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Education Development
With strong support from Schools and the
Interdisciplinary Programs Office, HKUST attracted
excellent non-local Mainland and international
students as reflected by their Joint Entrance
Examination, International Baccalaureate and
SAT scores. In 2012-13, HKUST also received five
out of the 10 HKSAR Government Scholarship
Fund targeted scholarships awarded to University
Grants Committee institutions. The targeted
scholarships aim to recruit students from ASEAN
countries, India and Korea.
The President hosted three luncheons to
strengthen ties with the secondary school sector,
including one for the English Schools Foundation
leadership. Recruitment and information activities
aimed at European students were also arranged.
These included attendance at education fairs
in France, Germany, Norway and the UK, and a
campus visit by a group of teachers from notable
French high schools.
POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
HKUST gives high priority to postgraduate
programs. The student population undertaking
these degrees continued to grow in 2012-13,
reaching a total of 3,944 (as of 31 December
2012).
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The University worked hard to broaden
recruitment globally, resulting in a steady increase
in overseas students. The proportion of students
from outside Mainland China increased to 15% in
2012-13. The range of countries also expanded,
with students joining HKUST from Eastern Europe,
the Middle East and other areas.
Non-local postgraduate recruitment has been
given a special boost by the success of HKUST in
the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. For the
academic year starting Fall 2013, the University
received the largest number of Fellowship awards
among institutions in Hong Kong, securing 49 out
of a total of 185 (26.5%).
Holistic Outlook
There was further progress toward a more holistic
educational experience for research students, with
preparations for all new research students to take
a Professional Development Course, providing a
comprehensive set of skills and knowledge for
personal growth and career development. The
course is due to launch in Fall 2013.
More funding was allocated to the research travel
grant program, providing additional support
for students to attend conferences. Meanwhile,
the Overseas Research Awards Scheme for PhD
students provided opportunities for selected
students at leading research universities overseas.
New Program Launches
In 2012-13, two research programs got
underway: MPhil/PhD programs in Environmental
Science, Policy and Management within the
Interdisciplinary Programs Office; and an MPhil
program in Innovative Technologies Leadership
established by HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate
School.
The University’s taught postgraduate programs
saw the addition of an MSc in Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering, introduced by the
School of Engineering. Enrollments continued to
grow for full-time taught postgraduate programs.