Postgraduate Prospectus 2013-14

Abstract

 Postgraduate Prospectus 2013-14 1 Welcome to HKUST ntering into the third decade, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is brimming with a renewed sense of youthful confidence and aspirations that shall take us to fresh heights and embolden novel discoveries. Though being remarkably young compared to many established universities, our mettle for innovation and drive for excellence have found proofs on all fronts, one being our soaring prestige and stellar international rankings. You should be pleased to learn that for the second year in a row, HKUST has been named the top university in the whole of Asia by the Quacquarelli Symonds University Rankings: Asia, an achievement unparalleled in higher education with so much being accomplished in such a short period of time. As a focused elite research university dedicated to advancing both academia and society, HKUST prides itself on its engaged scholarship and strong research presence which run through all of the program offerings. Our teaching approach is distinguished by a broad scope and great intensity that yield unconventional insights and real understanding. Regardless of discipline, our students are innovative in thinking and entrepreneurial in spirit, daring to aim high and willing to be different. We attract the brightest local and international talents and are home to the Institute of Advanced Study, Asia’s budding intellectual center, where we nurture great minds and honor great ideas. At HKUST, we put the needs and aspirations of our postgraduate students at the heart of our commitments. As a member of this close-knit, diverse and dynamic postgraduate community, you will find yourself in a friendly intellectual environment that fosters pluralism, fuels creativity and favors thoughtful discourses. Our dedicated team of world-class faculty takes a great interest in budding projects, and is passionate about mentoring students to realize their full potential. This year, more than 3,500 students are enrolled in our graduate programs, and we are celebrating a more delicious mix in our student population with a record high number of applicants, many of whom from abroad, joining our vibrant international postgraduate community. Highly international in character, HKUST has been the most appealing destination for PhD candidates all over the world, as confirmed by the highest number of applicants amongst the local institutions to join our vibrant community through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. Situated in the picturesque Clearwater Bay, HKUST enjoys a stunning panoramic seaview that befits a cradle of innovation thriving in an ethos of creativity and openness. And a cosmopolitan city life is closely within reach – a 30 minute ride will take you from our scenic campus to the bustling city. Here and now, seize your finest chance to visit this finest university where you meet the finest souls. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus soon. Tony F Chan President, HKUST E China’s International City of the Future, Asia’s World City Undertaking your postgraduate studies at HKUST in Hong Kong opens the door to a new view of life. With its Chinese heritage and 150 years of British administration up to 1997, Hong Kong has evolved into a one-of-a-kind international city. One of the world’s leading financial centers, a major tourist destination, a business hub for Asia and a springboard to the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong helps to set the pace in numerous fields while its East-West vision continuously drives you forward to fresh lines of thought. Strategic Location Hong Kong’s position on the edge of southern China makes it the ideal location to keep up to date with the rapid scientific, technological, economic and social developments in one of the world’s fastest growing and most influential economies. At the same time, Hong Kong’s international standing and competitive environment enables it to keep fully up to speed with the latest regional and global advances. Global Business Center Along with Hong Kong’s numerous enterprises, over 3,500 overseas companies have regional operations in the city. A low and simple tax structure, stable social environment and international lifestyle all help to keep overseas businesses moving in. An estimated 2,000 Mainland China-backed enterprises seeking international exposure are also registered in Hong Kong. Spirit of Enterprise With its positive, can-do spirit, life in Hong Kong is stimulating, surprising, rewarding and enlightening. It is a city that fosters enterprise and bold thought, expects hard work and results, and refuses to stand still. It is the right place for postgraduates who want to make a world of difference. A Regional Higher Education Hub Hong Kong has a thriving academic community with eight tertiary institutions supported by public funds, along with other higher education institutions. It attracts top The Hong Kong Edge Size Hong Kong covers 1,100 square kilometers. Despite its reputation for high-rises, country parks and other protected areas cover 40% of its land. People Of Hong Kong’s population of 7 million plus, 95% are of Chinese descent and 5% from all over the world. The latter are active and highly visible members of the community. Languages The official languages are Chinese and English. English is generally the medium of instruction in public higher education institutions. While Cantonese is the dialect of the man-in-the-street, many Hong Kong people are able to converse in English and Putonghua. Border There is a border with immigration controls separating Hong Kong from Shenzhen in Mainland China. People, goods and vehicles flow constantly across it in both directions. Information Hong Kong is home to more than 130 media organizations, with leading international news organizations having a presence in the city and more than 40 newspapers and 700 periodicals published in English and Chinese. 