HKUMaster of Science in Financial TechnologyThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Mar 1, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Statement of purpose / reasons for applying as requested in the online application.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 2

Academic referees preferred unless otherwise stated by the program.

Official transcript(s)

Full tertiary education history; grading-system legend if not shown on transcript.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; From a recognized institution, or approved equivalent qualification.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Applicants preferably should have programming and mathematics background. Applicants are highly recommended to have a satisfactory GMAT or GRE score. For full-time applicants, no minimum work experience is required. However, any relevant work or business experience will add weight to the application under consideration. For part-time applicants, at least two years of full-time post-qualification work experience is highly recommended. Dual Degree 4+1 Pathway (BScRMBI+MScFinTech) Only for BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence (RMBI) students in Year 3 or above (for cohorts admitted from 2019/20 onwards) who do not opt for the FinTech Option in BSc(RMBI), and meet the following selec
IELTS: 6.5 overall (5.5 each component); Single-attempt scores; test-at-home not accepted.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 each component) | 80 overall; Applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026 onwards.; Applies to iBT tests taken before 21 Jan 2026.