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The HKUST interview

Interview by invitation, and it carries moderate weight in the decision. Here is how it works and how to prepare.

Interview by invitation

By-invitation online interview, ~20-40 min, conducted by HKUST admissions staff or faculty; only arranged for select programs or borderline applicants , most applicants receive no interview

How to prepare for HKUST

If invited, the interview is conducted online via video call , treat it as a formal academic meeting, not a casual chat; dress professionally and prepare a quiet, well-lit space.
HKUST is intensely focused on STEM and quantitative rigor; be ready to discuss your academic interests, specific coursework, and why you chose your particular program (e.g. Computer Science, Quantitative Finance).
Not being invited does not hurt your application , for most programs, particularly Engineering, interviews are optional and only arranged when the admissions team wants clarification, so absence of an invitation is normal.
If you are not interviewed, demonstrate interest through a sharp, specific personal statement that ties your background directly to HKUST's research strengths or industry partnerships in Hong Kong.

Practice before the real thing

Rehearse real admissions-interview questions and get an honest read on your answers, what an interviewer hears, where you sound generic, and what to sharpen. We coach you; we never script you.

Practice interview questions

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