2 academic faculty from around the world and offers first-rate teaching and research facilities creating a vibrant environment for learning and knowledge creation. The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Jockey Club Institute of Chinese Medicine Limited (also under ASTRI), Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks organization, and several R&D centers carry out and assist companies with applied research activities and commercialization of technologies in fields including nanotechnology, IT and communications, traditional Chinese medicine and logistics. With an aim to further develop Hong Kong as a regional education hub, the HKSAR Government has initiated several measures to increase Hong Kong's attractiveness. In 2009, the Research Grants Council (RGC) established the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) to attract top quality students to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong. Restrictions have been lifted so that non-local graduates who wish to stay and work in Hong Kong after graduation can stay for 12 months during which they are free to take up or change employment in Hong Kong provided that normal immigration requirements are met. The Hong Kong lifestyle bears many resemblances to other major international cities but also takes its own charismatic approach to various aspects of life, making it easy to feel at home while offering new cultural insights. East-West Culture Hong Kong is a colorful place to live. The city celebrates Western and Chinese traditional festivals, including the Dragon Boat Festival, the beautiful Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival, Christmas and two different New Years. Long-established street markets sit next to designer shops. Chinese opera and art are available along with Western movies, performing arts and music. Tai chi, kung fu and the Rugby Sevens all have their place. Leisure Hong Kong is well provided with attractions. These include the Disneyland and Ocean Park theme parks, Peak Tram, Hong Kong Wetland Park, Giant Buddha and spectacular harbor firework displays held to celebrate special occasions. Major international sporting events, a thriving night-life scene, and a multicultural array of restaurants add to the picture. Located in beautiful Clear Water Bay, HKUST offers easy access to dramatic country parks and beaches as well as the bright lights of the city center. Climate Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate with temperatures ranging from around 10°C in winter to 34°C in summer. Most rain falls in the summer months. Food A wide selection of Chinese, Asian and Western cuisines is available in restaurants ranging from fast food takeaways to 3-star Michelin dining establishments. Communication The city’s sophisticated telecommunications allows fast and ubiquitous data access within the territory as well as easy communication with Mainland China and other countries. Living in Hong Kong Health Western public and private healthcare and traditional Chinese medicine are available in Hong Kong. Goods and Services The latest electronics, computers, clothes, music and gadgets of every kind are sold throughout the city, along with daily necessities. Services are usually fast and efficient. Travel State-of-the-art Chek Lap Kok International Airport provides flights to 150 locations. Most major Asian destinations are within four hours’ flight time. Ferries, trains and cross-border buses give additional access to Mainland China. Moving Around Helped by its compact size and fast-moving lifestyle, Hong Kong has developed a highly efficient public transportation system. Reliable and cost-effective, the network offers many different ways of getting around the city. Bus, tram, minibus, MTR (subway), taxi, ferry, and the renowned cross-harbor Star Ferry are among the options. HKUST Research Excellence 4 HKUST’s research breakthroughs and pursuit of academic excellence have played an essential role in building the University’s global reputation since its establishment in 1991. The University comprises five Schools and an Interdisciplinary Programs Office which co-ordinates inter-disciplinary programs. The Schools of Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Science, and Interdisciplinary Programs Office are located at the Hong Kong campus while the HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School in Nansha has been established across the border in the Chinese Mainland. Academic Powerhouse One of HKUST’s central objectives is to be a leading research institution, working to expand knowledge in both fundamental and applied areas and establishing partnerships with business and industry to promote technological advances and economic development. This mission to go beyond the traditional areas of teaching and academic research to assist in the social and economic development of Hong Kong distinguishes HKUST from other tertiary institutions in the region. Our comprehensive research infrastructure and the continuous drive of faculty members see