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HKUST

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

#2
1
from 2024–25
65
Class size
HK$600,000
Tuition
Note: Tuition amount is the figure advertised by the school and includes mandatory fees and other costs. Find more details on the school's website : https://mba.hkust.edu.hk .

HKUST is number 2 on the overall ranking of Asia-Pacific business schools. The Hong Kong-based school is known for its strong ties to mainland China and its top-ranked programs in finance and supply chain management. The school is a hub for innovation and business in Asia, offering a dynamic environment for students interested in a global career.

Of the four indexes this ranking is based on — Compensation, Learning, Networking and Entrepreneurship — HKUST ranked 1st in Compensation, 4th in Learning, 5th in Entrepreneurship and 7th in Networking. Index scores are based on student and alumni survey responses as well as salary data the school reports to MBA CSEA.

Index Ranks

#2
2#220212025
Overall
▼ 1
from 2024–25
#1
Compensation
No change
#4
Learning
▲ 1
#7
Networking
▲ 1
#5
Entrepreneurship
▲ 2

Index Scores

0100

Hires by Industry

HKUST sent the majority of its recent MBA graduates, those with jobs, into Financial Services, Consulting Industry and Technology Industry.

Percent of Hires in Each Industry (Top 3) - HKUST

44 graduates hired in total
38.6%
18.2%
13.6%

Compensation by Industry

The median base salary across all industries reported by HKUST graduates is HK$560,000 ($72K); the median signing/starting bonus is HK$66,014 ($8K).

Demographics

Survey respondents weigh in on their school’s population, answering broad questions about what campus life is like for female, LGBTQ, and minority students.

Nationalities (top 5) - HKUST

Total Number of Nationalities: 10
China 59.0%
India 14.0%
Hong Kong 11.0%
United States 7.0%
Canada 2.0%

Campus Atmosphere - HKUST

  • Completely Disagree
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Women are well represented among my school’s faculty and administration

Female protagonists are well represented in case studies

LGBTQ students are given equal/adequate opportunity to participate in class discussions and on teams

Social activities are generally inclusive towards LGBTQ students

Minorities are well represented among the faculty and administration

Minority protagonists are well represented in case studies

* Has fewer than five respondents

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