Undergraduate Programs 2019-20

Students studying a 4-year bachelor’s degree are required to complete the following requirements:

Program Dept/Office
Program Code
Program Title
School of Science
Chemistry
  • Chemistry
    BSc in Chemistry
Life Science
  • Life Science
    BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  • BSc in Biological Science
  • BSc in Biotechnology
  • BSc in Biotechnology and Business#
Mathematics
  • Mathematics
    BSc in Data Science and Technology@
  • BSc in Mathematics
  • BSc in Mathematics and Economics#
Ocean Science
  • Ocean Science
    BSc in Ocean Science and Technology
Physics
  • Physics
    BSc in Physics
# This is a major program jointly offered by the School of Science and the School of Business and Management.
@ This is a major program jointly offered by the School of Science and the School of Engineering.
Program Dept/Office
Program Code
Program Title
Chemical and Biological Engineering
  • Chemical and Biological Engineering
    BEng in Bioengineering
  • BEng in Chemical Engineering
  • BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • BEng in Sustainable Energy Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
    BEng in Civil Engineering
  • BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering Program Office
  • Computer Engineering Program Office
    BEng in Computer Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
    BEng in Computer Science
  • BSc in Computer Science
Electronic and Computer Engineering
  • Electronic and Computer Engineering
    BEng in Electronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics
  • Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics
    BEng in Decision Analytics
  • BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Integrative Systems and Design
  • Integrative Systems and Design
    BSc in Integrative Systems and Design
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
    BEng in Aerospace Engineering
  • BEng in Mechanical Engineering
Program Dept/Office
Program Code
Program Title
School of Business and Management
Accounting
  • Accounting
    BBA in Professional Accounting
Economics
  • Economics
    BBA in Economics
  • BSc in Economics and Finance
Finance
  • Finance
    BBA in Finance
  • BSc in Quantitative Finance
Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management
  • Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management
    BBA in Information Systems
  • BBA in Operations Management
  • BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence
Management
  • Management
    BBA in Management
Marketing
  • Marketing
    BBA in Marketing
World Bachelor in Business Program Office
  • World Bachelor in Business Program Office
    BBA in World Business*
† This is a major program jointly offered by the School of Business and Management, the School of Science and the School of Engineering.
* This is a self-financed program jointly offered by HKUST, the University of Southern California in the United States and Bocconi University in Italy.
Program Dept/Office
Program Code
Program Title
School of Humanities and Social Science
  • School of Humanities and Social Science
    BSc in Global China Studies
Division of Social Science
  • Division of Social Science
    BSc in Quantitative Social Analysis^
^ This is a major program jointly offered by the School of Humanities and Social Science and the School of Science.
Program Dept/Office
Program Code
Program Title
Environment and Sustainability
  • Environment and Sustainability
    BSc in Environmental Management and Technology
Interdisciplinary Programs Office
  • Interdisciplinary Programs Office
    Curriculum Framework of BSc Program in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major

Notes:

  • Students admitted in the current academic year can find detailed curriculum requirements in this Program Catalog, whereas students admitted in previous years should refer to the Undergraduate Curriculum Handbook at http://ugadmin.ust.hk/curriculum_hb/index.html
  • To graduate with an additional major, students admitted in 2015-16 or after must complete all the requirements specified for that major, within which there must be at least 20 credits single-counted for that major. These 20 credits cannot be used to fulfill any other requirements for graduation except for the 120-credit degree requirement.
  • To make sure they can complete their program within the normal duration of study, students are recommended to seek academic advice from their Schools and Departments, and follow an appropriate study plan.  For up-to-date information on courses offering and scheduling, students should check it out from their Schools and Departments, and the Academic Registry website. Examples on student’s pathways for each major are provided FOR REFERENCE.
  • Students may use no more than 6 credits earned from courses offered in pure online delivery mode to satisfy the graduation requirements of a degree program. This 6-credit limit does not apply to credits obtained through the credit transfer procedures of the University.
  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all students. Students with any learning difficulties may reach out to instructors and/or the Counseling and Wellness Center for support. The Center provides a wide range of services and resources: (a) It coordinates with course instructors to provide reasonable academic accommodations or adjustments to courses for students with special educational needs (SEN) and/or temporary health conditions. Students may contact sen@ust.hk to arrange a confidential discussion regarding equitable access to the chosen program and reasonable accommodations; (b) It also provides personal counseling service for students who have concerns on their well-being and personal problems. Students may make an online appointment or contact counsel@ust.hk to arrange a confidential discussion to get help and advice.