If you are currently studying outside Hong Kong and wish to do research study at HKUST for a short period of time (one to six months), you may consider applying for enrolment as a PG Visiting Internship Student. Besides gaining valuable research experience in a new environment, you may also enjoy a rewarding cultural exchange experience in Hong Kong.
Before you decide to apply, you are invited to browse the research output of our scholars:
Research Areas@HKUST
Eligibility
To be eligible for PG Visiting Internship study at HKUST, you should:
currently be a registered postgraduate student at a recognized tertiary institution outside Hong Kong;
have an educational background deemed satisfactory by the major department as a PG Visiting Internship Student; and
have obtained confirmation and support for your study at HKUST in advance from your home institution.
Identify the
School/ Program Office
you are interested in
Seek agreement from an
HKUST faculty member
to accept you as a visiting intern
Send the
“Support from Home University/ Institution” Form
to your home institution to obtain confirmation and support for your study at HKUST and upload it to the application system
for visiting internship commencing before 1 September 2025, please check your status
here
.
for visiting internship commencing after 1 September 2025, please submit your application
here
.
accept the offer via the Online Admission System
submit the
official electronic transcript and/or testimonial issued by the Central Unit (e.g. Registry)
, and
mail the original “Support from Home University/ Institution” Form to
FYTGS
Financial Assistance
PG Visiting Internship Students are in general expected to have adequate financial means to support themselves while they are in Hong Kong.
To promote diversity, the University provides sponsorship to selected international visiting interns under the
International Visiting Internship Student Program
. The sponsorship is subject to the agreement of supervisor and the availability of funds.
Student Visa/ Entry Permit
It takes times for the Hong Kong Immigration Department to process a student visa/ entry permit application. Please apply right after you have accepted the admission offer. For short term studies, student visas/entry permits are normally granted for durations not exceeding 180 days. More details on student visa application available
here
.
Insurance Requirements
All non-local PG Visiting Internship Students are required to subscribe to the
HKUST Compulsory Travel Insurance Plan
. Please do so at least one month before the commencement of the visiting period.
Please also visit the website of
Scholarships & Financial Aid Office
for more information on the various insurance plans for HKUST students.
Accommodation
Priority for university housing is given to regular MPhil and PhD students. As such, please be prepared that you may have to arrange your own off-campus accommodation. The
Off-Campus Housing Section of Student Housing & Residential Life Office
provides general assistance for students looking for off-campus accommodation.
Registration and Enrolment
Arranging your New Postgraduate Life @HKUST
Academic Regulations and Requirements
Supports to Current Postgraduate Students
Guidelines, Forms and Online Systems
Study Reports and Thesis Examination
Preparing for Graduation
