriptionsCourse descriptions of ALL universitywide subjects: 2021-22 Course CatalogCourse Timetable and OutlinesPast timetable with course outlines: Past Spring 2022 Course Offerings Past TimetablesPutonghua Language CoursesLANG1120 – LANG1127Putonghua for Non-ChineseBackground Students I - VIICantonese Language CoursesLANG1130Cantonese for Non-ChineseBackground Students ILANG1133Cantonese for Chinese LanguageBackground Students IBusiness SubjectsAccountingFinance *Information SystemsOperations ManagementMarketing*EconomicsGlobal Business*Business StatisticsManagement of Organizations**Popular courses. Students selecting these subjects must havealternatives.*Post-graduate courses are not allowed.Non-business courses can be selected in Sciences, Engineering, Language,and other subjects such as:IMPORTANTNo guarantee forOthers Subjectsrequired courses.ENTR - EntrepreneurshipStudents must beENVR / ENVS – Environmentflexible with courseGNED – General Educationoptions.HART – Studio ArtsHUMA / SOSC – Humanities & Social SciencesISOM2010LIFS – Life SciencesNot available forOCES – Ocean Science & Technologyexchange.RMBI – Risk Management & Business IntelligencePage 4 of 5
Student ServicesStudent Academic AdvisingAcademic advising is available from the Business School’s ExchangePrograms Coordinator.Student Counseling and Wellness CenterWellness counseling is available from a Student Counselor through theStudent Affairs Office. The counselor can assist students with specialcases. Refer to the SAO website for details: https://counsel.ust.hk/Student Housing & Residential Life Office (SHRLO)Housing applications and other related issues are managed by ourStudent Housing & Residential Life Office. Refer to the SHRLO websitefor details on Student Halls, Hall Life: ousingStudent Medical and Dental ClinicsThere is a medical and dental clinic located on-campus. Students canvisit these clinics for general consultations with their student ID cardsfree of charge: https://hseo.ust.hk/clinicSpecial Educational Needs (SEN)HKUST has taken a proactive role in ensuring and cultivating a positivelearning environment for all students, including those with disabilitiesand Special Educational Needs. Refer to the SEN website for details:http://sen.ust.hk/index.phpOffice of Global Learning (OGL)OGL supports the University’s incoming and outgoing study abroadprograms. They also handle student visa and arrange activities forinternational students. Refer to the OGL website for more details:http://studyabroad.ust.hk/Computer Services (ITSC)Each exchange student is given access to the online University’sStudent Information System (SIS) and an e-mail account after officialregistration. Refer to the ITSC website for an overview of the SISsystem and Information Technology Services Center: http://itsc.ust.hk/.On-Campus Sports & Recreation FacilitiesExchange students will be given a student identity card. They can gainaccess to all kinds of sports and amenities facilities on campus. Referto these links for a listing:https://sao.ust.hk/eng/detail.php?catid 14&sid 116&tid 124https://sao.ust.hk/eng/detail.php?catid 15&sid 151COVID-19 ImpactThe COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact global mobility and changescan occur rapidly. Therefore, HKUST’s mobility programs are subject tochanges based on prevailing global/local health and travel advisories.HKUST will try to keep partners and nominated students updated onUniversity decisions regarding exchanges while taking into account thehealth and safety of the campus community. We appreciate your patienceand understanding under the current situation. For more details, studentsmay also refer to the campus COVID-19 information website.Page 5 of 5
Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program Financial Times Business School Research University of Texas at Dallas Masters in Finance QS rankings Global University Employability Ranking Times Higher Education MBA Program Financial Times 2018-2020 2017 & 2019 2007, 2009 -13, 2016 18, 2020 2005-2020 2018-2021 2013-2019 2008-2021 Campus & Exchange Videos Campus Drone Tour Check out Campus VR Tour Ariel .