the University succeed in world-class breakthroughs as well as the application, development and transfer of innovations into the wider community. A number of facilities were firsts for Hong Kong and some were ground-breaking moves beyond the city as well. HKUST developed the first Nanoelectronics Fabrication Facility sited in a tertiary institution in Hong Kong. The CLP Power Wind/Wave Tunnel Facility for wind/wave and pollution dispersion studies was the one and only in Asia when launched. The Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility which stimulates earthquake motions with a bi-axial shaking table was also a unqiue facility. In-house design and fabrication of tailor-made equipment enable top-notch R&D and provide significant advantages in research and development. Postgraduate Undergraduate Total School of Science School of Engineering School of Business and Management School of Humanities and Social Science Interdisciplinary Programs Office HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School Student Enrolment Faculty Members Schools and IPO Research Institutes Research Centers Central Research Facilities State Key Laboratory As of 1 January 2012 3,826 6,410 10,236 515 9 44 9 1 The University files numerous patent applications each year, licenses the transfer of intellectual property, and incubates start-up companies founded with HKUST expertise and technology developed at the University. For the past 19 years, we have achieved the top success rate in Hong Kong’s internationally peer-reviewed Research Grants Council’s General Research Fund (GRF, formerly known as Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG) program). In 2012, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranked HKUST as the No. 1 university in Asia, second year in a row. 3,505 6,010 9,515 489 9 44 9 5 High Impact Areas Five high-impact areas were identified in which the University seeks to build on its first-rate competencies to drive international advances and global understanding. These are all key areas for the advancement of life in the 21st century and will serve to reinforce HKUST’s world standing and Hong Kong’s role as a higher education hub. The fields are: . Nanoscience and nanotechnology; . Biological sciences and biotechnology; . Electronics, wireless and information technology; . Environment and sustainable development; and . Management education and research. Institute for Advanced Study HKUST IAS (http://ias.ust.hk), also part of the strategic plan, adds a new dimension to the intellectual excellence in the University. Seeking to draw together the world’s most brilliant minds to become a premier intellectual center in Asia and beyond, IAS aims to spur innovation and technology development, spearhead fundamental and applied research relevant to Hong Kong and regional development, attract the most gifted students, and raise public awareness of the latest discoveries. IAS champions collaborative research endeavors across disciplines and institutions and seeks to forge strong ties with academic, business, government and community leaders. Since the inaugural lecture given by Prof Stephen Hawking of Cambridge University in June 2006, IAS has organized some 250 distinguished lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., including 28 talks delivered by 18 Nobel Laureates. 6 World-class Faculty Faculty Profile 100% hold doctorate degrees 80% from the following universities: Caltech Northwestern Cambridge Oxford Carnegie Mellon Princeton Chicago Purdue Columbia Stanford Cornell Toronto Harvard UBC Illinois UC Berkeley Imperial UCLA London Washington Michigan Wisconsin MIT Yale HKUST’s international academics include renowned names in their respective fields and rising stars. Our faculty members, drawn from famous research universities around the world, frequently receive top international honors for their work and have their research published in leading academic journals. Working at the cutting edge, they are stimulating teachers and excellent role models for research postgraduate students. Supporting our faculty’s achievements are some of the region’s leading research facilities. Making a Difference HKUST researchers have made significant contributions at the forefront of their disciplines: _ Identification of a key regulator of brain plasticity – major breakthrough in the development of new treatments against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. _ Direct observation of optical precursor of a single photon reported which proves that single photons cannot exceed the speed of light and reaffirms Einstein's theory that nothing travels faster than light. _ Development of the world’s first smart anti-microbial coating which can kill 99.9% of bacteria within one minute. _ Studies in “Quasi-Dense 3D Reconstruction from 2D Uncalibrated Photos” (geo/maps), “Crash Reproduction” (software engineering) and “Computing Statistical Summaries with MapReduce” (information retrieval, extraction and organization) each received a Google Research Award from the global internet search giant. This was the highest number of awards granted to academics at a single University in Hong Kong in the funding round results released in Q4 2010. _ The project “Buoyant Jets in Complex Environments — Theory, Innovative Technology and Application” makes it feasible to predict the mixing and dilution of wastewater in complex ocean currents, leading to the development of software that has worldwide applications in the design of facilities