Program Details
Location
Hong Kong,
China
Term
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Session
Housing
Apartment
Dormitory
Sponsor
College of Science & Engineering
Program Eligibility
Student Type
UofM Students
Student Year
Juniors
Seniors
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisite
No Language Prerequisite
About
Take classes in engineering and related fields with Chinese students at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), a state-of-the-art university in cutting-edge Hong Kong. HKUST is a US-style institution that teaches in English, educating future scientists and engineers to create the knowledge and advanced technologies that will shape the future, and educating leaders.
Program Model
Application Deadline
Open to juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students earning a degree in the College of Science & Engineering. Application deadline mid-March for academic year/fall Semester; mid-October for spring semester. You must apply through the College of Science & Engineering.
Academics
Design a program of study in consultation with College of Science & Engineering faculty. Instruction is in English by Chinese faculty. Typical credits: 24–30 for academic year; 12–15 for fall or spring semester. You must take at least 12 credits per semester.
More Information
Applicants for this exchange must be endorsed by the College of Science and Engineering. For additional information, check out the program-specific CSE Engineering Exchange: Hong Kong website, and/or contact CSE International Programs.
Program Fee
Summer 2025 Cost of Participation
Program fees include tuition, fees, and international health insurance. Housing, meals, airfare, and personal expenses are additional. Use the budget estimate for this program to help plan for the estimate cost of the program. You will receive updated cost information as soon as it is available.
Summer Session 1
CSE Exchange in Hong Kong: Hong Kong U of Science & Technology - Summer Session ISummer 2025 |
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Program Fee
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| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $3,100 |
| International health insurance | $66 |
| Housing and/or mealsHousing must be paid in full directly to HKUST prior to departure. | $0 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $3,566 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $3,566 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program site | $2,100 |
| Passport/photos | $175 |
| Visa/required documents300 (visa/required documents) 50 (compulsory travel insurance paid to HKUST) | $350 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $550 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $3,175 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $0 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program fee350 (meals) | $350 |
| Essential daily living expenses | $1,000 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $1,350 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $8,091 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $500 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Summer 2025 Session 2
CSE Exchange in Hong Kong: Hong Kong U of Science & Technology - Summer Session IISummer 2025 |
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|---|---|
Program Fee
|
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| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $3,100 |
| International health insurance | $66 |
| Housing and/or mealsHousing must be paid in full directly to HKUST prior to departure. | $0 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $3,566 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $3,566 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program site | $2,100 |
| Passport/photos | $175 |
| Visa/required documents300 (visa/required documents) 50 (compulsory travel insurance paid to HKUST) | $350 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $550 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $3,175 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $0 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program fee350 (meals) | $350 |
| Essential daily living expenses | $1,000 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $1,350 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $8,091 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $500 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Summer 2025 Sessions 1 & 2
CSE Exchange in Hong Kong: Hong Kong U of Science & Technology - Summer Session I & IISummer 2025 |
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|---|---|
Program Fee
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| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $4,600 |
| International health insurance | $123 |
| Housing and/or mealsHousing must be paid in full directly to HKUST prior to departure. | $0 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $5,123 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $5,123 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program site | $2,100 |
| Passport/photos | $175 |
| Visa/required documents300 (visa/required documents) 100 (compulsory travel insurance paid to HKUST) | $400 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $1,200 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $3,875 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $0 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program fee600 (meals) | $600 |
| Essential daily living expenses | $1,000 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $1,600 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $10,598 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $500 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Prepare
Complete pre-application advising.
Be aware: All programs require a $50 application fee. This fee will be charged to your student account upon submission of an online application.
It is your responsibility to apply directly to the College of Science & Engineering and your host institution. Be sure to work with CSE to give yourself enough time to prepare the required documents. Once you have been accepted by CSE and your host institution, you may proceed with the LAC online application process. Please contact CSE International Programs with questions about applying for this CSE exchange.
To complete the online application for this program, you will need to select or provide the following information on the online application:
Apply
Once CSE has nominated you for the program, you will receive a link to the Learning Abroad Center's application system by email. You must complete this application to enter yourself in the Learning Abroad Center's system. This ensures that you retain your U of M student status while abroad, as well as access to financial aid, international insurance, etc.
Complete
Once you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received and that you are now in the Learning Abroad Center's system. Once you are accepted to your host university, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist, which will include the following items:
- First Step
- Confirmation and Payment Agreement
- Health Information Form
- University of Minnesota Release and Waiver
Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the confirmation checklist assigned to you. You should also continue working with CSE and your host institution for pre-departure considerations.