HKUST Business School
Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong SAR)
A seaside campus on Clear Water Bay, 30 minutes from one of Asia's great skylines.
SIM
Prepaid picks.
- ●CSL / csl.mobile prepaid
- ●3HK or SmarTone student plans
- ●eSIM for arrival day
Transit
Pass + airport.
- ●Octopus card for MTR, buses and ferries
- ●Airport Express to the city in ~25 min
Budget
Sample split.
- ●Rent ~55%
- ●Food ~20%
- ●Travel ~25%
Calendar
Highlights.
- ●Mid-Autumn Festival: Sept/Oct
- ●Chinese New Year: Jan/Feb
- ●Hiking season: Oct–Mar
Hangouts
Student spots.
- ●Dragon's Back hike
- ●Sai Kung seafood
- ●Lan Kwai Fong on Fridays
Peer voices
“Live in residence if you can; Hong Kong rent is brutal.”
Postcard from HKUST
HKUST exchange FAQ
Is HKUST a good exchange for Queen's Commerce finance students?
Yes. HKUST is one of Asia's top business schools, teaches in English and sits in a global finance hub.
Is Hong Kong expensive for exchange students?
Rent is very high, so on-campus housing matters. Food and transit are reasonable with an Octopus card.
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