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HKUST Reserves 20% Medical Spots for Mainland Students

3/2/2026

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) plans to reserve 20% of its medical school intake for non-local students from mainland China.
Applicants must pass an international admission test, with a preference for biotechnology backgrounds.
Non-locals pay higher tuition.
HKUST President Nancy Ip Yuk-yu said the school will integrate artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and clinical medicine and invest over HK$7 billion in the medical school over 25 years.

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) plans to reserve 20% of its medical school intake for non-local students from mainland China.
Applicants must pass an international admission test, with a preference for biotechnology backgrounds.
Non-locals pay higher tuition.
HKUST President Nancy Ip Yuk-yu said the school will integrate artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and clinical medicine and invest over HK$7 billion in the medical school over 25 years.