HKUMaster of Science in Global China StudiesThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

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; Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100 (program-specific English). Applicants who are HKUST graduates and have taken MGCS courses during their undergraduate studies may apply for transferring up to 12 of these credits to the MSc program upon admission. For early admission of non-local applicants under nomination by strategic partner universities: If admitted to the MSc program, students will remain registered as undergraduates in their home universities. Upon completion of the MSc degree requirements, these students are required to submit an official copy of their bachelor’s degree certificate to the Program Office no later than 31 August each year in order to be conferred the MSc degree in Global China Studies at HKUST.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (5.5 each component); Program-specific English requirement; GPA 3.0/4.0 also applies.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall (5.5 writing) | 100 overall (5.5 writing for tests from 21 Jan 2026); Applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026 onwards.