Hello there. HKUST is currently offering 3-Year Programs but it is in the transition to introducing 4-Year Programs in another 2-3 years time. As far as it goes, All programs offered by HKUST is recognized internationally (though I'm not sure about Malaysia itself).

MUET and/or SPM 1119 English are both accepted in HKUST.

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I'm a perfect example of fluent English, OK Mandarin, and 0% Canto. It's tough, but it's not impossible.

Though, I would seriously advice you to pick the dialect up. Life is so much easier after that.

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Added on March 4, 2010, 11:23 pmWhile I am not an engineering student, I will try to answer this question.

The concern over 3 or 4 years should no longer be a concern for HKUST. All intake from 2010/2011 Session (e.g. Intake for September 2010) onwards will undergo the 4-Year program. Only the last intake (September 2009 for academic year of 2009/2010) will be strictly under the 3-Year program, which will be hybridised slightly during graduation, which shouldn't be a concern for new incoming students.

HKU or HKUST for engineering is a pretty tough question to answer without leaking "evil secrets" , but to be honest, either one is just as good, comparing it simply. I may be wrong, so don't hit me if I am.

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This post has been edited by natakaasd: Mar 4 2010, 11:23 PM

I take it that you are doing your A-Levels in Malaysia?

The simplest rule is if you do fairly well, and your results are adequate (or over-qualified) for a particular course, applying as an international student should be fairly -easy- (But I can't guarantee that, though Non-JUPAS entrance system is relatively easier, depending on which course you are looking at).

My 2 cents worth.

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aderybt,

1. Yes, it is.
2. If my memory serves correctly, you only get "streamed" into accounting after your 1st year of "general BBA". I'm not sure whether there has been a change in policy, but I can ask around for you.
3. Possible, but it's way harder nowadays. If you attempt for Swire's, it should be part of the "whole deal", iinm.

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When I applied, I didn't have to translate it from BM to English. I'm not sure whether there is such a requirement now.

If it is necessary, you can translate the result slip yourself, but you ought to get the translated copy certified by your secondary school, preferably.

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HKUST is notable for a high male:female student ratio. Other than that, it's hard for me to comment accordingly.

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Added on March 19, 2011, 2:00 pmFollow the application instructions is the key.
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This post has been edited by natakaasd: Mar 19 2011, 02:00 PM

You can try to apply for the HK Government Bursary, iinm. Most HK Universities do have education loans, so it shouldn't be too hard to get, as long as your grade is acceptable (i.e. not sterling).

I'm not too sure about other loans though. Forgive my ignorance.

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It is cheaper if you translate them yourself and get the documents approved by your Principle of former secondary school, dean of college etc. That would save you loads of cash.

But of course, you can always do it the easier way. =)

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This post has been edited by natakaasd: May 23 2011, 12:26 AM