- HKUST(GZ) Opens Early Applications for Master’s programs in Carbon Neutrality & Green Finance and Technology & Policy, with scholarships and early admission confirmation available until September 30, 2025.
- Programs blend policy, finance, and technology, offering access to Greater Bay Area’s innovation ecosystem, business networks, and real-world research opportunities.
- Designed to prepare global leaders to tackle climate change, sustainability, and technology governance, reflecting HKUST(GZ)’s vision for societal impact through innovation.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) [HKUST(GZ)] has launched early applications for its trailblazing Master's programmes in Carbon Neutrality & Green Finance and Technology & Policy, providing students with the opportunity to secure positions before the standard application window. Crafted to respond to urgent global issues, these programmes combine intellectual challenge with real-world experience, equipping graduates to navigate and shape fast-changing sectors.
Both programs offer a range of advantages, such as scholarships to cover part of tuition fees and the benefit of early confirmation of admission. In the view of Professor Wu, Associate Dean of Society Hub, the university's unique approach is designed to provide students with the skills and outlooks required to address some of the most pressing issues of the day. "Our unique approach prepares students to address today's critical challenges", he said, highlighting the commitment of the institution towards cross-disciplinary learning.
Situated strategically in the Greater Bay Area, one of Asia's most dynamic economic and innovation hubs, HKUST(GZ) provides students with special opportunities to interact directly with business professionals, experience state-of-the-art research, and be immersed in an ecosystem where technological innovation is driving the future. This regional positioning puts graduates at the nexus of scholarship, policy, and business, equipped with the means to apply theoretical knowledge into practical solutions.
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HKUST(GZ), set up in 2022 in collaboration with the Guangzhou Government, has identical academic values, assets, and unified educational system as its principal campus in Hong Kong. The university's Society Hub, which drives such programs, centers on using technological innovation to solve societal challenges on a worldwide scale. Its curriculum integrates policy awareness, financial literacy, and technological skills so that students are not just technically qualified but also able to contribute to policy formulation and sustainable economic development.
By underscoring Asia's rising influence in worldwide technological and environmental advancements, the Master's programs promote international perspectives. The effort reflects HKUST(GZ)'s vision to develop next-generation leaders equipped to solve the interconnected issues of climate change, sustainability, and governance of technology. Early admission for both programs is available until September 30, 2025, providing aspiring students with an early start in joining an institution focused on developing solutions for a sustainable and technologically enhanced future.