What the English Requirement for International Applicants?

Application procedures and admission requirements are the same for all applicants of HKUST(GZ).

1. Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:
   • TOEFL-iBT: 80 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) *
          4.5 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) *
   • TOEFL-pBT: 550
   • TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
   • IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5*
   • * Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted.
2. Applicants are not required to have TOEFL or IELTS score when submit their application in Online Admission System（OAS）, they need to state the scheduled test dates in OAS and update the test record and upload the score report once the result is available.
3. Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if
   •Their first language is English, or
   •They obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.
4. For more information please click below link:
   https://fytgs.hkust-gz.edu.cn/admissions/before-submitting-an-application/admission-requirements