involving multiple sewage discharges into the marine environment. _ A book “Mao’s New World: Political Culture in the Early People’s Republic” published by Prof Chang-tai Hung by Cornell University Press provides a path-breaking revisit to the interpretation of the political culture of Mao’s China in the founding era of the People’s Republic of China. _ Prof James Kung’s article, “The Tragedy of the Nomenklatura: Career Incentives and Political Radicalism during China’s Great Leap Famine” (with Shuo Chen), became the first academic outside North America to have published in the American Political Science Review. _ Research performances in marketing and in management were both placed third in rankings by the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) based on publications in the top three marketing journals and top five management journals respectively. _ The School of Science has been ranked No. 15 in Asia according to Asia's Top 200 Universities in Natural Sciences, QS Asian University Rankings 2011. _ School of Engineering has been ranked No. 1 in Hong Kong by Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2011 as well as by QS World University Rankings 2011. According to the 2011 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings in Engineering and Technology, HKUST is No. 1 in Greater China. _ The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA program remains the world’s No. 1 EMBA program for the third year in a row by the Financial Times 2011 EMBA Global Rankings. 7 Our Students Our Alumni As an active, forward-looking university, HKUST seeks highly qualified, open-minded students with the passion and initiative to participate in the diverse academic and social activities on campus. HKUST’s student community comes from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas. This lively, multicultural mix creates a dynamic learning environment and a great opportunity for increased cross-cultural understanding. The University fosters collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach, while a global outlook with China and Asia perspectives helps students develop the all-round vision to succeed anywhere in the world. HKUST’s alumni community is composed of interesting and vibrant people who have ventured into a diversity of careers. Teresa Law PhD(CHEM) 􀁳 MPhil(CHEM) 􀁳􀀀BSc(CHEM) Co-Founder and Managing Director, AKOS Advanced Technology Limited Together with George Chan who is also a UST alumnus, Teresa set up Akos Advanced Technology Ltd., where the world’s first indoor environment analyzer capable of carrying out instant data analysis, forecast problems and suggest solutions was developed. Corbett Ray Rowell MPhil(ELEC) Research & Development Director, HK Applied Science & Technology Research Institute Founder, Velocity Racers As the Research & Development Director of ASTRI, Corbett Rowell and his team brings about a breakthrough in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which helps to enormously reduce the cost of traditional MRI system while making the technology affordable to developing countries in future. Naubahar Sharif MPhil(SOSC) 􀁳􀀀BBA(MARK) Associate Professor, Division of Social Science, HKUST “I try to influence students’ academic and personal development hoping that, by the end of one of my courses, my students have within them a thirst for learning, a felt need for and attitudes that they can apply in their lives. I cooperation with my students - by creating partnerships enjoyment in acquiring knowledge, skills, and strive to do all of this by working in cooper with them.” In 2008, Arthur Chow, Terry Cheng and Chris Lee teamed up with friend Rex Ng to form 6waves – today a leading publisher of independent games on social networks and mobile platforms, bringing the best games to millions of users on the gaming network. “The three of us came from different disciplines at HKUST, but we work as a team, and our experience at HKUST has helped here - HKUST is very strong in the tech and business disciplines.' Chris Lee MSc(IT) Director, Products, 6waves Terry Cheng BEng(COMP) 􀁳􀀀MSc(IT) Head of Viralness and Policy, 6waves Arthur Chow MBA Chief Operating Officer, 6waves 8 Postgraduate Opportunities HKUST encourages well qualified and enthusiastic students from around the world to apply for its challenging and intellectually rewarding postgraduate programs. Programs HKUST currently offers postgraduate programs in five Schools: Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Science and HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School. In addition, the Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO) offers postgraduate programs that bring together two or more different fields of study. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programs are research degrees. Master of Science (MSc), Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Arts (MA) programs are taught postgraduate degrees. Listed below are HKUST postgraduate programs with intakes in 2013-14. You can check for updates at http://www.ust.hk/admissions. To read in greater detail about individual postgraduate programs, please visit http://publish.ust.hk/pgstudies. Program Title Research Postgraduate Programs Taught Postgraduate Programs Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Master of Science (MSc) Master of Business Administration (MBA/EMBA) Graduate Diploma (GD) Master of Arts (MA) School of Science Atmospheric Environmental Science _ _ Biotechnology PT Only Chemistry _ _ Environmental Health and Safety 1 _ Financial Mathematics _ Life Science _ _ Marine Environmental Science _ _ Mathematics _ _ Nano Science and Technology _ _ Physics _ _ School of Engineering Bioengineering _ _ Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 2 ET,NT ET,NT _ Civil Engineering 2 ET,NT ET,NT Civil Infrastructural Engineering and Management PT Only _ Computer Science and Engineering 2 ET ET Electronic and Computer Engineering 2 ET,NT ET,NT Electronic Engineering _ Engineering Enterprise Management _ Environmental Engineering _ _ Environmental Engineering and Management _ _ IC Design Engineering _ Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management 2 ET ET Information Technology _ Intelligent Building Technology and Management _ Mechanical Engineering 2 ET,NT ET,NT _ Telecommunications _ 9 FT = Full-time PT = Part-time Notes: 1 The offering of this program is subject to approval 2 The School of Engineering offers the following two concentrations in its research programs: Nanotechnology Concentration - disciplines offering this concentration are marked with “NT”. Applicants interested in nanoscience and technology may refer to the following for details: http://sengnano.ust.hk/introduction.html. Energy Technology Concentration - disciplines offering this concentration are marked with “ET”. Applicants interested in energy technology may refer to the following for details: http://www.seng.ust.hk/ENEG. Program Title Research Postgraduate Programs Taught Postgraduate Programs Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Master of Science (MSc) Master of Business Administration (MBA/EMBA) Graduate Diploma (GD) Master of Arts (MA) School of Business and Management Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA PT Only HKUST Executive MBA PT Only MBA _ MBA Programs in Shenzhen PT Only Accounting _ Economics _ FT Only Finance _ Financial Analysis PT Only Global Finance PT Only Global Operations FT Only Information Systems _ Information Systems Management PT Only International Management FT Only Investment Management PT Only Operations Management _ Management _ Marketing _ School of Humanities and Social Science China Studies _ Global China Studies _ Humanities _ _ _ Liberal Studies􀄡 PT Only Social Science _ _ _ Interdisciplinary Programs Office Environmental Science and Management _ _ Environmental Science, Policy and Management _ _ HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School Innovative Technologies Leadership _ 10 Duration of Study Many of HKUST’s postgraduate programs are available on both full-time and part-time basis. Those undertaking PhD and MPhil programs may be required to participate in research on a full-time basis in some disciplines. Most of our taught programs offer part-time mode of study. The following tables show the usual time it takes to complete HKUST postgraduate programs. Visiting Students Students from institutions outside Hong Kong who wish to study or to take a special research project course at HKUST on a short-term basis, i.e. normally for not more than six months, may apply for admission to the University as visiting students. A visiting student may take courses but cannot enroll on a specific program. Non-local students must apply for a student visa/entry permit. Further details are available at http://www.ust.hk/admissions/visit. Credit Transfer This may be granted in recognition of studies completed successfully elsewhere. Visit http://publish.ust.hk/calendar for further details on credit transfer policy. Research Postgraduate Program Normal Duration of Study PhD MPhil Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time 4 years with a first degree 3 years if a relevant research master’s degree is earned prior to entering the PhD program 8 years 2 years 4 years Taught Postgraduate Program Normal Duration of Study MSc and MA MBA EMBA Graduate Diploma Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Part-time Full-time Part-time 1 or 1.5 years as specified by individual programs 2 or 3 years as specified by individual programs 1 to 1.5 years 2 years 16 months 1 year 1.5 to 2 years Fall Term 2 Sep - 20 Dec 2013 (14 weeks) Winter Term 2 - 29 Jan 2014 Spring Term 4 Feb - 29 May 2014 (14 weeks) Summer Term 9 Jun - 8 Aug 2014 Provisional Dates for the 2013-2014 Academic Year 11 Opportunities for International Exposure To enhance the professional and international exposure of postgraduate students, Research Travel Grants are available to research postgraduate students to present papers in international conferences. Opportunities for student exchange to universities overseas and Mainland are available. These widen global perspectives by immersing students in a different way of life and by helping them to forge international connections and expand networks. For full-time PhD students at HKUST, there is also the opportunity to apply for an overseas research attachment sponsored by the University. This enables students to gain experience of working in a different research environment and to strengthen professional contacts. Career Development Hong Kong’s role as a global financial, business and academic hub brings exciting career openings in world-class companies and organizations in many fields, including IT, engineering, business services, the media, banking, telecommunications and management among others. HKUST’s strong links with other academic institutions and different industries, locally, nationally and internationally, also helps to create career opportunities for postgraduates. The Career Center of the Student Affairs Office (https://career.ust.hk) guides and assists students in their job search and career development. Career programs and workshops are organized regularly to keep students up to date with the latest developments in postgraduate career education. In addition, some schools and programs offices offer their own career development workshops, services, and information on internships. HKUST provides orientation sessions, workshops and seminars to postgraduate teaching assistants (TAs) to further their knowledge and understanding as educators. These are offered through the Center for Enhanced Learning and Teaching (http://celt.ust.hk). The Center also works with TA Coordinators to support TAs in their work. The University’s Entrepreneurship Program can assist HKUST graduates to launch hi-tech start-up companies. Personal Growth At HKUST, there are many on-going enrichment activities to enjoy alongside your academic work. Among them are: . lectures, seminars and forums by key thinkers and leaders including Nobel Laureates, top business executives, academics, artists and community figures. . courses and self-access learning in many different languages, including English, written Chinese, Putonghua, Cantonese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Latin provided by the Center for Language Education (http://lc.ust.hk). Among the English language courses are business communication and technical communication programs catering for the career needs of graduates. . numerous arts and cultural activities, including an Artist-in-Residence program, arranged by the University’s Center for the Arts (http://www.ust.hk/cfa). Campus Life HKUST is situated on a stunning, award-winning coastal campus spread over 60 hectares. Acclaimed by all who visit, the University’s green environment offers a refreshing place to live and study, while still being conveniently located for the city center. Daily Life http://www.ab.ust.hk/cso Facilities on campus include banks, a supermarket and a bookstore. A health center provides an out-patient service and dental care. There are also many different dining options including self-service cafeterias, Chinese and Western restaurants, a food court, a coffee shop and a snack shop. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on campus. Recreation http://sao.ust.hk/facilities Superb sports facilities adjacent to the seafront, a 50m outdoor swimming pool, a 25m indoor swimming pool, an artificial turf soccer pitch, 400m running track, tennis courts, mini-soccer pitch and an outdoor basketball court, are available to HKUST students. In the Indoor Sports Complex, a sports hall for badminton, basketball, volleyball and handball is the main feature; other facilities such as a table-tennis room, 3 squash courts, a fitness centre, a 8m climbing wall as well as multi-purpose rooms for martial arts, fencing, indoor archery, dances and so on are provided. In addition, there are music rooms, a photographic darkroom and meeting rooms. Over 100 student societies at HKUST are related to academic disciplines, sports, arts and other social interests. 12 The Library The Lee Shau Kee Library (http://library.ust.hk), as a core component of our academic programs, is centrally located on campus. The purpose-built five-storey Library, providing 12,350 m2 floor space and inspiring sea view, actively supports learning, teaching and research at HKUST. Its collection comprises 770,000 printed books, journals and microform plus 37,000 media items. Electronic resources include more than 320 databases, over 29,000 full text e-journals, 180,000 e-books. The Library normally opens seven days a week with longer hours during examination week. The new Learning Commons is open 22 hours. Most of the Library’s electronic resources can be accessed everywhere on campus, including student housing, 24 hours a day. Seminar and presentation rooms, group study rooms, tutorial spaces, collaborative spaces, reading tables and individual study carrels are available. The Library Garden and terraces provide spaces for studying and relaxing in an outdoor environment. The new “Learning Commons” brings together services and facilities from academic departments and support units. It is an integral hub of student services, providing a variety of spaces for collaborative learning and electronic teaching. The “Information Commons” provides space and high-end PCs with advanced software and multimedia applications for information-gathering, self-learning and collaborative work. Users will find assistance always on hand. The Library provides reference and information assistance, library instruction, access services and other quality service programs to help further learning and research. It also stages a variety of exhibitions, organizes book talks and other learning activities for self-development and broader exposure. Accommodation http://sao.ust.hk/housing On-Campus Housing There are two types of on-campus housing available for postgraduate students: . The University Apartments comprise 189 fully furnished apartments, providing over 800 bedspaces in single and double rooms (with bunk bed). Charge for University Apartments is HK$16,000- 30,000 per residential year (around 10? months) excluding utility charges. . Stephen Kam Chuen Cheong Hall is a postgraduate hall of residence offering 120 single rooms. It charges HK$35,000 per residential year (around 9 months). At present, there is no provision for married students with their spouse or family. There is heavy demand for on-campus student housing. Many students now live off-campus. Off-Campus Housing The University has rented some apartments within the vicinity of the campus for postgraduate students on taught programs. Students may rent their own accomodation in nearby areas. The rental may depend on its location, size, furniture, facilities and the public transportation available. The Student Housing Office offers an information service (http://sao.ust.hk/housing/living_offcampus.html) on how and where to find off-campus accommodation. Living Expenses Tuition fees and accommodation are the primary expenditure for postgraduate students. In addition, you will need to cover the cost of textbooks, local travel, clothing, and other personal needs. The price of meals, books and incidental expenses vary according to individual preferences. However, an average HKUST student spends approximately HK$100 (US$12) per day on meals on campus. Off-campus restaurants are usually substantially more expensive. Miscellaneous spending will be about HK$300 per week, depending on your spending habits. Insurance http://sfao.ust.hk/insurance/info.html The University has various insurance plans for students of different status to provide protection for illness, accidents and travel. Non-local students should note that it is a compulsory requirement to subscribe for a medical and/or travel insurance scheme stipulated by the University. Accessibility Convenient transport links connect the HKUST campus to the rest of the city. Minibuses leave directly from campus to nearby MTR stations which take you to most parts of Hong Kong. There are also buses and taxis. 13 14 How to Apply General Requirements Applicants seeking admission to a master’s degree or graduate diploma program at HKUST should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from HKUST or a recognized institution, or obtained an approved equivalent qualification. Applicants seeking admission to a doctor of philosophy degree program at HKUST should normally have obtained a master’s degree from HKUST or an approved institution, or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years. Program Requirements These are available on individual program websites. Visit http://publish.ust.hk/pgstudies to access academic departments and program offices at HKUST. English Language Requirements* 1) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 􀃥􀀀 􀁳􀀀􀀰􀁁􀁐􀁅􀁒􀀍􀁂􀁁􀁓􀁅􀁄􀀀􀁔􀁅􀁓􀁔??􀀈􀀰􀀢􀀴􀀉􀀀􀁓􀁃􀁏􀁒􀁅􀀀_ 550 􀃥􀀀 􀁳􀀀􀀩􀁎􀁔􀁅􀁒􀁎􀁅􀁔􀀍􀁂􀁁􀁓􀁅􀁄􀀀􀁔􀁅􀁓􀁔􀀀􀀈􀁉􀀢􀀴􀀉􀀀􀁓􀁃􀁏􀁒􀁅􀀀_ 80 or 2) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score _ 6.0, all sub-scores _ 5.5 In case you have difficulties in submitting your online application, please contact the Postgraduate Outreach and Admissions Team at gradmit@ust.hk. Application procedures for visiting student are available at http://www.ust.hk/admissions/visit Note: * TOEFL/IELTS scores are valid for 2 years from the test date. Some programs require supplementary data section(s) of the online form to be completed. Applicable to research programs only Applications will be assessed on the basis of uploaded documents but official credentials will be required upon offer acceptance. If any of these documents is in a language other than English or Chinese, a certified translation in English must be provided. To be sent directly to HKUST by the referees Payment for online applications will be made by credit card. i Application form ii Proposed Research Plan iii Supporting documents, such as official certified true copies of certificates, official academic transcripts, original score reports for international tests/exams iv Two sets of confidential references v Application fee Making an Application Prospective students of postgraduate programs should apply online . Applications can be made either through the Postgraduate Outreach and Admissions Team or, for some taught postgraduate programs, directly to the relevant School. Details on application are set out in http://www.ust.hk/admissions. In general, an application should include the following: Applicants must satisfy the University’s general requirements and the specific admission requirements of their chosen program. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English and whose medium of instruction of the degree program completed previously was not English will also have to meet the English Language requirements. 15 . Application starts in Sep 2012 . With varied closing dates from Jan to Jun 2013 (see program lists at http://www.ust.hk/admissions) . HKPFS (see p16) applicants must first register at RGC by 12 noon, Hong Kong Time, 1 Dec 2013 and the submit their HKUST applications by 3 Dec 2013. . Notifications on admission offers will be issued from Mar to Aug 2013 in accordance with admission schedules of individual programs. . Program registration in mid Aug 2013 . Closes in late Dec 2013 . Program registration in late Jan 2014 . Closes on 31 May 2013 . Closes on 31 Oct 2013 Application for 2013-14 Application for 2013-14 Spring Intake (applicable to selected programs only) Application for Visiting Students - 2013-14 Fall Intake - 2013-14 Spring Intake Schedule for Applying for Admissions to HKUST Postgraduate Programs (2013-14) Visas and Entry Permits All non-local students are required to obtain a student visa/entry permit to study in Hong Kong. The application process normally takes about two months. Non-local students include those from Mainland China, Taiwan and Macao. Mainland students should allow an additional two weeks to apply for an exit-entry permit for travel to Hong Kong and Macao. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for their visas/entry permits through HKUST, with the Head of Postgraduate Studies acting as sponsor. Details of visa/entry permit application procedures can be found at http://www.ust.hk/admissions (> Non-local Students). A fee will be charged to cover the visa/entry permit label fee and cost of forwarding the label. Application Fee The application fee is HK$180 per program for online application and HK$300/US$40 for visiting student applications. Fees are non-refundable and subject to revision. Different application fees may apply to some taught postgraduate programs in the School of Business and Management. Admissions Timetable Applications for admission to postgraduate programs in the academic year 2013-14 are invited from September 2012 onwards. You are recommended to apply well before the program closing dates given on the admissions website. You will need to show sufficient financial resources to cover expenses for your period of study. Full-time non-local students may, upon written advice from the Hong Kong Immigration Department, be allowed to take up study or curriculum related internship, as well as part-time work during term time (restricted to campus work only) and full-time work during the summer vacation. However, research postgraduate students receiving Postgraduate Studentships (see P16) may not engage in employment, full-time or part-time, during the academic year. Visiting and inbound exchange students are also not allowed to work in Hong Kong. All non-local students should make sure they have a passport/travel document valid for six months beyond the travel period. There are various ways that postgraduate students can gain assistance to help finance their studies. Postgraduate Studentships HKUST provides postgraduate studentships (PGSs) to selected qualified full-time research postgraduates who will consequently be engaged in ancillary teaching and/or research duties which supplement their formal degree programs. In the 2012-13 academic year, the rate for PGSs is HK$13,700 per month. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) Established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme aims to attract top quality students from around the world to pursue doctoral studies in Hong Kong. The Fellowship provides each awardee with a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (~USD2,600) and a conference travel allowance of HK$10,000 (~USD1,300) per year for a maximum period of three years. 135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded for the 2013/14 academic year for the whole of Hong Kong. Since the introduction in 2010-11, the University has secured more than 25% of the total awards for Hong Kong every year. Applicants seeking admission as new full-time PhD research candidates in Government-funded institutions in Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin and ethnic background, are eligible to apply. Details on the Scheme are available at http://www.ust.hk/hkpfs. Tuition Fees Research Postgraduate Programs Master of Philosophy (MPhil)/ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Full-time HK$42,100 per annum Part-time HK$21,050 per annum Tuition fees are payable in two equal installments at the beginning of each regular term. The tuition fees quoted above are subject to government confirmation. Taught Postgraduate Programs Tuition fees for taught programs (i.e. all MSc, MA, MBA, EMBA and Graduate Diploma programs) are available on the websites of the relevant School/program. Financial Assistance 16 Scholarships and Prizes The University administers a number of scholarships and prizes on behalf of individual and corporate donors. Most are offered to students on the strength of academic merit and the recommendations of a school or department. Other scholarships may have conditions specified by the donor. Details are obtainable from the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office at http://sfao.ust.hk/scholarships/intro_postgraduate.html. Government Financial Assistance Schemes Full-time research students who have the right of abode in Hong Kong or have resided or have had their home in Hong Kong continuously for three complete years immediately prior to the start of their year of study may apply to the government’s Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) (http://www.sfaa.gov.hk) for financial aid. Assistance is available through the Tertiary Student Finance Scheme - Publicly-funded Programmes (TSFS) and Non-means Tested Loan Scheme (NLS) and students may apply to both or either one. Application forms are available on-line from SFAA or HKUST’s Scholarships and Financial Aid Office. Student visa/entry permit holders are not eligible, irrespective of the number of years they have resided in Hong Kong. University Loans and Bursaries Local students with financial needs may apply for loans and bursaries administered by HKUST. In general, these funds are used to supplement government financial assistance and not as a substitute. Details of loans and bursaries are available at the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office (http://sfao.ust.hk). For enquiries, on application procedures, admission requirements or other related matters, please contact the Postgraduate Outreach and Admissions Team: Website: http://www.ust.hk/admissions Email : gradmit@ust.hk Tel : (852) 2623 1120 Information on HKUST http://www.ust.hk Admission Enquiries 17